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Welcome to issue #71 of Tape Op.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Death & Black Metal
May 15, 2009 • NO. 71 • Interview

Death & Black Metal

You've seen the spikes and corpse paint, Satanic or ancient themes, or maybe even the blood and guts album covers. Maybe you assumed death and black metal was something not to be taken...

Mixing and MP3s
May 15, 2009 • NO. 71 • Tutorial

Mixing and MP3s

I recently worked with a client who referenced a popular band as their sonic target for mastering. Although I was already aware of the band, I went on iTunes to really listen to a few tracks. After...