F.A.Q.

No, we still publish a print edition. But we have created a digital edition that features up-to-date, exclusive content for subscribers as we shift to a digital-first approach. We've restructured how we publish and the digital edition, available 24/7, is the new primary format for our magazine. Our print edition is quarterly and includes the best content from our digital edition along with more photos, artwork, and special surprises.

Nope. Advertising is how we can bring you all this lovely content. There's a magazine called Cook's Illustrated with no ads, but it costs $24.95 for six issues. We don't think that would be a workable model for Tape Op. We value our advertisers; they make the magazine happen financially.

In the original founding principles of Tape Op, there was no expectation of ever having a large ad base. But our advertisers helped us move ahead far beyond what we ever planned, and (as we noted) help keep the magazine free to qualifying US and Canadian citizens.

We honestly believe our subscription rates are very reasonable. For US/Canadian web members, limited access to the magazine's content is even free. If you genuinely cannot afford a subscription, we suggest:

• Check your local library. They might already receive Tape Op, or you can request they add it to their periodicals.
• Share a subscription with friends or bandmates.
• Save up - at our current subscription rates, setting aside a few dollars a month would cover the cost.

We need subscriber support to keep publishing, so we hope you'll consider joining when you can afford it.

Tape Op is always looking for interesting recording-related perspectives, but we do have a specific editorial vision. Before submitting, please:

• Read several issues of Tape Op to understand our style and coverage.
• Send a brief proposal (not a completed article) to our editor with your idea, approach, and relevant experience.
• Be prepared to work through edits if your proposal is accepted.

Email your ideas to editorial@tapeop.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to all submissions, but we do read everything.

Tape Op's music reviews section focuses on recordings with unique or interesting production approaches. We look for records that push boundaries in their recording techniques, showcase creative solutions to common recording challenges, or demonstrate exceptional sonic qualities.

Please note that being featured is not based on genre or popularity, but on how the recording itself might interest our readership of audio engineers and producers. See our reviews FAQ page for submission guidelines.

Short Answer: No.

Long Answer: If we tended to every request to place content on our website or social channels we'd literally have no time to do anything else. We focus on working with our current advertising partners (who support us and allow us create content) to amplify their marketing efforts and use our channels to work together with them to bring our readers and 165k social media followers compelling and useful content. It doesn't mean we only post advertiser content, but what we do post is soley at our editorial discretion.