Tape Op Conference: anybody here going?

zenfreud · 15th May 2003

Still trying to decide whether or not to attend the Tape Op conference in Portland. If I can pick up info to make better informed decisions and/or make some good contacts it may be worth it. And from a gearslut perspective, any word on products that will be displayed and demonstrated?

Fletcher · 16th May 2003

I'm going... but it ain't about 'steel'... it's about the seminars and workshops. At last years, I couldn't believe how much cool information was passed along. It is truly one of the special events of my year!!

Ted Nightshade · 16th May 2003

when is that happening?

cajonezzz · 16th May 2003

Two of the guys working at our place will be attending....I'm looking forward to them sharing the new tips. I'll be holding down the fort. Chris and Jared:

thaddius13 · 16th May 2003

I'll be there too.

Thadd La Rue
BlackCat Studios
Stockton, CA

Lynn Fuston · 16th May 2003

I'll be there, working hard.

Or was that hardly working?

Anyway, I've been promised the finished ADCDs by May 28, so I'll have copies there for those who are interested but haven't ordered yet.

jbchef · 17th May 2003

I'll be there to gain knowledge from the masters.....

Moko

Ted Nightshade · 17th May 2003

Where exactly and when exactly, folks? Portland is a big town...

Lord Alvin · 17th May 2003

May 30th - June 1st. It will be held at the Portland Art Museum. It was going to be at the Hollywood Theatre, but the venue was changed.

I'll be there. Let me second what Fletcher said. Last years conference was one of the highlights of my year. It will be worth your while to attend.

Drumsound · 18th May 2003

I'm goin'! I skipped last year's to move to my new location. I'm still kicking my self in the ass for that one!

Ted Nightshade · 18th May 2003

thanks Lord A.

Jules · 5th June 2003

How was it? Is it?

jbchef · 5th June 2003

It was great fun.

Portland is a nice city, friendly people.
The Portland Art Museum (where TapeOp Con is) is beautiful.

Mic pre panel, compressor and tax (how to attend for free panel) was great. I missed some coz I have to attend the AEA booth.

I saw the Blue Ball brought by Skipper Wise, heard how it sounds thru the Focusrite.
Focusrite has a new 2 ch. 'mixmaster' for under $1000, mic pre, eq, limiter, compressor, deesser for under $1k, but it's the platinum series.
They brought along the Focusrite 428, but didn't get a chance to listen to one.

There were some rumors about new products release which are very exciting from your favorite manufacturers. I will let the others tell you more about that since I don't think I have the permission to do so from the manufacturers.

There were great live bands on a club nearby sponsored by TapeOp.

I have some photo that I'll upload to the forum in a few days (been very busy packing/moving) .......dfegad moving!

Overall, great experience and imho better than AES in a way since it's a smaller more concentrated show. The people who came are mostly interested in recording and very much into indie rock.

Shawn1272 · 6th June 2003

I had a great time too. There were so many cool people and such cool info. The mic pre panel, the mic panel, the mixing panel, the producers panel just to name a few. There was one that wasn't all that great but....

And Portland has some NICE ladies! Damn! If only I could've torn myself away from all the gear talk long enough to get some action.

Next year: NEW ORLEANS! I'm going.

Shawn

Dan-O · 7th June 2003

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Next year: NEW ORLEANS! I'm going.

Yeah me to. Can't make it this year and I'm very disapointed. There's a greasy spoon/flop down St. James that I haven't seen in awhile. The Hummingbird Inn is the type of place you expect to run into Tom Waits holding out until the liquor store opens. Great breakfasts. Oh, gotta love the drive-thru Hurricane* stands as well. Yes I said drive- thru.

*Hurricane - Mixed drink made popular by Hard Rock Café® and a staple on the streets of New Orleans, it's made with light and dark rum, orange and pineapple juice, sweet and sour mix, and granadine.

Berolzheimer · 7th June 2003

It was great. Inspiring, thought provoking & fun. I'll be in N'Orleans next year fo sho. Jules, You gotta make it over the pond for that one.

15th May 2003	#1
zenfreud Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 46 Thread Starter	Tape Op Conference: anybody here going? Still trying to decide whether or not to attend the Tape Op conference in Portland. If I can pick up info to make better informed decisions and/or make some good contacts it may be worth it. And from a gearslut perspective, any word on products that will be displayed and demonstrated?

16th May 2003	#2
Fletcher member no 666 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 9,464	I'm going... but it ain't about 'steel'... it's about the seminars and workshops. At last years, I couldn't believe how much cool information was passed along. It is truly one of the special events of my year!! __________________ CN Fletcher Professional Affiliations: R/E/P Professional Recording Engineer and Producer forums - serious hobbyists welcome TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik SoundPure.com mwagener wrote on Sat, 11 September 2004 14:33 We are selling emotions, there are no emotions in a grid Roscoe Ambel once said: Pro-Tools is to audio what fluorescent is to light

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cajonezzz Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,765	Two of the guys working at our place will be attending....I'm looking forward to them sharing the new tips. I'll be holding down the fort. Chris and Jared: Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://recordingdrummerproducer.com http://socaldrumsociety.com http://ProCraftMedia.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

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thaddius13 Gear Head Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 50	TapeOp I'll be there too. Thadd La Rue BlackCat Studios Stockton, CA

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Lynn Fuston Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Spring Hill, TN, USA Posts: 2,237	I'll be there. And so will the ADCD. I'll be there, working hard. Or was that hardly working? Anyway, I've been promised the finished ADCDs by May 28, so I'll have copies there for those who are interested but haven't ordered yet. __________________ Lynn Fuston 3D Audio Inc. Host of 3dB, Producer of the 3D Vocal Mic, Preamp, ADC, Ribbon Mic Comparison CDs available at 3D Webstore.

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Ted Nightshade Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: state of jefferson Posts: 1,328	when is that happening?

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jbchef Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 73	I'll be there I'll be there to gain knowledge from the masters..... Moko

17th May 2003	#9
Lord Alvin Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nashville Posts: 120	May 30th - June 1st. It will be held at the Portland Art Museum. It was going to be at the Hollywood Theatre, but the venue was changed. I'll be there. Let me second what Fletcher said. Last years conference was one of the highlights of my year. It will be worth your while to attend.

18th May 2003	#10
Drumsound Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 5,032	I'm goin'! I skipped last year's to move to my new location. I'm still kicking my self in the ass for that one! __________________ Tony Oxide Lounge Recording See the Oxide Lounge! Follow me on TWITTER! WWJMD? Come see me on the Tape Op boards! It's only inches on the reel to reel

5th June 2003	#12
Jules Gearslutz.com admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A Yank in London, UK Posts: 17,356 1 Review written	How was it? Is it?

6th June 2003	#14
Shawn1272 Gear maniac Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 194	I had a great time too. There were so many cool people and such cool info. The mic pre panel, the mic panel, the mixing panel, the producers panel just to name a few. There was one that wasn't all that great but.... And Portland has some NICE ladies! Damn! If only I could've torn myself away from all the gear talk long enough to get some action. Next year: NEW ORLEANS! I'm going. Shawn

7th June 2003	#16
Berolzheimer Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: El Lay Posts: 2,207	It was great. Inspiring, thought provoking & fun. I'll be in N'Orleans next year fo sho. Jules, You gotta make it over the pond for that one.

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