Starting the Tape Deck

The audio starts off with a soft, almost whisper-like hum, indicating the powering on of a stereo system. It's the nostalgic sound that comes from an analogue machine, specifically a tape deck, as it prepares to awake from its slumber. This is not the simple press of a button start up, it's the old school, manual start; a process that requires a bit more effort, but reaps a whole lot more satisfaction. You can hear the distinct click as the power button is pressed, a satisfying sound that gives way to the gentle whirring of the machine. The analogue nature of the tape deck adds a distinct character to the sound, a warm, almost comforting hum that's reminiscent of a simpler time. And then comes the pièce de résistance, the insertion of the cassette tape. As the cassette is carefully slid into the deck, there's a slight pause before the machine springs to life. The sound of the tape being drawn in by the deck is a mechanical