From Tape to DAW | Podcast

Paul White and Hugh Robjohns discuss the evolution of recording from the perspective of their own experiences, starting with analogue tape and ending with computer-based digital systems. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Early Memories Of Recording 02:47 - Simul-sync 03:40 - First Multitrack Experience 07:03 - Noise Reduction 10:12 - Favourite and Worst Tape Moments 12:07 - Digital Recording 14:15 - Early Computer Recording 16:47 - Digital Storage 18:06 - The Early DAWs 19:16 - Modern DAWs 20:15 - Data Backups and Cloud Storage First published November 2021 Paul White Biog Paul White initially trained in electronics at The Royal Radar Establishment in Malvern then went on to work with Malvern Instruments, a company specialising in laser analysis equipment, before moving into technical writing. He joined the Sound On Sound team in 1991 where he became Editor In Chief, a position he held for many years before recently becoming Executive Editor. Paul has written more than 20 recording and music technology textbooks, the latest being The Producer’s Manual. Having established his own multitrack home studio in the 1980s he’s worked with many notable names including Bert Jansch and Gordon Giltrap. He’s played in various bands over the years and currently collaborates with Malvern musician Mark Soden, under the name of Cydonia Collective. Paul still performs live claiming that as he has suffered for his music he doesn’t see why everyone else shouldn’t too! Hugh Robjohns Biog Hugh Robjohns has been Sound On Sound´s Technical Editor since 1997. Prior to that he worked in a variety of (mostly) sound-related roles in BBC Television, ending up as a Sound Operations Lecturer at the BBC´s technical training centre. He continues to provide audio consultancy and bespoke broadcast audio training services all over the world, lectures at professional and public conventions, and occasionally records and masters acoustic and classical music too! About The Recording & Mixing Podcast Channel On this channel you’ll find shows packed with hints and tips about getting the most out of the recording, mixing and mastering process. ______________________________________________________ Catch more shows on our podcast channel. Available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts. ______________________________________________________ Subscribe to Sound On Sound: Visit our main website (over 16,900 articles!): ______________________________________________________ Get FREE 170-page RECORDING TECHNOLOGY eBook: ______________________________________________________ Get 50% SAVING off a Sound On Sound Digital Subscription. Go to and apply Promo Code: SOSYT50 Like FACEBOOK: Follow X (Twitter): Follow INSTAGRAM: