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A new Massive Attack album is always an event, and this year's 100th Window was perhaps the most eagerly anticipated yet. Like its predecessor Mezzanine, it was co-produced and co-written by Neil Davidge.
David Mellor looks at the roles of computers in the modern studio.
CD-R may be the fastest growing mastering format, but its complicated zip codes and impenetrable protocols have made it anything but user friendly. As prices tumble and software evolves, however, it's an increasingly accessible medium. Mike Collins explains how he's mastered mastering on his Mac...
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How can I produce aggressive female vocals? Mac Or Windows? How do I eliminate flanging MIDI notes? Can I use Virtual Guitarist with Logic on a Mac? Should I record at a 24-bit resolution?
Stephen Bennett chucks his trusty 8-track tape setup in favour of one of the new hard disk multitrack systems — but not before doing some thorough research. Here he reveals the factors that influenced his decision...
What do you need to put together to create your own studio? Paul White investigates practical options for a core system based on preferred methods of creating music.
My PC is a few years old now, but I'm keen to try out some recent soft synths and other audio applications. However, I'm not...
Walter Taieb enjoyed worldwide success as a dance producer, before reinventing himself as a classical composer. Working with violin prodigy Vanessa-Mae tested both his orchestration skills and his music technology expertise.
I've got a computer with lots of RAM installed and want to run software that lets me play realistic sampled instruments and...
Find out how to get the highest-quality audio into your computer music system.
Elbow reacted against lockdown and their own tried and tested methods by hiring Brighton’s Theatre Royal as an improvised studio space.
Having recently started making and recording my own music, I need to start thinking about backing it up. At the moment, I'm...
I have three Firewire 400 devices, which all run simultaneously, but I only have one Firewire 400 port, so using them all...
I'm looking for advice about a software sequencer, mainly to record guitar, electric bass, basic keyboards and banjo,...
An established studio in the USA is planning to rely on software that can be freely downloaded from the Internet. Are they crazy, or do Linux-based recording applications offer a real alternative to the established Windows and Mac packages?
It’s probably cheaper than you think, provided you spend your money wisely. We offer some sage advice...
By turning your hotel room into a project studio, you can deliver broadcast-quality VO tracks when you travel.
Why is phase important? What orchestral sample libraries are available for HALion? Where can I get Windows-based ASIO drivers for an Audiomedia III card? Are there really reverb and synth plug-ins supplied with Mac OS X? How can I isolate the vocals from a stereo mix?