Cassette-Duinos Ongoing
“CassetteDuino” is a term I use to refer to a modified cassette recorder. My interest in these started last fall, where I got to experiment with multitracking on a portastudio. Given my history of interest in circuit bending, I got ahold of some cassette recorders from ebay, flea markets and thrift stores. Pretty much anywhere I could find them for cheap. Many were damaged or destroyed in the research process, but a handful have turned out very well, as instruments for my own work and as gifts to friends.
Analog CassetteDuinos
Mark 0
Walkman-style recorder from ebay. 1 linear pot controlling speed mod. All functions remain intact. By swapping out different potentiometer values, I could have more or less control, with more or less worble depending on the value.
Dated January 30, 2025
Mark 0-2
Another walkman style recorder, an old GE from Ebay. The entrails on this player are exposed to allow for hand-bending, and can be adjusted via finger pressure and position on the board.
Dated August 30, 2025