Tape Op Explained

Tape Op
Editor:Larry Crane
Founded:1996
Frequency:Bimonthly
Category:Music
Country:United States
Based:Portland, Oregon
Language:English
Website:http://www.tapeop.com

Tape Op is a bi-monthly[1] American recording magazine that focuses on creative recording techniques. Subtitled The Creative Music Recording Magazine,[2] Tape Op is independently published and was founded[3] by Larry Crane in 1996.[4] The magazine is based in Portland, Oregon.[5]

Tape Op also runs a message board commonly referred to as the "TOMB" ("Tape Op Message Board").[6]

History

Tape Op was initiated as a zine in 1996.[7] The first magazines were published by photocopying,[8] hand-stapling and spray painting the covers.[9] In 1999, Crane[10] added John Baccigaluppi, who assumed publishing duties[11] and also served as Graphic Design Director. In 2004, the magazine expanded (under the business name Tape Op Magazine Limited)[12] into the UK and Continental Europe, when publishers Alexander Lawson[13] and Nadia Osta assumed publishing duties.

Management

Tape Op is mainly a volunteer effort, with a majority of the writers working in full or part-time engineering positions.[14] Contributors include: Scott Evans, Garrett Haines, Mike Jasper, Scott McChane (Assistant Gear Reviews Editor), Neil Mclellan, F. Reid Shippen, Kirt Shearer, Brian T. Silak, Steve Silverstein, Thom Monahan, Joel Hamilton, Andy Hong (Gear Reviews Editor), Alex Maiolo, Richard Barone, Dana Gumbiner and Pete Weiss.[15]

Conventions

For a period from 2003 to 2008 Tape Op held Annual Conventions.

Other publications

Tape Op published 2 books.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tape Op Magazine. Bad Subjects. 31 May 2012. Jonathan Sterne. 4 May 2000.
  2. Wentz, Joshua. "Tape Op magazine is a free and invaluable resource." Examiner.com Chicago Edition. December 9, 2009.
  3. Wiegand, Mike. "Music Interview: Producer Larry Crane talks Elliott Smith." The Weekly Geek. 3 May 2007. Web:Web site: Music Interview: Producer Larry Crane talks Elliott Smith - Video Game Podcast and Geek Culture Blog | the Weekly Geek. October 3, 2011. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120401152843/http://weeklygeekshow.com/2007/05/music_interview_producer_larry_1.php. April 1, 2012.
  4. News: Sultan of Sound. 17 May 2001. Chris Baldwin. Chico News & Review.
  5. Web site: Tape Op Magazine. Vortex. May 15, 2020.
  6. Web site: Tape Op Message Board. Tape Op Magazine. 1 June 2012. 31 May 2012.
  7. Web site: Media Kit . Tape Op. May 15, 2020.
  8. Bianchi, Marc. From The Desk Of Her Space Holiday’s Marc Bianchi: “Tape Op” Magazine. Magnet Magazine. 16 August 2011. url = http://www.magnetmagazine.com/2011/08/16/from-the-desk-of-her-space-holidays-marc-bianchi-tape-op-magazine/ accessdate = 11 October 2011. "Tape Op started off as a humble little photocopied ‘zine that primarily focused on independent producers and bands that recorded themselves."
  9. Crane, Larry. "Hellow and welcome to Tape Op #82." Tape Op Magazine. No. 82. March / April 2011. P. 7.
  10. Brown, Jake. "Elliott Smith's Archives: The GLONO Interview with Larry Crane" Glorious Noise. March 30, 2009. web: http://gloriousnoise.com/post/elliott_smith_archives_larry_c
  11. ."Larry Crane founded Tape Op in April 1996. John Baccigaluppi and Larry became partners late 1999. Larry primarily is the editor and John the publisher, though they confer on most issues and John has input as to content." Staff. "Product Review: Tape Op Magazine" May/June 2011. 555 Music Company.web:Web site: 555 Music Co : Brands - Tape Op Magazine. October 3, 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111101121001/http://www.555music.com.au/brands/tape-op-magazine.html. November 1, 2011.
  12. Company Data Rex (UK). web: http://www.cdrex.com/tape-op-magazine-limited-3561288.html
  13. Form 288C. Companies House. "Director's change of particulars. Alexander Lawson. October 15, 2007" Filing date: 26 March 2008. Web:http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/9bc05007452706e8ddb1b104aac69dba/wcprodorder?ft=1
  14. Music Producers' Guild. MPG News. 30 August 2007. web: Web site: Music Producers Guild - News - Tape Op Magazine - now available in the UK . 2011-10-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120401141135/http://www.mpg.org.uk/news_stories/13 . 2012-04-01 .
  15. "Masthead." Tape Op Magazine. No. 82. March / April 2011. P. 10.
  16. Book: Crane . Larry . Tape Op: The Book About Creative Music Recording . January 26, 2001 . Feral House . Boston . 978-0922915606 . 320 . First.
  17. Book: Crane . Larry . Tape Op: The Book About Creative Music Recording Vol. 2 . January 1, 2010 . Hal Leonard . 978-0977990306 . 272 . First.

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