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The low-budget recording story of one of Madonna’s most iconic hits
It might seem an obvious winner now, but Madonna’s Vogue was at first the speedily and cheaply-built flip side to an entirely different single
How the Avalanches gradually constructed the stunning follow-up to Since I Left You over 16 years
Lifting the lid on the lost years, creative blocks and colossal sample-clearing process that resulted in the immaculate Wildflower
Four big-name guitarists spill their recording secrets
With insight from Paul Gilbert, John 5, Adam Dutkiewicz and Marty Friedman on their approaches to the recording process
How Freddie Mercury took on mortality itself for Queen’s majestic final single
It was sadly to be Freddie’s last single with Queen before he passed away just six weeks after its release
Just why are some producers so obsessed with tape?
Analog tape machines have played a central role in music production history. But why, in today’s digital domain, do some still lust after the sound of tape?
IK Multimedia’s new ARC ON·EAR finally lets headphone producers mix with a pro studio sound
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Those common issues with headphone-based mixing are eliminated by IK Multimedia’s new meticulously-modelled solution
How Van Morrison recorded his greatest song
Session guitarists Hugh McCracken and Al Gorgoni recalled their memories and vital contributions
How Trevor Horn’s anonymous electronic group - the Art of Noise - revolutionised sample culture
Discover how studio and music production was redefined by an unlikely group of Trevor Horn-led English synth geeks
Adam F on making '90s DnB classic Colours – and why he’s re-recording it for 2025
“We went to the Hit Factory in New York, which was 10 or 15 grand a day. I preferred the mixdowns that I did in my bedroom in Watford”
How to record a real piano perfectly
Nothing adds organic character to a track like live piano, but recording one isn’t easy. We lift the piano lid and talk about pianistic logistics!
37 heavyweight bass production tips
More than three dozen priceless nuggets of bass recording and production wisdom
How Beck and Nigel Godrich created one of the best-sounding albums of the 21st century
Beck’s surprising 2002 pivot was defined by its immaculately-recorded acoustics, and is often cited as a choice reference test by audio enthusiasts
25 recording tips and tricks everyone should know
Get better takes in the studio and on the stage, with our essential advice for producers and DIY music-makers
How David Bowie created one of the greatest songs of all time
One of Bowie’s highest watermarks, Heroes continues to sound utterly timeless due to its layered production and passionate vocal performance
Produce better music with our ultimate compression cheat sheet
Confused about where to start with compressors and dynamics effects? We'll guide you through the essential features and settings
How Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush brought one of the most emotive songs of the 1980s to life
What happened when two musical icons joined forces? The birth of a timeless duet with a surprising country origin…
Ever wondered how a microphone really works?
If microphone terminology confuses more than it helps, this guide will illuminate the microphone basics
Toto’s Steve Porcaro on the perils of recording live to analogue tape, and what happened if you messed up
“We were debating whether we needed to do another guitar take. ‘Are you really sure we need another take? That last one was pretty good. If we punch in, we’re going to lose that one’”
