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Death of Producer William Orbit

He died at home last month, his family and friends have confirmed in a statement

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William Orbit on Production and Creativity

In the wake of the news of William Orbit's death, we revisit a recent interview in which he told us how the joy of painting and a beginner's guide to Pro Tools got his production mojo back...

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The Chicks Announce 'Taking the Long Way' 20th Anniversary Reissue

The trio's seventh studio album, the last to use their original Dixie Chicks name, was released in May 2006.

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The Chicks Announce ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Reissue Featuring Demos, Bonus Tracks

The trio's seventh studio album, the last to use their original Dixie Chicks name, was released in May 2006.

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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

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Producer William Orbit Dies at 69

He died at home last month, his family and friends have confirmed in a statement

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William Orbit's Production Process Revisited

In the wake of the news of William Orbit's death, we revisit a recent interview in which he told us how the joy of painting and a beginner's guide to Pro Tools got his production mojo back...

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“It’s a strange little song - even for a ska song. It has a different kind of rhythm”: We chat with The Selecter’s Pauline Black about their breakthrough 1979 single

Pauline Black speaks to us about the origins of the Selecter, and how the group’s upbeat debut single ironically gained traction amongst the very DJs it was criticising

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Bruce Dickinson Teases New Solo Album Recorded at Dave Grohl's Studio 606

It is the follow-up to his 2024 LP ‘The Mandrake Project’

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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson teases “heavy as shit” new solo album, recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606

It is the follow-up to his 2024 LP ‘The Mandrake Project’

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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

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William Orbit Interview Revisited After His Death

In the wake of the news of William Orbit's death, we revisit a recent interview in which he told us how the joy of painting and a beginner's guide to Pro Tools got his production mojo back...

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Arturia Releases Free Version of Pigments Soft Synth

Pigments Play features 100 presets and is equipped with the same six synth engines, 68 filter modes and 20 effect algorithms as the paid-for version

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Nikki Sixx on Mötley Crue'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

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William Orbit, Producer for Madonna, Dies at 69

He died at home last month, his family and friends have confirmed in a statement

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William Orbit's Creative Process and Resilience in Classic Interview

In the wake of the news of William Orbit's death, we revisit a recent interview in which he told us how the joy of painting and a beginner's guide to Pro Tools got his production mojo back...

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Arturia releases free version of its Pigments soft synth

Pigments Play features 100 presets and is equipped with the same six synth engines, 68 filter modes and 20 effect algorithms as the paid-for version

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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

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William Orbit, producer for Madonna, dies aged 69

He died at home last month, his family and friends have confirmed in a statement

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William Orbit on creative process and production

In the wake of the news of William Orbit's death, we revisit a recent interview in which he told us how the joy of painting and a beginner's guide to Pro Tools got his production mojo back...