If you've been stressing over what to do with all of your old tapes, then sit down, take a deep breath and check out all of these contemporary cassette creations. Thanks to the retro revival, and a focus on upcycling, cassette tapes are more popular than ever.
As the world's consumers have become more eco-conscious, people have begun to question whether or not they should throw away their old electronics, or turn them into something new and useful. This has contributed to the rise of cassette tape upcycling. Here you'll find cassette tapes turned into flash drives, hard drives, MP3 players and even iPhone cases. There are also a handful of tape converters that let you salvage the music from your old tapes. Before you toss out your old tapes, take a peek at some of these contemporary cassette creations to see what could be.
18 Contemporary Cassette Creations
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Funky Retro Music Players
The Spitfire MP3 Player a Hit at the Wired Store 'Regal Remix'
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Ironic MP3 Gadgets
The TAP3 Music Player Brings Back an Old Friend
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Retro Cassette Speakers
iMainGo X Portable Speakers Brings Back an Old School Look
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80s-Inspired Music Players
This Cassette MP3 Player is a Fun and Nostalgic Way to Listen to Music
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Retro Media Players
Rewind to the Past with the Song Han Xin Etape
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Rudimentary Designer USBs
Flashback to Yesteryear With the Marc Jacobs USB Hubs
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Upcycled Cassette Storage Devices
Star Wars VHS Hard Drive Reuses Tapes for Geeky Purposes
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Retro Cassette Converters
The Player and Tape Concept Will Rewind You Back to the 80s
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Retro MP3 Converters
The HIDEOTO Cassette Tape Deck Brings Back Your Old-School Beats
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Old-School Digital Recorders
Thanko Cassette Mate Brings Back the True Meaning of Mix Tapes
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Fake Cassette Cases
Contexture Design Creates Retro-Style Holders for iPod Nanos
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Retro Music Converters
Novac MV-CM001U Turns Cassette Tapes Into MP3s
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Cassette-Inspired Hard Drives
The Freecom Mobile Drive CLS is a Retro Throwback
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Retro Reinvented
Cassette Tape MP3 Player (Actually Works in a Cassette Deck)
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Ancient Music Adaptors
iDeck Car Cassette Adapter for Those with Cars Way Older than Their iPods
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Retro USB Replicas
The Cassette Tape USB Hub Mixes the Past with the Present
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Digital Cassette Converters
The USB Cassette Capture and Player Lets You Convert or Play Old Tapes
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Retro Rhythm Pumpers
The 'MP3 Walkman' is on Beat and Funky
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Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Contemporary Portable CD Players
The FiiO DM13 is a Portable Music Player Joining the CP13
Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders
The teenage engineering TP-7 Takes Voice Memos and More
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
Playfully Retro CD Players
Semetor Introduces the Dynamic K8 CD Player at IFA 2024
Luxurious Audio Ear Cuffs
CAS&Kera Presents the Stunning earKron Audio Ear Cuffs
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Natural Multi-Material Turntables
House of Marley Unveils the 'Stir it Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable'
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
Multifunctional Power Bank Concepts
Abeer Mahadane Designs the Audio1 Concept Inspired by Braun
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts
The Kodak C400R Bluetooth Speaker by Hyunjun Yu is Minimalist
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets
The NeedleDrop Coaster Set Includes Four Acrylic LPs and More
Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers
The Remax Powerbank Tape Offers a Retro Way to Charge Up
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Wireless Retro CD Players
FiiO is Reviving the CD Player with a Battery-Operated Wireless Model
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
The Conceptual Beeper Power Bank by PTPC is Vintage-Modern
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Mid-Century Warm Consoles
Calico Introduces a Look at the Captivating Hi-Fi Console
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
AI-Powered Music Systems
The 'SPIN' AI Music Synthesizer by Arvind Sanjeev is Customizable
Digitally Enabled CD Players
This Portable CD Player Can Also Handle Digital File Formats
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Retro-Style Musician Amps
