Leading television composer Ty Unwin talks about hardware, software and staying ahead of the game
UK based composer Ty Unwin has been behind the music for several high profile television shows over the last decade, including the recent ´A History of Ancient Britain´ on the BBC.
Ty´s IMDb page reads like a hall of fame for historical and... more
Hospital Records and general drum and bass legend Danny Byrd gives us the lowdown
One of the very first signings to the now absolutely massive Hospital Records label, Danny Byrd has been making cutting edge drum and bass for over a decade.
Danny´s unique style of using vocals and elements from other genres like house and rnb are among the... more
Emmy award winning composer Trevor Morris talks to Time+Space
When you spend the early days of your composing career working with the likes of Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard, a future as a successful film composer is a certainty. That’s how Trevor Morris’ career began and today he has many a feature film soundtrack... more
Boris Salchow on composing for Resistance 3
Earlier this month, Playstation fans welcomed the release of Resistance 3 – a heroic yet savage first-person shooter video game that takes a dark swerve into post-apocalyptic horror. Boris Salchow, who wrote the score for the game, is known for his impressive... more
We talk to... Tony Colman aka London Elektricity
Tony Colman aka London Elektricity has been involved in the DnB scene since the mid-90s and is one of the co-founders of DnB label Hospital Records which boasts an impressive stable of artists including Danny Byrd, High Contrast, Netsky and Nu:tone, to name a few.... more
Tom Salta on scoring for video games and using Spectrasonics instruments
Tom Salta´s soundtrack credits cover films, TV shows and advertising but it is his work on video game scores for which he is most recognised. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Red Steel 1 & 2, Tom Clancy´s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 1 & 2... more
Synthogy founder and Ivory II developer Joe Ierardi talks to Time+Space
" I think it’s safe to say that this is the best piano plug-in on the market ,”
“… sampled pianos so realistic they’re indistinguishable from the real thing .”
" Superb. Stellar. Excellent. Outstanding. Best in class... more
Jon Dasilva on using Rob Papen synths...
" I don´t think there´s another more influential person on my Djing career really " – high praise indeed from the world renowned DJ Sasha who was taught to mix by Jon Dasilva. Jon´s story begins with his long career at Manchester´s... more
Above & Beyond on global success, production toys and Spectrasonics Omnisphere
With a successive ranking in the upper heights of DJ Mag’s revered Top 100 DJs list (currently residing at number 5), a steady stream of gigs around the world and a brand new artist album about to drop, it’s safe to say Above & Beyond are enjoying immense... more
Julian Lloyd Webber on using Sontronics SIGMA mic
World-famous cellist, Julian Lloyd Webber is as well known for his beautiful ‘Barjansky’ Stradivarius cello as he is for his virtuoso playing, and now he’s found the perfect microphone to capture the sound of his beloved instrument. British microphone... more
Assassins Creed composer Jesper Kyd talks soundtracks and Symphobia
Probably best known for composing the music for the massively successful Hitman and Assassin´s Creed series of video games, Jesper Kyd is a prolific Danish born musician and composer. His dark and moody soundtracks combine electronic, ambient and symphonic... more
Lamb's Andy Barlow talks Spectrasonics, studio set-ups and top tips...
One half of trip hop duo Lamb as well as a solo artist in his own right, Andy Barlow has had a busy 2010 months with his solo album ´Leap and the Net will Appear´ due for release in February and Lamb´s album ´Five´ due for release in May.... more
Hollywood composer Mark Isham talks film scores and virtual instruments
Best known for his uniquely innovative sounds and hauntingly beautiful melodies, Mark Isham’s scores have featured in numerous Academy Award winning films. His lengthy filmography features an abundance of box office successes including Point Blank, Crash,... more
DnB pioneer Blame talks Spectrasonics and Synthogy
UK based producer Blame, AKA Conrad Shafie has been at the cutting edge of dance music for almost 20 years. It all started back in 1991 with the release of ´Music Takes You´ on Moving Shadow Records, which is regarded today as a key track in the early... more
We reel in the Big Fish Audio guys for a chat...
