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Over the years I’ve found that there’s a lot of misinformation surrounding analog tape recording. I put this together to help explain the process, clear up any myths, and describe the different ways to utilize tape in recording, mixing and mastering. Give it a read through if you’re interested in analog recording. -Link in bio -

#analogtape #analogtapemachine #analogrecording

“Can you identify me?”

Bitter Branches is pleased to present “Cave Dwellers”, the second single from our forthcoming 10-song LP “Let’s Give the Land Back to the Animals” due out March 8th, 2026 on @equalvision. Pre-order details in bio and streaming all over

The video complement was masterfully edited by the incomparable @alidonohue with live footage provided by Sunny Singh @hate5sixofficial and Frank Huang @frankj3210

Produced by J Robbins :: @magpiecage
Music Tracked by J Robbins :: @magpiecage
Vocals Tracked by Jake Hoff :: @retrocitystudios
Mastered by Dan Coutant :: @srmastering
Art Direction by Tim Singer :: @timsinger

“Can you identify me?”

Bitter Branches is pleased to present “Cave Dwellers”, the second single from our forthcoming 10-song LP “Let’s Give the Land Back to the Animals” due out March 8th, 2026 on @equalvision. Pre-order details in bio and streaming all over

The video complement was masterfully edited by the incomparable @alidonohue with live footage provided by Sunny Singh @hate5sixofficial and Frank Huang @frankj3210

Produced by J Robbins :: @magpiecage
Music Tracked by J Robbins :: @magpiecage
Vocals Tracked by Jake Hoff :: @retrocitystudios
Mastered by Dan Coutant :: @srmastering
Art Direction by Tim Singer :: @timsinger

“Can you identify me?”

Bitter Branches is pleased to present “Cave Dwellers”, the second single from our forthcoming 10-song LP “Let’s Give the Land Back to the Animals” due out March 8th, 2026 on @equalvision. Pre-order details in bio and streaming all over

The video complement was masterfully edited by the incomparable @alidonohue with live footage provided by Sunny Singh @hate5sixofficial and Frank Huang @frankj3210

Produced by J Robbins :: @magpiecage
Music Tracked by J Robbins :: @magpiecage
Vocals Tracked by Jake Hoff :: @retrocitystudios
Mastered by Dan Coutant :: @srmastering
Art Direction by Tim Singer :: @timsinger

My original Christmas song “It’s Here Again” comes out this Friday, December 5th!

Oh, Christmas
It’s here again
Like an old friend
Though it’s different this year
It’s not the end

VHS by @pidge_mich

@milen_band_official recording session at @retrocitystudios stay tuned, NEW EP is coming!

Started an awesome record this past weekend in Philadelphia with a band I cannot mention yet. 😬 We just wrapped drums and bass, guitars and vocals coming in hot next month!

What I can mention though, is that @retrocitystudios is the place to be in Philly! Such a great studio with a wealth of awesome people involved and gear to die for.

Grateful for this opportunity and super pumped on the project so far.

RIP Jimmy Cliff

#producer #audio #mix #studio

Started an awesome record this past weekend in Philadelphia with a band I cannot mention yet. 😬 We just wrapped drums and bass, guitars and vocals coming in hot next month!

What I can mention though, is that @retrocitystudios is the place to be in Philly! Such a great studio with a wealth of awesome people involved and gear to die for.

Grateful for this opportunity and super pumped on the project so far.

RIP Jimmy Cliff

#producer #audio #mix #studio

Started an awesome record this past weekend in Philadelphia with a band I cannot mention yet. 😬 We just wrapped drums and bass, guitars and vocals coming in hot next month!

What I can mention though, is that @retrocitystudios is the place to be in Philly! Such a great studio with a wealth of awesome people involved and gear to die for.

Grateful for this opportunity and super pumped on the project so far.

RIP Jimmy Cliff

#producer #audio #mix #studio

Started an awesome record this past weekend in Philadelphia with a band I cannot mention yet. 😬 We just wrapped drums and bass, guitars and vocals coming in hot next month!

What I can mention though, is that @retrocitystudios is the place to be in Philly! Such a great studio with a wealth of awesome people involved and gear to die for.

Grateful for this opportunity and super pumped on the project so far.

RIP Jimmy Cliff

#producer #audio #mix #studio

Started an awesome record this past weekend in Philadelphia with a band I cannot mention yet. 😬 We just wrapped drums and bass, guitars and vocals coming in hot next month!

What I can mention though, is that @retrocitystudios is the place to be in Philly! Such a great studio with a wealth of awesome people involved and gear to die for.

Grateful for this opportunity and super pumped on the project so far.

RIP Jimmy Cliff

#producer #audio #mix #studio

Started an awesome record this past weekend in Philadelphia with a band I cannot mention yet. 😬 We just wrapped drums and bass, guitars and vocals coming in hot next month!

