Facilities
Matt Wallace Takes Studio Delux Atmos
Producer/engineer Matt Wallace (Faith No More, The Replacements, Maroon 5) recently gave his Los Angeles-based Studio Delux an immersive audio upgrade.
Steve Harvey is senior content producer for Mix and also contributes to other Future titles. He has worked in the pro audio industry — including as a touring musician, in live production, installed sound, and equipment sales and marketing — since November 1980.
Recording
Fundraiser for Producer/Musician Bill Laswell and Studio Announced
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for iconic bass player, producer and record label owner Bill Laswell.
Music Production
Inside The Temptations’ Atmos-Fueled Anniversary Album
Scott Frankfurt recounts recording and mixing The Temptations for the Temptations 60 album, then mixing it in Dolby Atmos.
Facilities
Henszey Sound: Mastering for Atmos, Hand in Hand with Stereo
David Henszey has been making waves by mastering Dolby Atmos tracks for clients like Sting, among others.
Music Production
Edgar Winter Honors ‘Brother Johnny’, Part 2
Part 2 of our coverage on the epic recording behind Edgar Winter's new album, Brother Johnny, sees the guest list multiply and Ross Hogarth...
Music Production
Edgar Winter Honors ‘Brother Johnny’, Part 1
Co-producer Ross Hogarth helped wrangle a guest list for the ages on Edgar Winter’s tribute to his brother, the new album ‘Brother Johnny.’
Business
National Recording Registry Names Latest Additions
2022's class of audio treasures deemed worthy of preservation by the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.
Business
Grammy Engineering and Production Award Winners Announced
The Recording Academy announced the winners of the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, including those categories honoring recording and mastering engineers, mixers, remixers and record...
Live Sound
Hip-Hop Halftime: Remote-Mixing Music for Super Bowl LVI
Remote-mixing music for Super Bowl LVI from the NFL’s new West Coast facilities was no simple trick.
Post and Broadcast
Sound and Music Oscar Winners Announced
The Oscars for Best Sound, Score and Original Song were awarded last night, with two of those categories relegated to pre-show presentations.
Facilities
Getting to Know Guy Chambers, Part 2
In Part 2, discover Chambers’ success story, how he built and outfitted London’s Sleeper Sounds, and his move into music for TV & Film.
Facilities
Getting to Know Guy Chambers, Part 1
Meet hitmaker Guy Chambers, the UK songwriter/producer/studio owner behind Carole King, Hillary Duff, Kylie Minogue, Diana Ross, Tom Jones, Robbie Williams and dozens of...
Business
RIAA Releases 2021 Year-End Sales Report
Recorded music revenues in the United States grew a very healthy 23% in 2021, totaling a record $14.99 billion.
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Oscar Sound and Music Nominations Announced
The nominees for the 94th annual Oscars have been announced, including in the three sound and music categories.
Recording
The Incomparable Harvey Mason, Jr. – Mix Cover Story, Part 4
In the final installment of our profile of Harvey Mason, Jr., the Recording Academy CEO/president discusses finding gear for his new studio complexes.
news
The Incomparable Harvey Mason, Jr. – Mix Cover Story, Part 3
In Part 3 of our exclusive interview, Recording Academy president/CEO Harvey Mason, Jr. discusses the Recording Academy's current challenges, and its role in the...
news
The Incomparable Harvey Mason, Jr. – Mix Cover Story, Part 2
In Part 2 of our exclusive interview, the Recording Academy president/CEO shares his journey from the NCAA Final Four to Hollywood blockbusters.
Recording
The Incomparable Harvey Mason, Jr. – Mix Cover Story, Part 1
Discover our exclusive interview with Harvey Mason, Jr.—songwriter, producer, studio owner and president/CEO of the Recording Academy.
Recording
Steven Wilson Knows Surround, Part 2
Steven Wilson on mixing KISS in Dolby Atmos, tempering producers’ expectations and Porcupine Tree’s first album in 12 years.
