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Mixing & Mastering on Cassette Release Playbook for 2026
Mastering for cassette? This guide covers cassette production timelines, Side A/B prep, proof QC, duplication options, shell quality, packaging, and practical tips for a better-sounding tape release.
Why Underground Labels Still Use Cassette Tapes in 2026
Why do underground labels still release cassette tapes in 2026? Limited-run cassettes are cheap to duplicate, fast to produce, great merch, and perfect for building micro-communities with tape-only exclusives.
The Best Tape Players of All Time
A ranked, opinionated guide to the best tape players of all time—iconic Walkmans, legendary Nakamichi and Revox decks, studio standards like the TASCAM 122mkIII, plus Tape Lab’s pick: the Sony TCM-200DV for lo-fi texture and quick captures.
Why Indie Bands Are Releasing Cassettes Again
Indie bands are releasing cassettes in 2025 for more than nostalgia. Tape Lab explains the underground appeal.
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