Hi Dave.  We have Capstan here at Audio Mechanics and would be glad to do a
demo if you'd like to send a short sample.

Cheers,

Ellis Burman
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On Sun, Jul 10, 2016 at 1:49 PM, Richard L. Hess <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Hi, Dave,
>
> I'm not certain that Plangent Processes will me much more expensive than
> fussing with Capstan...and the results might be better, but the problem is
> you have cassette copies. Both will cost a fair amount of money.
>
> Frank Lockwood in Toronto does Capstan work, I believe. I've blind copied
> him on this message (to keep his email address out of the archives).
>
> I am going to tell you what I tell all my clients: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
> search for the master tape and especially don't use a cassette. Do you have
> an LP? That might provide a better transfer and the clicks and pops clean
> up fairly well, but if you're going to sell this, finding the master tape
> is the best bet. I know you know that in your heart, but it's worth another
> look for anything but a cassette. Even a loop bin master would be better
> than a cassette.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Richard
>
> On 7/10/2016 3:47 PM, Dave Radlauer wrote:
>
>> Listmates --
>>
>> I've got some audio that needs wow and/or flutter correction.
>>
>> Stereo, jazz, on cassette from reel.  Bad wow and flutter and a couple
>> tracks.
>>
>> The project does not justify high end work like the bias frequency capture
>> process (I've forgotten the proprietary name).
>>
>> Somebody with Melodyne Capstan or similar repair tools?
>>
>> I can send a sample if requested.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dave Radlauer
>>
>> --
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> Quality tape transfers -- even from hard-to-play tapes.
>



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