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New Blog site for Tapeworks News
23/04/2008 @ 10:13 (GMT -4)
During our website reconstruction, Tapeworks News will be moved to a seperate blog site! Keep up with our latest stories via Tapeworks Blog . New features allow comments, news posting sites and even an RSS feed.
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Jeanine Basinger
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Wesleyan University professor Jeanine Basinger joined us here at Tapeworks this week to talk about her new book, "The Star Machine." Widely known and acclaimed for her expertise on American cinema, her new book is an examination of Hollywood in the "Golden" studio age, from the 30's-50's. Jeannine was ISDN patched to a Wisconsin Public Radio show called "To The Best of Our Knowledge" for an interview.
Earth (works) to Tapeworks!
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)After 30 years in the recording business, Tapeworks President Doug Kupper knows how to mic a piano. Tapeworks has several expensive, large diaphragm microphones that can capture the sparkle of the Yamaha C6 concert grand piano that his clients have grown to love. But, when recording jazz ensembles and piano accompaniment where separation is important, the options using traditional approaches are few. The Earthworks Piano Mic (PM40) unique design offers the added option of closing the piano lid without losing image or fidelity.
Tapeworks is the first studio in the nation to utilize this innovative microphone system and is already receiving rave reviews on its performance.
The new system addes flexibility to the setup and tracking approach. When recording jazz groups and piano accompaniment, leakage is a huge concern. After extensive testing of other systems, the PM-40 was the only one that allowed lid closure to reduced leakage while recording.
What's more, the dedicated nature of this system leaves other mics open for other purposes. Tapeworks has found, though they needed the system for ensemble tracking, they now prefer it for solo piano recording as well. Kupper notes, "with the lid open we can change the position and orientation of the capsules to vary the tonal picture.." The adjustable system is installed right into the piano, so there's no time wasted mounting mics.
Earthworks’ innovative new product is a great addition to our microphone lineup, and has certainly enhanced our already outstanding piano!
It's about time to go skiing!
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Tapeworks has been humming with ski-season activity. Two of the area’s biggest ski resorts, Okemo and Jiminy Peak, have both recorded their radio campaigns here. Ironically, the voices used were via ISDN from in sunny San Antonio. TX and Raleigh, NC… While they were looking out the studio window at the sunny, balmy weather in their shorts and T-shirts, they were animatedly describing the winter fun to be had skiing! Between modern snow machines and Mother Nature’s wrath these last few weeks, it’s prime time to get up on the mountain!
Silver Telly Award
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Some time ago, the Tapeworks crew worked with Visual Concepts of Windsor, CT on a Pilot Pen commercial featuring the new Mini-G2. The commercial was recently recognized with a Silver Telly Award, the corporate production industry’s most prestigious national competition! The spot was named most Outstanding Television Commercial. The audio tracks were produced, recorded and mixed here at Tapeworks, using an original score by Doug Berman. Congratulations, all!
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Comin from Montgomery to Tapeworks
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Jazz guitarist Rich Goldstein has been leading a great project here at Tapeworks!
A tribute to the musical stylings of “The MasterSounds” and the various recordings of the Montgomery Brothers, “Comin from Montgomery” is a showcase of local talent. The base quartet consists of Rich Goldstein on guitar (Hartt School professor and active musician), Mary Davis on piano (talented musician and wife of the Hartt School’s Steve Davis), Steve Porter on bass and Ben Bilello on drums. Special guests on select tracks included Steve Davis, considered one of the best living trombonists today, Ben Gillece, a rising NYC vibes sensation, and Chris Jensen, a successful local musician who has played with everyone from Maynard Ferguson to Dickie Betts on sax. The album includes tunes by the Montgomery brothers Wes and Buddy, arrangements and original tunes by the contributing musicians. The album will be released in the near future, available online and at local music shops in the Hartford area.
ATS + Tapeworks = One Rockin Holiday Party!
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Press Release:
Software development firm turns traditional holiday party on its ear!
ATS turns record producer for one night at Tapeworks, Inc.
Hartford, CT
December 15th, 2007:
Advance Technical Support, Inc., software developer of 21 years, will give its employees a new vocation for the evening... that of record producer. Improting professional musicians from New York City and Northampton, MA, the firm will produce at least one song for sale with all proceeds going to charity. "We have a very talented group at ATS, each year we try to do something fun and difference to relect who we are and who we can be... creative, paradigm shifting, and always ready for a challenge." sayd David Englehardt, President.
The technology group sees reinventing itself as an essential part of its industry. What started as a custom accounting software company in 1986 has developed into a software engineering firm specializing in medical informatics. ATS has developed novel oncology research technology used by patients in over 100 community oncology practices across the country. "We want our software to always meet the needs of our customers in innovative ways... that means thinking creatively every day." adds Englehardt.
