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I’m sure I recall being told that computers were invented in order to make life easier. While they can probably handle more calculations in a millisecond than I could in a lifetime, there are still aspects that are incredibly frustrating.

This month tracks from Krept & Konan, Fleur East, One Direction, Rod Stewart, Tame Impala and our Classic Mix is Britney Spears ‘Toxic’.

Sound libraries are great, but making your own sound effects is more fun — and more individual.

As the role of studios changes, so too must that of the new generation of studio managers.

This month Aaron Gill suggests you focus on what you have.

Over the past few years, Hugh Robjohns and myself have visited quite a few schools and colleges running music technology...

Through his work as an engineer and author, Mike Skeet inspired enthusiasts to build their own equipment and make better recordings.

Choosing the right publisher can make a huge difference to a composer’s career. But is there any choice left?

David Bowie will rightly be remembered for his art — but his business sense was equally impressive.

If you’re a gig–goer, you might have noticed an unpleasant trend in recent years...

This month: Grace • Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust Choir • Jamie Lawson • Elvis Presley & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra • Classic Mix: The Prodigy ‘Breathe’ (1997)

You’ll find  your studio installation starts to look a whole lot tidier if you’re able to make up cables of the correct length.

The faster the pace of progress, the harder it is to keep up.

With property prices going up and up, finding studio space is becoming trickier than ever.

The BBC should open its playlists to independent artists.

Tracks from Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Sam Smith, Dr. Dre and our Classic Mix, Lionel Richie 'Hello'

It’s rare to pick up a popular magazine these days without seeing photographs of people and products airbrushed to a level that’s arguably beyond perfection.

Americana is a loosely defined genre, but in terms of studios, it knows what it wants.

This month we discuss tracks from Hilary Hahn, Drake, Adele and Rachel Platten. Plus, our Classic Mix: The Kinks 'You Really Got Me' (1964). 

It’s easy to ignore the question “Is it any good?” — but job satisfaction lies in keeping it in mind.