Mixing / Production

Could you please explain what the Waves V‑Comp auto-release setting actually does? What is it trying to accomplish?

I'm looking through my reverb plug-in's preset list, and I'm wondering: what do all those cryptic preset names mean?

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

The highlight of Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody is a meticulous recreation of their most famous live show — using a fresh mix of the original audio recordings.

We load up the magic buses to take a psychedelic rock mix on a fresh trip.

Dubai welcomed in 2019 with one of the biggest spectacles ever staged. Dom Jones created the epic soundtrack.

Live shows are becoming ever more reliant on technology — and the skilled engineers who operate it. Laura Escudé explains how she has helped Kanye West, Jay‑Z and Herbie Hancock realise their live performances.

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

Find out how a professional VO artist kept his business afloat during a 12‑day ocean cruise!

Urban music is often a springboard for new producers and engineers, and 21 Savage's chart-topping album was no exception.

Searching for a crossover hit, the team behind classical tenor Andrea Bocelli turned to one of the all-time great rock producers.

Our engineer applies his mixing chops to put a professional sheen on an unrepeatable vocal-and-piano performance.

I'm not really sure when it's best to use mono reverb effects — and how to pan the reverb when doing so — and when to use stereo reverb?

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

Here are the audio files that accompany February 2019's Mix Rescue article.

Drum & bass phenomenon Wilkinson tells us how his live show evolved from a simple DJ setup to a seven-piece band.

Catherine Marks trained in one of the world's most demanding professions — then gave it all up to make tea in a studio...

Prog-rock wunderkind Steven Wilson is using his studio skills to give legendary rock albums a new lease of life.

We examine the production of some recent hits from: Maroon 5 feat. Cardi B • Clean Bandit feat. Julia Michaels • Drake and a Classic Mix: Bryan Adams '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You' (1991).

The success of Greta Van Fleet reflects not only the enduring appeal of heavy rock but the timeless virtues of classic recording techniques!