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T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:12 pm
by rustywire
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZL3Kyar7PQ[/youtube]
Why the proprietary tape cartridge?
Here's hoping [they] wind up being user-serviceable...and not find their way into landfills once that tape wears out
I'm struggling with the idea they'd be disposable in 2015.
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:51 pm
by Jero
So they can make $20 off of you every couple months when you want to buy a new tape
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:57 pm
by lordgalvar
I was pretty interested in it, but there are still really good deals on vintage units out there. If I remember correctly, the price was a bit high. I'll probably give it a try someday though. Be curious how the chorus setting sounds in a real environment.
But expression control of the stepper motor seems neat.
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 12:07 am
by fever606
Yeah, when this popped up at winter NAMM I think they said the price was around $799… Certainly not awful for what you get, but definitely makes you look at vintage units as well / instead…
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:56 am
by Teej212
i remember reading that they had been running a tape for 6 months straight and there wasnt much degradation so im sure the tape wont be bad.
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:26 am
by rustywire
@Jero & teej212 I know, my dudes...but with the highcost of oil and energy in general...it seems like a very short-sighted move...considering the history of procuring other proprietary cartridges for 20th century tape delays once they're abandonware. Yes these may be available (for now) for *only $20* but if treated as disposable...that's still a lot of plastic waste.
@lordgalver & fever606...yeah the price is def on the premium side of things...I think the Fulltone SSTE is only $100 more...but tap tempo in a legit tape delay is brand new territory afaik. I'm very intrigued.
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:59 pm
by oscillofuzz
Last year when I bought the Moog MF104M Super Delay I thought one $800 delay unit was going to be enough. Apparently I was wrong
I do wonder how roadworthy it is, though.
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:17 pm
by culturejam
rustywire wrote:Why the proprietary tape cartridge?
Probably because there's nothing out there now being made that will work in a small format. If you want to keep things small, you have to make your own everything. Regular old cassettes won't work since they aren't a continuous loop.
But I'll bet that the cartridges will be user-refillable, whether they want you to or not. I'm just curious as to the size of the tape. It sort of looks like 1/8" in the pics.
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 11:16 am
by space6oy
uppin' this...
$800 blows but i'm still curious.
i have three tape delays and am STILL curious...
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 11:42 am
by Ruiner
I posted this in another thread but if you missed it... i recently picked up a Space Case Echo. I chose this over the TRex for a lot of reasons... most of them are listed on their site so check it out for the specifics.
(any tape can be used and any tape you use changes the tone)
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 11:45 am
by space6oy
shit, i'd never even heard of that. thanks!
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 11:58 am
by rustywire
space6oy wrote:shit, i'd never even heard of that. thanks!
+1 and this is the type of thing I've been want want wanting for years
Shoutout to Ruiner for definitely not ruining this forgotten thread
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:05 pm
by Ruiner
It's ambient tape bliss IMO. So many setting variations to get some really unique sounds out of it even for tape. I love that i can easily just swap out any tape at all so maintenance is a breeze. I also love that he incorporated HI-Z inputs and DI so it's a great studio tool. Even has built in OD.
I'm going to be doing some real clips now that i got my Macbook Pro back to record on but in the meantime here's some quick clips i did on my phone when i first got it... just some random notes and random setting adjustments to get a feel for how it sounds:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51zUWQ_Up44[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Buk8SLQPN38[/youtube]
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 1:36 pm
by rustywire
Lovely. Bummer I cant afford this rn and I suspect they're going to be out of stock for a while anyway.
Dibs on your flip if it comes to that
Or maybe I could talk myself into parting with one of the best sounding DMMs...which would be perfectly justifiable in this context but still regrettable. Arrrrrrrg
Re: T-Rex Replicator Tap Tempo Tape Delay :whoa:
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:47 pm
by Ruiner
rustywire wrote:Lovely. Bummer I cant afford this rn and I suspect they're going to be out of stock for a while anyway.
Dibs on your flip if it comes to that
Or maybe I could talk myself into parting with one of the best sounding DMMs...which would be perfectly justifiable in this context but still regrettable. Arrrrrrrg
He just started building the guitar version (mine was the first or second sent out) so there should be plenty more to come. Also, keep in mind you don't HAVE to buy all the additional options which helps with the price... a little.