The group will break up into teams after dinner at Tapeworks, Inc. while the musicians record. Teams will include Sales & Promotion, Internet Buzz, Graphics, Sound Engineering, and some might even have a chance to contribute musically. "We picked Tapeworks for their exceptional facilities and tremendous staff. Tapeworks embraced the idea immediately; they were so helpful and understood where we were coming from."
Release Date set for A Cappella Album
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Tapeworks is proud to announce the completion and tentative release date of Stuck in the Middle's new album, Melophonophobia! SIM's final concert of the semester at Middlebury College is November 31st, and their CD will be available after the show and online. Check out their webpage at http://community.middlebury.edu/~sim.
Raiders of the Lost... Tapeworks?
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Last week Tapeworks wrapped a project for LEGO here in the studio. As usual with LEGO, the project was of international flavor. Three of the clients were phone-patched in from Denmark, and one client was in studio. The voice talent was brought in via ISDN from Seattle, WA! The commercials recorded were promotions for LEGO's new line of Indiana Jones-themed toys.
On the road again...
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Yesterday, Tapeworks’ President Doug Kupper took to the road once again! Using our high-quality all-digital system, which includes the Apogee Mini-Me, he recorded a PSA with Attorney-General Richard Blumenthal for the Humane Society. Blumenthal was holding a press conference to promote the end of dog-fighting in CT, and spent a great deal of time on it… The conference was about an hour!
The PSA was in response to the Michael Vick dog-fighting scandal, in an effort to raise awareness about animal cruelty and advertise a new reward program sponsored by the HS. Anyone offering information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of someone involved in animal fighting will receive a $5000 reward.
NFL Tour 2007 ready for action!
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Trey Wingo wrapped up the season here at Tapeworks! After multiple sessions and a lot of good work the narration to EA Games’ NFL Tour 2007 is complete. Trey’s infamous voice will be the commentary for footballing gamers when the game is released later this year! Congrats to everyone on a job well done.
Multi-Lingual Healthcare
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Community Health Center has just finished recording an on-hold system here at Tapeworks! The automated system's voices were recorded and produced in our studio. The job was a big one, recording for 10 CHC locations in three languages; Spanish, Polish and English. Talent from around the country were recorded via ISDN, and we even used some local talent for the Polish sections!
A Cappella recordings in progress
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)A cappella season is upon us here at Tapeworks! As groups are coming together and getting ready for a full year of singing, more and more are taking advantage of our a cappella specialist Stefano Bonzi. In addition, groups are welcome to record a free song to try us on for size, and the response to the offer has been amazing! Some recent/upcoming work includes the following groups:
Stuck in the Middle (Middlebury College)
The Chordials (UConn)
The Schwiffs (Conn College)
Something Extra (Yale University)
Check out our a cappella myspace page at www.myspace.com/tapeworksacappella!
El Tapeworks esta en Mexico!
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Last week at Tapeworks some international flair was at hand! Spanish voice talent via ISDN came to the studio to be recorded, mixed and mastered by chief engineer Bill for the LEGO company. Current US television spots for LEGO were translated and re-recorded in Spanish so they can be aired in Mexico. Esta muy bien!
Booming Down the Green
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Yesterday, ESPN ace Broadcaster and Brown alumnus Chris “Boomer” Berman was at Tapeworks recording radio spots for the Brown University Athletic Association. Both Berman’s kids (Doug and Meredith) currently attend the school, continuing an impressive family legacy. A former Brown hockey player, Chris’ booming voice proved a perfect compliment to promoting the dynamic sports program!
After the session, Boomer and son Doug unwound at the TPC golf course in Cromwell, along with our own Doug Kupper! Kupper and the elder Berman enjoyed watching the younger Berman slam huge shots including driving the 16th green like a pro.
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Are You Ready For Some... Mixing?
27/03/2008 @ 07:36 (GMT -4)Here’s a trivia question: what do the following people have in common?
• John Colby (producer)
• Hank Williams Jr. (famed country singer/guitarist)
• John Holbrook (engineer for the Brian Setzer Orchestra)
• Drake Bell (Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh, guitar/vocals)
• Bootsy Collins (bass)
• Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi guitar/vocals)
• Gretchen Wilson (vocals)
• Cindy Blackman (drummer, of Lenny Kravitz fame)
Oh right, they were all part of a track mixed and mastered here!
Each of the talented artists listed above recorded their track in different studios, and all those tracks were brought together to be mixed and mastered here at Tapeworks Recording Studio.
Producer John Colby worked with our Bill Ahearn and engineer John Holbrook to create an awesome version of Hank Williams Jr.’s “Rowdy Frynds” for ESPN. Keep your eyes and ears open on Monday nights for another great track mixed by Tapeworks!
