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The architect behind Studio Stekker
Geurt Kersjes, otherwise known as Dutch producer Pitto, describes how he created one of Europe’s most in-demand collaborative production spaces. Dreamed up by Dutch producer Pitto in Utrecht back in 2013, Studio Stekker set out to actively encourage artists to experiment and develop, by…
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Interview with Fred Hush
The DJ Fred Hush has graced the decks of some of the scene’s best clubs. Not only known for his diligent attention to performing, the Belgian artist has also had his fair share of success in the studio. Well known for his remix of “Open your Eyes”,…
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Sophie Villy
Georgian singer-songwriter, composer and producer Sophie Villy discusses her acoustic world-building and how she crafts new inspirational tools for children. Compassion is a theme that resonates heavily throughout Sophie Villy’s work. It manifests itself through her delicate guitar playing, minimalist arrangements, and gently delivered vocals. The award-winning…
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The Importance of Listening Levels
How loud do you listen when you compose, record, mix or master your music? And do you always work at the same volume or just turn up your monitors until you hit a comfortable level? Quite probably, like a great many people working in all sorts of music production environments,…
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Designing Immersive Sound Environments
Composer and sound designer Manolis Manousakis designed the immersive sound environment for the VR360 short film “On The Way To Colonus”. The film, created by Loukia Alavanou represents Greece in the Greek Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2022. Four large, enclosed domes create an…
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Soundscaping with Nicolas Constantin Romanacci
From Bach to Buchla: Soundscapes of radical clarity and complexity Multi-media artist Nicolas Constantin Romanacci melds together the worlds of audio-visual composition with contemporary and experimental classical in forward-thinking pieces that are far beyond many more prevalent approaches. Speaking to the German musician, we found out more…
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Do I need a subwoofer for my home studio?
If you’re asking yourself whether you need a subwoofer for your studio, you’ve come to the right place. In this educational article, we’re going to shed some light on what to consider when thinking of adding a subwoofer to your home studio, how to calibrate it with your existing system…
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Interview with H. Takahashi [Kankyo Records]
Kankyo Records is a record store run by ambient music producer H Takahashi, opening in 2021 in a housing complex in the suburbs of Sangenjaya, Tokyo. With a focus on the modern society where people spend more and more time at home, Kankyo Records…
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KEXP
Cheryl Waters, Jamie Alls and Kevin Suggs from the Seattle broadcaster speak candidly about recording The Polyphonic Spree in a closet, getting recognized in Mexico City and the power of saying “yes”. Pete Armitage caught a precious few minutes with the team as they took a breather from their busy…
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Guitar tips from one of Latvia’s greatest: Robert Dinters
Boasting a set of ADAM Audio A5X nearfield monitors in his studio, multi-instrumentalist and composer Roberts Dinters has been collaborating with a wide-plethora of artists from his home nation of Latvia for the past two-decades. Known primarily for his work within the rock scene, Dinters’ career has…