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Title: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: pryde on July 23, 2013, 03:42:22 PM
Here is my 1776 MPJ build. Etched aluminum top with an old tape head graphic, pretty cool I think.

Pretty much stock except a value change at R20 to tame the modulation a bit. I REALLY dig this delay. Of all the PT2399's I have built (most all of them) this one really stands out to me. Great filtering on the repeats and the modulation is unique in a cool way. Thanks Josh!

a few pics and a quick demo at the bottom:

(http://imageshack.us/a/img856/8469/fdpe.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/fdpe.jpg/)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img818/2931/4o7n.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/4o7n.jpg/)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img571/4992/5knb.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/571/5knb.jpg/)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img829/9459/ii9w.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/829/ii9w.jpg/)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img801/482/t2z2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/t2z2.jpg/)


[soundcloud]https://soundcloud.com/jpparlier/tape-echo-mpj[/soundcloud]

Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: wolfingsworth on July 23, 2013, 04:27:54 PM
This is beyond cool! That graphic is perfect.
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Post by: ch1naski on July 23, 2013, 04:31:49 PM
Way cool etch!
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: jprizz on July 23, 2013, 05:00:23 PM
That looks great, love the etch!
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: jtn191 on July 23, 2013, 05:00:43 PM
awesome graphic!! what value did you use for R20?
I'll finish my multiplex someday...and build the modulation circuit on vero
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: gtr2 on July 23, 2013, 05:20:33 PM
That's HOT!

Hope you enter it in the monthly contest.

Josh
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: midwayfair on July 23, 2013, 05:22:13 PM
dat etch!
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: spaceboss on July 23, 2013, 05:44:02 PM
You've got that etching thing down. What type of paper are you using for toner transfer?

For awhile I was doing fine, but I've been having more trouble than usual lately. Magazine paper worked fine for my last etch (after I ran out of PnP blue), but that might have been a fluke, because I've hit a wall with my latest.

I look forward to listening to the demo when I have a spare moment; your playing is always worth listening to.

J
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: pryde on July 23, 2013, 05:52:57 PM
@jtn191:
I used a whopping 1M in R20 as recommended by another member (sorry cant remember who). Anyway, I think the best setting is to have the rate 2/3 up and then use the depth pot for inc/dec the mod effect.

@gtr2:
Thanks again. I am working on another build as well and will decide which one I want to enter after it is done.

@spaceboss:
compliment much appreciated! I use the HP Glossy Presentation paper and print at 300dpi. Cook it on the enclosure with an iron on high for about 10 minutes. So far its worked great every time.
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: lincolnic on July 24, 2013, 03:12:35 AM
Just wanted to echo everyone else (no pun intended) - that etch is fantastic.
Title: Re: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: billstein on July 24, 2013, 05:24:26 AM
As usual great job Pryde.
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: hoodoo on July 24, 2013, 09:09:28 AM
I've got to agree with everyone else, fantastic build, great etch, couldn't have chosen a more fitting image for this pedal. I'm lovin' my multiplex as well. All the best, Matt.
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: Cortexturizer on July 24, 2013, 09:42:58 AM
great work man. really dig the different knobs, and of course, the etch. I always envy all of you that know how to etch :D
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: steveperiod on July 24, 2013, 07:55:02 PM
like everyone else said: that etch. great graphic, great font choice, great all the way around.
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: billstein on July 24, 2013, 08:51:33 PM
Quote from: pryde on July 23, 2013, 05:52:57 PM

compliment much appreciated! I use the HP Glossy Presentation paper and print at 300dpi. Cook it on the enclosure with an iron on high for about 10 minutes. So far its worked great every time.

Hey Pryde. How long did you etch it for?
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: pryde on July 25, 2013, 01:00:50 AM
Quote from: billstein on July 24, 2013, 08:51:33 PM
Quote from: pryde on July 23, 2013, 05:52:57 PM

compliment much appreciated! I use the HP Glossy Presentation paper and print at 300dpi. Cook it on the enclosure with an iron on high for about 10 minutes. So far its worked great every time.

Hey Pryde. How long did you etch it for?

That's the only tricky part really. I usually let it sit face-down in full strength etchant at room temp for about 10 to no more than 15 minutes. I move it around periodically and feel if the enclosure is getting to hot. If so, I lay it in a water dish to stop the reaction and put it right back in the etchant afterward.

Unfortunately there is a luck factor as well. It is easy to over/under etch depending on surface area and fine detail, etc.
   
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: eldanko on July 25, 2013, 02:44:10 AM
Everything about this is crazy good. Gotta learn to etch someday... gonna buy me a laser printer...

I agree that the MP is my favorite PT2399 delay to date. It's awesome in a band context too - I gig mine regularly.
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: mshuptar on July 25, 2013, 11:09:21 PM
Dude, that etch is just incredible! Nicely done!
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: das234 on August 08, 2013, 04:27:24 PM
Quote from: pryde on July 23, 2013, 05:52:57 PM
@jtn191:
I used a whopping 1M in R20 as recommended by another member (sorry cant remember who). Anyway, I think the best setting is to have the rate 2/3 up and then use the depth pot for inc/dec the mod effect.

@gtr2:
Thanks again. I am working on another build as well and will decide which one I want to enter after it is done.

@spaceboss:
compliment much appreciated! I use the HP Glossy Presentation paper and print at 300dpi. Cook it on the enclosure with an iron on high for about 10 minutes. So far its worked great every time.

Are you using laser or inkjet paper?  Also, have you used magazine paper at all so you could give a comparison of the two?   
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: pryde on August 08, 2013, 05:40:51 PM
@das234

The HP presentation paper is laser. You can't transfer inkjet medium to do etches, must be a laser printer (toner)

The HP paper is available at office max.
Title: Re: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: stevie1556 on August 08, 2013, 08:02:06 PM
That looks absolutely epic!

Sent from my thumbs using Tapatalk!
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: das234 on August 08, 2013, 08:06:16 PM
Quote from: pryde on August 08, 2013, 05:40:51 PM
@das234

The HP presentation paper is laser. You can't transfer inkjet medium to do etches, must be a laser printer (toner)

The HP paper is available at office max.
I knew you had to use a laser printer but wasn't sure if it had to be laser printer paper too.  thanks.
Title: Re: Tape Echo (MP Junior) with Demo!
Post by: hylandren on August 09, 2013, 03:33:26 AM
Nice build, nice guts, nice etch and an especially nice theme with the old tape unit!
Very original and creative.