Classic-Tracks
Classic Tracks: Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise”
The amazing story of how a Hollywood Hills house party turned a Stevie Wonder loop into one of hip hop’s biggest hits.
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TiMax x Sonosphere Unveils New Studio-to-Stadium Workflow
TiMax x Sonosphere’s flagship studio at London’s Tileyard has become the second Martin Audio FlexPoint-based Dolby Atmos studio in the world.
Music Production
Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist/Producer, Dead at 84
Whether writing, playing on or producing classics, Steve Cropper helped shape Soul and R&B music.
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Ardent Studios’ Amazing Return, Part 2
Memphis’ legendary Ardent Studios pays tribute to John Fry’s legacy with a full-blown technological, sonic and aesthetic revival.
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Ardent Studios’ Amazing Return, Part 1
Memphis’ legendary Ardent Studios pays tribute to John Fry’s legacy with a full-blown technological, sonic and aesthetic revival.
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College of the Canyons Builds New Studio
College of the Canyons’ Music Department recently turned an under-utilized classroom into a brand-new recording studio.
Facilities
Alissia Named Artist-In-Residence at NYU’s Sony Audio Institute
The Sony Audio Institute at NYU has named Grammy-nominated producer Alissia as its inaugural Artist-In-Residence.
Music Production
Precision Sound Studios Focuses on the Details
Alex Sterling, founder of Precision Sound Studios, has outfitted his facility with a mix of modern and classic mics.
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Sanctuary of Sound: The Church Studio Story — A Mix Book Review
'Sanctuary of Sound: The Church Studio Story' recounts the rise and fall—and phoenix-like return—of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s legendary The Church Studio.
Music Production
New Snarky Puppy Album Marks 18 Years with A-T
When Snarky Puppy recorded its latest album live in front of an audience, it got some assistance from Audio-Technica.
Music Production
Neumann Goes Virtual for Spatial Audio Mixing
Neumann’s new Virtual Immersive Studio application lets engineers mix spatial audio using Apple Vision Pro.
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New Orleans Jazz Museum Refreshes Live and Recording Spaces
The New Orleans Jazz Museum has renovated its performance center and control room with WSDG.
Music Production
Mixing Iconic Records with a Virtual Immersive Setup
Immersive mix engineer Richard Whittaker discusses his setup and approach to remixing classic albums for Atmos.
Music Production
Steve Genewick Picks a Go-To to Track Spinal Tap
Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer Steve Genewick knew what mic he was going to use on Spinal Tap's guitars.
Business
Latin Grammy Engineering and Production Winners Announced
The Latin Recording Academy announced the winners of the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, including those honoring engineers and producers.
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Appalachian State Upgrades B Studio
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, has undergone an acoustic, design and technology upgrade in the Robert F. Gilley...
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Classic Tracks: Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like The Wolf”
Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes and legendary producer David Kershenbaum share how they hot-rodded "Hungry Like The Wolf"—and half the 'Rio' album—to appeal to American...
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Classic Tracks: Steve Earle’s “This City”
Steve Earle’s ode to the city of New Orleans had a surprising start, as engineer Jason Wormer shares.
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Classic Tracks: Al Stewart, “Year of the Cat”
Folk singer Al Stewart reinvented his sound when he met producer Alan Parsons, resulting in the classic "Year of the Cat."
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Classic Tracks: Eddie Cochran’s “Summertime Blues”
“You know, Eddie, there’s never been a blues song written about the summertime. Let’s write a song called ‘Summertime Blues.’"
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Classic Tracks: Martina McBride’s “Independence Day”
How Martina McBride recorded her passionate, powerful, CMA-winning anthem.
Blog
Peek Inside Johnny Cash’s Home Studio
Johnny Cash recorded many tracks inside his home studio—the Cash Cabin—and now a new short film welcomes you into that creative inner sanctum.
Facilities
Recording at Florin High School AMP Academy
Florin High School in Sacramento, CA is home to The AMP Academy, a professional studio that teaches students the basics of recording.
Music Production
Steve Porcaro Discusses ‘The Very Day’
The legendary songwriter/musician behind Toto and Michael Jackson discusses finding focus on his second solo record.
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Recording, at Home on the Range
Timber Canyon Studios is a new studio on 35 acres in Laramie, WY.
Music Production
Skolfield Upgrades Home Studio Monitors
Hip-hop/pop producer and mix engineer Sage Skolfield has integrated ATC SCM150 studio monitors into his home studio.
Facilities
Inside Hofstra University’s New Music Recording Studio
The Hofstra University Music Business program is building on momentum with its new recording studio, which opened last Spring.
Music Production
Grammy Awards’ Engineering and Production Nominations Announced
The Recording Academy has announced its nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, including those categories honoring recording and mastering engineers, mixers, remixers and...
Music Production
Mixing Classic Roberta Flack in Atmos, Part 2
Pat Mavromatis shares what it takes to faithfully bring a 1973 Grammy-winning classic album into the modern format of Dolby Atmos.
Music Production
Mixing Classic Roberta Flack in Atmos, Part 1
Pat Mavromatis shares what it takes to faithfully bring a 1973 Grammy-winning classic album into the modern format of Dolby Atmos.
Facilities
A Studio Built for Classic Tracks and Classic Cars
Winchester Audio Barn may be the only recording studio in the world to share space with an event venue, restaurant/bar facilities and a classic...
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Malta Gets its First Dolby Atmos Studio
Malta has its first dedicated Dolby Atmos music studio, in the form of Lito’s Place.
Music Production
Studio Legends Head to Off-Broadway
Opening Off-Broadway in February for a limited run, 'Studio Confidential' will feature Jimmy Douglass, George Massenburg, Frank Filipetti, Chuck Ainlay, Niko Bolas, Sylvia Massy,...
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Classic Tracks: Blue Oyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”
Blue Oyster Cult talks about recording "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," keeping the vibe of the original demo...and that SNL "More Cowbell" skit.
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Classic Tracks: Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters”
You know the movie and you know the classic track, but do you know how the song really came to be?
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Classic Tracks: Oingo Boingo’s “Just Another Day”
Oingo Boingo's new wave classic “Just Another Day” turns out to be more timeless than one might have imagined in 1985.
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Classic Tracks: Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer”
While it started as a songwriting exercise inspired by Alice Cooper, "Psycho Killer" became the New Wave standard-bearers' calling card.
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Classic Tracks: Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”
Bow Wow Wow's cover of "I Want Candy" centers around the Burundi Beat and explosive bass, but the secret ingredient behind its guitar...
Music Production
Producer Stacks Vocals for Immersive Project
A recent session by multi-platinum music producer Matt Morales highlighted his stacked vocal technique and an immersive Dolby Atmos workflow, with AEA ribbon microphones...
Music Production
Tracking the Steve Morse Band’s First Album in 15 Years
After a 15-year hiatus, The Steve Morse Band has returned with a new album, Triangulation, and a tour to match.
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Talking 10 Years of Vinyl Cutting at the Bakery
Mastering engineer Peter Hewitt-Dutton reflects on an essential tool in his and his team’s workflow.
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Finneas on Mixing Immersive…in a Mercedes
Finneas and Aron Forbes demonstrate how the backseat of a Mercedes-Maybach can serve as a fully equipped Dolby Atmos sound studio.