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The first Audio Underground Roadshow, Sacto at The Hangar Sept 6

Tape Op is sponsoring an event at The Hangar, aka Tape Op Publishing HQ. When: Saturday, September 6, 10am-6pm. Where: The Hangar Studios, Sacramento, CA What: The first Audio Underground Roadshow What’s that and who will be there: Demos of gear from AUG manufacturers; Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink 182, Tom Petty, John Frusciante) who was profiled in Tape Op #61 will be doing demos of the Tonelux modular mixing system along with Tonelux designer, Paul Wolf. George Massenburg probably doesn’t need an introduction as he was interviewed in Tape Op twice! (Issues #54 and #63) George will be demoing his GML gear throughout the day. Former Blues Magoos drummer and gear designer extraordinaire Geoff Daking will be demoing his console, mic pres and compressors. Peter Montessi of A-Designs, David Bock of Bock Audio Microphones and Tim Spencer of TRUE systems will be doing recording workshops on drum, guitar and vocal recording with Kris Anaya and James Neil of the band An Angle. Tim will also be doing an M/S recording workshop. And in the mastering room, Brad Lunde will be demoing the ATC monitor line. And, Tape Op will be giving away free back issues of Tape Op! Tape Op’s publisher, John Baccigaluppi will be on hand as well as the Hangar Studio crew. It’s gonna be a fun and educational day and it’s free!! Hope we see you there! Space is limited, so send an email to todd @ transaudiogroup.com (remove spaces!) for a personal invitation and directions.

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