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You Have No Excuse Not To Record...
by Larry Crane
Yes, this is where I found myself running Pro Tools today. I WAS able to combine my favorite things: cooking, beer, coffee and recording.
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"It's Like Room Service But For Recording Gear": Larry Crane Tries Out Ace Hotel's Studio A Program
by Dave Middleton
Ace Hotel has long been a favorite among artist/studio types, so when we heard the news that they were going to beginoffering quality recording gear as a literal hotel service, it made sense. Featured behind their tailored front desk you'll find...
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New Video Series Episode: Best Place to Spend Money When Starting a Studio
by Geoff Stanfield
Check out the new episode from our Creative Recording With Tape Op series! Larry and Geoff discuss the best place to spend your hard earned cash when starting a studio. This episode made possible with support from our friends at...
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Eliminate Variables
by Larry Crane
I finally figured out what makes for a successful tracking session: simply eliminate the variables. On one level this could be seen as pre-production combined with concise decision making. Certainly those can help - but what I'm talking about is...
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Mixing Phosphorescent’s Revelator with Dave Cerminara
by Geoff Stanfield
Listen One of my favorite records of 2024 to date is Phosphorescent’s Revelator. It’s a beautifully recorded album, featuring Matthew Houck's timeless songwriting and lyrics plus gorgeous arrangements. I was hooked the first...
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New Music From Sunroof: Electronic Music Improvisations, Vol.3
by Geoff Stanfield
We interviewed both Gareth Jones (Depeche Mode, Erasure) and Daniel Miller (Mute Records, The Normal) in Tape Op #110. Collectively they are Sunroof, and have just released Electronic Music Improvisations, Vol.3. This collection follows...
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Tape Op Staff Favorites of 2020
by Geoff Stanfield
2020. What a year. Since very few of who reading this will have recently relocated from a nearby galaxy I won't get into the specifics, but we all know what kind of year it was and many of us are glad it's almost gone. It certainly will not be...
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Wooden Reverb? Treeverb?
by Larry Crane
I think it's for real? Is it? What is it? Why? See Barry Rudolph's report on Treeverb
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Explore the Ondioline!
by Geoff Stanfield
Wally De Backer (a.k.a. Gotye) has put together an extensive collection of information and photos about the Ondioline, a electronic musical instrument from the 1940's, on a new website www.ondioline.com!