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Latest recording news
"Plugins get tricky because you start to hear with your eyes. Some of them have flashy interfaces - they make you think they’re doing more than they’re actually doing": St. Vincent on self-producing All Born Screaming
As Annie Clark releases her seventh album, Kate Puttick learns why the studio is both her heaven and her hell, and why there’s still a place for drum machines even when you’ve got Dave Grohl to hand
Best DJ headphones 2024: Booth-ready choices from budget to pro-level
Our expert pick of reliable headphones to suit any type of DJ, including options from Sennheiser, Technics and Pioneer
Billie Eilish reveals that the title of her new album comes from a Logic Pro synth name that doesn’t exist
Do you know which synth or preset she could have been thinking of?
"We are each other’s Rick Rubin": Justice on keeping production in house for new album Hyperdrama
Xavier de Rosnay and Gaspard Augé lift the lid on their creative process in a new interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe
Get 3 Native Instruments Play Series instruments for a bargainous $59 - these are the ones we have in our basket
Expand your sound selection with a huge discount on drums, synths, vocals, and loads more - offer ends on 6 May
Beyoncé’s recording engineer explains why the star’s huge dynamic range dictated his choice of preamp
“A lot of people ask why I don’t use the Neve on her," says Stuart White. "And I love the Neve on vocals, don’t get me wrong, but the Neves tend to crackle when you turn the pre gain”
Kartell: "The piece of gear that I use the most? The Behringer Poly D"
New album Everything Is Here expands Kartell's already diverse sound in new directions, taking cues from ‘70s soft rock and alt hip-hop. We hear more about how the project was made
Paul McCartney explains why his musical limitations and "stealing" benefitted The Beatles' Abbey Road medley
"It's turned out to be quite soulful," the legendary songwriter reflects
Latest recording tuition
4 storage, maintenance and usage tips to extend the life of your studio headphones
Want to avoid replacing your studio headphones sooner than you need to? We’ve got a range of tips to keep them in prime condition for longer, from the studio to the road
How to choose the right set of studio monitor speakers so you can hear how your mix really sounds
GEAR EXPO 2024: Passive, active, sub, 2-way , or 3-way? Our guide will point you in the right direction to make the perfect monitor choice for your studio
How to compress your mix bus
The mix bus provides the final stage to tweak your mix. Today we look at how to compress it
How to loop like Ed Sheeran in your DAW
Fancy a little Ed Sheeran looping action? Look no further than this first episode in a new series of masterclasses exploring popular, modern production processes
How to use inserts and auxiliaries to streamline your mixing
Inserts and auxiliaries provide different ways to process audio. Here we demonstrate how you can use them to your advantage
How to use parallel 'New York'-style compression to dial in the perfect dynamics
Like the sound your compressor adds but want to retain some of the original signal’s sound? This technique could be for you
25 recording tips and tricks everybody needs to know
RECORDING WEEK 2023: Get better takes in the studio and on the stage, with our essential advice for producers and DIY music-makers
10 things you need to know before you record your band
RECORDING WEEK 2023: Essential tips for tracking guitar, bass, drums and vocals live
20 studio recording tips for guitarists: "Red light fever is normal"
RECORDING WEEK 2023: We assembled a panel of experts to shed light on the dark art of recording guitars
Latest recording reviews
"In a world of generic all-rounders, the Snare Mic is more than just friendly naming and marketing bluster" Lauten Audio Snare Mic review
- £399
- €405
- $398
It’s designed for snare drums. It’s a microphone. It’s the Lauten Audio Snare Mic
“A well made budget headphone that can handle both mixing and recording duties”: the t.bone HD 815 review
- £28
- €32
- $29
Headphones designed for both recording and mixing? We're intrigued
“A large nearfield with great balance and excellent cohesive imaging”: PreSonus Eris Pro 8 review
- £429 each
- €411 each
- $499 each
Well designed coaxial monitors can offer substantial sonic benefits. We hook one up
“A well-made budget headphone for recording”: the t.bone HD 515 review
- £25
- €29
- $26
We try these new headphones from Thomann’s low cost brand. Can they provide a meaty sound?
“An excellent update with great low frequency delivery,”: PreSonus Eris Studio 8 review
- £219 each
- €248 each
- $225 each
PreSonus Eris monitors offer incredible value. We power up the newly updated Studio 8
"They may not have all the bells and whistles of the bigger brands, but they get the job done": the t.bone EP 4 in-ear monitors review
- £51
- €59
- $53
Thomann’s budget in-ear monitors offer excellent quality sound for much less than the bigger brands
"They very ably show how a function-specific design can really deliver": Sennheiser HD 490 Pro review
- £349+
- €385+
- $399+
It's time to enjoy the surprisingly rare treat of headphones designed specifically for mixing and mastering
Kali Audio IN-UNF review
- £599
- €649
- $599
We cosy up to this compact, ultra-nearfield studio monitor system for intimate desktop spaces
Teenage Engineering CM-15 review
- £1049
- €1199
- $1098
This portable studio mic has a few tricks up its sleeve, but is it a victory for minimal design?
Teenage Engineering TP-7 review
- £1299
- €1499
- $1333
TE’s ever-growing Field Kit now adds a tactile recorder, but can it stand the rigours of the road?
