Learn Analog workflow, the basics of any multitrack Tape Deck, and how to create authentic tape sound in your DAW.
I'll teach you how to make vibey, vintage style recordings - without buying expensive gear, or plugins!
Step by Step Guide
Follow me on my Tascam 388, learn best practices, helpful tips and tricks, and trouble shoot common issues so you'll always capture high quality sounds. Beginner Friendly!
Tape Tactics
Learn how to Ping Pong tracks, how to route effects, when to incorporate preamps, and how to mitigate tape hiss. Get gear recommendations for pedals, tapes, and more.
No Gear Required
Take the analog vibe to your DAW! Learn how to replicate the sound of Analog Tape using tools you already have, without having to buy any outboard gear OR expensive plugins.
Here's what's included in Tape Recording Tactics...
Follow me - Step by Step!
This course is completely comprehensive, and geared for both absolute beginners and experienced producers. Together, we will record a song from beginning to end, from inspiration to distribution. I'll walk you through microphone selection, acoustical treatment, signal flow, mitigating tape hiss, Ping Ponging, Effects, sending audio in and out of your DAW, trouble shooting, and mixing and mastering.
No Tape Machine? No Problem.
I have a simple philosophy - I don't waste money on overpriced plugins. Especially when I've developed a system for replicating analog vibe, using free plugins. I will walk you through my process of creating the textures and sonic imprints of analog gear, but all within your DAW - using primarily free plugins. There's also some awesome bonuses which will help bring that authentic warmth & vintage vibe to your songs.
"I highly recommend this thing... It's very well thought out, thorough, and precise ... he cuts right to the point!"
- Conor Donnally (Actor & Artist)
"He gives you a lot of material... There will always be something new he will add to it. "
- Jayce Allen (YouTuber)
Tap into Analog Minimalism
Before the popularization of digital, the limitations of analog forced engineers to make final decisions on the fly.
Producers had to work from their gut - just like a musician improvises. This way of working has almost been completely lost in the digital era.
This course is a time machine into the lost art of the analog mindset - the old school philosophy of improvisation, and committing to a singular artistic vision.
I hope to inspire you with my minimalist approach which enables me to consistently tap into a flow state and generate material that I not only love - but that helps pay my bills.
... These BONUSES make this package an INCREDIBLE VALUE
4 FREE BONUSES!
Portastudio 424 Parallel Compression tricks
I'll teach you how to use the world's most common Cassette Multitrack recorder to get some wicked parallel compression. I'll explain my routing, and my technique to use any old compressor to create this super cool sound for drums, bass, and anything else. The best part is that you can literally use a guitar pedal and any old mixing board to get this to work. You don't even need a tape machine! Complete walk through.
($119 Value)
1958 Gretsch Sample Pack
Also included is a rich sounding, Neo Soul Jazz influenced collection of guitar samples. I used my all original 1958 Gretsch Anniversary recorded into my mint 1965 Fender Vibrolux Reverb amplifier. I recorded the samples both with on board tube tremolo and without. It includes two different sets of samples, and a playable sample pack where you can toggle on and off the tremolo. Perfect for today's contemporary music!
($49 Value)
Drum sample pack (Tascam 388)
Drum samples recorded hot directly to reel to reel tape include: A 1970s Ludwig Supraphonic snare, an off brand hip hop tuned snare, 1980s Tama Artstar, Custom K cymbals. Captured with two different sets of microphones, 3 years worth of samples at multiple BPMs, various one shots at multiple velocities, a playable velocity sensity kit; these samples will bring real unadulterated analog saturation to your Hip Hop and Neo Soul projects.
($49 Value)
How to Make $$$ Flipping Gear
For close to a decade, I've been making 500% profit buying and selling cassette recorders, mixing boards, guitar pedals, guitars, and all kinds of vintage equipment. I will show you where to source gear, and how to get a premium for it when you're ready to sell - so you can buy all the gear you want and never worry about paying for it.
($49 Value)
VALUE OF JUST THE BONUSES: $266
My recordings used to sound cold, sterile and boring...
Ever since I was a kid, I loved the natural, warm sounds of 1960s and 70s music.
But as a young producer - I couldn't understand how to achieve that vintage sound. My recordings lacked soul, and I was trapped using tons of midi and samplers.
