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J3T Drum Tracks providing online drum and percussion sessions for the TV, film and music industry for over 7 years. Ranging from full kit to orchestral, Latin, Arabian, Indian and Eastern percussion. Recent projects include: Hollywood film ‘Momentum’, BBC Drama ‘Call The Midwife’ and Janet Delvin’s Album ‘Running With Scissors’.
Take your sessions to the next level with pro session musicians, and mixing & mastering engineers.
This is an on-line service, based in Japan, whose objective is to link producers, engineers, mixers and artists, in order to enable them to work together internationally.
ARP is an international conference run by co-directors Katia Isakoff and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. Each conference is hosted by a different nominated university following submission of a proposal.
Studio Referral Service, run by Ellis Sorkin, will find and recommend the perfect studio to meet your specific needs. S.R.S. is a link between artists, producers, engineers, record labels, film companies, ad agencies, anyone who uses a recording studio and the studios themselves.
The leading creative resource for music publishers, songwriters, A&R, producers, artists and managers, – anyone in the business of pitching or seeking songs
MusicTank, a business development network for the UK music industry, owned and operated by the University of Westminster – it’s purpose; to engage with industry, innovation and change across the music business.
“Unique, up-to-date, on-line Search engine and Directory for Recording, Mastering and Rehearsal Studios throughout the UK. Enables users to find a Studio with the particular spec they need (eg. Mixing desk, price range, location and equipment) and lists contact info and direct links to each Studio’s own website. Also includes ‘last minute’ downtime offers, News items and Classifieds. Advertising space available for related services.”
Whilst not offically linked to Avid, the Pro Tools Expert provides a very useful resource for all users of Avid’s Pro Tools software and associated plugins from 3rd party developers, as well as technical advice and support for Pro Tools users. There is a busy forum, over 250 video tutorials, and a tremendous library of free patches for all the plug-ins. It’s well worth signing up to, and it’s free for MPG members!
The annual BRIT awards event, organised to honour the achievements of recording artists in the UK music industry.
PPL licenses recorded music played in public or broadcast on the radio or TV and then distributes the fees to its tens of thousands of performer and record company members.
JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) is an alliance of music, entertainment and media industry organisations collaborating in the support of education and promotion of excellence. Originally founded by MPG and APRS (Association of Professional Recording Services) it is now supported by many other industry organisations wishing to promote supportive links between between industry and education via the JAMES Accreditation Scheme.
Associate members are MMF (Music Managers’ Forum), AMPS (Association of Motion Picture Sound), PLASA, UK Screen Association, MIA (Music Industry Association), ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) and Drama UK.
Endorsing members are BASCA (British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors) and IASIG (Interactive Audio Special Interest Group).
The German audio engineering organisation.
The Producers & Engineers Wing is the division of the Grammy Organisation in the U.S. which represents producers, engineers, remixers, manufacturers, technologists, and other related music recording industry professionals. It is comprised of more than 5,500 members.
The Musicians’ Union represents over thirty thousand musicians working in all sectors of the music business. As well as negotiating on behalf of our members with all the major employers in the industry, we offer a range of services for professional and student musicians of all ages.
The Music Publishers Association (MPA) looks after the interest of all music publishers based or working in the UK and exists to safeguard and improve the business and legal environment within which its members are operating.
The Music Managers Forum is a worldwide network of professionals dedicated to delivering first class management services to the artistic community, drawing from a wide variety of genres. From organising discounts to industry events and services to lobbying on you and your artist’s behalf at UK and European to protect your rights, the MMF will help support you, whatever your level of management experience.
Supporting the rights of independent record labels worldwide, Merlin opens up new media revenue streams to independents that would otherwise not be accessible.
PRS For Music is the main UK collection agency for songwriters, composers and music publishers.They represent over 10 million pieces of music.
The Audio Engineering Society is the foremost international organisation dedicated to the increasingly wide field of audio engineering. In the fifty years since it was founded, it has provided the industry with a world-wide framework for the advancement of both the science and art of audio.
The website provides a collection of resources for individuals interested in upmixing older mono content to stereo through the use of audio spectral editing, sound source separation, and related processes.
Edited by recording engineer, Larry Crane, Tape Op magazine is a treasure trove of interesting articles and interviews. It’s free and well worth investigating!
Extensive and established website featuring a multitude of engaging and controversial reports and interviews, many with high-profile artists.
Extensive video and photo resource website, with a wealth of interviews with high-profile record producers and engineers, and a selection of studio features.
Not a site for downloading techno loops, but a great source of information and advice about record production and the workings of the music industry, including many video interviews with veteran players, including Chris Blackwell, Randy Newman, Dave Stewart. and many more…
AllMusic content is created by professional data entry staff, editors, and writers. The network of writers includes over 900 music critics who review albums and songs and write artist biographies.
Pro Sound News Europe is the leading, longest-established monthly news title for the pan-European professional audio community. And now there’s PSN-e, the weekly digital update, delivered to your inbox every Tuesday.
JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) is an alliance of music, entertainment and media industry organisations collaborating in the support of education and promotion of excellence. Originally founded by MPG and APRS (Association of Professional Recording Services) it is now supported by many other industry organisations wishing to promote supportive links between between industry and education via the JAMES Accreditation Scheme.
Associate members are MMF (Music Managers’ Forum), AMPS (Association of Motion Picture Sound), PLASA, UK Screen Association, MIA (Music Industry Association), ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) and Drama UK.
Endorsing members are BASCA (British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors) and IASIG (Interactive Audio Special Interest Group).
