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The studio should be a place of calm, but it’s hard to relax when your financial security and self‑worth are constantly on the line.
Billed as an instant mastering device for on‑stage use, the DOCtron IMC could well be an entirely new class of audio processor.
Roland’s SH‑4d is an ambitious amalgam of synth and sequencer in a battery‑powered box.
Richie Hawtin takes us through a seminal Plastikman album — and its unexpected sequel.
Want a hit that transcends genres? Hire a mix engineer who does the same — as Steve Lacy did with Neal Pogue.
Arturia’s colourful soft synth goes from strength to strength.
Compatible with both the 500‑series and the 51X modular formats, these classy Allan Bradford‑designed modules offer up analogue magic in spades.
Looking for musical inspiration? You might just find it in Cubase 12’s Verve felt piano.
It’s nearly a decade since the LUFS standard for loudness measurement was defined, yet many still seem confused about what it means for music production.
Metro Boomin’s right‑hand man is championing old‑school mixing techniques in the 21st Century.
As their new album reveals, there’s a lot more to the minimalist, abrasive sound of Sleaford Mods than meets the ear.
Ugandan producer and performance artist Tayo Alemi, aka Authentically Plastic, creates experimental electronic music.
Californian start‑up Groove Synthesis haven’t just recreated the PPG Wave, they’ve made it even better.
Combining deft production and fluent beat‑making with no‑holds‑barred spoken word and singing, Bristol’s Billy Nomates, aka Tor Maries, has enjoyed a fast ascent to cult success.
Bastl’s Softpop SP2 reins in the chaos but is still a far from conventional synth.
What would a modern, immersive studio look like if you had the opportunity to re‑invent it from the ground up? The answer, at least as far as the recently revamped Studio 4 at RAK is concerned, is very different to most people’s idea of what a professional studio looks like.
Adding a horn section to your productions can bring everything from mellow melancholy to verve and excitement.
EastWest give the classic string machine sound a modern twist.
Aimo Scampa designs modules under the moniker of Manifold Research Centre, with an approach that’s as off‑the‑wall as it is fascinatingly clever...
Ever thought you were nearing the end of your mix, only to realise the track needs a whole lot more impact?