What I can mention though, is that @retrocitystudios is the place to be in Philly! Such a great studio with a wealth of awesome people involved and gear to die for.

Grateful for this opportunity and super pumped on the project so far.

RIP Jimmy Cliff

#producer #audio #mix #studio

Started an awesome record this past weekend in Philadelphia with a band I cannot mention yet. 😬 We just wrapped drums and bass, guitars and vocals coming in hot next month!

What I can mention though, is that @retrocitystudios is the place to be in Philly! Such a great studio with a wealth of awesome people involved and gear to die for.

Grateful for this opportunity and super pumped on the project so far.

RIP Jimmy Cliff

#producer #audio #mix #studio

Started an awesome record this past weekend in Philadelphia with a band I cannot mention yet. 😬 We just wrapped drums and bass, guitars and vocals coming in hot next month!

What I can mention though, is that @retrocitystudios is the place to be in Philly! Such a great studio with a wealth of awesome people involved and gear to die for.

Grateful for this opportunity and super pumped on the project so far.

RIP Jimmy Cliff

#producer #audio #mix #studio

we finished recording our first album!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭🥹💜

i have so much more to say later (and so many people to thank) but for now i just want to say tysm to the coziest @retrocitystudios for sharing your beautiful space, & to our awesome friend/engineer/producer/musical prodigy @richiedevon_ 🖤🍂🦇

i can’t freaking wait to share!!

we finished recording our first album!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭🥹💜

i have so much more to say later (and so many people to thank) but for now i just want to say tysm to the coziest @retrocitystudios for sharing your beautiful space, & to our awesome friend/engineer/producer/musical prodigy @richiedevon_ 🖤🍂🦇

i can’t freaking wait to share!!

we finished recording our first album!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭🥹💜

i have so much more to say later (and so many people to thank) but for now i just want to say tysm to the coziest @retrocitystudios for sharing your beautiful space, & to our awesome friend/engineer/producer/musical prodigy @richiedevon_ 🖤🍂🦇

i can’t freaking wait to share!!

we finished recording our first album!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭🥹💜

i have so much more to say later (and so many people to thank) but for now i just want to say tysm to the coziest @retrocitystudios for sharing your beautiful space, & to our awesome friend/engineer/producer/musical prodigy @richiedevon_ 🖤🍂🦇

i can’t freaking wait to share!!

we finished recording our first album!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭🥹💜

i have so much more to say later (and so many people to thank) but for now i just want to say tysm to the coziest @retrocitystudios for sharing your beautiful space, & to our awesome friend/engineer/producer/musical prodigy @richiedevon_ 🖤🍂🦇

i can’t freaking wait to share!!

we finished recording our first album!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭🥹💜

i have so much more to say later (and so many people to thank) but for now i just want to say tysm to the coziest @retrocitystudios for sharing your beautiful space, & to our awesome friend/engineer/producer/musical prodigy @richiedevon_ 🖤🍂🦇

i can’t freaking wait to share!!

we finished recording our first album!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭🥹💜

i have so much more to say later (and so many people to thank) but for now i just want to say tysm to the coziest @retrocitystudios for sharing your beautiful space, & to our awesome friend/engineer/producer/musical prodigy @richiedevon_ 🖤🍂🦇

i can’t freaking wait to share!!

we finished recording our first album!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭🥹💜

i have so much more to say later (and so many people to thank) but for now i just want to say tysm to the coziest @retrocitystudios for sharing your beautiful space, & to our awesome friend/engineer/producer/musical prodigy @richiedevon_ 🖤🍂🦇

i can’t freaking wait to share!!

we finished recording our first album!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭🥹💜

i have so much more to say later (and so many people to thank) but for now i just want to say tysm to the coziest @retrocitystudios for sharing your beautiful space, & to our awesome friend/engineer/producer/musical prodigy @richiedevon_ 🖤🍂🦇

i can’t freaking wait to share!!

VALLEY OF THE SNAKE LIVE TO TAPE AT RETRO CITY IS HERE!

Purchase the vinyl below to hear this record as intended in its full analog glory.

Purchase the vinyl and stream the performance now at the links in our bio!

Join us in celebrating the 10 year anniversary of VOTS by snagging a limited edition pressing! This recording is 100% analog (down to the lathe cutting), which means no computers, no edits, & no overdubs. Today is the best day to support independent music you love, as bands keep 100% of profits via @bandcamp.
This album features some never-before-heard acoustic interpretations & just like 10 years ago, this baby was produced, engineered & mixed by @corporate_jb of @retrocitystudios @livetotapeatretrocity.
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#rubythehatchet #valleyofthesnake #analog

Thanks @jpflexner for grabbing the shot. We’re still in awe of our renovations - this live room has never sounded better.

