Month: August 2023

Analog Audio Design TP-1000 tape deck now available in USA – with free RX Reels carbon fibre reel

August 23, 2023

French company Analog Audio Design launched its TP-1000 tape deck back in late 2021. Now, the deck is available in the USA via distributor Pro Audio Ltd, under the guidance of Brian Tucker (formerly of Studer and ReVox). Pro Audio is also partnering with US-based RX Reels to offer customers a ‘TP-1000 RX Bundle’ – … More Analog Audio Design TP-1000 tape deck now available in USA – with free RX Reels carbon fibre reel

Michael Fremer visits Universal Music Group’s Iron Mountain tape vault – and takes us with him!

August 21, 2023

“I’ve done a lot of good things in my life, like going to Abbey Road and hearing Beatles master tapes,” says Michael Fremer. “But a couple of weeks ago I had one of the most amazing adventures I’ve ever had….” Woah! Something better than getting up close with actual Beatles masters in Abbey Road?? This … More Michael Fremer visits Universal Music Group’s Iron Mountain tape vault – and takes us with him!

Analogue Productions announces 10 new bluesy albums on Ultra Tape

August 10, 2023

Analogue Productions is part of US-based company Acoustic Sounds which, if you’re a long-time tape fan, you’ll no doubt already be familiar with. Acoustic Sounds’ Chad Kassem is a huge blues and jazz fan, and APO Records (Analogue Productions Originals) is his own label. Chad began recording various blues legends back in the early 1990s. … More Analogue Productions announces 10 new bluesy albums on Ultra Tape

Getz / Gilberto reviewed – and three more jazz classics announced from Hemiolia

August 4, 2023

If you’re a follower of this blog, you’ll already be familiar with Italian label Hemiolia Records’ major scoop in terms of some pretty special tape rights acquisitions, and you may have already checked out some of the incredible albums that have been released on tape as a result. If not, you can check out my … More Getz / Gilberto reviewed – and three more jazz classics announced from Hemiolia