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Abbey Road Orchestra: Metal Percussion

Spitfire Audio x Abbey Road Studios are pleased to announce the third instalment of our most detailed sample library to date, 'Abbey Road Orchestra: Metal Percussion'. Following on from 'Low Percussion' and 'High Percussion', this versatile and diverse collection of percussive instruments features everything from cymbals and crashes to more eclectic cinematic sounds such as oil drum, waterphone and giant ...

What is Half-Speed Mastering? | Production Hub

Ever wondered how a record is cut-to-vinyl at half-speed? Step inside award-winning mastering engineer Miles Showell’s mastering suite at Abbey Road Studios as he takes you through the process and explains more about the “holy grail of vinyl cutting” - half-speed mastering. ...

12th April 2023

What Is Mastering & Why Is It Important? | #ProductionHub

In music production, mastering is the final step in the creative process but in order to get there, it’s crucial to prepare your music for the ‘master’ to create an extra layer of magic on your creation. So, time for the elusive question. What exactly is mastering and why is it important? To explain more, we spoke to our award-winning engineering team who carry with them a wealth of experience, passion and ...

Abbey Road Orchestra: High Percussion - OUT NOW!

Spitfire Audio x Abbey Road are pleased to announce the release of our new sample library ‘Abbey Road Orchestra: High Percussion’. Following on from ‘Low Percussion’, this second instalment in the Abbey Road Orchestra collection features a meticulously curated selection of 62 percussive instruments performed by internationally renowned percussionist Joby Burgess and expertly captured in the legendary acoustic space that is Abbey Road Studio ...

Fairmont x Abbey Road Studios announce Center Stage

We are delighted to announce the creation of ‘Center Stage’ - an exciting new music programme that supports the talents of tomorrow, pairs emerging and established artists and provides studio time and suite time to foster musical collaboration and mentor the creative ...

15th November 2022

Abbey Road Amplify 2022 Round Up

Over three days in November we once again opened our doors to the next generation of artists, producers, composers and creatives for a free festival featuring panel discussions, masterclasses and Q&As. Alongside the Abbey Road team, some of the music industry’s leading names will share career insights from their personal journeys, as well as advice for upcoming ...

10th November 2022

Abbey Road Orchestra: Low Percussion - OUT NOW!

In collaboration with Spitfire Audio we bring you our most detailed sample library to date 'Abbey Road Orchestra: Low Percussion'. Featuring drums from across the globe spanning different tones and ranges, played by the wonderful Joby Burgess (‘Black Panther’, ‘Mission: Impossible’) using a variety of striking positions, beaters and techniques. All within the unmistakable acoustic space of Studio One. ...

Abbey Road Studios x Spitfire Audio add Thematic Horns to the Abbey Road ONE series

Launching today! We’re proud to present ‘Thematic Horns’: A new collection part of @SpitfireAudio’s Abbey Road One Film Scoring Selections. ‘Thematic Horns’ captures the vivid and intense sound of an 8-piece horn section performed in the unmistakable acoustics of Abbey Road Studio One. With two distinct legatos - ‘performance’ and ‘lyrical’ - this cinematic treasure trove adds even more flavour to the Film Scoring Selections sample ...

What are the Benefits of Online Mastering with Abbey Road Studios?

Learn all about the benefits of online music mastering at Abbey Road, including how you can have Grammy Award-winning engineers work on your ...