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unconventional installation

by Larry Crane

Speaking of the art world, reader Halsey Burgund sent a link to his installation that “involves some unconventional recording techniques, mainly doing it wirelessly and using lots of open-source and customized software.” Looks like fun...

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Artist/Teacher in Studio Engineering and Recording Job Posting from ASU

by Geoff Stanfield

Studio Engineering and Recording – School of Music, Dance and TheatreHerberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University  The School of Music, Dance and Theatre at Arizona State University seeks an exceptional...

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Tape Op Staff Heavy Rotation Quarantine Listening

by Geoff Stanfield

Amidst all the bad news and chaos in the world, there are a few silver linings. One of them is having a bit of extra time for listening. Whether it's while you are working from home, maniacally crafting or cooking that 57th batch of cookies, it...

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Dub Starter Kit Playlist

by Geoff Stanfield

If you are a Tape Op reader, you know our recent issue #136 had a focus on Dub Reggae. But beyond King Tubby, Lee Perry and Scientist, many people wonder where they should start with their listening to explore the genre. I asked recent interviewee...

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Album Credits Are Just As Important As the Money We Make

by Larry Crane

Below is a Guest Post from Jim Janik: Album Credits Are Just As Important As the Money We Make (maybe more so) by: Jim Janik Have you ever googled yourself? I have. In fact, I have to. Like many freelancers in the music industry, it's just one of...

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One bright spot in an otherwise rough year

by Garrett Haines

As we close the page on 2010 and its miserable economy, there was one bright spot for music lovers:  VINYL.   That's right, vinyl. That analog medium that just won't die.  According to Rolling Stone* vinyl sales were up in 2010....

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WHY I HATE(D)...

by Larry Crane

  I recently have been digging through the Tape Op archives looking for writing, reviews and stuff we can post online. And I just found this snippet of hilariousness from Issue #7 in the Fall of 1997. Oh man, maybe I shouldn't post this... all...

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Tell the Truth

by Larry Crane

A while back I had an interesting session recording auditions and providing camera audio feed over the course of three days for 24 instrumental and vocal performers, all of whom were hoping to get on the roster with Cirque du Soleil. Roger...

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Milennia Media Job Opening

by Geoff Stanfield

Millennia Media Audio Repair Technician job opening Audio Repair Technician needed for permanent, full-time position.  Must have analog and digital repair experience. Design engineering chops a plus. Millennia in Northern California, near...