News that Revox is relaunching its B77 Reel-to-Reel tape recorder as a new MK III model had us delving into the esoteric world of tape innovation, from one-off creations to quirky instruments. The unpredictable nature of analogue tape has found favour with producers, musicians and artists, especially its ability to function as a flexible, hands-on way of manipulating sound.
Compact cassettes are also back as a low-cost, limited edition format, with small labels like Blue Tapes, Death is Not The End and The Tapeworm hosting an eclectic roster of contemporary artists and archive material. Read on to re-enter the world of analogue experimentation.
