diff --git a/hash/apple1.xml b/hash/apple1.xml
index ea790406e15..82d3d6d57b6 100644
--- a/hash/apple1.xml
+++ b/hash/apple1.xml
@@ -2,6 +2,24 @@
 <!DOCTYPE softwarelist SYSTEM "softwarelist.dtd">
 <!--
 license:CC0
+
+To load and run a tape:
+Some programs run from the monitor prompt, while Basic programs must be loaded in the monitor and run from Basic.
+Monitor programs:
+1. Type C100R, press <Enter>. This gives the prompt A9*.
+2. Now enter the load instructions as per the usage, e.g E000.EFFFR but don't press <Enter> yet.
+3. Start the tape via the Tab menu Tape Control (NOT by pressing F2), wait for the leader tone then press <Enter>.
+4. When it's finished you are back to the \ prompt.
+5. Enter the "enter at" information, press <Return> to run the program.
+
+Basic programs:
+1. You must already have loaded and run Basic. Do a soft reset (Scroll-Lock then F3) to get back to the monitor.
+2. Now enter the load instructions as per the usage, e.g 4A.00FFR300.FFFR but don't press <Enter> yet.
+3. Start the tape via the Tab menu Tape Control (NOT by pressing F2), wait for the leader tone then press <Enter>.
+4. When it's finished you are back to the \ prompt.
+5. Go back to Basic by typing E2B3R <Enter>
+6. Now you can LIST or RUN the program.
+
 -->
 
 <softwarelist name="apple1" description="Apple 1 cassettes">
diff --git a/hash/apple2_cass.xml b/hash/apple2_cass.xml
index fc56217b8a4..0e9a84aea02 100644
--- a/hash/apple2_cass.xml
+++ b/hash/apple2_cass.xml
@@ -6,10 +6,14 @@ license:CC0
 
 <softwarelist name="apple2_cass" description="Apple II cassettes">
 
-<!-- To load and run a tape:
+<!-- To enter Basic after powering on:
+AppleII : Type Ctrl-B (nothing shows) and press <Enter>
+AppleIIe : Press Ctrl-F12
+
+To load and run a tape:
 1. Set up the machine for the type of tape: Monitor "*", Integer BASIC ">", or Applesoft BASIC "]".
 2. Enter the address information or type LOAD for BASIC programs but do not press <Return>.
-3. Play the tape then press <Return>.
+3. Play the tape, wait for the leader sound then press <Return>.
 4. Enter the address information or type RUN for BASIC programs and press <Return> to run the program. -->
 
 	<software name="3dartgra">
diff --git a/src/devices/bus/a1bus/a1cassette.cpp b/src/devices/bus/a1bus/a1cassette.cpp
index d332aff0031..9ab13fb755d 100644
--- a/src/devices/bus/a1bus/a1cassette.cpp
+++ b/src/devices/bus/a1bus/a1cassette.cpp
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
 
 #include "emu.h"
 #include "a1cassette.h"
+#include "speaker.h"
 
 /***************************************************************************
     PARAMETERS
@@ -38,9 +39,11 @@ ROM_END
 
 void a1bus_cassette_device::device_add_mconfig(machine_config &config)
 {
+	SPEAKER(config, "mono").front_center();
 	CASSETTE(config, m_cassette);
 	m_cassette->set_default_state(CASSETTE_STOPPED);
 	m_cassette->set_interface("apple1_cass");
+	m_cassette->add_route(ALL_OUTPUTS, "mono", 0.08);
 }
 
 const tiny_rom_entry *a1bus_cassette_device::device_rom_region() const
diff --git a/src/mame/drivers/apple2.cpp b/src/mame/drivers/apple2.cpp
index 9f612a75c48..48df76ff6b4 100644
--- a/src/mame/drivers/apple2.cpp
+++ b/src/mame/drivers/apple2.cpp
@@ -1408,6 +1408,7 @@ void apple2_state::apple2_common(machine_config &config)
 	CASSETTE(config, m_cassette);
 	m_cassette->set_default_state(CASSETTE_STOPPED);
 	m_cassette->set_interface("apple2_cass");
+	m_cassette->add_route(ALL_OUTPUTS, "mono", 0.05);
 }
 
 void apple2_state::apple2(machine_config &config)
diff --git a/src/mame/drivers/apple2e.cpp b/src/mame/drivers/apple2e.cpp
index a2a27d206be..67c9ee88241 100644
--- a/src/mame/drivers/apple2e.cpp
+++ b/src/mame/drivers/apple2e.cpp
@@ -4626,6 +4626,7 @@ void apple2e_state::apple2e(machine_config &config)
 
 	CASSETTE(config, m_cassette);
 	m_cassette->set_default_state(CASSETTE_STOPPED);
+	m_cassette->add_route(ALL_OUTPUTS, "mono", 0.05);
 }
 
 void apple2e_state::mprof3(machine_config &config)