SOUND ON SOUND
U2’s residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas is revolutionising live music.
The ever‑growing UAFX stompbox line‑up now includes a range of more affordable single‑function digital pedals: 1176 Studio Compressor, Orion Tape Echo, Heavenly Plate Reverb and Evermore Studio Reverb.
Roland Lamb talks about the inspiration behind the ROLI Seaboard, the challenges faced when creating a new type of instrument and the three product ranges from ROLI: the Seaboard, Block System and LUMI.
In the final part of this series, Rob Toulson focuses on mic techniques for recording drums and talks us through the issue of frequency cancellation in a multiple mic setup, details how to choose the recording sweet spot in a room and explains the various stereo mic options that are available including the famous Glyn Johns technique.
In May 1983, the world of synthesizers and electronic music as we knew it would change forever with the launch of the Yamaha DX7.
Music production has changed a good deal since Harrison’s most famous in‑line console enjoyed its heyday — so they decided to bring it up to date.
Kevin Paul talks to Record Producer and Mixer Danton Supple, who gives a fascinating insight into learning his trade at Sarm and Westside Studios during the 1980s and how he approaches the different roles of Recording Engineer, Producer and Mix Engineer.
