SOUND ON SOUND
Engineer Richard King has brought the art of ensemble recording to new heights in both classical and folk/pop spheres.
Malenky Slovos from Italy: There are times when achieving a satisfying mix requires a lot of creative input — not to mention some extreme effects!
I’ve put a lot of effort into creating and editing a recording of a solo mandolin. Although I like the final result a lot, on reflection the tone seems too trebly and cold.
This month's selection includes: Philip George, OMI, Wiz Khalifa, James Bay, Sia and the Classix Mix - Shania Twain ‘You’re Still The One’.
This month's selection include Ellie Goulding, Beck, The Book Thief soundtrack from John Williams, Jess Glynne and that all time classic mix, James Brown 'I Got You (I Feel Good)'.
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Spektakulatius: With last month’s mixes in the bag, our engineer was tasked with finding and working with a mastering engineer to put the finishing touches to both albums.
Our engineer picks up where last month’s Session Notes recording feature left off, with details of how he approached the mixing side of things on this ambitious project...
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Recording 28 songs in five days is no mean feat. So what sort of results can you get, and what compromises are involved?