In this video, Rich Bernett discusses how to make a DIY Mellotron type sample-playback instrument, using a cassette player.

The video covers building a Cassettone, a custom instrument of Bernett’s design that lets you control playback of pre-recorded audio tape at different pitches.

Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro
00:36 What is The Cassettone?
1:48 Disclaimer
2:59 Cut the Pieces
5:06 Assemble the Case
9:05 Modify the Cassette Player
16:04 Wire up Your Project

Useful Links:

• ByronStatics Portable Cassette Player – Bernett’s video shows how to modify this player. Note that Bernett mentions in the video that he’s seen some variation over time in the design of this player.
• Download the templates, parts list, and wiring schematics
• Interactive parts list