Abstract: A drive system for tape transducer capstan drive control for synchronously controlling capstan drive over a wide speed range, the system being a phase locked loop which encompasses the motor, all drive components, and the capstan. The capstan drive to a tape record receives rotation from a capstan drive motor which also provides a rotational sense output. A control circuit receives the sense output as well as a selected reference frequency signal and processes the signals in accordance with selected binary control input thereby to generate the requisite drive voltage for energization of the capstan drive motor.