Contribute to Performer’s Special Analog Tape Issue

Howdy Performer faithful!

We are planning a very special, dope-ass issue all about our favorite format: analog tape. That’s right, an entire issue dedicated to that glorious, magnetic bliss.

That’s where YOU come in. We need experts and guest contributors to write about a number of topics. If you or someone you know would like to lend a hand with any of the following, please email [email protected]

• Glossary of tape-related terms
• Modern tape plug-ins for recording
• Multi-track tape machine maintenance
• The cassette culture and modern tape revival
• Retro tape machine ads
• Tips for recording to analog tape in the studio
• 30 ips vs 15 ips vs 7.5 ips for recording
• Home stereo cassette deck information/buyer’s guide
• Tape releasing resources for bands/labels (tape duplicators, J-card insert printing, bulk tapes and cases, etc)
• Artists talking about their favorite tapes
• Brief timeline and history of magnetic tape recording and formats
• Consumer Guide to portable tape players/boomboxes/Walkmen, etc
• History of home taping and its effect on the industry through modern day