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The NYCTaper coverage of the Tubby’s Fifth Anniversary continues with 75 Dollar Bill! On March 7, 2020 I went to Tubby’s to see 75 Dollar Bill.  I had contacted Che

Kompany takes you into Xfer Serum to create a screaming FM Wub Bass preset sure to ignite your next project. Free Serum FM Bass preset download included! Get a firsthand

Shannon Lay’s new single “Mirrors” got a lot of play around my house this Spring.  It’s beautifully recorded and sounds like the sunlight that filters through the trees and lights

Icon Instructor Paul Laski takes you into Ableton Live and demonstrates how to create parallel processing racks to enhance your music. What Is Parallel Processing? Parallel processing involves duplicating an

When you pull on the string dangling off Weak Signal’s hoodie what unravels is the last 60 years of NYC’s music history.  Which is probably why they aren’t huge. I

Icon graduate James Geary aka Jetset demonstrates how to inject punch and presence into your drum sounds with these effective mixing techniques. Having a solid drum foundation is essential. The

Photo by Christopher Bruno The NYCTaper coverage of the 2024 Deep in the Valley festival continues with Sean Thompson’s Weird Ears! I’m going to be completely upfront about this: This

  This guide offers several effective techniques that will make your music sound more expressive and interesting. It also outlines ways to capture your listener’s attention.   In an era

What would you do if I told you that a four-piece rock and roll band is driving around in a van and kicking all sorts of ass at venues across

Winter break is over here at NYCTaper!  We return to our regularly scheduled program of bringing you sweet jams from bands you should be following.  Today’s installment features Peel Dream