Recording
Steven Wilson Knows Surround, Part 1
Artist/engineer Steven Wilson has become the go-to pro for remixing classic rock in Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio.
Recording
Apple Goes Spatial – Part 3: The Artist And The Engineer
Dolby Atmos, Binaural, Stereo, M1 Silicon, Lossless, Hi-Res, New Logic, AirPods — What It All Means for the Artist and the Engineer
Recording
Apple Goes Spatial – Part 2: The Hardware and Software
With the rollout of Apple Music Spatial Audio and lossless audio, there is plenty for professionals to get excited about.
Recording
How-To: Apple Spatial Audio Explained
How do you get your Dolby Atmos mixes onto the new Apple Music Spatial Audio streaming service?
SFP
Apple Goes Spatial – Part 1: What’s It All Mean?
Dolby Atmos, Binaural, Stereo, M1 Silicon, Lossless, Hi-Res, New Logic, AirPods—What It Means for the Artist and Engineer.
Recording
Grammy Engineering and Production Nominations Announced
The Recording Academy has announced its nominations for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, including the production categories.
Guides
The Big Mix DAW Update Round-Up
Mix's 2021 guide to the most recent major version releases and dot-x updates and bug fixes for some of the most popular and widely...
Profiles
In the Studio with The Darkness
Locked down in a horse barn with mares mere steps from the mics, The Darkness spent the pandemic recording its latest loud album, Motorheart.
Facilities
The Re-Emergence of Binaural
Delivering an authentic immersive audio experience to headphones has proven a tough nut to crack; the solution is binaural.
news
2021 Emmy Award Winners for Sound Announced
The Television Academy has presented its 2021 Creative Arts Emmy Awards for sound mixing and sound editing.
Profiles
The Musical Journey of David Ferguson
David “Fergie” Ferguson has done it all in Nashville, and now he’s released a stellar solo album called 'Nashville No More.'
Live Sound
Inside Live Sound’s Staffing Squeeze
As concert sound bounces back after the pandemic, there's fewer live sound pros coming back with it.
Facilities
T Bone Moves Into The Village
Award-winning producer and songwriter T Bone Burnett has taken up residence in The Village's latest room, Studio Z.
Live Sound
The Hollywood Bowl Rolls Out Its Return
On May 15, the Hollywood Bowl hosted its first show in 18 months with a free concert for 4,000 frontline workers and first responders.
SFP
2021 Emmy Award Nominations for Sound Announced
The Television Academy has announced nominations for the 73rd Emmy Awards, including the sound editing and mixing awards.
Live Sound
Inside the Live Sound of Live Aid, Part 1: London
We look back at the live sound effort that went into the legendary charity concert Live Aid, held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia. With...
Live Gear
Back on the Road! Live Sound Gears Up for Reopening
Tour sound production teams haven’t been idle these past 15 months, and now they’re packed and ready to roll.
Music, Etc
Music, Etc.: Russell Jamie Johnson – Finding the Path Forward
Russell Jamie Johnson discusses his circuitous route to a music career.
Music Production
A Renaissance for Rudy Van Gelder’s Studio
The famed facility of celebrated jazz recording and mastering engineer Rudy Van Gelder has a new lease on life following a recent renovation.
Music, Etc
Music, Etc.: Kieran McGee—Reblooming in Brooklyn
In late 2019, after 10 years away from music, inspiration suddenly struck Kieran McGee and two-dozen songs poured out.
Gear and Technology
Immersion Networks Launches mix³
Immersion Networks, founded six years ago by former researchers from Apple and Bell Labs, has previewed its first commercially available product, mix³.
Recording
Apple Music, Amazon Enter 3D, Lossless Streaming Fray
Apple introduced Spatial Audio this morning and announced a Logic Pro update that will accommodate the format. Amazon quickly responded.
Music Production
Pandemic Folk-Prog Goes Platinum
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal recorded songs by French-Canadian prog band Harmonium during the pandemic; now the album’s gone platinum.