New Episode of Creative Recording with Tape Op: Drum Panning

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Getting it Right the First Time

by Geoff Stanfield

More good stuff from Brittany Howard and Shawn Everett on the making of Brittany's new album Jaime Read the whole interview with Brittany and Shawn HERE

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The Smart Studios Story: Documentary

by Geoff Stanfield

The Smart Studios Story Wendy Schneider, director At this point, Butch Vig [Tape Op #11] and Smart Studios are the stuff of legend. From the album that destroyed music’s status quo (Nirvana’s Nevermind), to Smashing Pumpkin's Gish...

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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...

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Cancer Awareness

by Larry Crane

Craig Schumacher, one of the country's best engineer/producers and our intrepid gear reviewer and former head of TapeOpCon has been dealing with head and neck cancer recently. He's doing better after treatment but needs help catching up on bills...

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New Blitzen Trapper Album, 100's of 1000's, Millions of Billions

by Geoff Stanfield

I came across Blitzen Trapper's self-titled debut album back in 2003, and have followed their career and counted myself as a fan since. I interviewed the band's leader, songwriter, and producer Eric Earley about his 2020 release, Holy Smokes Future...

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Larry Chats with Manny Marroquin at a Mix with the Masters session

by Geoff Stanfield

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Stop Advertising on Pirate Sites

by Larry Crane

Join the Copyright Alliance in protesting ad-supported pirate media websites. Sign the petition here. Thanks!

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Tape Op Staff Favorites of 2018

by Geoff Stanfield

There were so many great records released this year, in fact too many to make a definitve and exhaustive list, but here are a few favorites from the Tape Op family. Consider it a tasting menu and have a great holiday! Click link to listen! Larry...

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Fire Extinguishers in the Studio

by Larry Crane

Fire Extinguishers in the Studio - [Note to our EU readers. I don't know if the U.S. letter conventions apply in your locale, but the fundamental suggestions in this post are universal.] It’s a really smart idea to have a couple of fire...