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Production Techniques
Production Techniques

The Hidden Dimensions of Stereo Mixing & Production – Part 1
April 4, 2024 by Dennis Beentjes
Replacing EQ with Distortion & Saturation: Character is key Author: Alex Sajjadi Within the realm of music production, there are a number of stereo mixing techniques and practices which are key to mastering your craft and sculpting your signature sound. Among the arsenal of tools available to you, distortion and saturation emerge as effective and […]
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4 psychoacoustics tricks to enhance your mix
December 5, 2023 by Dennis Beentjes
Whether you’re new to producing music or have some years of experience under your belt, the world of audio engineering continues to reveal fascinating techniques and concepts that can help you craft music that not only sounds great but also connects with your audience on a deeper level. One concept worth exploring is psychoacoustics – […]
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Behind the song “Los Mejores Años”
May 20, 2023 by Abbey Road Institute
In the realm of music, talent often goes hand in hand with dedication and opportunity. Meet Joaquina, one of our remarkable graduates, who recently took the music world by storm with her captivating song, “Los Mejores Años”. Under the expert guidance of Julio Reyes Copello, our esteemed Campus Director and a distinguished 14-time Grammy & […]
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Launching an Artist
January 10, 2023 by Abbey Road Institute
As we closed out 2022, this was an excellent time to reflect upon our first graduates and share the many things we learned. These insights will be helpful for artists as well as producers and engineers. When the Art House Academy & Abbey Road Institute Miami opened, our goal was to foster a synergistic relationship […]
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Using Different Speaker Systems
April 15, 2021 by Dennis Beentjes
Author: Robin Reumers & Yoma Schertz | Editor: Dennis Beentjes. Header/ cover image: Studio 1, Abbey Road Institute Amsterdam Just like many of us, I’m sure you have experienced the following: you finish your mix in the studio, and then, later on, you listen to it in your car or on your iPhone, and you’re […]
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Classic Keys: The Wurlitzer Electronic Piano
September 1, 2020 by Dennis Beentjes
Some instruments are like time machines – as soon as you hear them, they instantly bring you (back) to their specific times when they were used by some of the biggest bands and artists in music history. Instruments that became signature instruments for that same artist or band, and literally set the tone of a […]
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Demystifying Vocal Production
July 30, 2020 by Abbey Road Institute
The In’s and Outs of Vocal Production How familiar are you with the tasks of a vocal coach, vocal producer, or vocal engineer? You might have come across these different roles in our industry. Some might not seem so common, but in fact, all of them have become part of modern-day productions. Vocals are arguably […]
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Virtual Open House
June 21, 2020 by Abbey Road Institute
This Thursday, we hosted our very first Virtual Open House, where our staff provided information about the programs, and took you on a virtual tour of our facilities as well as showed a unique Production Masterclass with Julio Reyes Copello, our Campus Director. There’s lots of exciting information, so if you haven’t seen it, you […]
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The Blurred Lines of Production
June 3, 2020 by Abbey Road Institute
Some of us reminisce about the days where bands would spend months in the studio working on one album, while other producers flourish in these modern times. They are happy to be working on different projects at the same time and collaborate with colleagues from all over the world. What are the pros and cons […]
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Taste & Personalities in Music
May 14, 2020 by Abbey Road Institute
As a producer or sound engineer, you need to have an understanding of various aspects. From technology and tools to musical textures and arrangements. But quite often we overlook the personal aspects. Simply said: what do YOU bring into the process. For this next blog article, we asked our Director of Education, Robin Reumers, to […]
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