10MM 122 Preamps
Used on a daily basis in studios around the world, the mic preamp is a vital link in the recording chain. Mark Cousins amps it up.

Logic Pro 8 Workshop: Audio editing
Quick Swipe Comping and Take Folders have revolutionised sound editing in Logic, offering significant improvements to productivity. Mark Cousins gets his scissors out...

Guitar Thief!
The guitar has dominated many musical genres for years, from jazz and acoustic to full-on heavy metal and rock. Merrick Angle considers how to duplicate the core guitar sounds in the studio with a combination of hardware and plug-ins.

Live 7 Workshop: Working with Video
Scoring to picture is attracting an increasing number of musicians and producers, and Live 7 equips you with all the tools for the job. Jon Margulies gets filmic...

10MM 121 The Mellotron
The future of sampling may be digital, but with the revival of the Mellotron, tape sampling is back. Grant Bridgeman revisits an iconic instrument.

Choosing a Music Tech Course
Whatever aspect of technical music-making demands your attention, there is a college course out there for you. Steven Gurevitz goes back to school to assess the options...

Mastering Solutions
Why settle for simple plug-in presets when you can take real control over the process of mastering? Mark Cousins reveals some tricks of the trade...

Reason 4 Workshop: Sound design using Thor
The latest incarnation of Reason packs a mighty new synth – and it’s the most flexible and powerful instrument in the rack. Hollin Jones thunders in...

10MM120 Wah-wah
Loved by generations of guitarists, the wah-wah pedal has a voice all of its own. Mark Cousins is speechless...

Logic Pro 8 Workshop: MainStage
MainStage offers an exciting new twist on performing live with Logic Pro’s instruments and effects. Mark Cousins treads the boards...

Reason 4 Workshop: ReGroove Mixer
If you’re looking to inject that vital human feel into your Reason tracks, help is at hand. Hollin Jones explores the ReGroove mixer...

Recording a Singer/Songwriter
There’s more to recording a singer/songwriter than standard studio setups and production-line techniques. Merrick Angle discusses how to get the most out of the process, from appreciating musical influences to correct tuning and creative mic’ing.