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The Recording Magazine that focuses on promoting creative music recording techniques. Interviews with producers, engineers, and artists.

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
@tapeopmagazine.bsky.social Tape Op's upcoming book, "Making Music," is reviewed in Marin Independent Journal! read the whole article here: tinyurl.com/5ac32hbh "Making Music" is available for preorder through Akashic Books at www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/maki...
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Legendary music producers share stories in Marin resident’s new book
The book features interviews by Finneas, Lee “Scratch” Perry and others.
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
After John's interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social earlier this year, articles like this have been catching our eye. Has anyone checked out Tapedeck?
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Watch Out Spotify, A New App Is on Deck - SPIN
As the growing concerns about streaming services started to sound like a broken record, Tim Quirk wanted to do something to fix it. In September, the Tapedeck was built with a mission to pay artists w...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
You’ve read the @nytimes.com interview with Kenneth Blume (FKA Kenny Beats) and you’re looking for more? Head on over to Tape Op and check out this piece from our upcoming issue, available now!
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Kenneth Blume III, FKA Kenny Beats
After posting my year-end 2025 favorite albums on <tapeop.com>, I ended up emailing with Kenny Blume who produced one of my favorites, Geese's G
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Scott Evans @gse.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
For any psychos who want a list of all your installed Pro Tools plugins + manufacturers, here is a shell script that does that Written the old fashioned way (no AI, swearing at xpath)
#!/bin/bash

cd "/Library/Application Support/avid/Audio/Plug-Ins"

