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I worked at Pye quite a bit, in the mid 70s and 80s. #1 was the big live room, not unlike abbey rd #2, but didn't sound as good. No iso booths, just screens. Don't think that if an artist was signed to Pye that they recorded there necessarily. Certainly the first Kinks stuff was done elsewhere. By t...

Record producer Fran Ashcroft has credits diverse as Damon Albarn (Blur/Gorillaz) and Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds. The Less-Is-More guru is considering new projects for 2007 - production, mixing, mastering, and all points in between. "Your recording techniques are becoming the basis of my preachin...

As a looong time producer, I'd say not to bother with recording school; you'll pick up some tech info, and an inflated idea of your own abilities, but none of the real world production skills you need to survive - ie a high degree of musicality, some tech knowledge, and crucially, people and busines...

try Less Is More - essentials of record production and recording, by Fran Ashcroft.

it dates from mid 70's; there are a lot aorund in EU, but it's not worth shipping for a sale there - they wouldn't go for more than $100, even in prime condition. The heads don't last long, and all the ins/outs are DIN, so they're a bit of a pain. Any standard 7" reels will work fine, but if you're ...

One of the U.K.'s leading record producers will visit Tucson for a recording masterclass, hosted by Michael Wozniak's Nova Music Productions, on May 22. British producer Fran Ashcroft's long list of credits include Damon Albarn (Blur/Gorillaz), Lords of Acid, Abbey Road Studios,Trident Studios, and ...

I've been hired to A&R a series of rock/indie comps for a UK label - expected sales 25-40k minimum, royalties paid, non exclusive...a genuine offer and chance to earn some royalties for your masters!! Release schedule begins in October, and we need LOADS of stuff. I know there's some great stuff you...