Red Tape was founded in 1992 by two artists and avid computer users (Max Springer and Benzene) to develop a collaborative digital space for working artists. The musical and audio-related pieces featured on this audio CD (see Discography) represent some of the best of these ongoing working relationships.

Tools used to make the discs include: [sound editing software] Sound Designer II, StudioVisionPro, Deck II; [sound processing software] Hyperprism, Time Bandit, Turbosynth, Alchemy, Digidesign Intelligent Noise Reduction; [hardware] Kurzweil K-2000, Emax sampler, Yamaha synthesizer, Sony and Tascam DAT recorders, Mackie mixers, Shure microphones, MacIntosh 840AV, APS 4 gigabyte drive, Sound Tools II with Digidesign audio interface, Pinnacle RCD 1000.

Additional tools used to make the covers include: [software] Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Fractal Design Painter, LivePicture, X-res, Kai's Power Tools, Xaos Tools, Specular TextureScape, Pixar, Extreme 3D, Ray Dream Designer, Quark XPress, Fontographer; [hardware] Wacom tablet, Relisys scanner, QMS printer.