REWINDThe ’92 EX1: glossy black cassette with oversized hubs
The EX1 is a 1992 cassette machine in REWIND PRO. A glossy black cassette with a small window shows one large white toothed hub on each side and a pack of dark tape. A chrome tape path runs beneath, and the keys are two cream and two gray.
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What did 1992 pocket audio sound like?
In 1992 cassettes and CDs sold side by side. People owned both: discs for home, tapes for walking and the car. Pocket players got glossier, with chrome parts and tight little keys.
What is on the EX1?
The cassette is glossy black with a small window. Inside it one big white toothed hub sits on each side, with a pack of dark tape wrapped round it. Below the cassette a chrome tape path carries the ribbon past the head. Four keys sit in a row: two cream, two gray.
Hubs turn while you play, and the tape pack shifts with the song. The plate says ’92 in the corner.
- Large white hubs, small window
- Chrome tape path under the cassette
- Swipe for wind and rewind
- Haptic click on every key
What sound settings does the EX1 like?
Dark glossy shells call for a dark sound. Use saturation medium-high, wobble low and a hint of hiss. The equalizer preset Warm suits it; Bass makes rock and funk sound chunkier. Try it with the VU background for a bit of motion.
Is the 1992 Cassette Player free or PRO?
The EX1 is a good reason to try PRO if you prefer glossy black machines. It belongs to REWIND PRO: weekly $2.99, yearly $19.99 with a 3-day free trial, or lifetime $24.99 once. Without PRO you still get 8 machines, plus analog sound and the equalizer on all of them.
Frequently asked questions
Is the EX1 free?
No. It is part of REWIND PRO, which also includes every machine and background.
Can I try it before buying?
The yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial. Purchases go through Apple, and you can restore them in Settings.
What are the keys for?
They control playback: the usual transport buttons, with a click and haptics.
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