Music Production
“Everything that's come – ever since the very first recordings we made – has made things slower, not faster”: Better music technology hasn’t made life easier for producers than it was in the ‘80s, says Mike Stock
Plus, the gear behind the SAW magic and what he learned from Paul McCartney
Travis Kelce Joins Chris Lake, Who Remixed Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite,’ on Stage in L.A.
The Chiefs tight end played hype man on a Los Angeles night out with pals while Swift appeared to be on the other coast, having a rumored ladies' weekend in Westerly, R.I.
“It’s Fucking Sick”: “Empire State of Mind” Producer on Soundtracking the Knicks’ Win
“It’s kind of ironic that there is a British guy a part of it,” says the British guy in question, Al Shux
Producer Tay Keith Dies at 29
The Memphis-born hitmaker behind Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” and Sexyy Red’s “Pound Town” was found dead in his Nashville apartment on June 18
Drake Pays Tribute to Tay Keith After Producer’s Death: ‘Endless and Eternal Gratitude’
The Memphis hitmaker produced Drake's chart-topping song "First Person Shooter."
Producer recalls overcoming tech issues for first all-digital #1 single
“It was like, you know, Thomas Edison or something," says Desmond Child. "We made it all the way to number one in a completely digitised format”
Morgan Freeman to produce and narrate blues history album
The actor said the record will detail "the sound of America’s past and present, and the heartbeat of a culture that refused to be forgotten”
Morgan Freeman to produce and narrate album charting 100 year history of the blues
The actor said the record will detail "the sound of America’s past and present, and the heartbeat of a culture that refused to be forgotten”
“We called it Slow Tools. I mean, we’d have 19 breakdowns a day": How the producer of Ricky Martin's Livin' La Vida Loca overcame troublesome tech to make recording history with the first all-digital number one single
“It was like, you know, Thomas Edison or something," says Desmond Child. "We made it all the way to number one in a completely digitised format”
Tribute to Producer Tay Keith
"We respectfully ask for privacy and continued prayers for his family and loved ones during this difficult time," Keith's family wrote.
Tay Keith’s Family Pays Tribute to Late Producer: A ‘Cultural Force’ & ‘Source of Love, Strength, Laughter, Guidance’
"We respectfully ask for privacy and continued prayers for his family and loved ones during this difficult time," Keith's family wrote.
Cherry Audio Releases Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer Plugin
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
How To Extract Vocals From A Song For Remixing: Absolutely Everything You Must Know In 2026
Learning how to extract vocals from a song for remixing, and having the best tools for the job, has become one of those production skills that feels way less nerdy and way more useful once you actually start using it. A few years ago, if you wanted a clean acapella, you were usually stuck waiting [.
Cherry Audio Releases Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer Plugin
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
Akai Professional MPC One G2 And MPC Key 37 G2 Bring More Power To Standalone Production
Akai Professional has introduced the MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2, two updated standalone production systems that bring more processing power, more memory, and a more modern MPC3 OS workflow into two familiar hardware formats. The update is pretty direct on paper: an 8-core processor, 4GB RAM, and 6
SEMPA On PullUp, Southpoint, And Building Independence Inside A Scene
SEMPA (@sempauk) continues his run through the UK underground with You’re Mine, a new three-track release through Southpoint. The Newport artist has been moving fast since starting production in 2022, and you can hear why on this project: grime pressure, dubstep low-end, 140-focused rhythm, a
Steering His Own Path: An Exclusive Interview with DJ and Producer Kyle Watson
DJ and Producer Kyle Watson occupies his own corner of House Music, balancing forward-thinking creativity with dancefloor functionality. Having carved out a global presence through performances on high-profile stages including Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Ultra South Africa, alongside an ever-expand
RTIK Releases Three New Originals On Magnetic Magazine Recordings
RTIK’s (@rtik_music) is back on Magnetic Magazine Recordings today with The Things That Remain, a three-track EP that feels like a natural next step after his recent remix work with us. And I think that’s the most important thing to be thinking about while sinking into this EP His remix
“Could easily become one of the most beneficial elements of your mastering suite”: Mastering the Mix - Stereovault review
If you find yourself struggling to get just the right amount of width in your mix, Stereovault may be the plugin you've always needed, as we broaden our panoramic horizons.
Apple Mac Mini M4 Review: Powerful for Music Production
Apple’s miniature desktop packs enough punch to run most music-making tasks without breaking a sweat