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When it comes to pitching music to TV executives, there are only two golden rules. The first is to meet the brief, however sketchy it might be. The second? Never, ever try to be cool.
Commercial Productions Analysed: Rebecca Ferguson • David Guetta • Professor Green
Progress is a wonderful thing, if you're a composer of music for the media and you dream of a poolside studio in the Bahamas.
Recording Sinéad O’Connor’s breakthrough hit was easy in some ways, but difficult in others — for example, all compression was forbidden...
Blink 182’s chart-topping California brought Zakk Cervini his first mix credit on a hit album — but he had to work hard to get it.
A simple, catchy tune with a funky rhythm may be all you need to create a highly commercial horn hook — but harmony is also an essential ingredient in brass arrangements.
Two massive hit albums in a year was a pretty good return on 20 days' work for Justin Timberlake, producer Timbaland — and engineer Chris Godbey.
Rupert Neve’s processors now have plenty of admirers — and imitators. Does this one offer anything extra?
Orchestral Tools go up to 11 with a large-scale symphonic library inspired by a sci-fi masterpiece.
Anthology X makes many of Eventide’s signature effects available in native plug–in formats for the first time. Was it worth the wait?
As its name implies, the Montage combines multiple technologies within a single, powerful instrument. But does it have what it takes to be the market leader Yamaha want it to be?
Thoughtfully prepared DAW templates can leave you with more time for the creative and musical side of mixing.
The Horrors take studio experimentation to new extremes, even designing and making a lot of their own equipment.
We examine the production of some recent hits to help you brush up on your listening skills.
Neil Young's new company Pono Music promises a lot — but can it deliver?
Roni Size's New Forms revolutionised electronic music. Ten years on, he's returned to his classic album with a fresh perspective.
Carl Cox’s latest album is available only to those who purchase a uniquely coded USB pen drive. Is this an idea that will turn the tide against file‑sharing?
Korg's classic drum synth goes global with a makeover and a major update.
Arturia’s MatrixBrute combines everything the company know about synthesis into one hugely ambitious machine.