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Bob Katz knows a thing or two about audio mastering, having been a leading exponent of the art for several decades now. Here’s a chance to sit in with him on a mastering session…

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Having been recently introduced to Apple’s Logic Pro 9, one of the first things I did (to help streamline my workflow) was look for some keyboard commands. As a PC-based Pro Tools user, there were quite a few differences to get my head around…

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Although several interesting tablet computers have been released this year, it’s still the iPad that leads the way when it comes to music production (and App depth generally). The Apple tablet isn’t looking like relinquishing its lead either, with plenty of new Apps for musicians emerging with each passing month…

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For many forms of music, the performance is the most important aspect in capturing a great recording. However, it’s very difficult to get every member of a band ‘into the zone’ at the same time – in such cases, the application of judicious editing can really transform a track into something special…

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For those of us who don’t have an orchestra stowed away in the basement, the simulation of a string section is a remarkably useful addition to the DAW toolkit. But despite ever-advancing music technology, it’s not easy to sound like the real thing…

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You may have had no problem getting started with Ableton Live, but even the most seasoned producers are bound to find a useful tip or three in this bumper video of Live tutelage…

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If you’re recording a band, the most difficult instrument to get right is usually the drums. With so many different (loud) elements in close proximity, mic bleed is a major issue – not to mention the minefield that is mic selection. But there are plenty of alternative approaches…

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Considering that the iPad 2 is probably as powerful as most computers musicians were using ten years ago, it’s hardly a surprise that more and more software packages are making the leap to this new mobile platform. Fruity Loops is the latest old-school stalwart to take the plunge into iOS…

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Ableton Live is probably the most popular live performance DAW for electronic musicians and DJs alike. However, despite its relatively user-friendly interface, it can be a somewhat daunting prospect for newcomers to the area. Fortunately, there are many resources to help – and even seasoned pros can learn a thing or two here…

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Bass frequencies are notoriously difficult to process effectively, and if you’re not careful they can quickly overpower a mix. But even beyond the mixing stage, there are plenty of ways to get a sweeter sound if you’re a DIY mastering engineer, even in bass-heavy genres like dubstep…

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