Audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing formats in digital media, and platforms like Audible, Amazon, and iTunes rely on ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange) standards to keep quality consistent. If you’re narrating or producing an audiobook for release on these platforms, your audio must pass ACX technical requirements — otherwise, it will be rejected. But ACX …
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Walk through the credits of almost any successful record — pop, hip-hop, rock, R&B, electronic — and you’ll see a common thread: professional studios are almost always involved. Even artists who write, produce, or demo ideas at home still rely on commercial facilities when it’s time to create the real thing. But why? In an …
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Balance is the invisible force behind every great mix. It’s the reason a track feels wide instead of cluttered, powerful instead of overwhelming, emotional instead of messy. While plugins, gear, and effects all play their part, balance is the art that brings everything together — the subtle craft that separates a professional mixing studio from …
When it comes to turning song ideas into finished tracks, artists face a key decision: should you hire a music producer, or take the do-it-yourself route? Both paths can lead to great results — but they differ in workflow, sound quality, and long-term creative growth. We’ve seen countless artists start with DIY projects, only to …
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In every great recording, there’s more than just the artist behind the sound — there’s a team. Behind the polished vocals, tight rhythm sections, and seamless production lies the expertise of music producers and the finesse of professional session musicians. Together, they form the backbone of a world-class studio recording, transforming ideas into tracks that …
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Every track you’ve ever loved was influenced not just by instruments and talent, but by the room it was recorded in. The sound of a music recording studio is as much about its walls and surfaces as it is about microphones and preamps. This is where acoustic treatment becomes one of the most powerful — …
The Subtle Art of Capturing Emotion In the world of music production, a professional sound engineer does much more than just hit record. Their role is to capture not only the sound, but the soul of a performance. Great recordings feel alive — they move, breathe, and tell a story. Achieving this level of emotion …
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AI mastering has exploded in popularity, promising instant, low-cost results with a single upload. But while speed has its appeal, professional mastering isn’t just about making a song louder — it’s about emotion, texture, and depth. And much of that comes from something no algorithm can replicate: the analogue process. Now I want to say …
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Every great master starts with one thing: truthful listening. In professional mastering, the sound of your room and monitoring system directly dictates how your music translates to the outside world. That’s why we align Moreish Studios’ mastering room with the AES Mastering Facility Standard — the global benchmark for acoustic accuracy, monitoring, and workflow reliability. …
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When it comes to mixing and mastering, the smallest details can make or break a track. That’s why high-fidelity equipment isn’t just a luxury — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re chasing warmth, depth, or clarity, what happens between the analogue and digital worlds defines how your music translates across every playback system. At Moreish Studios, …
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