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A Tribute to Simon Goulding

Astar Studios would like to pay tribute to Simon Goulding who was their resident bass player for the last 10 years. Simon passed away recently after suffering a long…

#MUSIC IS BACK

Astar Studios based in Manchester, have teamed up with Liverpool Venue Jimmy’s, Video company Vision4Dreams and Radio, Press and PR company Pufferfish Press to offer the ultimate giveaway. For your…

How Will Covid Affect Unsigned Musicians’ Ability To Play Live

Finally, live music venues are going to be allowed to re-open in the coming months and the buzz amongst musicians has already started at the thought of being able to…

Astar Studios Producer Andy Ross: Variety is the spice of life – you just need to season the music

As a producer it is important to be able to adapt to different types of music. Just ask Quincy Jones who turned his hand from producing jazz to working with…

A producer’s search for the perfect monitor setup

ASTAR SOUNDCHECK Choosing the right pair of monitors for your studio is one of the most important equipment decisions you will ever make. This, along with one’s experience, is what…

Astar Studios control room with social distancing markers.

Welcome to a ‘New Normal’ As Astar Re-opens After Covid-19 Lockdown

I’d like to say how delighted I am to announce that Astar Studios is open for business again, and to explain the changes we have introduced to comply with social…

Think Manchester – Think Astar

Since opening the doors to Astar Studios in Manchester back in 2008 I have been fortunate enough to work with some of the most talented musicians that Manchester/Europe has to…

Working with Korg Gadget 2

Recently I decided to purchase Korg Gadget 2 to use in conjunction with Logic Pro X from my studio. I had been looking for quite a while for the right…

Band Awareness Month

Astar Studios is launching ‘Band Awareness Month’. The campaign across social media will offer vital hints and tips for emerging bands, in a fun and informative way that introduces and…

Astar celebrates 10th anniversary with No.1 album

‘Honey Trap’ - the highly acclaimed debut album by gipsy jazzers Pixie and The Gypsies (Key Signature Records) has topped the iTunes Jazz Charts in the studio’s 10th anniversary year. Producer Andy Ross,…