![]() Given that the format is so central to the label, could you tell us why you release the recordings as original master tapes? How does this benefit the listener’s experience of the music? When all the printed material is ready, the album is finally ready for sale. In the meantime, we collect biographical information, take photos and everything else we need to produce the graphics for the booklet, for press releases and other printed stuff our premium customers get with the tape.Īfter recording we go on to the mixing stage, which is automated and stored in the multitrack system in the recording studio, and then the album is ready to be recorded on magnetic tape. When the artist comes into the studio, he or she has plenty of time to record the songs, which is very important so that they don’t feel under pressure to meet a deadline, and everybody can work in a serene, creative atmosphere – something that is pretty rare these days. It’s a long process that begins with scouting of the artist, with whom we discuss the project, the deal and the timing of the recording sessions. Could you tell us about what goes on in the run up to a releae? The process of releasing a record must be more elaborate than with any standard releases. Ours is a label for audiophiles, with our completely customizable Premium Line, but we also have a Basic Line version of albums for people who appreciate music on tape but don’t have a high-end stereo system. ![]() What really makes us stand out from the other labels that work with magnetic tape is that we produce “studio original master tape”, not copies of an existing master. We are looking for interesting, communicative artists to produce their albums in the studio. Our preference is for all genres of acoustic music, from jazz to world music, classical music, folk and acoustic pop. The format certainly seems to define the label’s output but could you explain what underpins the concept of Analogy Records?Īnalogy Records is an old-fashioned, artisanal record label. And so I felt the need to offer my productions to a more critical, demanding audience, to the audiophiles, using the best analogue medium there is: magnetic tape. Unfortunately, in recent years I have begun to see a growing gap between the quality of my recordings (and my investment in equipment and specialized skills) and the way people listen to music: people are getting used to “hearing” music rather than “listening” to it. I’m an sound engineer, a musician and a producer I have my own recording studio, and I’ve always tried to offer the best possible quality to the artists who rely on my know-how and my facilities. Releasing exclusively on original master tape, we spoke to director Roberto Vigo about why tape is the “purest analogue source” out there.įirst things first, can you tell us how Analogy records came about? Regardless of your tape needs, we’re here to help you find the reels needed to keep your favorite machine rolling.While the rest of the world is going digital, Italian label Analogy Records is heading in the other direction. ![]() In order to keep that workflow viable, we’re happy to carry modern tape options in just about every size from brands like ATR Magnetics and RecordingTheMasters. As a result, hybrid studios of today often keep some of yesteryear’s biggest tape machines around, finding great favor in tracking to their favorite DAW and then sending to audio tape during the mix process to deliver that iconic sound. See, when the recording world moved away from the master tape style format, the sounds of records lost the lush, thick tone that came from using a tape machine to generate their masters. ![]() Whether it’s for your favorite reel to reel or that classic Otari, our selection of tape will keep your tape-based operation flowing smooth.Ĭherished for their smooth, 'finished' sound, tape machines are still used in studios of today to impart warmth, vibe and richness to often otherwise digital recordings. At Vintage King, we’re thrilled to offer consistent, quality audio tape for whichever machine keeps your tracks rolling – whether 1/4”, 1” or others. We know the tape machines of yesteryear are still powerful, brilliant sounding tools, and ones that continue to be utilized in sessions of today. Working on a project where you’re printing to analog tape? Just need to keep your beloved ATR-102 rolling? We’ve got you covered. Digital Adapters & Miscellaneous Cables. ![]()
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