for i in *.aaxplugin */*.aaxplugin ; do
    NAME=`echo "${i}" | sed 's/\.aaxplugin//'`
    BUNDLE=`xmllint --xpath \
        'string(//key[contains(., "CFBundleIdentifier")]/following::string[1])' \
        "${i}/Contents/Info.plist"`
    COMPANY=`echo ${BUNDLE} | sed 's/[^.]*.//;s/\..*//'`
    echo -e "${COMPANY}\t${NAME}"
done |
    sort --ignore-case
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Came across this great story on Lee 'Scratch' Perry by @lanre-bakare.bsky.social via @theguardian.com and immediately revisited our 2020 interview. They're two very different pieces capturing a singular presence. Read them both and let us know what you think! tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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Initiation stones, buried recordings, and Ringo Starr’s drumkit: inside the visionary world of reggae master Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry
The late production genius’s chaotic reputation has always preceded him. But could two new books, a posthumous album and a flurry of classic reissues change all that – and put the focus back on his mu...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
“Making records is always a combination of many skills and goals.” Making Music collects 30 years of Tape Op conversations. If you haven’t already, preorder a copy signed by Larry Crane and John Baccigaluppi, bundled with a limited-edition T-shirt!
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Exclusive Tape Op Preorder - Akashic Books
This exclusive preorder package includes an autographed copy of Making Music, along with a limited edition custom Gildan 5000 T-shirt. This page is for the exclusive preorder package. To order a regu...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Hello Bluesky! We’ve been a little quiet over here, but we’ll be posting more regularly moving forward. Expect conversations around music, creativity, and the people who make records. See you soon!
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Erased Tapes @erasedtapes.com · 27/12/2025
Nice to see @rivalconsoles.bsky.social’s Landscape from Memory featured in @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social’s Staff Picks 2025. Full list: tapeop.com/blog/2025/12...
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Tape Op Staff Picks 2025
<p><br></p><p><strong>Larry Crane, editor/founder</strong></p><p><strong>Emily A. Sprague</strong><br><em>Cloud Time</em><br><a target=
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
So much great music this year... Tape Op staff favorite albums of 2025! Read: tapeop.com/blog/2025/12...
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Tape Op Staff Picks 2025
<p><br></p><p><strong>Larry Crane, editor/founder</strong></p><p><strong>Emily A. Sprague</strong><br><em>Cloud Time</em><br><a target=
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Visit the Tape Op Shop for t-shirts, posters, and more! tapeop.myshopify.com/collections/...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
We chat with Taylor Deupree about Brian Eno’s 1985 ambient masterpiece, *Thursday Afternoon* on this episode of DISCussion. Listen: tapeop.com/discussion/d...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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:⁠ tapeop.com/podcast/epis...
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Nasalrod @nasalrod.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
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!!!
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Top 12 Vocal Recording Mistakes By Larry Crane Read: tapeop.com/.../170/top-...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
"Sonically, it’s also uniquely in its own category, as I really struggle to find a comparable microphone." #nordicaudiolabs #tapeop #recording tapeop.com/reviews/gear...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
"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."⁠ @audezeofficial.bsky.social tapeop.com/reviews/gear...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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." tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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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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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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! tapeop.com/.../books-on...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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." tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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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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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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. tapeop.myshopify.com/products/tap...
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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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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
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." tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Pete Caigan: "The thing with recording live is just moving it all around until it sounds good." tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
"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." Review: tapeop.com/reviews/gear...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
New Music from Juana Molina: DOGA Check it out on the Tape Log! tapeop.com/blog/2025/11...
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Juana Molina: DOGA
<p>I first stumbled upon Juana Molina's music in 2007. Her album <em>Un Dia</em> was a revelation, and I am not sure I had ever heard anything like it.  Unique voice, undulating trance inducing...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
The Novation Black Friday Sale is on now! us.novationmusic.com/categories/s...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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." Read: tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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:⁠ tapeop.com/podcast/epis...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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. Read: tapeop.com/blog/2025/10...
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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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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Tired of the Ouija board? You just might need an Eternal Research Demon Box. eternalresearch.com/products/the...
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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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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Have you taken a look at some of the recent Harrison Audio offerings? Consoles, modules, 500 series racks, and more! www.harrisonaudio.com
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
"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." tapeop.com/reviews/gear...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Save 15% on tickets for #MusicExpo25 – Nov 14–15 in San Francisco with this code: TAPEOP15 musicexpo.co/tickets Full Program: www.musicexpo.co/program @wearenovation.bsky.social @audezeofficial.bsky.social @focusrite.com @adamaudio.bsky.social
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
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: tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
"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." tapeop.com/reviews/gear...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Add a little madness to your sound with Red Panda's Radius. It's ring modulator/frequency shifter with pitch tracking and an advanced LFO. Check it out here: www.redpandalab.com/products/rad...
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Radius - Ring Mod
Red Panda Radius ring modulator and frequency shifter
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Eli Crews Reviews the Pro Patchbay from Wolff Audio "The value is clearly in how much it speeds up your patching workflow, and how it knocks down barriers to creativity." @wolffaudio.bsky.social Read Review: tapeop.com/reviews/gear...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Listen to My Morning Jacket's Jim James and producer Brendan O'Brien chat about making the band's new album *is* on the latest Tape Op Podcast!⁠ tapeop.com/podcast/epis...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Larry Crane: "This book is dead on the best practical, hardcore advice about real-life record-making that I've ever read." tapeop.com/.../mixerman....
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Turbo: "Everybody in the neighborhood, all of my homies, used to come to my house and record for $20. My little package deal was, 'I'll give you a beat and you can record a song as long as it takes you for $20.'" Read Interview: tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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Turbo
Atlanta-based producer and songwriter Chandler Durham, professionally known as Turbo, has been behind hits from Travis Scott, Gunna, Lil Baby, Nav, an
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Studio and Recording Gear Sale Happening at Sweetwater! www.sweetwater.com?utm_source=t...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Get Eventide Audio's new Temperance Lite reverb plug-in for FREE!!! Download Now! store.eventideaudio.com
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Incredible Space for Sale in Philadelphia⁠! See full listing at: www.compass.com/homedetails/... ⁠
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
"The new album from Neko Case, *Neon Grey Midnight Green*, is an adventurous listen that grew on me like fungus in a Florida swamp." tapeop.com/blog/2025/09...
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New Music From Neko Case: Neon Grey Midnight Green
<p>The new album from Neko Case [<em>Tape Op</em> #<a target=
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
For a limited time, AIAIAI are giving Tape Op readers $100 off a small batch of their low-latency wireless TMA-2 Studio Wireless headphones or $50 off the modular wired TMA-2 Studio XE headphones bundled with Ableton Live 12 Lite. Learn More: aiaiai.audio/exclusive-of...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Pete Caigan: "You've got to be careful about manipulating music, as I'm sure you know. I frown upon it at this point. We do it a little, of course, but it's so much more preferable to have the person replay the part." Read Interview: tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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Pete Caigan
Pete Caigan, the studio manager and chief engineer for a revamped Utopia Studios Bearsville, is a longtime Woodstock-area resident and busy guy. Utopia is
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
DL: "In a lot of ways, running a record label, being a songwriter, or being a producer is like quantitative finance whereby you're acquiring a lot of small bets that rarely pay off, but when they do, they make up for all the other losses. It's the same business." tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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David Lowery
For over four decades, David Lowery has been an innovator and thought leader in the music business. As musician, he's the founder and leader of both i
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Turbo: "Yeah, tell me where on Amazon the genre of music rulebook is? I mean, there’s not a fucking rule book, you know?" Read Interview: tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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Turbo
Atlanta-based producer and songwriter Chandler Durham, professionally known as Turbo, has been behind hits from Travis Scott, Gunna, Lil Baby, Nav, an
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Stella Mozgawa: "I like to be as much of a chameleon as possible and try and read what the artist wants and needs. What's the dream scenario? Not mind reading, necessarily, but being a good sport and collaborator in the studio." Read Interview: tapeop.com/interviews/1...
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Stella Mozgawa
I met Stella Mozgawa a decade or so ago at Panoramic, the studio I co-own, when she played drums on Cate Le Bon's Crab Day LP, produced by Noah George
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Lord Huron's Ben Schneider is our guest on the new episode of the Tape Op Podcast! We chat about their new LP, The Cosmic Selector Vol.1, their Whispering Pines studio, and more!⁠ Ep. made possible with support from Radial Engineering Listen:⁠ tapeop.com/podcast/lord...
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Tape Op Magazine @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
"Whatever sound or music is passing through the Grace Design m701 sounds like the source and nothing else." Read Review: tapeop.com/reviews/gear...
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