Recording

Led by vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist Jürgen Engler, Die Krupps’ blending of electronica with heavy guitars went on to influence numerous other bands, including Depeche Mode and Rammstein.

Metalcore presents unique production challenges — and few are better placed to meet them than genre veteran Jordan Fish.

Stefan Boman is the house mix engineer at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm, Sweden. Asked to choose a favourite sound from a session he’s worked on, he nominates ‘No Song Unheard’ by the Hellacopters.

FKA Twigs has worked with many big‑name producers, but it was experimental electronic artist Koreless who guided the making of her new hit album Eusexua.

The new album by Noah Lennox, aka Panda Bear, features familiar collaborators pulling in a very different musical direction.

Well known as guitarist with glam art‑rock pioneers Roxy Music, Phil Manzanera has also etched out parallel careers as solo artist, session musician and producer.

Working with Kacey Musgraves catapulted Ian Fitchuk from respected producer to one of Nashville’s busiest songwriters.

Jon Bon Jovi has stayed ahead of the pack for more than four decades, with the help of long‑term collaborators such as producer and engineer John Shanks.

I have to record some whispering. The room is not great so I will put the whisperer close to the mic, are there any risks with recording a vocalist very close to a mic?

Mixer and engineer Tobin Jones has worked with a raft of boundary‑pushing artists from electronic powerhouse Powell to Japanese psych‑rockers Bo Ningen.

Steve Hackett rose to fame as guitarist with prog‑rock legends Genesis, but his sonic calling card is a guitar tone he created in 1979 on his album Spectral Mornings.

Virtuoso pianist Rogét Chahayed has found a unique niche as a classically trained hip‑hop producer.

Are buzzes, hums and hisses ruining your guitar recordings? Here’s how to keep the noise to a minimum.

What is the approximate sound pressure level of a concert grand piano, about 12 inches above the hammers during a triple forte passage — or, in other words, as loud as it could get?

If time is tight for a full‑band session, you won’t be able to perfect all aspects of a drum recording. But if you prioritise, you can still ensure you get decent results every time.

Canadian producer / engineer Garth ‘GGGarth’ Richardson has worked with some of music’s biggest acts, and from his vast discography he discusses how he created an iconic bass tone.

Engineer and Producer Louis Austin talks about his early days in the industry, where he developed his recording skills working with Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Sweet and Judas Priest.

Having worked as a vocal coach for a decade, producer and engineer Gili Portal trained at the Abbey Road Institute before landing her current full‑time role at London’s RAK Studios.

Can I somehow record individual tracks into my DAW using the UA Volt 1, or should I mix on the Tascam?

At just 26, Katie May has already worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. She trained at Real World Studios in Wiltshire, UK, where she is still based.

Grammy Award-winning producer Matt Lawrence gives us a fun insight into his early years in the industry as an assistant producer, and offers a valuable selection of tips and ideas for launching a successful studio career today.