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    Producing Norwegian Black Metal: Part 2

    Black Arts | Kark & Necromorbus

    Eirik ‘Pytten’ Hundvin’s work with Mayhem continues to inspire producers, 30 years on. Two of the genre’s leading lights explain how they are taking black metal forwards.

    Techniques . Mar 2024
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    How I Got That Sound: Doug Showalter

    Harry Styles ‘As It Was’

    American music producer, songwriter and multi‑instrumentalist Doug Showalter breaks down how he crafted the guitar sound on Harry Styles’ mega‑hit ‘As It Was’ in his Nashville studio.

    Techniques Mar 2024
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    Q. How do I make live-tracked metal guitars sound sufficiently wide?

    I’ll soon record a sludge‑metal band and I need some advice. Any techniques for making the guitars sound sufficiently wide in the mix?

    Sound Advice Mar 2024
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    David Mellor - Audio Masterclass Course Director

    Mic Polar Patterns - Part 1 | Podcast

    Understanding which Microphone to use

    In the first of this two-part series, David Mellor gives us an introduction to mic polar patterns.

    Sound Advice Mar 2024
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    David Mellor - Audio Masterclass Course Director

    Mic Polar Patterns - Part 2 | Podcast

    Cardioid, Supercardioid, Figure of 8 and Omnidirectional compared

    A valuable test for recording engineers, David Mellor gives examples of different mic types to emphasise the importance of knowing your mic collection in detail.

    Sound Advice Mar 2024
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    Producing Norwegian Black Metal: Part 1

    Black Arts | Eirik ‘Pytten’ Hundvin & Mayhem

    Mayhem’s De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas album is the cornerstone of Norwegian black metal. We talk to producer Eirik ‘Pytten’ Hundvin about his unique philosophy and the making of this genre‑defining album.

    Techniques . Feb 2024
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    A Guide To Multi‑miking

    Microphone Recording & Production Techniques

    Using more than one mic on a source can expand your sonic horizons — but it can also lead to problems. We explain when multi‑miking is and isn’t a good idea.

    Techniques . Feb 2024
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    Catherine Marks - Producer And Mix Engineer

    Catherine Marks - Producer And Mix Engineer | Podcast

    The MixBus Interview

    Catherine Marks talks to Kevin Paul about her traditional route into the industry as an assistant to Flood and Alan Moulder, plus her tips for how to approach a mix and get the best out of a track.

    People Feb 2024
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    Q. Do I really need an RIAA preamp to record vinyl?

    I want to record some vinyl into my DAW, could a turntable simply be plugged into any audio interface and the EQ applied after amplification?

    Sound Advice Jan 2024
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    Danton Supple - Producer Engineer

    Danton Supple - Record Producer and Mixer | Podcast

    The MixBus Interview

    Kevin Paul talks to Record Producer and Mixer Danton Supple, who gives a fascinating insight into learning his trade at Sarm and Westside Studios during the 1980s and how he approaches the different roles of Recording Engineer, Producer and Mix Engineer.

    People Jan 2024
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    Cirkut

    Producer & Songwriter

    Today’s pop music has Cirkut’s hands all over it.

    People . Dec 2023
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    How I Got That Sound: Davey Badiuk

    Harrison Brome ‘In The Dark’

    Canadian Davey Badiuk is a composer, producer, mixing engineer and remixer, known for his unique ability to modernise organic music.

    Techniques Dec 2023
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    Gareth Jones - Producer Engineer

    Gareth Jones - Producer Engineer | Podcast

    The MixBus Interview

    Kevin Paul chats to producer engineer Gareth Jones about his impressive career at Mute Records and Hansa Studios in Berlin, working with bands such as Depeche Mode, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Erasure and Goldfrapp.

    People Dec 2023
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    Professor Rob Toulson

    Drum Science - Part 3 | Podcast

    Mic positions for recording

    In the final part of this series, Rob Toulson focuses on mic techniques for recording drums and talks us through the issue of frequency cancellation in a multiple mic setup, details how to choose the recording sweet spot in a room and explains the various stereo mic options that are available including the famous Glyn Johns technique.

    Sound Advice Dec 2023
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    Watch - Building A Library: Spitfire Audio’s Abbey Road Orchestra

    Latest SOS video now live!

    In the first episode of a new four-part SOS video series, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the process of planning, recording and developing an orchestral sample library.

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    Setmixer free live multitrack recording streaming venue artist

    Setmixer: Live multitrack recording service

    Four albums released to showcase artists & venues

    Setmixer have announced the release of four albums that feature performances captured at iconic London venues by their innovative automated recording and mixing system

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    How I Got That Sound: Luke Smith

    Foals ‘Spanish Sahara’

    Record producer/mix engineer Luke Smith details how he got his favourite sound on ‘Spanish Sahara’ from Foals...

    Techniques . Nov 2023
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    Professor Rob Toulson

    Drum Science - Part 2 | Podcast

    Optimising drums for recording

    Rob Toulson explains how to optimise the drum sound for recording by experimenting with drum head, damping system, tuning and drum shell combinations.

    Sound Advice Nov 2023
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    Delia Derbyshire at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop

    The Delia Derbyshire Archive | Podcast

    British Electronic Music Pioneer

    In celebration of Delia Derbyshire Day 2023 and the 60th Anniversary of the Doctor Who theme, Caro C discusses the Delia Derbyshire archives and the importance of her contributions to the development of electronic music.

    People Nov 2023
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    How I Got That Sound: Michael Brauer

    Elle King ‘EX’s & OH’s’

    Asked to pick a favourite sound to dissect, American mix master Michael Brauer chooses the vocal sound on Elle King’s ‘Ex’s & Oh’s’.

    Techniques Oct 2023
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    PJ Harvey

    Flood & John Parish: Producing I Inside The Old Year Dying

    PJ Harvey and her fearless collaborators have navigated three decades and six albums without repeating themselves, and her new album is another masterclass in innovative production.

    Techniques Oct 2023

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