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Why reverb is one of the most reliable effects in a producer's arsenal
“When used correctly, a good reverb can lift a song into the stratosphere”
How Flemming Rasmussen produced Metallica's Master Of Puppets
“I rate James as the best rhythm guitar player on the planet," the producer said
How one Beatles track spawned a recording technique revolution
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
“When you want a boring sound to sound rhythmic and exciting - reach for the delay”: How to understand and use delay effectively in your productions
It's one of the most widely used effects for producers, synthesists and guitarists alike, but how does it work?
"You'll make so much bad music, and that's great": Tourist's advice for aspiring producers
We visited the electronic artist in the studio ahead of the release of his fifth album to learn his hard-won lessons for artists starting out
10 producers share the studio gear they can’t live without
A raft of music-makers choose the items that are integral to their workflow
Should today’s music-makers and producers fear AI - or embrace its inevitability?
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
Digging into the enhanced abilities of today's EQ plugins to enhance your productions
Get up to speed with state-of-the-art EQ tools and techniques
Thomas Dolby tells us about pushing himself in the studio - and inspiring the next generation
After 40 years at the cutting edge, Dolby is now prepping his students to take on the future
Producer John Porter on working with the Smiths on some of their most iconic tracks
We interviewed the producer of the Smiths' early career work recently, and he revealed some eye-opening insights…
Want to record some real musicians in your studio? Here’s how to prep for success
One of the biggest learns when becoming a producer is just how you manage - and work with - real musicians.
How legendary producer Mutt Lange drove the Cars half-mad
And the result? 'A beautiful record,' says guitarist Elliot Easton
Here's how to compress your mix bus for sonic punch
What does mix bus compression do, how do you use it, and which compressor should you use?
6 of the quirkiest producers who pushed recorded music further than ever before
They might have operated in idiosyncratic ways, but the particular approaches of these producers have left a footprint on the music landscape
Trevor Horn finally dishes out his sampling and drum machine tips
The legendary producer lowers his guard when quizzed about the 'golden era' of hi-tech music making
Cherry Audio at Producer Week 2025: Meet the Yellowjacket synthesizer - An entirely new breed
Sponsored by Cherry Audio
Cherry Audio's latest creation rebirths EDPs classic Wasp from 1978 and powers it up with new features for 2025
From EQing and de-essing to limiting and beyond: Sonible's processing delivers smoother mixing workflows
Sponsored by Sonible
Sonible's AI-powered systems supercharge signal processing and adapt to your audio so you can move with creative momentum
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