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Whether mastering with outboard or in-the-box, you’ll still want a great EQ, compressor and limiter...
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A question we’re often asked is “how do you become an Abbey Road engineer?” It takes many years of...
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Is there a point at which you can say "this mix is finished” and how do you decide when that is? One...
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Do you ever find your mix sounds great on one section of your track, but overcrowded or muddy on...
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Having done your best to capture a high–quality recording of your vocals, how do you go about...
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ComputerMusic wanted to delve deeper into the mixing process with Gordon to see how he would mix a...
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Simon Gibson has 30 years experience at Abbey Road, mastering both stereo and 5.1 surround projects...
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Abbey Road Studios will be returning to Tobacco Dock with our Production Hub at this year's BBC...
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In 1968, the introduction of eight-track recording and increasing sonic experimentation by The...
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Following the success of his track ‘You’re So Cool’, which was awarded Time Out NY’s Video of the...
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What do you need in order to start recording in a home studio? Abbey Road takes you through seven...
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For the first time ever, you can produce, mix and hear music from inside the iconic Studio Three...
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Reverb became one of the fundamental pillars for the music of the ‘60s, defining the sound of...
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With over 14 years of experience at Abbey Road, newly promoted recording engineer John Barrett is up...
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This August, Abbey Road Institute will host their inaugural Song Production Masterclass in Studio...
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Abbey Road's Technical Engineer, Ian Taylor, takes us through the central nervous system of each of...
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‘60s recordings were limited by the technology available, however the sound is still adored by...
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Welcome to Abbey Road's Production Hub, bringing together all our musician and producer services in one place.

For songwriters, take a look at our free app, Topline, designed by musicians for musicians. Topline helps you capture song ideas instantly and precisely before that precious moment is lost. For producers and engineers, benefit from Abbey Road’s expertise from the comfort of your home. From our online mastering services from £90 per song (ex. vat) to our vast range of audio plugins we can help you perfect your sound.

Read our latest music maker blogs, check our How To series or ask one of our engineers a question. Expert advice for the beginner to advanced music maker. And don't miss out on our latest competition - enter below for your chance to get your track cut to 7" vinyl.
 
 
 

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Expert advice for the beginner to advanced music maker

Take a look at our latest music maker blogs, our How To series or ask one of our engineers a question

 
19th Feb 2020

Christian Wright's Go-To Mastering Plugins | Abbey Road Production Hub

Whether mastering with outboard or in-the-box, you’ll still want a great EQ, compressor and limiter. Abbey Road mastering engineer Christian Wright advises on a few of the software mastering plugins he would recommend, and we take a look at Abbey Road’s range of mastering plugins in partnership with Waves Audio.
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12th Feb 2020

The Journey of Becoming An Abbey Road Engineer | Andrew Dudman Explains

A question we’re often asked is “how do you become an Abbey Road engineer?” It takes many years of hard work and dedication to reach the standards of a legendary Abbey Road engineer. Andrew Dudman shares more about his education in sound engineering and his path to becoming an engineer at Abbey Road,
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23rd Jan 2020

How Do You Know When Your Mix Is Finished? Abbey Road Engineer John Barrett Explains

Is there a point at which you can say "this mix is finished” and how do you decide when that is? One of the hardest things when starting out is to determine when a mix is finished. Abbey Road engineer John Barrett, who has worked at the studios for over 14 years and mixed projects that include Jonny Greenwood’s 'Phantom Thread' and The Rolling Stones’ ‘On Air’, gives us his take on the elusive mixing question.
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14th Jan 2020

What Is Sidechain and How To Use It? Abbey Road Recordist Matt Jones Explains

Do you ever find your mix sounds great on one section of your track, but overcrowded or muddy on another part once more textures come in? If so, you may want to try using sidechaining. Abbey Road Recordist Matt Jones explains what sidechaining is, how to use it and his tips on how to achieve the best results with it.
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8th Jan 2020

Vocal Processing with Abbey Road engineer Lewis Jones

Having done your best to capture a high–quality recording of your vocals, how do you go about processing them so they work in your mix? Head over to the Abbey Road #ProductionHub to find out from our engineer Lewis Jones how he processes vocal tracks to make them sit well in a mix.
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24th Dec 2019

How To Mix a Track with Abbey Road's Gordon Davidson

ComputerMusic wanted to delve deeper into the mixing process with Gordon to see how he would mix a project from start to finish. Before getting to work, he answered a few questions about his mixing set-up and preferences.
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5th Oct 2019

Mastering with Abbey Road's Simon Gibson

Simon Gibson has 30 years experience at Abbey Road, mastering both stereo and 5.1 surround projects that span from rock and pop to symphonic orchestral soundtracks. We go inside Simon’s mastering suite as he takes us through his 5.1 surround sound set-up, the equipment and plug-ins he uses and an insight into his mastering process featuring Carly Paoli’s ‘Liberty’, taken from her album ‘Live at Cadogan Hall’.
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29th Sep 2019

Abbey Road's Production Hub at BBC Introducing Live 2019

Abbey Road Studios will be returning to Tobacco Dock with our Production Hub at this year's BBC Music Introducing Live! 
Abbey Road will take you through the songwriting, recording, mixing and mastering process in a series of enlightening masterclasses led by our recording and mastering engineers Paul Pritchard and Christian Wright, alongside acclaimed artists, songwriters and friends of the studio MaverickSabre, Novelist and RachelFurner. 
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17th Sep 2019

