TOC Intro #17
by Larry Crane
Welcome to Tape Op #17. Recently someone asked me why we ran interviews with artists, especially if they didn't have any real technical knowledge to impart about the recording process. Well,...
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TOC Intro #16
by Larry Crane
Hey, welcome to Tape Op #16. Four years ago I was folding and stapling a few pages of Xeroxed paper together in hopes that I could create a forum for others (and myself) to learn about recording. I...
TOC Intro #15
by Larry Crane
Hello and Welcome to Tape Op number 15! Kick off yer shoes and hang out a bit, would ya? Alright. Boy, a lot of crazy stuff has happened since the last issue... The fact that we're going to be...
TOC Intro #14
by Larry Crane
Welcome to Tape Op number 14! Unplug the patch cables, normalize the board, put on some Booker T and let's hang out. I've realized recently that my introductions to recent issues have been very...
Welcome to TAPE OP number 13!
by Larry Crane
We're proud to have interviews with some of the engineer/producers who helped define the new sounds of rock over the last 30 years. Ken Hamann cut his teeth on classic 60s bands like The Outsiders...
Hello and welcome to TAPE OP number 12. This issue marks our third anniversary, so break out the cake and candles and hit record.
by Larry Crane
Many people seem to wonder what the TAPE OP agenda is all about. I get letters asking why there's not more articles on 4 track recording. Others want to know why it seems all the articles are on...
Welcome to issue number eleven of Tape Op.
by Larry Crane
If you're a long time reader you may notice a difference; more pages, ads for gear, and a new look. This is because we have a new publishing deal with my friends at Substance Media Works. They've...
Leader Tape: Blah Blah Blah
by Larry Crane
Well, a lot happens around here and each issue of Tape Op is harder to get out on time. There are changes happening too. Adam Selzer, who has been a tireless supporter and help around here, is going...
TOC Intro #9
by Larry Crane
So here we are with the new, bigger look for Tape Op. I hope people like it... This means there are more articles, more photos and pictures and such. That means there's...
TOC Intro #8
by Larry Crane
Welcome to Tape Op #8. You'll notice that most of the issue was written by our contributors (practically a staff at this point) and let me tell you that there wouldn't be a new issue if it...
TOC Intro #7
by Larry Crane
My studio (Jackpot!) is right next to another recording studio (Rex). It's kinda funny that it should be this way, but we share the same landlord, who was the only person that seemed to be...
TOC Intro #6
by Larry Crane
Okay. Here's Tape Op #6. Enjoy. Please write me with thoughtful criticism and ideas. I hope you all get something out of it. So, are there any of you out there who want...