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.
Tape Op: The Book About Creative Music Recording[16] (2001)
Tape Op: The Book About Creative Music Recording Vol. 2[17] (2010)
References
^Jonathan Sterne (4 May 2000). "Tape Op Magazine". Bad Subjects. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
^Wentz, Joshua. "Tape Op magazine is a free and invaluable resource." Examiner.com Chicago Edition. December 9, 2009.
^."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:"555 Music Co : Brands - Tape Op Magazine". Archived from the original on November 1, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
