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This month, our engineer gets roped into the writing and arrangement process as he tracks cello parts in a living room.
The 'vintage' sound of artists like Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and Amy Winehouse has little to do with super-expensive valve gear. Instead, it's the minimalist approach of house engineer Gabriel Roth that sets the tone.
How much of Grace Design's know-how and revered sound has made it into this unassuming and comparatively low-cost box?
In the 20 years since its launch, the Bass Station has become something of a classic — and with analogue monosynths enjoying their biggest revival since the early '80s, what better time for a sequel?
We examine the production of some recent hits to help you brush up on your listening skills.
With up to 13 different processing tools available, if Nectar 2 can't make your vocal track sound good, nothing can!
Roland’s Boutique range recreates three of the company’s classic synths at a fraction of the cost of the originals.
What has Electro got to offer? Well, as the Sample Magic web site puts it, "dripping‑wet Italo madness”, "manga‑tweaked tube...
Massey CT5, Henry Olonga Nebula presets, Universal Audio Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor and Wavesfactory Trackspacer
Many classically trained musicians have ended up playing rock. Ólafur Arnalds' career has gone in the opposite direction...
Indian Rhythms For The Drumset is a superb book and CD package by renowned multi-percussionist Pete Lockett.
We serve up another smorgasbord of Reason Rack Extensions.
This month Mike Senior discusses Kanye West, Jake Bugg, Amy Macdonald, Plan B and ABBA.
Homages to classic processors abound — but this one is much more than a simple clone...
This month we discuss Rudimental, Calvin Harris, Taylor Swift and our Classic mix track is 'If I Don't Care' by The Inkspots.
If you’re choosing a new audio interface or a new computer, what are the pros and cons of the many different connection protocols that are on offer?
BAE's latest take on the classic Neve 1073 preamp design is presented in a sturdy, portable format. But does it deliver the familiar Neve sound?
Business End enables you to have your demo reviewed by a panel of producers, songwriters, musicians and managers. This month's industry panel is drawn from the MPG (Music Producer's Guild).