There is still a demand for residential studios where artists can get away from distractions, and one particularly pretty example is Black Rock Studio on the Greek island of Santorini.
Studios may be suffering in the 21st Century, but they still hold a certain appeal — not least as wedding venues.
In this video feature, top engineer, producer and author Sylvia Massy (Johnny Cash, Tool) gets exclusive access to the studio and meets Lester Smith, the custodian and maintenance engineer for their astonishing microphone collection.
With waveforms on screen now the norm, how do the visually impaired navigate audio production?
Established in 2012, Art & Music was founded by Milan-born record producer, musician, pianist, DJ, sound engineer and label manager Bruno Carlo Oggioni, who as an artist also goes by the name of Dr Shiver.
Branding is perhaps more important now than it’s ever been — but the old rules of providing a valuable service still apply.
Installed in an old water mill, the building is home to the 200-square-metre ‘stone studio’ Studio A, an open-plan space with no acoustic barrier between the control and live areas...
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Jordan Hamlin leads us on a tour of MØXE, taking in some ingenious and hand-made acoustic treatment, and she explains the design and ethos behind this unique, residential recording facility outside of Nashville, TN.
Hyde Street Studios are under near-constant threat, but their owner’s enthusiasm and tenacity are prevailing.
Does AI threaten to put us all out of our jobs — or will it simply make us better at doing them? We talked to the developers leading the AI revolution in music.
This central Berlin studio was founded in 1985 by musician, engineer and producer Klaus Knapp, who also worked at the famous Hansa Studios at the time...
Many still bemoan the demise of the large commercial studio — but what if music itself was to blame?
Who benefits from wordy and expensive contracts in the world of music for media? Not the musician, that’s for sure.
Don’t get too carried away at the idea of seeing your name in lights. For one thing, it might not be your name, exactly...
Getting proper credit for your work is about to get a whole lot easier — but there’s still a way to go.
The Caribbean is a favourite holiday destination for many, thanks to its sandy beaches, clear waters and subtropical weather...
If you think the life of a media composer is difficult today, spare a thought for the man who invented the job.
US copyright law could finally be entering the 21st century — and it’s good news for engineers and producers.
Originally conceived as a private studio, BangyBang Records is now opening up its doors to the outside world...
Although it only opened for business in 2017, Daft Studios did not appear out of the blue. It is, in fact, the rightful heir to and successor of another legendary large studio, La Chapelle.
