We have been meaning to write something about this studio for a long time, but collecting the information has proven much harder than we would have imagined.

So it's very much a work in progress, and right now you will find only the years 1975-1983 covered. the studio discography has been updated too, now including another essential recording made in Britannia Row: the legendary Blue Monday, by New Order.

Links:

BritRow: studio history.

Made in Britannia Row: a selected discography with links to Amazon.

If you know anything else about this Studio and the people who worked here please contact us.

Another historic, amazing studio has closed, and all its equipment is going for sale in an online auction on May 7,8, and 9.

To watch some videos about the studio and see what we'll be missing, visit http://www.recordproduction.com/townhouse_studios.htm

If you are interested in the auction, go to http://www.mjq.co.uk/ to take part and spend some silly money on vintage gear.

We managed to resist the urge to buy an iPhone for a while, but there is only so much reason and sense can do against a completely unnecessary black shiny new toy. The last straw was this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGUGgcoQ09A

Yep. Apparently someone managed to write an application that allow you to use the mixer and transport controls of Pro Tools from the iPhone. Imagine being in your vocal booth, not even in the same room where Pro Tools is, and being able to adjust the mix in your headphones and start the recording! (and now ask yourself how many more recording engineers are not required anymore?).

And by the way, this is not an application supported by Apple, which means that to use it you need to hack your iPhone and void the warranty. Doubts? Just watch the video again and try to resist.

What if you don't have Pro Tools? Or need an excuse to buy some other toy?

Here are a few youtube links we have collected:

Nintendo WII controllers on Ableton Live with great results ( Drum and Bass )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqtroAiemAc

For a tutorial on how to get MIDI out of a WIImote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhWpe0G1vNo

Driving licence controls filter on Ableton Live ( yes... a driving licence )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD9qub4fJWo

The iPhone again, this time with Ableton Live

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTryBdrfGD4&feature=related

PSP to control Ableton Live: no videos here, but if you are interested visit www.e-mu.org where Rob King is developing a new version of his Play Live software. nothing ready yet, but it's worth a bookmark.

Nintendo DS to use as a Kaoss Pad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYDF313Ae7A

Not requiring any computer, a real Korg synth in a Nintendo DS: it will be released interantionally in July, expected to cost around $50, the KORG DS10. Watch the videoand if you can't wait, learn to read japanese buy it from amazon.co.jp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQcp2Mkt_-A

And to conclude, someone controls the pitch of a Moog synth with a WIImote, to play (very badly) the theme of the original Star Trek. It doesn'g get any geekier than this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N-LpbXF33g

The Art & Science of Mixing, update.

At the time of writing we have only four places still available for the Mixing Masterclass and it seems likely that we'll be sold out soon. The masterclass is scheduled for Saturday 17th of May and it's just £80 per person. If, as expected, the demand greatly exceeds the places, we are going to have a repeat on Sunday 18th, but this date will not be confirmed until later. More details...

The first course is now officially available, click on the links to read more.

Music Production Summer Camp

(six weeks full-time)

This is a beginner-to-advanced course based on Reason 4 and Ableton Live 7, with lots of practical time and the option to upgrade to a longer course. It's perfect for anyone interested in electronic, hip-hop or dance music, costs less than half of the regular Music Production part-time course and it's even more intensive (four lectures per week).

Recording and Mixing Workshop

(five days at Miloco Studios)

Learn how to record and mix vocals, guitars and drums, directly from the engineers that work with some of the most succesful acts of the moment. The unique opportunity to spend five days in the studios used by Arctic Monkeys, lilli Allen, Chemical Brothers and so many others.

More details coming next month, email to reserve a place.

We are pleased to inform that the long awaited DJ109 Digital DJ course is now ready to go, with lectures every Wednesday evening from 7 to 10.

The main software used is Serato Scratch but the course will cover also Traktor and Virtual DJ.

DJ109 – Digital DJ (six weeks part-time)

We have a limited number of rather cool LSS-branded USB Memory Sticks.

The capacity is a generous 2Gb and they are perfect to move files between computers, being compatible with both Mac and PCs.

They also come with a keyring attached so it's easier to carry them always with you.

How much? £15,99 plus delivery.

To get yours come to the LSS or email.

If you need to spice up your sample collection, online specialists Loopmasters should be able to provide you with what you’re looking for – and plenty more besides. LSS students get 20% off CDs from the Loopmasters library. Just go to www.loopmasters.com and add the code LOOPMOB2020 when ordering.