Tape delay, tape modulation and tape loops with the Korg Stage Echo from 1977!

Published on Jan 9, 2020 Alex Ball

"A look at the Korg Stage Echo which is a tape delay from 1977 with some interesting features that allow for some creative possibilities.

0:00 - Intro
0:40 - SE-500 Control rundown
2:15 - Look Inside
2:32 - DEMO // Basic Delay 1
3:06 - DEMO // Basic Delay 2
3:44 - External Control S-Trig Explanation
4:42 - DEMO // S-Trig to Effect Off
5:08 - DEMO // S-Trig to Feedback Off
5:44 - External Control Tape Speed Explanation
6:18 - DEMO // Keyboard CV modulating tape speed
6:42 - DEMO // Envelope modulating tape speed
7:07 - DEMO // Inverse envelope modulating tape speed
7:30 - DEMO // LFO modulating tape speed
8:10 - Assessing External Control
9:29 - Sound on Sound Explanation
10:19 - DEMO // Sound on Sound Bed
13:13 - Explain final experiment
14:27 - DEMO // Trippy tape loops
15:52 - Outro

Thanks for watching!"