I use an analog reel-to-reel tape machine (Otari MX5050 MkIII) to capture sonic events. Everything from music to masturbation. Nothing sounds like tape.
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I also use the wonderful recording facilities at Russian Recording in Nashville, Indiana. Digital recording, analog mixing. No "s".
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I have a BS degree in something called Recording Arts from Indiana University. Science ruled by art. Art ruled by science. No bullshit.
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I enforce live sound regularly at Uncle Festers, rock with my vocal/instrumental group Push-Pull, and roll the tape all from the epicenter of Tree City, Indiana. No jerks.