Recording Techniques

Creative studio techniques with Sylvia Massy

Sylvia Massy is a recording studio legend: Her credits include Tool, Johnny Cash and Prince. She’s equally adept working as…

8 years ago

Inside our microphone cabinet: the Neumann U47

Is there a more revered microphone than the Neumann U47? Prized for its incredibly detailed and buttery smooth sound, the…

8 years ago

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Mastering

Last week, four of our students won the opportunity to have a track mastered by Abbey Road Studios engineers Geoff…

8 years ago

Hardware vs software: which is better for learning synthesis?

There's nothing quite like the feeling of playing a hardware synth. So when our students asked for one, we listened.…

8 years ago

How recreating a track improves your music production skills

Recreating a track is one of the best ways to build a foundation for your music production skills. It requires…

8 years ago

Mix Masterclass with Marta Salogni

Marta Salogni is everywhere right now mixing, producing and recording countless artists including Bjork, The xx and The Orielles. Her…

8 years ago

How we use music history to prepare you for the future

When you read the words "Abbey Road Studios" what do you think of? The Beatles? Pink Floyd? Radiohead? What about…

8 years ago

ReverbNation artist Joel Bailey’s session recording ‘This Year’

Earlier this year we launched a competition with ReverbNation to offer one artist the opportunity to come to Abbey Road…

8 years ago

Students and alumni come together in Studio Three

Welcome back to alumnus Jack Chown And band Winterfalle recording with our students at Abbey Road Whilst it’s a regular…

9 years ago

Alumnus Chris Cook back co-producing in Studio Two

Back in Studio Two It’s all in a day's work for our diploma students - recording a brass band, two…

9 years ago