Mixing / Production

They form the foundation of most bands, but getting them right can be tricky. We explore the many ways to deal with bass guitars on stage.

In search of reality, Leonard Cohen convinced his producer Patrick Leonard to abandon his hang-ups about using sampled instruments.

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Alex Kamburov: We coax different sounds from identical guitar recording setups and try to inject some attitude into a ‘70s rock track.

To make a splash with a new season of musical drama Nashville, the producers opted for a high-risk strategy: live music segments, performed as the show aired.

These files accompany the Pink Noise article in the December 2014 issue.

Could this neat but powerful little trick save you time and frustration on each and every mix?

These files accompany the Mix Rescue article in the December 2014 issue

Tom Petty’s first US number one album was mixed almost entirely without hardware — and with only two plug-ins!

Arc Pilot: When you’re talking about bass, it’s definitely possible to have too much of a good thing!

Broadcasting every single Promenade Concert is a huge challenge for the BBC’s sound teams — especially as radio and TV have completely different requirements!

Team SOS travel to Sheffield, to help one man in his quest to realise his lofty studio ambitions.

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For Jack White, analogue recording is not about looking back to the past, but choosing the ideal medium for his art.

Patrizio Cavaliere: Our engineer sorts out the bottom end of a deep–house track.

The SOS team visit a community youth centre to help them make the most of their new studio setup.

Audio files to accompany the article.

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Learn how to extract the rhythmic elements from your favourite tracks and apply them to your own sounds and compositions.

Audio Examples