RA:THE BOOK: The Recording Architecture Book of Studio Design   < Roger D&rsquo;Arcy, & Hugh Flynn >
Reviewed by Larry Crane on Nov 17, 2011
Category: Media
< Issue: 86 >
This hefty, 350-page hardbound book is based on the studio design firm Recording Architecture Limited’s 23 years of experience in recording studio design — from small, private project...  < KEEP READING >
Zen and the Art of Mixing   < Mixerman >
Reviewed by Larry Crane on May 16, 2011
Category: Media
< Issue: 83 >
Are you completely happy with all of your mixes and see no reason to attempt to learn more or get better at this craft? Then read no more — you might not need this book.Foreword: I’ve been...  < KEEP READING >
Reviewed by Larry Crane, Howard Massey on Mar 25, 2011
Category: Media
< Issue: 82 >
There’s a brief segment in this instructional video series presented by Alan Parsons (which shall henceforth be called ASSR) in which the legendary engineer, while describing his approach to...  < KEEP READING >
The Indie Band Survival Guide   < Randy Chertkow & Jason Feehan >
Reviewed by Garrett Haines on Feb 01, 2011
Category: Media
< Issue: 81 >
Like it or not, bands view audio engineers as subject-matter experts when it comes to “the music industry.” And while you probably don’t mind providing pointers and suggestions,...  < KEEP READING >
Platinum, EX, and Essential Rock/Pop Vol 2   < Steven Slate Drums >
Reviewed by on Nov 05, 2010
Category: Media
< Issue: 77 >
The thought of replacing drums may seem outright offensive to many of us. After all, aren't we supposed to be recording things? But sometimes, we're called to mix projects that we did not track. Other...  < KEEP READING >
Mellodrama: The Mellotron Movie   < Dianna Dilworth(Director) >
Reviewed by Larry Crane on Nov 05, 2010
Category: Media
< Issue: 76 >
I would imagine most of our readers are familiar with the Mellotron, a tape-playing keyboard that became popular in the late '60s on songs like The Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever." Ms. Dilworth...  < KEEP READING >
Reviewed by on Nov 05, 2010
Category: Media
< Issue: 71 >
Recently, I have come across many references to the balance of art and science in the creation and production of music. The most inspiring and insightful Tape Op interviews in the last few issues have...  < KEEP READING >
Reviewed by Garrett Haines on Nov 05, 2010
Category: Media
< Issue: 69 >
Many Tape Op readers like to tear apart gear, solder, and build things. This book is for all of you (us). Actually, anyone who is interested in a well-written, easy-to-understand explanation of...  < KEEP READING >
Reviewed by Ken Dravis on Nov 05, 2010
Category: Media
< Issue: 69 >
While working on a project at Click Studio in Stowe, VT, I was introduced to MIDI sequencing through Mark of The Unicorn's Performer in 1991. Even then, the editing possibilities seemed overwhelming...  < KEEP READING >
Reviewed by John Baccigaluppi on Nov 05, 2010
Category: Media
< Issue: 68 >
This book is as much of a page-turner as you're likely to find in the field of books about audio. It's very well written and the writers are very passionate about their subject matter. While technical...  < KEEP READING >