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Why reverb is one of the most reliable effects in a producer's arsenal
By Adam Douglas published
“When used correctly, a good reverb can lift a song into the stratosphere”

How Flemming Rasmussen produced Metallica's Master Of Puppets
By Paul Elliott published
“I rate James as the best rhythm guitar player on the planet," the producer said

How one Beatles track spawned a recording technique revolution
By Andy Price published
Originally called ’The Void’, the groundbreaking song found the Fab Four exploring higher planes of consciousness - and leaning on the studio more than ever before

Should today’s music-makers and producers fear AI - or embrace its inevitability?
By Adam Douglas published
This is the dawning of the AI age - but it doesn’t have to be the death knell for humans. Here’s why we believe music production will always be a human-led pursuit

Thomas Dolby tells us about pushing himself in the studio - and inspiring the next generation
By Daniel Griffiths published
After 40 years at the cutting edge, Dolby is now prepping his students to take on the future

"I can clearly see how quickly things can come together when you have the right tools at your disposal": I tried both face-to-face lessons and Pianote to learn the piano in 8 weeks - here's how I got on
By Tess Burgess published
Will combining online learning with face-to-face lessons be just what I need to become the piano player I've always wanted to be? Let's find out

Producer John Porter on working with the Smiths on some of their most iconic tracks
By Andy Price published
We interviewed the producer of the Smiths' early career work recently, and he revealed some eye-opening insights…

“The sound was going from all to nothing in milliseconds”: The classic hit that defined the sound of the ’80s
By Neil Crossley published
How Phil Collins created In The Air Tonight
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