"This Lo-Fi Cassette Machine feels like something pulled straight from an alternate timeline-one where streaming never erased the tactile magic of analog media. It takes the quiet charm of a vintage cassette deck, stretches the tape into a kinetic sculpture, and fuses it with modern Bluetooth convenience to create an experience that's as visual as it is sonic. The moment you see the exposed tape gliding across acrylic panels and the fluorescent VU tube pulsing to the beat,"
"At its core, this DIY creation is more than a typical Bluetooth speaker. Julius Curt engineered a fully analog tape loop recorder and player with Bluetooth input, custom electronics, and a striking stainless-steel enclosure. Instead of playing streamed music directly, the device first records the Bluetooth audio onto a continuous loop of magnetic tape. The tape then travels through the playback mechanism before delivering sound through an integrated amplifier and speaker."
A DIY Lo‑Fi Cassette Machine records Bluetooth audio onto a continuous magnetic tape loop, blending analog recording with modern wireless input. The mechanism repurposes a cassette deck to drive an exposed, kinetic tape loop visible across acrylic panels while a fluorescent VU tube responds to the signal. Custom PCBs manage Bluetooth input and control, and a stainless-steel enclosure houses the electronics, amplifier, and speaker. The tape loop imparts warm saturation, gentle hiss, and subtle pitch fluctuations that give digital tracks an analog character. The project emphasizes tactile media and a renewed interest in cassette culture.
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