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A Note from Tape Op’s Editor and Founder

by Geoff Stanfield

The worldwide COVID-19 situation is affecting us all at this moment. Years ago I was a gigging musician and restaurant worker, and I feel I essentially still live a gig economy life - depending on Tape Op and studio bookings for personal income....

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The Wrecking Crew Film is Awesome

by Larry Crane

Come see The Wrecking Crew film at Hollywood Theatre in Portland on Saturday May 8th. There are a number of other screenings happening coming up. I shared the stage with director Denny Tedesco and watched his film in Cleveland recently, It's an...

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Workbench Recordings present one song per week

by Larry Crane

James Beaudreau is a former member of the Billy Nayer Show (1998-2003) and started Workbench Recordings - a netlabel, blog, and recording studio in NYC. They release one track every Tuesday along with artwork and texts about the creative process,...

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June 1st, 2020

by Geoff Stanfield

Dear Tape Op Readers, We are feeling overwhelmed and deeply saddened by the death of George Floyd. Unfortunately this is far from an isolated incident.  Our voices and collective action have never been more needed than right now.  Human...

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Our Favorite Holiday Albums

by Geoff Stanfield

It's officially December, so go ahead and break out the holiday music! Here are a few favs getting spins in the Tape Op homes. Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Wishes You a Swingin' ChristmasListen on Spotify Trio West - Holiday...

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Neal Casal 1968-2019

by Geoff Stanfield

Tape Op lost a good friend last night when our pal Neal Casal left us all behind. Neal was a gifted guitarist, songwriter, singer, photographer, producer, surfer and just an all-around good dude.  I was lucky to work with Neal on some...

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End Rant #97: Ease of Use

by Larry Crane

CASE ONE: Many years ago I was sent a very complex piece of recording equipment to review. It basically performed one simple function; but its inherent design was the concept that every parameter could be adjusted. Some similar devices I already...

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New Episode of Creative Recording with Tape Op: Bus Processing

by Geoff Stanfield

Larry Crane and Geoff Stanfield discuss Bus Processing in the new episode of Creative Recording with Tape Op!Be sure to head on over to our YouTube channel and hit the subscribe and like buttons!Episode made possible with support from BURL...

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OneMic Series: Eskimo Brothers Live at Sun Studios

by Geoff Stanfield