SOUND ON SOUND
You might expect the job of a forensic audio analyst to be similar to that of an audio engineer, but it’s a lot more complicated than that!
When you can’t crank up the amp and mic it up, what’s the best way to record electric guitar?
Looking for a new synth? Check out Cubase’s latest bundled one first!
One of the defining features of the Family Guy TV show is its use of lush musical arrangements and a musical number. While the show’s writers pen the lyrics, it's down to Walter Murphy to turn these into musical pieces that work. In this video, Walter walks us through two musical cues, from turning a script into a song, to creating demos, right through to recording a live, 60-piece swing band on one of the most famous scoring stages in the world.
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Recording a library of acoustic guitar samples highlighted the importance of repeatability, blind testing, small lasers and double‑sided sticky tape.
We get to grips with Reason’s aptly named Radical Piano.
Working with a producer and an ambitious timescale, our engineer planned ahead for the best chances of a good result.
Learning how to use Studio One’s templates can make a massive difference to your efficiency.
With Smart Tempo in Logic Pro 10.4, you need no longer record to a click.
Take our crash course on Live 10’s new Wavetable synth.
Add a human element to your drum parts with Sonar’s various quantising options.
Reaper’s MIDI Editor can be customised to make programming your drum parts easier. We explain how...
When it comes to mixing bass, sometimes more is more, and Cubase has all the tools you need...
The need to substitute one clip for another arises frequently, and Pro Tools is ready to help out.
It may be famous for its difficult birth, but Loveless was a technical triumph. My Bloody Valentine’s Kevin Shields tells us the story behind their breathtakingly original album.
In the hands of Kendrick Lamar, blockbuster movie Black Panther spawned a new type of ‘soundtrack’ album. Engineer Matt Schaeffer was at the controls.
How does a platinum-selling producer make music on a mobile device? We sit down with MeLo‑X, who found commercial success co-writing tracks on Beyoncé’s Lemonade, as he talks about the real-world advantages of making music on a phone or tablet.
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Using a unique combination of virtual musicians and acoustics manipulation, Dr Shelley Katz aims to bring orchestral performances to even the most modest of venues.