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Island Recording Studios - Audio Tutorials to help you prepare for mixing your next hit single!
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Tom Wormald
8 min read
Opening The DAW: Introduction To Ableton Part 2 - Return Tracks
Return tracks are super handy ways to mix effects and apply other plugins in Ableton Live - but how do you use them? Learn here!
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Tom Wormald
7 min read
Opening The DAW: Getting Started in Ableton Live - Part 1
Ableton Live is a great DAW for electronic music production, but it can be tricky for beginners. Tom is here to help you start making noise!
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Joseph Cheek
10 min read
The Ultimate Guide To Prepare Your Track For Mixing
Whether you're mixing yourself or hiring an engineer, here's a checklist to set your audio clips and tracks up for success!
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Tom Wormald
5 min read
Reverse Engineering: Now And Then - The Beatles
Over 50 years since disbanding, The Beatles have a new song, with a production process also spanning decades. We review how it was made!
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Nicholas Pipe
4 min read
Five Basic Studio Guitar Tips
Here are five things every electric guitar player should know when recording!
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Tom Wormald
5 min read
Reverse Engineering: The Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd
Our Reverse Engineering series continues with a deconstruction of one of the greatest concept albums of all time.
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![Reverse Engineering: Rumours - Fleetwood Mac](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ed236_20b4b597d4b94b7882b8749fad539987~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6ed236_20b4b597d4b94b7882b8749fad539987~mv2.webp)
Tom Wormald
5 min read
Reverse Engineering: Rumours - Fleetwood Mac
In the first of our Reverse Engineering series, Tom takes you inside a true classic album.
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Joseph Cheek
4 min read
The Recording Process is Just Like Baking a Cake
The Recording Process is Just Like Baking a Cake! Yes, that's right! Let's break down the steps to help better understand the process.
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Tom Wormald
4 min read
Basics of Synthesis: Filters
Learn all about audio filters and how to use them in the latest instalment of our Basics of Synthesis series!
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Joseph Cheek
4 min read
Understanding The Record Production Process
Are you new to the studio and wondering how we get from the song in your head to a fully-produced record? Step this way!
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Joseph Cheek
11 min read
Putting Your Money Where It Matters Most (And your Time, Effort and Energy)
If you don't have unlimited resources when it comes to recording your music, this article is for you.
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Joseph Cheek
15 min read
Australian Guitar Magazine Feature
Full interview with Peter Zaluzny from Australian Guitar Magazine 1. First off, just your first and last name, official job title and...
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