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The magazine for producers, engineers & recording musicians | 04 February 2012


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  Interview Guy Massey
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Interview Guy Massey
With ten years at Abbey Road Studios and MPG Recording Engineer of the Year 2011 under his belt, Guy Massey has an enviable career. MTM learns more...

Interview: Trevor Horn
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Interview: Trevor Horn
A pioneering producer of the 80s, Trevor Horn takes a moment to talk to MTM about the journey from analogue to digital in this magical era for production.

  New vs Vintage Preamps
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New vs Vintage Preamps
Sound engineers can get obsessive about classic mics, so it’s no surprise they can get pretty geeky about classic mic preamps, too. But what is it that made those early designs so enduring? Huw Price has previous...

Interview: Paul Epworth
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Interview: Paul Epworth
This award-winning producer has helped everyone from Kate Nash to Florence & The Machine achieve radio and chart success.

  Mobile Recording & Using Found Sounds
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Mobile Recording & Using Found Sounds
Mobile recording is now more accessible than ever and it’s a great way to enhance your tracks – you can even create entire productions based on found sounds. Hollin Jones gets on the move.

Pocket Production
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Pocket Production
From smartphones to hand-held games consoles, there are lots of ways to make music while on the move. Liam O’Mullane takes a look at the current options.

  25 Tips for Compression
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25 Tips for Compression
Compression is a vital part of everyday music-making and production – and recently the subject of much intense debate as the Loudness Wars continue to rage... So how and when is it best to deploy it? Hollin Jones gives you the lowdown.

 

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