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I think most people would agree that music is a form of art. And in art it would seem that almost anything qualifies, so by...
The decline of churches echoes the fate of studios — but it could present some exciting new opportunities.
I’m regularly asked for career tips by student engineers, and I usually state my opinion that success in this industry is more about attitude than anything else...
Twenty One Pilots • The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk • The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey • Biffy Clyro • Classic Mix: The Righteous Brothers ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’’ (1965)
While home recording has become much less costly in recent years, there are still some expensive items on most people’s wish lists. So how do you work out what to splash out on when budget is an issue?
Despite great progress elsewhere in the TV business, music for the media is still overwhelmingly dominated by men. Why?
The rise of the studio as a tourist attraction might seem a little crass — but if it helps to pay the bills...
Private Wilhelm: screaming through cinema’s lazy history of sound effects.
Kungs Versus Cookin’ On 3 Burners • Major Lazer feat. Justin Bieber • Blossoms • Beyoncé • Classic Mix: The Sex Pistols ‘God Save The Queen’
Those of us who grew up with tape machines and mixers can see how most DAWs follow an analogue mixer paradigm, but this might not be quite so obvious to a musician who’s taken the DAW route from the start...
A reputation for competence is vital — and to get it, you need to take every opportunity going.
Studios often fall prey to the real-estate business — but for some people, they present a niche opportunity.
Mastering a little musical craft and applying your imagination will get you a lot further than fiddling around with plug-ins. Use your ears, not your eyes. Use your brain, not your mouse...
When it comes to music software, there are now several payment models for acquiring it...
Just as music and technology have been converging, so have studios and the tech industry.
To get a job in the media you need to do a job. Specifically, you need to write a pitch that will blow the doors off.
Do the tools we use define the music we make?
Christine And The Queens • Radiohead • Rick Astley • Classic Mix: T’Pau ‘China In Your Hand’ (1987)
Is it time to burn a few musical bridges, experiment with a more Eno-esque approach, and turn off the click track?
Persistence is a virtue every composer needs, but you can take it too far.