[Harp-L] which delay? Wampler v tape echo

[George Brooks <gbrooks@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

fjm bemoans:

>The downside of tape is besides being
>a complete and ongoing maintenance
>nightmare tape is no longer being manufactured.

I don't know whether you need *special* tape, but if ordinary magnetic  
recording tape works, I am happy to advise that your recent report of  
its demise is premature.  See, for instance:   http://www.dupespec.com/supplies.html?gclid=CJzjtoqVxZ4CFchn5Qodf3o1pg 
   A quote from that page:

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Open reel analog audiotape is alive and well & expertly manufactured  
by the folks at RMGI in Holland. Born of EMTEC, BASF and AGFA, RMGI is  
the proper successor to these brands. Duplication Specialists, Inc.  
offers advice on usage and compatibility of RMGI products, as we  
ourselves are users! Contact us for compatible replacements for the  
defunct QUANTEGY tape product line.

Duplication Specialists, Inc is a full line, stocking distributor,  
offering overnight worldwide shipping from stock.



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As many of you probably know, there is a currently manufactured real  
tape echo unit; it's very expensive:

http://www.bluecoconutunity.com/index.htm

http://www.mercenary.com/unitybcechoverb2.html