So, I Bought a Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder

In a fit of mad hipster nostalgia, I bought a vintage open-reel reel-to-reel tape recorder machine. In this video I talk for a very long time about my reasons and what inspires me about format of tape. I then go into choosing and buying the machine, setting it up and doing my first recording. Finally I compare the sound of the tape to the sound recording direct to computer and talk for a load more about what I think about all that. It’s a fascinating subject. Intro - 0:00 Why would I do this? - 1:22 So, what did I get? - 19:38 Road trip - 31:23 Introducing my Akai 4000DS MKII - 32:46 First recording to tape - 37:40 Direct to computer versus tape comparisons - 40:39 Recordings compared on screen - 42:03 Conclusions - 45:27 Check out the full 15 minute jam I recorded to tape - ► Support my video making with a dollar or two: ► Check out everything I do on synths, modular, DIY, Surfa