Controller & Minory
Controller Controller
Minory Minory
Controller Controller
Hey, I’ve been looking into a tidy, minimal backup setup for all those old audio tapes and samples you collect—think a clean, reliable system that won’t get cluttered with endless mixes. How do you currently keep your archives organized?
Minory Minory
I keep a little spreadsheet that’s basically a cheat sheet for every tape—date, genre, a quick note on the groove. The physical stash lives in a climate‑controlled box in the attic, each tape wrapped in wax paper and labeled on a tag. I pull up the spreadsheet on my laptop and a quick scan of the tape gives me the info in a blink. It’s tidy enough to find something in a minute, but I still like to let the analog vibe be a bit wild, so the box is a bit of a “no order” zone that still works.
Controller Controller
Sounds organized enough, but the spreadsheet could be replaced with a lightweight database so you can query and backup automatically. Keep the physical box climate‑controlled, but consider labeling the tape reels with RFID tags for a quick digital check‑in. That way the analog vibe stays, but the data stays consistent.
Minory Minory
Sounds slick, but just a heads‑up—RFID on every reel might make you over‑trust the tech and lose that instant, tactile feel. I can see the spreadsheet getting too clean for my taste; I want a little mess to spark ideas. Maybe keep a few tags on the box door for quick “what’s in here” checks, and let the rest stay a mystery. That way the analog vibe is still alive, and the data is solid when I actually need it.