Sascha Bachmann Workshop – Tape Loops from Zero to Hero
16. May – 10:00 – 16:00
Cut. Loop. Play. Discover Analog Manipulation.
Tape loops are raw, unpredictable, and impossible to replicate digitally. They’re also surprisingly simple to make—once you know how.
Sascha Bachmann (aka HUND)—experimental musician and tape loop artist—invites you into the physical world of analog sound manipulation. Learn to cut, splice, and loop tape using reel-to-reel machines and cassettes. Walk out with loops you created yourself and the knowledge to keep exploring.
What You’ll Learn:
- Tape loop fundamentals: how they work and why they sound unique
- Working with reel-to-reel machines (operation, maintenance, creative techniques)
- Cassette tape loops: cutting, splicing, and preparing tape
- Loop lengths, timing, and musical applications
- Layering and manipulating loops in real-time
- Troubleshooting and tape care
- Integrating tape loops into modern production workflows
Hands-on all day. You’ll physically cut tape, build loops, and hear them played back on actual machines. This is tactile, messy, analog learning—exactly as it should be.
No prior tape experience required. Just curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty.
Workshop Details:
📅 Date: Friday, May 16, 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours with lunch break)
📍 Location: Berlin School of Sound, [ACUD or Oderberger – specify]
👥 Group Size: Limited to 10 participants (space/equipment constraints)
🎓 Level: All levels welcome (beginners to experienced producers)
What’s Included:
- Access to reel-to-reel tape machines
- Cassette recorders and blank tapes
- Tape cutting/splicing tools and supplies
- All materials needed to create your loops
- Your finished tape loops to take home
- Course documentation and maintenance guides
What to Bring:
Willingness to experiment and embrace imperfection
Optional: blank cassettes if you have them (we provide some)
Optional: your own portable cassette player (for testing loops at home)