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Description

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Features:

  • Master Volume Knob
  • Echo Volume Knob
  • Feedback Knob
  • Delay Time / Tape Speed Knob
  • 1/4" Input and Output • Built-in Limiter • VU Meter • Optional CV Input for Delay Time (+$50)

Includes:

  • 5V Power Supply
  • Type IV Metal Cassette
  • 2 Year Warranty

NOTE: These are built to order, so please allow 2 weeks for delivery.

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Onde Magnétique Cassette Tape Echo.

Features and functionality

  • The Onde Magnétique OM-1 allows users to create custom scales with pitch knobs, enabling unique microtonal compositions.

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  • A drone mode toggle can be added to keep the unit playing without holding a button, enhancing functionality for ambient soundscapes.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Modifying cassette players to control motor speed with a MIDI adapter can create a tape-based synthesizer effect, similar to a Mellotron.

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  • Owners have successfully modded portable cassette players for pitch CV control using cheap mono players with variable record speed from eBay.

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  • Modifying a Sony WM-FX10 with motor and drone switches adapts it for continuous play, addressing limitations compared to other cassette models.

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Comparisons

  • The Crudman provides additional MIDI CC control for attack, decay, and portamento compared to the OM-1, offering more expressive possibilities.

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  • The Onde Magnétique OM-1 is noted for its rarity, with units being produced in batches and often available only on the second-hand market.

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Use cases and applications

  • Sending a fast-changing arpeggiator to the cassette setup produces a vibrato effect, expanding its musical applications.

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  • The HC-TT from Landscape is mentioned for creating 'vinyl' scratch sounds, though controlling it without a motor mechanism can be challenging.

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User experience

  • Arturia Keystep's arpeggiator is praised for its solid feel, though its sequencer lacks visualization, making it less intuitive for some users.

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  • Users report achieving dense, click-free soundscapes by using delay effects and specific recording techniques, suggesting careful setup can mitigate common noise issues.

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Build quality

  • Some owners report the OM-1 arriving slightly damaged, possibly due to shipping, suggesting careful handling or improved packaging might be necessary.

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Setup and maintenance

  • When creating a DIY tape delay, using a Marantz PMD 221 is recommended, though variations in PCB revisions may require referencing detailed service manuals for modifications.

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See how Andrew Huang uses Onde Magnétique Cassette Tape Echo

Andrew Huang

Singer, Guitarist

First Of October

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