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Microcassette Vocals by Decent Samples, a lo-fi vocal library, is now available for free.
Dusty, out-of-tune, and eerily beautiful: the sound of a man singing into a microcassette recorder.
Description
Recently, I've become completely obsessed with microcassette tapes. My adventure began with a single vocal sample recorded on a Panasonic handheld Dictaphone. Here's the sample library.
Screenshot of the Microcassette Vocal Sample Library
I've long been fascinated by these devices. I remember seeing them in catalogs as a kid. They seemed more like a fantasy world, a symbol of cool business technology, than a real-world tool. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I ever saw them used in a serious way. Now that I think about it, I can say I have used them seriously, even if it wasn't for their intended purpose. The process of recording this little sample library couldn't have been easier. Just press record, sing your entire vocal range into the recorder, and press stop.
Dave Singing into a Microcassette Recorder
The tape recorder was shaking and the pitch wasn't perfect, but it still sounded pretty good. It's like a one-man Mellotron choir. I hope you enjoy! If you'd like to delve deeper into my obsession with microcassettes, check out the much more extensive MEMOS library I've created with Venus Theory.
Key Features:
ADSR Envelope
Chorus
Reverb
Low-Pass Filter
Compatible with the free DecentSampler plug-in
Works with any DAW that supports the AU/VST format
Requires:
DecentSampler (free plug-in, available for Windows and Mac)
Modern DAW
– Dave
The sample library works with the free Decent Sampler player plug-in.
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