California-based Big Fish Audio are one of the most reputable and long standing sample library development companies in the world today having been established since 1986. Their sample collections span all manner of musical styles meeting the needs of producers and... more
Forking through the memories with Dave Spoon
Dave Spoon is the alter ego of multi-talented Portsmouth born Producer and DJ Simon Neale who set sail on his musical voyage at the tender age of 3 with his first mixtape. Forced to play the school trumpet at the age of 10, the young enthusiast developed a fascination... more
Exclusive! Chase & Status on using Spectrasonics in the studio
Unless you´re not a radio listener, tv viewer and a newspaper reader, it would have been a mean feat not to have heard mention of Chase & Status in recent months, particularly here in the UK.
For the past few months, the producer/song writing duo from... more
Exclusive! Beatstation according to Brad Bowden...
This week we are excited to begin shipping the eagerly anticipated ´ Beatstation ´ from Toontrack Music. Beatstation is the complete workstation for recording, creating and editing instruments and is Toontrack´s first foray into tonal sampling. To find... more
A few minutes with A Guy Called Gerald..
Since the 80’s, Manchester UK native, A GUY CALLED GERALD, born Gerald Simpson, has proven to be among the most innovative modern music figures. His influence is international and has spawned new genres of music culture. From his early experimentation with... more
Composer Dick Walter on his role behind the nation's TV classics...
Television commercials and programs can produce some of the nation’s most recognised soundtracks and themes and yet it’s often the case that little is known about the person behind the music. Dick Walter is one of the UK’s most talented arrangers... more
The Apprentice composer Dru Masters reveals his tools of the trade
Dru Masters is the composer behind some of the UK´s most successful TV shows, including Jamie´s American Road Trip and BAFTA and RTS winning The Apprentice and The Restaurant . His scores can be heard on numerous documentaries, drama, films and comedies... more
Exclusive! Jordan Rudess answers your questions!
Back in October, we invited you to send in your questions for world renowned keyboardist and Ivory pianos fan Jordan Rudess. We were overwhelmed by the number of questions that flooded in which made it very difficult to shortlist the ten finalists! After much... more
VSL’s founder Herb Tucmandl talks to Time+Space!
A former cellist in the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Herb Tucmandl founded VSL in 2000 after his sideline scoring films gave him first hand experience of the frustrations faced by almost every composer in history: how to get your music performed quickly and cheaply.... more
Sander van Doorn discusses the T+S products behind his tracks!
Dutch Techno/Trance DJ and Producer Sander van Doorn (born Sander Ketelaars) has had a storming 12 months with a position just short of the Top 10 in the annual Top 100 DJs list, a massive world tour, not to mention the fact that he hit the big ´three-0´ in... more
Exclusive - Rob Papen fan Bushwacka! talks to Time+Space!
Matthew Benjamin otherwise known as Bushwacka!, is a DJ and producer who has been very much at the forefront of the UK dance music scene since the mid-90s. Most of his output is either house or breaks based and he has released on labels such as Plank, Oblong and... more
Exclusive interview: Rob Tissera raves about Rob Papen!
Rob Tissera is one of dance music’s most top selling producers and prolific stars, famed for his hi-energy hard trance and hard house sets, he’s also rocked audiences playing dirty funk, uplifting house or big room trance.
However, it wasn’t all... more
Way Out West's Nick Warren talks exclusively to Time+Space!
For the latest of our exclusive online features, Time+Space Sales Executive Iain McKenzie caught up with Nick Warren – pioneering DJ, Producer and one half of Progressive House and Trance duo, Way Out West. Here, Nick talks to us about his career, the software and... more
AIRing the Synergy behind Sample Logic...
In the latest of our exclusive supplier features, we talk to the guys behind Sample Logic – Joe Trupiano and Keith Robinson. This New York-based company is famed for its cutting edge virtual instruments including Ambience, Rhythm & Impacts (A.I.R), The... more
What do Slumdog Millionaire and Time+Space have in common?
Four Golden Globes, seven Baftas, five Critics’ Choice awards and eight Oscars have meant Danny Boyle’s independent smash hit film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is no doubt the most talked about film of the year so far.
Among the heap of awards... more
Meet the musical wizards behind Sample Magic...
There’s no doubt about it, cutting-edge sound designers Sample Magic have had a hugely successful 2008. Twelve months on since its release in January, Minimal & Tech House continues to feature in Time+Space’s Top 10 Shipped Products while the... more
Top film and tv composer reveals the products behind his compositions
It´s safe to say that reading Miguel d´Oliveira´s bio is like travelling through a maze – you travel down one route, realise there are plenty more and try another, repeating the scenario several times until happily you find what you´re... more
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