Some random shots from @jilliantaylor__ of the first “Live to tape at Retro City” shoot yesterday with @rubythehatchetThis series is a full analog production from tracking through mixing, all the way to the vinyl pressing. All natural, no computers used anywhere in the process. Tons of work but also really rewarding. Special thanks to Ruby and co for being an amazing band and good sports. Extra special thanks to @jakehoffpauir @matty_muir @matt_powerhouse @bloodsickproductions and crew and Ronnie Tabor for truly coming through to help make this happen.

Some random shots from @jilliantaylor__ of the first “Live to tape at Retro City” shoot yesterday with @rubythehatchetThis series is a full analog production from tracking through mixing, all the way to the vinyl pressing. All natural, no computers used anywhere in the process. Tons of work but also really rewarding. Special thanks to Ruby and co for being an amazing band and good sports. Extra special thanks to @jakehoffpauir @matty_muir @matt_powerhouse @bloodsickproductions and crew and Ronnie Tabor for truly coming through to help make this happen.

Some random shots from @jilliantaylor__ of the first “Live to tape at Retro City” shoot yesterday with @rubythehatchetThis series is a full analog production from tracking through mixing, all the way to the vinyl pressing. All natural, no computers used anywhere in the process. Tons of work but also really rewarding. Special thanks to Ruby and co for being an amazing band and good sports. Extra special thanks to @jakehoffpauir @matty_muir @matt_powerhouse @bloodsickproductions and crew and Ronnie Tabor for truly coming through to help make this happen.

Some random shots from @jilliantaylor__ of the first “Live to tape at Retro City” shoot yesterday with @rubythehatchetThis series is a full analog production from tracking through mixing, all the way to the vinyl pressing. All natural, no computers used anywhere in the process. Tons of work but also really rewarding. Special thanks to Ruby and co for being an amazing band and good sports. Extra special thanks to @jakehoffpauir @matty_muir @matt_powerhouse @bloodsickproductions and crew and Ronnie Tabor for truly coming through to help make this happen.

Some random shots from @jilliantaylor__ of the first “Live to tape at Retro City” shoot yesterday with @rubythehatchetThis series is a full analog production from tracking through mixing, all the way to the vinyl pressing. All natural, no computers used anywhere in the process. Tons of work but also really rewarding. Special thanks to Ruby and co for being an amazing band and good sports. Extra special thanks to @jakehoffpauir @matty_muir @matt_powerhouse @bloodsickproductions and crew and Ronnie Tabor for truly coming through to help make this happen.

Some random shots from @jilliantaylor__ of the first “Live to tape at Retro City” shoot yesterday with @rubythehatchetThis series is a full analog production from tracking through mixing, all the way to the vinyl pressing. All natural, no computers used anywhere in the process. Tons of work but also really rewarding. Special thanks to Ruby and co for being an amazing band and good sports. Extra special thanks to @jakehoffpauir @matty_muir @matt_powerhouse @bloodsickproductions and crew and Ronnie Tabor for truly coming through to help make this happen.

Some random shots from @jilliantaylor__ of the first “Live to tape at Retro City” shoot yesterday with @rubythehatchetThis series is a full analog production from tracking through mixing, all the way to the vinyl pressing. All natural, no computers used anywhere in the process. Tons of work but also really rewarding. Special thanks to Ruby and co for being an amazing band and good sports. Extra special thanks to @jakehoffpauir @matty_muir @matt_powerhouse @bloodsickproductions and crew and Ronnie Tabor for truly coming through to help make this happen.

Some random shots from @jilliantaylor__ of the first “Live to tape at Retro City” shoot yesterday with @rubythehatchetThis series is a full analog production from tracking through mixing, all the way to the vinyl pressing. All natural, no computers used anywhere in the process. Tons of work but also really rewarding. Special thanks to Ruby and co for being an amazing band and good sports. Extra special thanks to @jakehoffpauir @matty_muir @matt_powerhouse @bloodsickproductions and crew and Ronnie Tabor for truly coming through to help make this happen.

Tape delay appreciation post. We’ve had the Roland chorus echo sre-555 for some time now but over the summer we added the classic re-201. In a modern world of amazing plugins, nothing beats the real thing.

Some of our favorite and most used gain/distortion pedals. Great people doing great things.

@gojirafx Tubescreamer 808
@vaderinpedals HP-X Percolator
@oatsandmolasses001 VB-2
@rootbeeraudio Pusherman #4

We recently finished installing our new A room console. A 32 channel API 1608 with automation. As much as weloved our Neve 8128 we felt that this desk would better fit our needs moving forward. Swapping consoles meant a ton of work including all new cabling, furniture patchbays bays and layout, and the most challenging task of removing the old Neve. But we had great help from friends and fam (@jakehoffpauir @matty_muir @daveklyman @a2ron02 @deanbutler_43 @81seriescom @eastairyrecordingsofficial). Although it was a lot of work, it was well worth it. This console is in mint condition and is both amazing sonically, and has tons of flexibility including automation for both DAW control and mixing analog. Thanks to David at @soniccircus for helping make it all happen.