Behind Abbey Road Studios’ EMI TG12345 Console

In 1968, the introduction of eight-track recording and increasing sonic experimentation by The Beatles and other groundbreaking artists meant that the capabilities of Abbey Road Studios’ REDD .37 and REDD .51 consoles were being stretched. This called for a new desk. The name of the console was TG12345, with the TG being an acronym for The Gramophone Company. Abbey Road's Mirek Stiles delves deeper into the desk, delivering eight insightful facts about the iconic console.
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6th Sep 2019

Jonathan Bree Releases His New Single - Mastered at Abbey Road by Christian Wright

Following the success of his track ‘You’re So Cool’, which was awarded Time Out NY’s Video of the Year 2017, New Zealand based singer-songwriter and producer Jonathan Bree returns with new single 'Waiting on the Moment'. Dubbed "a break-up song you can dance to", Bree used the state-of-the-art Abbey Road Reverb Plates plugin, as well as our Online Mastering service working direct with Christian Wright.
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2nd Jan 2020

Abbey Road's Beginner Studio Set-Up Guide

What do you need in order to start recording in a home studio? Abbey Road takes you through seven essential pieces of studio equipment required to get you up and running.
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9th Jul 2019

Introducing The Abbey Road Studio 3 Plugin From Waves Audio

For the first time ever, you can produce, mix and hear music from inside the iconic Studio Three. Introducing the Abbey Road Studio 3 Plugin from Waves Audio, bringing the acoustic environment of our Studio Three control room to your headphones.
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5th Aug 2019

How To Use Abbey Road's Plate And Chamber Reverb Effectively In Your Music

Reverb became one of the fundamental pillars for the music of the ‘60s, defining the sound of vintage recordings: in particular, the Echo Chambers and the Plate Reverbs. Learn what makes Abbey Road’s Plate and Chamber Reverb so unique, and how to use them effectively in your music with Waves Audio.
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1st Aug 2019

'Ask Abbey Road' - Recording Engineer John Barrett

With over 14 years of experience at Abbey Road, newly promoted recording engineer John Barrett is up next in Music Tech's ‘Ask Abbey Road’ feature. In this instalment, John discusses the future of orchestral recording and the preparation that goes into recording an 110-piece orchestra in Studio One:
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29th Jul 2019

Abbey Road Institute Song Production Masterclass: An Interview with Haydn Bendall & Christian Wright

This August, Abbey Road Institute will host their inaugural Song Production Masterclass in Studio Three, a four day experience which will take you through the full recording process.
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30th Dec 2019

Patching The TG Transfer Console | Abbey Road's Ian Taylor Explains

Abbey Road's Technical Engineer, Ian Taylor, takes us through the central nervous system of each of our studios' control and live rooms, and the latest patching underway for Room Seven's TG Transfer Console.
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8th Jul 2019

'Ask Abbey Road' - Senior Recording Engineer Andrew Dudman

In the latest edition of Music Tech’s ‘Ask Abbey Road’ Q&A series, your questions have been put to senior recording engineer, Andrew Dudman.
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3rd Jul 2019

REDD & EMI TG12345 Console Plugins Compared | Waves Audio x Abbey Road Studios

The classic REDD and TG consoles were the centrepieces of Abbey Road’s music revolution in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Known for their distinctive sound quality and minimalist functionality, discover what their audio plugin counterparts sound like, the differences between them, and how each can contribute differently to your mixes courtesy of Waves Audio.
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5th Jun 2019

How To Achieve The '60s Sound | Waves Audio x Abbey Road Studios

‘60s recordings were limited by the technology available, however the sound is still adored by producers and music fans alike. See how you can emulate the warmth and character of those classic records when mixing in the box with Waves Audio's nine tips.
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6th Jun 2019

Inside Abbey Road - The RS56 Universal Tone Control Unit

Technical Engineer and Microphone Custodian Lester Smith take us through the iconic RS56 Universal Tone Control Unit. Commonly known as the Curvebender, it was first designed in 1952 by our own engineer Mike Batchelor who later became the chief engineer at Abbey Road Studios.
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4th Jun 2019

Introducing Q&A Series - Ask Abbey Road

In partnership with MusicTech, we're proud to present 'Ask Abbey Road', a brand-new series that allows you the public to ask your production-related questions to our team of engineers here at the studios.
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3rd Jun 2019

Abbey Road's Tips for Preparing a Mix for Mastering

So, you've recorded, arranged and mixed your project, but you're not finished yet. If you decide to send your mix to be professionally mastered, our mastering engineers have included some essential tips to check first.
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29th May 2019

How To Record a Demo on Your Phone with Abbey Road Studios

As a songwriter or musician, your demo is your calling card. It can help you expand your audience and get you noticed. Contrary to popular belief, demo recordings don't have to be elaborate or expensive either. Find out how Abbey Road can help you record your next demo with Topline.
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21st May 2019

How To Add Reverb Depth to Drums Recorded in a Small Space | Guy Massey

The ability to add natural depth to instruments is crucial for producers who are limited by the acoustic space of their home studios. Watch how Grammy-winning mixer Guy Massey (The Beatles, Ed Sheeran) uses Abbey Road Chambers to achieve natural depth on drums.
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8th May 2019

How To Prepare a Track for Mastering with Lu Diaz

Multi-platinum producer / engineer Lu Diaz shares ten vital tips for getting loud, clean and dynamic mixes, and preparing your mix for the final mastering stage with the Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain.
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How To Mix a Track with Gordon Davidson

Reverb Tips: Adding Space & Depth to Drums

'Meet The Talent' - Paul Pritchard

'Meet The Talent' - Mirek Stiles

How To Prepare A Track For Mastering With Lu Diaz

Should you remove all processing on the main mix output before mastering?

The Sound Experience - Andrew Dudman

 
 

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