Comment / Opinion

Back in the era of analogue tape and non-automated analogue mixers, you could walk into any studio and — other than perhaps trying to figure out the patchbay — start recording and mixing.

Life as a jobbing musician has always been tough, but at least the risk of drowning isn't quite as high these days.

Whatever your political views, 'Obamacare' can only be a good thing for musicians and engineers.

Do Bakelite knobs have a place in the virtual world?

This month we analyse Bing Crosby's 1947 Christmas classic "White Christmas” as well as a number of contemporary commercial hit record productions.

This month our selection includes albums from Junkfoxx, Retrodog, Marcus Reeves, My Youth, Pete Thomas & The Horns A Plenty, The Wicked Whispers, Into The East and Adamrake.