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    Classic Tracks: Happy Mondays 'Step On'

    Producers: Paul Oakenfold & Steve Osborne

    Much vaunted as a fusion of indie and dance music, Happy Mondays' joyous version of 'Step On' is greater than the sum of its parts.

    Techniques Apr 2020
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    ConnectionOpen: “Skype for pro audio”

    Remote recording software offers lossless streaming in your DAW

    Self-isolation can be a lonely experience, especially for musicians who are used to collaborating with others. Could that be about to change?

    News
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    Introduction To Mid-Sides Recording

    Stereo Recording Techniques

    M‑S miking is easy to set up, offers plenty of options at mixdown, and has some unique advantages over other stereo arrays. So if you've not yet tried it, why not give it a go?

    Techniques Mar 2020
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    Session Notes: Piano + Drums Together

    The Practical Craft Of Recording

    How do you record a piano and drum kit in a modest live room, at the same time? Our engineer explains his approach...

    Techniques Mar 2020
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    Session Notes: Piano + Drums | Audio Examples

    Hear For Yourself

    Take a listen to these audio examples created when recording a piano and drum kit in a modest live room, at the same time.

    Techniques Mar 2020
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    Laura Sisk: Engineer

    Recording Lana Del Rey's 'Norman' Album

    Her ability to balance the human and the technical sides of recording has made Laura Sisk one of the US's most in-demand engineers.

    People Feb 2020
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    Q. What mic technique is best for recording stereo ambience?

    What are your thoughts on recording stereo ambience on location (such as in a forest, supermarket, office, or restaurant) for use in movies, podcasts and so on?

    Sound Advice Feb 2020
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    Session Notes: Recording Status Quo

    The Practical Craft of Recording

    Guest engineer Andy Brook discusses his approach to recording the legendary British rockers' 33rd studio album.

    Techniques Jan 2020
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    Classic Tracks: Supergrass 'Alright'

    Producer: Sam Williams | Engineer: John Cornfield

    When producer Sam Williams discovered Supergrass, he knew he had to capture the band's infectious energy on tape.

    Techniques Jan 2020
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    Tomas Skogsberg: Modern Metal

    Creating The Sunlight Sound

    Deep in the Swedish forest, we track down a producer whose work has defined the sound of modern metal.

    People Dec 2019
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    Stage To Studio

    How To Mix A Live Recording

    With spill between instruments and bleed from backline and monitors, live-performance recordings present unique mixing challenges. At London's PLASA show, Miloco Studios' engineer Jamie McEvoy explained how to get a great result.

    Techniques Dec 2019
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    Get The Most Out Of Your Upright Piano

    Upright: Done Right!

    With a little TLC and the right miking technique, even the most neglected piano can produce great recordings.

    Techniques Dec 2019
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    Stage To Studio: Audio Examples

    Hear & See For Yourself

    With spill between instruments and bleed from backline and monitors, live‑performance recordings present unique mixing...

    Techniques Dec 2019
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    Downton Abbey Road

    Music & Mixing For The Film Adaptation

    It might be set in the '20s, but Downton Abbey certainly isn't a silent movie! We talk to the team behind its state-of-the-art sound production.

    Techniques Dec 2019
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    Jacob Collier

    Singer, Composer, Multi-instrumentalist & Producer

    Dazzling harmonies, complex arrangements and ambitious production have made multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier a unique phenomenon.

    People Nov 2019
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    Classic Tracks: Led Zeppelin 'Kashmir'

    Label: Swan Song • Producer: Jimmy Page

    Led Zeppelin's 'Kashmir' became a band-defining track, but it started life in an Airstream trailer known as the Ronnie Lane Mobile Studio.

    Techniques Oct 2019
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    Q. What do you mean by 'subsonic components'?

    In the AEA RPQ2 ribbon mic pre review, what exactly did the reviewer mean by "Still has limited ability to remove unwanted subsonic components"?

    Sound Advice Oct 2019
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    Modern Studio: Vintage Sound [Video]

    Mixing Nashville Country In The Box

    Last time we met producer Lincoln Grounds, he was recording ’50s style. This month, he shows us how to get a vintage sound...

    Techniques Sep 2019
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    Session Notes: Vocals-Piano-Strings

    The Practical Craft Of Recording

    Our engineer tracks and comps some piano and vocal performances, before overdubbing both real and sampled string parts.

    Techniques Sep 2019
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    The Young Punx - Recreate the Drum Sound of Stewart Copeland

    Video Feature

    Hal Ritson of mashup electronica act The Young Punx teams up with drummer Alex Reeves at SNAP! Studios. Their aim? To recreate the unique sound of Police drummer Stewart Copeland.

    Techniques Aug 2019
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    Session Notes: Making Custom Baffles | Audio Examples

    Hear For Yourself

    Listen to these audio examples which accompany this month's Session Notes workshop.

    Techniques Aug 2019

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