?TR606 Mellotron-style Cassette Player + Recorder

Gieskes ?TR606

The ?TR606 from Gieskes is a CV-controlled walkman cassette player and recorder with sound on sound capability, delivering a mellotron-style tape loop instrument for sonic experimentation. Running on two AA batteries or USB-C power, the ?TR606 allows you to record into the included loop tape cassette and play back the recorded audio while manipulating its pitch and speed. Four keyboard buttons with corresponding knobs and trimmer pots allow you to set stored speeds and play them back in performance, with the green button featuring a toggle switch that holds the speed at the selected value.

Record into the device from the external mic input using the included microphone or another source like a line level signal or piezo pickup. An onboard radio receiver allows you to incorporate broadcasted audio into the recording as well. Both momentary and toggle switches let you record into the tape using the sound on sound feature, perfect for iteratively recording into a tape loop to slowly morph and mangle its content over time. If you're looking for a fun and funky device to explore the sound of lo-fi tape oddities, the ?TR606 from Gieskes is a fantastic choice.

?TR606 Features

• Mellotron style walkman cassette tape player and recorder
• Record into the included tape loop cassette using the included external mic or other signals
• Sound on sound recording capability with momentary and toggle switch activation
• 4 buttons and knobs for setting and triggering different tape speeds/pitches
• Green button features toggle switch to hold speed at set value
• Trimmer knobs for speed/pitch range
• Built in radio receiver
• CV input to control tape speed with external signal
• 3.5mm mono line output and TRS headphone output
• TR6061d version
• Includes external mic and cassette tape loop