GEAR
by Larry Crane
For the last three years TAPE OP was created on a Packard Bell PC computer, a 486 with a small hard drive. It's rather slow with a small memory. With the switch to having Substance Media Works...
Columns
by Larry Crane
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...
JUST LISTEN!
by Larry Crane
Tape Op gets a lot of CD's in the mail. Some are great, and we play them to death, but many just plain stink. Why? Maybe nobody is listening. The recording process is great. You can create amazing...
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...
Lastpage
by Larry Crane
From the mouth of Peter Jefferies: "I've devised a method of bouncing down... the original tracks (usually 1 to 3 tracks) are on the 4 track. They go from there, through a graphic equaliser, to...
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...
End Rant #6
by Larry Crane
THE APPLES in stereo Tone Soul Evolution Ive only had time to listen to the first few songs on this record but one thing's for sure- you need this album. The Apples continue on their bright...
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...
End Rant #5
by Larry Crane
AUDIO ALCHEMY Various Artists (Ubiquity) I was ready to dismiss the whole trip-hop/dub whatever thing as a waste of time until I heard this stuff. You can tell there's people out there who...