Tape Op Magazine
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The Creative Recording Magazine
We chat with Taylor Deupree about Brian Eno’s 1985 ambient masterpiece, *Thursday Afternoon* on this episode of DISCussion.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:16 AM
We chat with Taylor Deupree about Brian Eno’s 1985 ambient masterpiece, *Thursday Afternoon* on this episode of DISCussion.
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With their latest album, is, My Morning Jacket handed over the production reins to storied producer Brendan O'Brien, who has worked with artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Pearl Jam. We chat with Jim James and Brendan on the latest Tape Op Podcast!
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November 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
With their latest album, is, My Morning Jacket handed over the production reins to storied producer Brendan O'Brien, who has worked with artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Pearl Jam. We chat with Jim James and Brendan on the latest Tape Op Podcast!
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Just had some amazing recording sessions at Jackpot! Recording - with the one & only Larry Crane of @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social himself! New 7" record in the woiks!! Stoked!!!
December 6, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Just had some amazing recording sessions at Jackpot! Recording - with the one & only Larry Crane of @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social himself! New 7" record in the woiks!! Stoked!!!
"Whatever budget concerns were implemented in bringing the 308P MkII to market, they were done quite thoughtfully, with every intention of bringing the user a quality monitor at a price newbies can afford, and seasoned ears can appreciate."
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December 7, 2025 at 4:14 AM
"Whatever budget concerns were implemented in bringing the 308P MkII to market, they were done quite thoughtfully, with every intention of bringing the user a quality monitor at a price newbies can afford, and seasoned ears can appreciate."
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December 7, 2025 at 3:54 AM
"Sonically, it’s also uniquely in its own category, as I really struggle to find a comparable microphone."
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December 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
"Sonically, it’s also uniquely in its own category, as I really struggle to find a comparable microphone."
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"The point I’ll make with excellent headphones like the CRBN2s is that each time I put them on, I fall in love with music all over again."
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December 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
"The point I’ll make with excellent headphones like the CRBN2s is that each time I put them on, I fall in love with music all over again."
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Sonny Smith:
"They're always perplexed at how to sound like Dead Moon or something. It's so easy: You give $100,000 to charity, then you buy $500 worth of equipment, and you make your record."
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"They're always perplexed at how to sound like Dead Moon or something. It's so easy: You give $100,000 to charity, then you buy $500 worth of equipment, and you make your record."
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Sonny Smith in Conversation with Andrew Gerhan
Sonny Smith, of Sonny & The Sunsets, has been called a "San Francisco garage rock hero" by Pitchfork and "an institution" by SF Wee
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December 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Sonny Smith:
"They're always perplexed at how to sound like Dead Moon or something. It's so easy: You give $100,000 to charity, then you buy $500 worth of equipment, and you make your record."
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"They're always perplexed at how to sound like Dead Moon or something. It's so easy: You give $100,000 to charity, then you buy $500 worth of equipment, and you make your record."
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Books on Music and Recording Part 2:
Some new, some older, some image heavy coffee table offerings, and some for reading, but all inspiring just the same!
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Some new, some older, some image heavy coffee table offerings, and some for reading, but all inspiring just the same!
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December 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Books on Music and Recording Part 2:
Some new, some older, some image heavy coffee table offerings, and some for reading, but all inspiring just the same!
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Some new, some older, some image heavy coffee table offerings, and some for reading, but all inspiring just the same!
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Jennifer Nulsen:
"The microphone is a dumb ear; it doesn't have a brain attached to it. So, put your ears where it's good."
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"The microphone is a dumb ear; it doesn't have a brain attached to it. So, put your ears where it's good."
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Jennifer Nulsen
As an engineer who mostly works on rock and experimental music, classical recording fascinates me. Seemingly accurate recordings of acoustic instruments fe
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December 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Jennifer Nulsen:
"The microphone is a dumb ear; it doesn't have a brain attached to it. So, put your ears where it's good."
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"The microphone is a dumb ear; it doesn't have a brain attached to it. So, put your ears where it's good."
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We ended up with a few hundred extra copies from our old distributor of our first self-published book, Creative Music Recording Volume 2.
On sale for $9.99 plus shipping for a limited time because we need to clear the space in our shipping distributor’s floor.
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On sale for $9.99 plus shipping for a limited time because we need to clear the space in our shipping distributor’s floor.
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Tape Op: The Book About Creative Music Recording Vol. 2
We ended up with a few hundred extra copies from our old distributor of our first self-published book, Creative Music Recording Volume 2. This book compiles issues 11-20 of Tape Op that were publishe...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We ended up with a few hundred extra copies from our old distributor of our first self-published book, Creative Music Recording Volume 2.
On sale for $9.99 plus shipping for a limited time because we need to clear the space in our shipping distributor’s floor.
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On sale for $9.99 plus shipping for a limited time because we need to clear the space in our shipping distributor’s floor.
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M.Ward:
"I just love being surprised, whether it means being a listener to someone else's record or being in the studio, hearing my songs come out of the speakers. I feel like if you're going to make a record that's over 40 minutes long, there should be some surprises."
