Patrick Wilson

A commercial outlook and a complex setup. We invade Patrick Wilson's home studio

The first of our new series on the very live issue of sampling, taking all the technicalities into account. Dom Foulsham begins with an examination of the law as it currently effects all involved. An indispensable guide, if you're concerned about clearance and want to avoid that nasty little rubber glove

From Gretsches to Strats, from Pop to Jazz. The ever-changing songwriter talks chords, choruses and contrapuntals with Adrian Deevoy

Gossip From The Front

gossip, rumour, lies and so on

Which Gear is Right for You?

Gary Hopkins lends an ear to the Caledonian Crooner

Naked truths from a pop idol

Solo Sound

David Etheridge pays a visit to this expanding 8-track London facility which has carved out a successful niche for itself as a well-equipped modern day songwriter's studio.

Climbing Frame, in particular Roddy Frame, songwriter, guitarist and dead cert for '84.

John "Jellybean" Benitez is the leader of the current trend of DJs turned recording artists. Tim Goodyer talks to him about the relationship between the dancefloor and the recording studio.

Former Yazz and Dina Carroll producer Nigel Lowis lets off steam about short termism.

The The's Matt Johnson talks about production, outwitting the lawyers... and hillbilly blues

From SOS to 8-track

Another chance to see who bought what, why they bought it and how pleased they are now that it's too late to send it back.

How songwriting collaboration can equal more than 1+1.

Chris Maillard samples Dave Yorath and his extensive MIDI system

Dave Gilmour sheds varying degrees of light on himself and the band.

RETROSPECT: the beach boys

celebrating sweet surfurbia - from good vibrations to kokomo

Personal Services

It’s a tough world out there in the 16-track studio jungle, but Abbeydale’s owners have made a success out of providing a ‘personal production service’ for songwriters and bands. What's their secret? Read on...

could make a star of you

Behind the classic 'Imagination' single lies a sensitive songwriter with a keen ear for melody and a fascination for modern technology. Tim Goodyer talks to Neville Keighley and his session keyboardsman, Peter Oxendale.