I think I'm still recovering from one of the greatest weekends ever. Tape Op held a convention in Tucson, strangly it was at the Hilton. I don't know how to describe what happened, but it was like disneyland for audio engineers. I got to hear new microphones and listen to gear I probably won't touch again for years to come. The clinics were informational, but I unfortunately I had to choose between some really rad clinics. I went to ATR alignment, Studio Maintenace, Build Your Own EQ, Circuit Bending, and Analog Synthesis. The circuit bending and the synth clinic were the highlight of Tape Op I think. I also got to check out Pot Luck Studios, and there were so many female engineers helping out, that was so refreshing. Women's Audio Mission definately was a major force there. I met a few woman there that made it all worth while to go there. I really needed to connect with other woman and not feel condescended by the male populas of "would made more gold records than you." I think I learned a lot about myself this past weekend. Meeting engineers and producers who have accomplished so much of what I love was inspiring. I hung out with Adam Lasus, who is a really awesome indie rock producer, and I enjoyed hearing someone who wasn't concerned with selling to the Majors in order to get by. I also learned a lot from David Wright who is a circuit bender, and synth builder. He gave me a lot of ideas about starting out as a circuit bender, and he was in it for love not money. Not to mention his amazing collection of handmade synthesizers! Here I am back to school. Knowledge is fun!
peace.
