Music Production
D'Addario Acknowledges AI Use in String Demo
It all started with one over-produced string demo video, then came the controversy. Now D'Addario reveals Suno Studio was used to “regenerate the track”
William Orbit's Trance Remix of Adagio for Strings
How Samuel Barber's tear-jerking orchestral classic was transformed into an unlikely dancefloor hit at the turn of the millennium
"Every time I played it, I got phone call after phone call. I thought I'd get howls of protest, but that wasn't the case. Listeners were actually moved by it": The story of William Orbit’s rework of Adagio for Strings and its chart-smashing trance remix
How Samuel Barber's tear-jerking orchestral classic was transformed into an unlikely dancefloor hit at the turn of the millennium
“We got this wrong… We do not support AI-generated music, and our process will reflect that going forward”: D’Addario admits generative AI was used on string demo video after all
It all started with one over-produced string demo video, then came the controversy. Now D'Addario reveals Suno Studio was used to “regenerate the track”
IK Multimedia just totally revamped its Tonex Player and made its tone ecosystem a lot easier to use: “It extends the capabilities of Tonex software and hardware alike, creating a single connected workflow from capture to studio, rehearsal and stage”
The Tonex 2.0 Player has been released in public beta and adds 220 all-new Premium V2 Tone Models, plus a redesigned home page, improved workflow and more
“Oh, it was a nightmare. I was becoming physically sick just thinking of going to the studio each night. I used to love working with the band. By that point, I dreaded it”: The Beatles’ most trusted engineer on their studio tensions
MusicRadar spoke to the legendary late Geoff Emerick back in 2014, when he told us in frank detail about their late 60s’ studio struggles
Behind The Campaign with Raye
British singer-songwriter Raye released her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, in March 2026. Lead single ‘Where Is My Husband!’ dropped over half a year prior to the album - a move that seemed like a gamble on paper, but ultimately built massive anticipation. We spoke to J Erving (Pr
William Orbit, Madonna and Blur Producer, Dies at 69
The electronic musician had a hand in several ’90s classics, including Ray of Light and 13
SampleRadar: 105 free 808 weight samples
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The mighty 808 kick has room-shaking potential as a bass sound. Explore the possibilities with these free samples
Bruce Dickinson's Solo Album to Be Released in 2027
The Iron Maiden singer's forthcoming LP is tentatively slated for a 2027 release date. Bruce Dickinson Says Upcoming Solo Album Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio Is “Heavy as S**t” Langdon Hickman
Bruce Dickinson Says Upcoming Solo Album Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio Is “Heavy as S**t”
The Iron Maiden singer's forthcoming LP is tentatively slated for a 2027 release date. Bruce Dickinson Says Upcoming Solo Album Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio Is “Heavy as S**t” Langdon Hickman
Spring Breakers 2 Official with Bella Thorne as Writer, Director, Star
Original producers Chris and Roberta Hanley are back to helm the sequel. Spring Breakers 2 Official with Bella Thorne as Writer, Director, Star Eddie Fu
Spring Breakers 2 Is Official with Bella Thorne as Writer, Director, Star
Original producers Chris and Roberta Hanley are back to helm the sequel. Spring Breakers 2 Is Official with Bella Thorne as Writer, Director, Star Eddie Fu
Free 808 Drum Samples Available
The mighty 808 kick has room-shaking potential as a bass sound. Explore the possibilities with these free samples
Madonna Pays Tribute to Producer William Orbit
The two worked together on her Grammy-winning 1998 album Ray of Light. Madonna Remembers Producer William Orbit as “Singular” in Heartfelt Tribute Travis Bland
Niall McCallum, ModeAudio’s Co-Founder, On Why Sample Packs Still Need A Human Ear
ModeAudio has built its name on royalty-free sounds that feel a little more considered than the average download folder. The company’s catalog now covers more than 400 collections, ranging from ambient textures, loops, one-shots, MIDI files, field recordings, and synth presets to more focused
fig Releases “The Unknown,” a Melodic House Track About Finding Calm Without Answers
A lot of electronic music treats escape like the whole point. fig’s “The Unknown” works a little differently. The Nashville producer wrote the track during a stretch of life when he was trying to find a place to live, and the uncertainty around that period naturally found its wa
Nikki Sixx on Mötley Crüe's Use of Backing Tapes
“It’s better for the fans and we enjoy being able to do what we did in the studio live," he argues