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Ricky Damian is that rarest of things: a young engineer trained in all‑analogue recording. His experience stood him in good stead with Jorja Smith.

Using only the tools built into your DAW, you can turn your arpeggiations into complex, engaging sequences.

Our exclusive four-part video documentary series goes behind the scenes of one of the most detailed orchestral sample libraries ever made. In Chapter One, we meet the team from Spitfire Audio and Abbey Road Studios as they develop the epic concept for Abbey Road Orchestra…

‘Set Fire To The Rain’ was Adele’s third consecutive US number one, confirming her status as a superstar. In our exclusive video feature, producer Fraser T Smith breaks down the creative process.

Turn the ratio up, and a compressor becomes a limiter. Go even further and you enter the world of reverse dynamics — and unique sonic effects.

Studio One, from version 6 on, is now a surprisingly powerful video editor!

Stay on top of your content with DP's powerful Clippings.

With the new Sketch window and app, Pro Tools enters the world of clip launching.

Record producer/mix engineer Luke Smith details how he got his favourite sound on ‘Spanish Sahara’ from Foals...

Mixing gets so much easier when your processing chains are configured to deliver the same results in response to the same levels!

David Wrench’s goal as mix engineer was to make Blur sound like themselves!

Universal Audio’s Sphere microphone modelling system is well known for emulating classic mics — but that’s not all it does.

Embrace the power of Cubase’s Project Logical Editor, and you can become a workflow ninja!

PJ Harvey and her fearless collaborators have navigated three decades and six albums without repeating themselves, and her new album is another masterclass in innovative production.

Reason’s new Objekt synth takes physical modelling in a new direction.

Working on Trippie Redd’s mixtape A Love Letter To You 5 at Miami’s Criteria Studios gave mixer Koen Heldens the rare chance to mix a rap album to half‑inch tape.

Pro Tools’ metering options can help you stay on top of your levels.

Bend Markers let you manipulate your audio timing with ease.

Logic’s Smart Controls allow you to create hands‑on effects macros.

Any Reaper track can have up to 64 channels, and even in stereo mix projects that opens up a vast world of routing possibilities.