Capitol Studios

The Beatles Release Final Song ‘Now And Then’ and Production Documentary

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 11/02/2023

The Beatles have released their last single of new music, “Now And Then," nearly five decades after John Lennon first recorded a rough demo...

The Beatles' final song, "Now and Then," was played for press at a top-secret listening event at Dolby's New York City Atmos facility. Photo: Future.

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Building The Last Beatles Song

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 10/26/2023 ⋅ Updated: 11/02/2023

Next week's release of The Beatles' final track, "Now And Then," completes a 30-year quest to finish a nearly 50-year-old song.

Engineer Rich Breen looks over both charts and Pro Tools screens at the Neve console in Capitol Studio A, with, from left, Russell Ferrante, Bob Mintzer and Dane Alderson (peeking over the rack at rear-right).

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Yellowjackets in ‘Parallel Motion’

By Robyn Flans ⋅ Published: 11/02/2022

Even after 40 Years and 26 Records, the Yellowjackets are still moving in sync with their latest album, Parallel Motion.

The Wire

PMC Announces A Series of Seminars Focusing On Dolby Atmos Music Mixing

By Sue Sillitoe ⋅ Published: 10/12/2022

The UK loudspeaker manufacturer has enlisted Dolby Atmos experts Nick Rives and Maurice Patist to deliver educational seminars in Europe and the Far East.

Engineer Clark Germain at the 72-input Neve 88RS in Capitol Studio A, with assistant engineer Nick Rives in the background. Photography: Andrew Matusik

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Capturing ‘Blues & Hues’ in Two Tracks, Part 2

By Robyn Flans ⋅ Published: 04/28/2022

In Part 2 of our look at the live-to-two-track recording of 'Blues & Hues New York,' we ironically travel to Capitol Studios in Los...

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Capturing ‘Blues & Hues’ in Two Tracks, Part 1

By Robyn Flans ⋅ Published: 04/27/2022 ⋅ Updated: 04/28/2022

Clifford Lamb, Jeffrey Weber and Clark Germain capture the emotional immediacy of Blues & Hues, recording at legendary studios live to two tracks.

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Mixing Carole King Christmas Album in Atmos is a Family Affair

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 12/15/2021

Carole King’s daughter, Louise Goffin, produced a new Dolby Atmos Music mix of her mother’s 'A Holiday Carole' album at PMC’s studio in Los...

Mixing Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ at Capitol Studios were (l-r) Maurice Patist, Steve Genewick and David Rideau.

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How Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ Got A Dolby Atmos Mix

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 11/09/2021

Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue is now available on Apple Music in an immersive Dolby Atmos Music mix created at Capitol Studios in Los...

The Wire

PMC’s Dolby Atmos Remix of Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue Released By Apple Music

By Sue Sillitoe ⋅ Published: 11/08/2021

This represents the first time that Miles Davis’ seminal work has been available in an immersive audio format.

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Book Review: Major Label Mastering—Professional Mastering Process

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 05/17/2021

Mastering is one of those corners of pro audio that everyone knows about, but doesn’t necessarily know what it truly entails. Shedding some light...

Recording

Al Schmitt, Legendary Engineer, Passes at 91

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 04/27/2021

Al Schmitt, arguably the most successful recording engineer ever, died Monday, April 26, at the age of 91, capping a career that saw him...

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Al Schmitt Passes at 91

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 04/27/2021

He was a legend among legends, and he was making music right up until the time of his death.

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Preserving the Legacy

By David Goggin ⋅ Published: 11/17/2020

Bill Smith named chief archiving engineer at United Recording

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The METAlliance Report: The Recording of Steely Dan’s ‘Aja’

By The METAlliance ⋅ Published: 08/04/2020

Widely considered a pinnacle of recording excellence, Steely Dan’s 1977 album 'Aja' had an occasionally tortured gestation—but it won the Grammy for Best Engineered...

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Dolby Atmos Music: Three Years, Three Players

By Tom Kenny ⋅ Published: 05/28/2020

Dolby, UMG/Capitol Studios, PMC and the Launch of Atmos Music

2019

Please Hold, Jenny Lewis Is “On the Line”

By Matt Hurwitz ⋅ Published: 09/04/2019 ⋅ Updated: 05/15/2023

Jenny Lewis' fourth album, On The Line, found the artist backed by an all-star lineup that included Beck, Ringo Starr, Ryan Adams, Don Was,...

New Products

Product of the Week: UAD Software v9.9

By Mike Levine ⋅ Published: 05/30/2019

When Universal Audio announces a new version of its UAD software, you can bet it will feature at least a couple of new plug-ins,...

Business

UMG to Remix Thousands of Songs in Atmos

By ProSoundNetwork Editorial Staff ⋅ Published: 05/24/2019

Dolby and UMG Team for Dolby Atmos music agreement.

2019

Capitol Toasts “King” Cole…Twice

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 04/22/2019

Capitol Studios, Hollywood, Calif., recently served as the site of content sessions for two projects celebrating the legendary Nat “King” Cole. First, Dulé Hill...

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Mix Regional: Los Angeles

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 01/14/2019

Updates from Capitol Studios, Mick Schultz's personal studio, Eldorado Recording Studios, Before Noon Post, and Guitar Center's flagship Hollywood store

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The METAlliance Report: Al Schmitt on ‘Emotions in the Mix’

By Al Schmitt ⋅ Published: 12/21/2018

By Al Schmitt. Twenty-time Grammy-winning engineer Al Schmitt discusses the emotional relationship he has with a mix and shares more on the process with...