Every issue of Tape Op comes together in slightly different ways. John Baccigaluppi and I will juggle different interviews to run, looking for some magical balance of genres, styles of recording, and interesting people. We'll dig through the Gear Reviews submissions, looking for a variety of price points, varying items, and unique products. Sometimes we'll begin to see small themes develop naturally in the background via connected artists, engineers, and producers – or from shared thoughts about working methods in the studio.
