Welcome to the re:Cassette 4-track experience!
On this page, you can adjust the volume, EQ, playback speed, and reverb levels of various tracks in my song Unlocked.
The list of supported browsers and additional information is available in the FAQ section of this page.
Listen to re:Cassette here or use the navigation arrows below to remix another song.
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FAQs
Which browsers are supported?
Currently, the 4-Track Experience is only officially supported on desktop versions of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. If your browser is struggling with playback, you can try the lite version of the app here. If playback is ever out of sync, try reloading the page.
Why does it take so long to load?
This app has to load a LOT of audio tracks in their entirety in order to pull off the audio effects without getting out of sync. Load times can be cut by over 50% by using the lite version.
What are the L, M, and H sliders for?
These sliders are for adjusting EQ, which allows the user to change the volume of certain frequencies. The letters represent low, medium, and high frequencies respectively.
What constitues whether a synth is background or main?
The only real consistency is that bass synths are always subjected to the background synth controls. Every other synth is assigned based on its EQ and timing separability from other tracks. This is to give users the most control when remixing.
Is this influenced by Kanye West's Stem Player?
Somewhat! I have always loved any chance I get to break down songs I like, so I wanted to give the experience to people who like my music.
How did you make this?
To control multiple audio files simultaneously, I made use of the howler.js audio library. This is my first JavaScript project, so I had to learn a lot about the language to make it work. I wrote roughly 1000 lines of code with about 35% of them being in JS.
Can I use these tracks to make a remix?
Please don't! They are 128kbps MP3 files. Instead, send me a message on social media or this website's contact page so I can provide high-quality isolated stems.