I once used mine to change pitch somewhat for adding a vocal line and the
machine went off on a tangent, running at maximum speed without the
adjustment having any further effect. Turned out to be a broken hub. $25
for the part and it works like a charm. Symptoms don't always point to the
problem.

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Roger W. Norman
SirMusic Studio
Purchase your copy of the Fifth of RAP CD set at www.recaudiopro.net.
See how far $20 really goes.




"Per Liljesson" wrote in message
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Have an old trusty Tascam 38, 8ch halfinch Reel-to-Reel.
The other day it started to do random variations in tape speed.
Turned out the band member using it had filled up the tracks while
having the pitch nob in "out" position.
Do anyone know if this unstability could be caused by unstability in the
circuitry adjusting the capstan speed when using the variable option.
And if so, could it be stable when set to off?

Or... should i throw it in the river considering the cost of a new capstan
motor if at all available?



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/Per