Mixing / Production

They form the foundation of most bands, but getting them right can be tricky. We explore the many ways to deal with bass guitars on stage.

Forty years on, one of the most famous tours in history is now the basis of an epic live album.

In search of reality, Leonard Cohen convinced his producer Patrick Leonard to abandon his hang-ups about using sampled instruments.

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Alex Kamburov: We coax different sounds from identical guitar recording setups and try to inject some attitude into a ‘70s rock track.

We examine the production of some recent hits to help you brush up on your listening skills.

To make a splash with a new season of musical drama Nashville, the producers opted for a high-risk strategy: live music segments, performed as the show aired.

These files accompany the Pink Noise article in the December 2014 issue.

Could this neat but powerful little trick save you time and frustration on each and every mix?

I’m recording a singer whose pitch is pretty good, but on higher notes the sound gets a little harsh. Looking at the...

These files accompany the Mix Rescue article in the December 2014 issue

The Black Keys have built a career on a shared love of studio experimentation.

Tom Petty’s first US number one album was mixed almost entirely without hardware — and with only two plug-ins!

We examine the production of some recent hits to help you brush up on your listening skills. Lilly Wood, Taylor Swift, George Ezra and our Classic Mix  is Mariah Carey 'Without You'.

Arc Pilot: When you’re talking about bass, it’s definitely possible to have too much of a good thing!

Broadcasting every single Promenade Concert is a huge challenge for the BBC’s sound teams — especially as radio and TV have completely different requirements!

Team SOS travel to Sheffield, to help one man in his quest to realise his lofty studio ambitions.

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For Jack White, analogue recording is not about looking back to the past, but choosing the ideal medium for his art.

Patrizio Cavaliere: Our engineer sorts out the bottom end of a deep–house track.