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Tape Loops | Sensory Seeking

Tape Loops | Sensory Seeking

Tape loops are segments of magnetic tape meticulously spliced together to create continuous, repeating sonic patterns. Though largely superseded by digital…

Overview

Tape loops are segments of magnetic tape meticulously spliced together to create continuous, repeating sonic patterns. Though largely superseded by digital technologies, the aesthetic and conceptual legacy of tape loops continues to resonate in contemporary sound design and experimental music practices, influencing how we understand repetition and sonic manipulation.