Mixing / Production

Here are links to the audio files from March 2008's MIX RESCUE article, for those readers who buy the magazine from the newsagent and don't wish to type in all those long URLs.

This month we explore a mix in which distortion, reverb and modulation effects provide powerful alternatives to EQ.

Last month, we explained how the business of production music works. But if you want to get into it, you'll need to learn how to make stings, cut-downs and the other elements of a usable library track.

Few individuals have influenced the development of electronic music as much as Karlheinz Stockhausen, who died last December. We look back at his life and celebrate his many achievements.

The Feeling stormed the charts with a debut album recorded in a shed. For their follow-up, they relocated to a country mansion, but elected to stick with the DIY approach.

Whether you're recording real players or using samples, our in-depth guide is your key to polished and authentic-sounding strings.

Designers overcame most inherent problems with digital audio long ago, but for many of us, the experience still isn't perfect. This in-depth guide tells you why — and what you need to know to put things right...

Here are links to the audio files fromFebruary 2008's DIGITAL AUDIO article, for those readers who buy the magazine from the newsagent and don't wish to type in all the long URLs to access the accompanying audio files.

The unrivalled status of producer Timbaland is built on a hand-picked team of engineers, mixers and producers. For the mix of his hit single 'The Way I Are', he turned to Marcella Araica.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his hugely influential hit album Oxygene, Jean Michel Jarre has produced an audacious DVD performance of the entire piece in a manner never before attempted.

It's a tall order this month, as we're asked to remix a reader's recording to sound like a big-budget Bond theme!

Here are links to the audio files from FEBRUARY 2008's MIX RESCUE article.

The business of TV and film is changing fast, and production or library music is becoming ever more important. One of the UK's most experienced production music composers explains how to get your foot in the door.

Stuart Prices refreshingly different approach to music-making has made him one of the most sought-after producers in the world.

This month we tame a vocal that varies in dynamic range, and look at ways to create 'bigness' in the mix without overcooking levels.

Here are links to the audio files from January 2008's MIX RESCUE article

I recorded a performance of Handel's Messiah recently, and I was wondering what the common practice is when compressing...

This month, we perform some audio alchemy on a home studio room that also has to double for other purposes.

One of the most successful writer/producers of his generation shares his advice on getting the best from artists and forging a career in an uncertain music industry.

The unsung production hero behind Fall Out Boy, described as “emos first superstars”, tells us how he shaped the lead single from 2007s smash hit album, Infinity On High.

Younger Brother brings together two of the Twisted labels biggest names. We visited Simon Posfords studio in a bid to uncover the secrets of psytrance...