Simon Truss

Oct 29, 2024 | musicradar.com | Simon Truss

RECORDING WEEK 2024: Compression is an absolute staple studio effect. In short, a compressor squeezes an audio signal, reducing the dynamic range resulting in the louder elements sounding less aggressive and increasing the level of quieter elements. Compression is an important part of vocal processing, often necessary to ‘smooth out’ the dynamic fluctuations in a vocal performance to make sure it neither overpowers other musical elements or gets lost among them.

Jul 29, 2024 | musicradar.com | Simon Truss

Max Cooper: "The way I work is more like a sculptor than a musician" – Studio tour and interview - YouTubeWatch On Over the past decade or so, British producer Max Cooper has emerged as one of our most innovative electronic musicians. Much like his peers Jon Hopkins or Floating Points, Cooper’s take on electronic music sits at the nexus point between the club, ambient and classical.

Jul 29, 2024 | flipboard.com | Simon Truss

"The Prophet-6 is my most used synth. It’s got a nice balance of not trying to do too much, but doing enough to be flexible": In the studio with Max CooperMax Cooper: "The way I work is more like a sculptor than a musician" – Studio tour and interview - YouTube Watch On Over the past decade or so, …

Jul 22, 2024 | musicradar.com | Matt Mullen |Simon Truss

Salute: "Pop-influenced dance music is amazing; that's always been a part of my sonic identity." - YouTubeWatch On UK-based electronic artist Salute released their debut album earlier this month, a diverse project that mashes up elements of classic filter house and UK garage with forward-thinking songwriting and Japanese-influenced aesthetics. Featuring collaborations with the likes of Rina Sawayama, Karma Kid and Disclosure, True Magic injects dance music with a heady dose of pop maximalism.

Mar 29, 2023 | musicradar.com | Simon Truss