FRAME BY FRAME
Tchad Blake reflects on his storied life and career as an engineer, producer and sound artist; featuring photographs and recordings from his private collection.
Putting aside the technical talk, Tchad paints a picture of the relationships and experiences that shaped him both as an engineer and as a person.
TRACKING DRUMS
In this month's analysis we reveal the drum tracking techniques of seven of the world's top recording engineers, with detailed diagrams and session notes taken directly from the studio floor.
Microphone selection and positioning are all recorded with utmost precision to allow readers to understand the nuances of each master's signature sound. Swipe through each master's set up to learn more about why they make certain choices and how they capture the tone and character of the drum kit.
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A NEW STUDIO LANDSCAPE
This month we pull back the curtain on gender inequality in the recording studio in an attempt to forge a path forward towards a more inclusive future.
We shine a light on some of the organisations that are actively working to restore balance to the industry, as well as some of the the women who are making waves in the world of music production.
Read Article ⟶THE FUTURE NOW
More than sixty years since the introduction of stereo, it looks like the 'Next Big Thing' has arrived. It's called Immersive Audio, it's spearheaded by Dolby Atmos, and it's revolutionizing the way people listen to music, and how it is made and mixed.
After the many false starts of the past, it looks like this new format is here to stay. Should all studio professionals jump in? We examine the state of play...
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RECORD COLLECTIONS
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