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What are the tape tricks?

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By ivan.codes·Updated Jul 2026·Official OP-1 Guide ↗

Tape tricks are a set of live performance functions that appear on sound selection keys 1-8 when you are in Tape or Mixer mode.

The eight tape tricks are

  • Loop In sets the loop in point of the tape.
  • Loop Out sets the loop out point.
  • Loop Toggle toggles loop on and off. Press Shift + Loop to loop the current take.
  • Break stops the tape. If a loop is active it continues in the background to keep the break in time.
  • Reverse changes the direction of the tape.
  • Chop a tempo locked repeat effect.
  • Memo 1 memorizes any parameters for instant recall. To store, hold M1 and turn any encoders, then release when done. Press M1 again to recall. Press M1 and M2 together for a blend of both memorized states.
  • Memo 2 works the same as Memo 1, giving you a second memory slot.

Pro tips

  • Memo is handy for quickly switching between EQ settings or boosting an effect level while the tape is running.
  • You can combine M1 and M2 for a mix between the two memorized states, which is useful for live blending.

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