The Marshall STUDIO JTM Has a Handmade Construction
Timepiece Takeback Programs
Timex ReWound is the World's First Circular Program for Watches
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Recycled Wallet Collections
FREITAG Boasts a New and Colorful Collection of Wallets
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Portable Battery-Powered DJ Decks
The Korg Handytraxx Play is Perfect for DJs on the Move
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Elevated Modern Sleek Turntables
U-Turn Audio Updates its Orbit Turntable Collection
Vintage Console Upscale Systems
The RetroTINK-4K Works with a Range of Retro Gaming Consoles
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Five-Disc CD Changers
Yamaha's 'CD-C603' Lets You Change Out CDs During Music Playback
Linear Retro Six-CD Players
Bang & Olufsen's Beosystem 9000c is Premium and Nostalgic
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
Premium Modular Transparent Turntables
Per Brickstad Designs the New Clear Audio Device
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Hybrid Digital Analog Turntables
The Pioneer PLX-CRSS12 Allows for Physical Music Manipulation
Vinyl Record-Catering Furniture Series
Montana Furniture Presents the SPIN Collection
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Portable Miniature Soundboards
The SEQTRAK Device by Yamaha Creates Music on the Go
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Medieval-Era Sound Boards
The teenage engineering EP-1320 Medieval Has Hundreds of Sounds
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases
The tinypod Transforms the Apple Watch Into a Shuffle-Style Device
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Expanded-Capacity Game Cartridges
Evercade's 'Giga Carts' Enable Larger, More Ambitious Titles
Consolidated Digital Music Converters
This Program Helps You Convert & Share Music From Spotify
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Recycling Advocate Holograms
HypnoCat is Promoting the Great Cable Challenge in Waterloo Station
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Affordable Music-Making Devices
SummerTones Designs the EASYPLAY 1s for Music Production
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Multifunctional Compact Music Players
NINM Lab's PLAYDISC is a Multifunctional Music Device
Color-Changing Record Players
The Turntable II by Brian Eno is Limited-Edition and Eye-Catching
Fan-Favorite Sound Burgers
Audio-Technica is Rolling Out the AT-SB727 as a Regular Product
Analog Hardware Turntables
LoveFrom Refines the Sondek LP12 by Linn for 50th Anniversary
Sustainable Premium Turntables
House of Marley Presents the Sir It Up Lux Turntable
Compact Podcast Mixers
The Rodecaster Duo Device is Smaller and More Affordable than Predecessors
Eco-Conscious Flash Drives
This New Flash Drive is Crafted From Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Speaker-Integrated Vinyl Players
1 By One Unveils the High Fidelity Belt Drive Turntable
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Ancient Chinese Poetry Vinyls
The Musipple Vinyl Player Concept Honors Ancient History
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
AI Note-Organizing Apps
Taped.ai Organizes Messy Notes into Organized Documents
Nostalgic Radio Concepts
The Calming Noise Radio by Gisung Han has a Minimal Design
Colorful Cassette Power Banks
The Remax 10,000mAH Power Bank Comes in a New Green Colorway
Live Music-Replicating Headphones
écoute Presents the KORG Nutube P61 Amplified Headphones
Vinyl Storage Shelving Units
The New Toneoptic rpm is a new Take on Vinyl Storage
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Nostalgic Cellular Power Banks
The Trozk RetroTalk Has a 72Wh Capacity and Three Charging Ports
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles
This Atari 7800 Plus Console Will Run the Original Cartridges
Slim Portable Audio Turntables
Benjamin Großjohann Designs the Sleek New Coturn CT-01
Nostalgic NFC-Enabled Sneakers
Puma’s Limited-Edition RS-XL Sneakers Link to Exclusive Content
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
VHS-Converting Digital Tools
Movavi Helps Users Convert VHS Tapes to Digital Formats
Textural Vacuum Tube Headphones
The écoute Vacuum Tube Audio Headphones Enhance Music and More
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Medieval-Inspired Electronic Instruments
The EP-1320 Medieval Sample is Backed with Unique Sounds
Sound Transforming Mobile Apps
The Outsidify App by Bastl Captures and Alters Sound on the Phone
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Capacious Computer Memory Tapes
This Memory Tape Can Store 150 TB of Data In Uncompressed State
Digital Time Capsules
LastCapsule Users Can Upload Content Like Photos, Videos, and More
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Miniature Sanitized Cabinet Concepts
Yujin Lee Designs a New Cabinet for 210 PD.GROUP
Professional Audio Tools
Cleartune Focuses on Transforming Raw Audio into Professional-Grade Sound
PDF-to-MP3 Converters
This Tool Transforms PDFs to MP3s for Easy Listening
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes