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The Sudden Motion Sensor Hates Your Mobile Session

by Scott Evans

  Lots of laptops use an accelerometer to detect that the computer is falling. When that happens, the computer parks the hard drive heads to prevent them from bouncing on the HD platter. Apple calls this the Sudden Motion Sensor. On...

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Free Exhibits Plus Badge to AES Los Angeles 2014 for Tape Op Readers

by Dave Middleton

Just a quick note about the upcoming Audio Engineering Society (AES) convention in Los Angeles. We have arranged for all Tape Op readers to receive a free Exhibits Plus Badge to the convention. This badge is good for the Exhibition PLUS all...

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Moscozzi Studio Construction Blog

by Larry Crane

Michael Cozzi (Guitarist/Producer Shriekback, Sky Cries Mary etc... ) dropped us a line about his newly built Moscozzi Studio in Seattle. he says, "I was able to complete it on a shoestring budget using largely re-salvaged materials." Luckily for...

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Gear Update: Burl B80 Mothership

by Geoff Stanfield

Larry Crane adds an update to Marc Alan Goodman's orginal review of the Burl B80 Mothership.  Marc Alan Goodman says in his original review, “It's rare to find a single piece of gear that elevates not only my entire...

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The Return of Quantegy?

by Larry Crane

Quantegy , despite the oddity of still being an active link, posted this announcement recently: "Plans are being formulated for the revival of Quantegy 499 Gold Studio Mastering and GP9 Platinum Studio Mastering audio products, as well as the Black...

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Music Buying Habits of Teens Changes...

by Larry Crane

Expect to see more changes in the music purchasing/acquiring habits of teenagers as time goes by. Courtesy of the NPD Group's press release: "teens (age 13 to 17) acquired 19 percent less music in 2008 than they did in 2007. CD purchasing declined 26...

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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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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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"Evaluate My Recordings"

by Larry Crane

"I sent a package to you several months ago containing some music I asked you to evaluate for me. I respect your background and was hoping that you personally might allow for cutting out a spare hour to do me this favor. Since I never heard from you...