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SM57 Mod: Modifying the Shure SM57 Microphone

by Steve McAllister

Dave Amels

by John Baccigaluppi

I first met Dave Amels of Bomb Factory and Vocé in Nashville at the NAMM show last year. People kept telling me "You need to meet Dave and interview him for Tape Op." We ended up chatting for a...

Hank Shocklee

by Philip Stevenson

Sometimes it's too bad Tape Op doesn't offer an audio version of the magazine. Whatever you might know or not know about Hank Shocklee, it's difficult without hearing him speak, to convey the...

Nick Mason: Behind the Scenes with Pink Floyd drummer

by Jeff Touzeau

Nick Mason's recent autobiography, Inside Out, recalls his unique experiences as the drummer for Pink Floyd during for over three decades — he is the only member to have remained with Pink...

Ana da Silva: Raincoats not required for home recording

by Pam Nicholas

In the post-punk landscape of the late '70s and early '80s, the Raincoats sounded like no one else. A British, all-female band that employed off-kilter rhythms, childlike melodies and searing...

Martin Bisi: Working with Eno, Sonic Youth, Iggy Pop...

by John Dylan Keith

Lucas van der Mee: Behind the Gear with Apogee Electronics

by Roy Silverstein

Apogee Electronics recently celebrated 20 years in the business of digital audio. These days, 20 years in business is quite a long time. The following is a conversation with Apogee's lead analog...

Mastering with John Cuniberti

by Allen Whitman

Would you first give your definition of mastering and why it matters? Mastering is the last creative process in the chain and the final technical check before duplication. Creatively, an artist can...

Tips for recording vocals

by Garrett Haines

The lead vocal is one of the most important elements in many recordings. Fortunately, good engineering practices can go a long way towards capturing the best performance. The following are some tips...

Bob Mould

by Bill Gladfelter

Between 1979 and 1998 Bob Mould put out 14 records with his two amazing bands, Hüsker Dü and Sugar, and five solo records, influencing the course of music with his enraged, swirling guitars...

Les Paul: "The Kid's At It Again!"

by Mark Rubel

Any one of Les Paul's amazing careers would make him remarkable. His wide-ranging excellence (and longevity) make him a legend and a living treasure. He is in the hall of fame for songwriting,...

Phil Ramone: From Marilyn Monroe to Mick Jagger

by Bren Davies

Months of email and phone tag pursuit went into the scheduling, rescheduling and subsequent rescheduling of this interview with one of my longtime producer-idols, the incredible (and fabulously...