I wasted thousands of dollars on all the overpriced plugins that claim to replicate analog tape machines, and fancy console preamps. I even paid famous engineers to remix my songs and help bring 'warmth' to my cold recordings. But no matter which plugins I used, or how much I paid the pros to fix my songs... they still sounded fake and lame.
I was so frustrated that I was ready to give up producing music entirely.
And then one day I went on craigslist and bought a cheap beaten up cassette Portastudio...
Immediately, I was blown away by the richness of real analog tape; the organic artifacts, the natural wow and flutter; and the pleasing overdrive. I never heard a plugin sound like this.
It reminded me of that old school music I loved!
And so I became fascinated with Analog Tape Recording.
Why not just use the best plugins to simulate analog sounds?
Here's where my story gets interesting...
I got so obsessed with analog recording that I started collecting and repairing tape recorders. I compared all kinds of vintage machines like Portastudios 246, 414, 424, preamps, mixers, a Tascam 388, a Tascam 38, on and on… I even compared my real Tascam 388 tape recorder vs the Tascam 388 plugin made by Tascam.
And I started posting videos on YouTube about the discoveries I made…
My silly videos started getting some attention. Pretty soon, all of the big plugin companies were reaching out to me, asking me to try their plugins. (and I mean the biggest companies)
And what I learned from trying all of these plugins was truly mind boggling...
The expensive plugins absolutely suck! LOL.
Yup. Tape emulator plugins across the board sound truly unrealistic. And sometimes like a wooly blanket over your mix. Or worse, they introduce harsh digital distortion.
Meanwhile, they trap you in a never ending cycle of software purchases and endless track counts, hunched over your computer - detached from the organic approach.
And that's why I created Tape Recording Tactics
It's my flagship course that incorporates everything I know about using real analog gear.
I've spent years repairing and comparing vintage equipment by TEAC, TASCAM, YAMAHA and more in order to understand what makes a good analog recording.
And now I want to show you how to do it...
You'll hear what tape sounds like recorded on the Tascam 388 - the most sought after Tape Recorder of all time.
I'll uncover how to make a cheap cassette 4 track sound like a more expensive reel to reel, and I'll tell you which gear you should invest in, and which gear is a waste of your money.
I will articulate the artifacts and hallmarks of analog signals captured on real tape, so you can begin replicating them.
And most importantly of all, I’ll show you my old school approach. Comprehensively and in a clear linear format... unlike YouTube tutorials.
YouTube videos are like unsatisfying snacks that espouse conflicting pieces of information. And when it comes to tutorials about ‘Analog’ music - they are usually made by EDM nerds who have never even used a tape machine! What do they know about tape??
Tape Recording Tactics is like a buffet of inspiration that explains my philosophy for creating great analog recordings.
And you know what's really cool?
I've used this gear for music placed on NETFLIX and in commercials for AAA and Pedigree.
Once you understand how to get hot, rich audio signals dripping with analog vibe - your recordings will forever change for the better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Travis have any credentials?
What will Tape Recording Tactics Teach me?
I already know how to use a Cassette Recorder. Is this course for me?
What is the return policy?
Is this just a technical course?
Here's what you're getting today...
- The full 4 hour Tape Recording Tactics Course $397 Value
- Parallel Compression Tricks $119 Value
- Drum Sample Pack (Tascam 388) $49 Value
- 1950s Gretsch Guitar Sample Pack $49 Value
- How to Make Money Flipping Gear $49 Value
- PLUS a top secret download to make your mixes sound truly vintage.
Total Value:
$663
Offer Price $297
Today $197 Only
Where do you want your music to go?
Over the next weeks and months, your musical journey can go one way or another.
There's an expression - "If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten".
If you continue doing the same old thing, darkening and adding reverb to your drums, buying 500 rack preamps that do nothing to alter your sound, and watching endless YouTube tutorials... you will continue to produce the same old tired songs.
Just imagine being able to make music that is not only sonically rich and dripping with analog vibe, but also groovey and makes people move their bodies to the beat...
Tape Recording Tactics will help take you there, and help you tap into your flow state to make the music you really want to make...
So go ahead and pick up a copy of the course, take advantage of the included bonuses, and I'll see you inside!
- Travis