Human-Controlled Tape Transport – Manual Cassette Scratcher with CV/Gate Outputs

Product Details

Scratch cassette tapes like vinyl. This compact device replaces motorized playback with direct human-mechanical control. Sound is only produced while you turn the large playback knobs, giving you immediate, gestural control over direction and speed. The results range from rhythmic scratches to unstable, lo-fi textures. With CV/Gate outputs and touch-sensitive feedback, it also serves as a unique controller for modular systems. Rediscover your cassette collection with a hands-on, performance-ready instrument. 

Product Features

🎚️ Manual Human Control – Two large knobs with metal cranks let you play a standard cassette forwards and backwards, without a motor. Direction and speed are left entirely to the performer.

🔊 Scratch & Warp Effects – Directly rotate cassette spindles for vinyl-like scratching, rhythmic cuts, or sludgy slow-tape textures.

⚡ CV & Gate Outputs – 3.5mm CV and Gate jacks turn your tape manipulation into control voltage, enabling integration with modular synthesizers and other gear.

🎛️ Tactile Gestural Control – Tap knobs directionally or use the illuminated momentary mute switch to create stutter effects and rhythmic patterns.

🎵 Works with Any Standard Cassette – Play pre-recorded tapes (not tape loops) to unlock new creative possibilities from your old collection.

🤲 Touch-Responsive Feedback – Arches and Moons touch plates allow for analog feedback and strange tonal interactions, adding a layer of expressive performance.

Product Specifications

• Dimensions: 7.6 × 10.2 × 14 cm (3” × 4” × 5.5”)
  
• Weight: 0.34 kg (12 oz)
  
• Materials: Gold-plated PCB (2.5mm fiberglass) + plastic knobs (two with metal cranks)
  
• Power: 9V power adapter
  
• Outputs: Mono audio, CV, Gate (3.5mm)
  
• Input: Mono audio (1/4”)
  
• Controls: 2 playback knobs, gain, tone, 3 touch plates, mute switch
  
• Tape Compatibility: Standard compact cassettes (not tape loops)
  
• Recording: Does not record; outputs only pre-recorded audio

What's Included

1 × HC-TT Human-Controlled Tape Transport
1 × 9V Power Adapter 
1 × COUNTERCLOCKWISE Sample Compilation Cassette (various artists)
1 × User Manual