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"I just love being surprised, whether it means being a listener to someone else's record or being in the studio, hearing my songs come out of the speakers. I feel like if you're going to make a record that's over 40 minutes long, there should be some surprises."
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November 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
M.Ward:
"I just love being surprised, whether it means being a listener to someone else's record or being in the studio, hearing my songs come out of the speakers. I feel like if you're going to make a record that's over 40 minutes long, there should be some surprises."
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"I just love being surprised, whether it means being a listener to someone else's record or being in the studio, hearing my songs come out of the speakers. I feel like if you're going to make a record that's over 40 minutes long, there should be some surprises."
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Pete Caigan:
"The thing with recording live is just moving it all around until it sounds good."
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"The thing with recording live is just moving it all around until it sounds good."
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November 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Pete Caigan:
"The thing with recording live is just moving it all around until it sounds good."
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"The thing with recording live is just moving it all around until it sounds good."
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"It captured the richness and warmth typically associated with the Telefunken ELA M 251 tube mic, while offering convenience, consistency, and durability. I found it to be an impressive alternative for those seeking a classic sound without the steep price tag."
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November 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
"It captured the richness and warmth typically associated with the Telefunken ELA M 251 tube mic, while offering convenience, consistency, and durability. I found it to be an impressive alternative for those seeking a classic sound without the steep price tag."
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The Novation Black Friday Sale is on now!
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November 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The Novation Black Friday Sale is on now!
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Ed Kuepper of The Saints:
"The only experience with the art of recording that I had was a mono cassette deck, and sometimes I'd borrow someone else's cassette deck so that I could record something on one of them, then play something, and record that onto the other."
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"The only experience with the art of recording that I had was a mono cassette deck, and sometimes I'd borrow someone else's cassette deck so that I could record something on one of them, then play something, and record that onto the other."
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November 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Ed Kuepper of The Saints:
"The only experience with the art of recording that I had was a mono cassette deck, and sometimes I'd borrow someone else's cassette deck so that I could record something on one of them, then play something, and record that onto the other."
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"The only experience with the art of recording that I had was a mono cassette deck, and sometimes I'd borrow someone else's cassette deck so that I could record something on one of them, then play something, and record that onto the other."
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With their latest album, is, My Morning Jacket handed over the production reins to storied producer Brendan O'Brien, who has worked with artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Pearl Jam. We chat with Jim James and Brendan on the latest Tape Op Podcast!
LISTEN:
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LISTEN:
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November 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
With their latest album, is, My Morning Jacket handed over the production reins to storied producer Brendan O'Brien, who has worked with artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Pearl Jam. We chat with Jim James and Brendan on the latest Tape Op Podcast!
LISTEN:
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West Virginia Snake Handler Revival “They Shall Take Up Serpents” marks the arrival of a landmark record, documenting the last snake handling church in Appalachia.
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West Virginia Snake Handler Revival: “They Shall Take Up Serpents”
<p>West Virginia Snake Handler Revival <em>“They Shall Take Up Serpents”</em> marks the arrival of a landmark record, documenting the last snake handling church in Appalachia. Featuring hillbilly rock...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
West Virginia Snake Handler Revival “They Shall Take Up Serpents” marks the arrival of a landmark record, documenting the last snake handling church in Appalachia.
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Tired of the Ouija board?
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The Demon Box
Estimated shipping is November 2025*Developed by Eternal Research, the Demon Box transforms the hidden electromagnetic world into sound, signal, light and data. It captures frequencies from everyday e...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Tired of the Ouija board?
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You just might need an Eternal Research Demon Box.
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Have you taken a look at some of the recent Harrison Audio offerings?
Consoles, modules, 500 series racks, and more!
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November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Have you taken a look at some of the recent Harrison Audio offerings?
Consoles, modules, 500 series racks, and more!
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Consoles, modules, 500 series racks, and more!
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"It's the first commercial product from L.A.-based Eternal Research, and it's much more akin to a demonic science experiment than anything we've reviewed in the past."
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October 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
"It's the first commercial product from L.A.-based Eternal Research, and it's much more akin to a demonic science experiment than anything we've reviewed in the past."
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Stella Mozgawa:
"It's so fun to make music with people that I love and become close friends with. You can spend ten years drinking at bars with people, or you can play music with them."
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"It's so fun to make music with people that I love and become close friends with. You can spend ten years drinking at bars with people, or you can play music with them."
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October 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Stella Mozgawa:
"It's so fun to make music with people that I love and become close friends with. You can spend ten years drinking at bars with people, or you can play music with them."
Read Interview:
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"It's so fun to make music with people that I love and become close friends with. You can spend ten years drinking at bars with people, or you can play music with them."
Read Interview:
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"Hamptone's HOC500 is a perfect adaptation of what Scott Hampton learned from designing the original HOC1 rack unit over a decade ago, with functions distilled down to a very usable and useful unit."
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October 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"Hamptone's HOC500 is a perfect adaptation of what Scott Hampton learned from designing the original HOC1 rack unit over a decade ago, with functions distilled down to a very usable and useful unit."
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