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How To Guides: Timebases in ProTools
Written by Andy Patterson
So, there are two different time bases in Pro Tools. You’ve heard people say it, but what does it actually mean? When you create a track in PT, it basically…Read more
Big Old Bird
Written by Andy Patterson
As a special ‘Tweet treat’ for the members of the Birds Nest, we have the original recording of “Big Old Bird”.
Birds Nest Special: Down on a Saturday Night
Written by Andy Patterson
So, in the early days of Abubilla, it would often be that, of a Saturday, I (Andy), would turn up to Abubilla HQ in London, and be presented with a…Read more
Song Development: Sat Out the 15th
Written by Andy Patterson
Songs in the Abubilla catalogue will often have gone through a number of revisions before they reach the final version that makes it to an album. It can be quite…Read more
Spiralling into Spotify
Written by Andy Patterson
My album, as announced on this blog not so long ago, is now available to listen to on Spotify. Search for Andy Patterson to find it. Both SMCC albums (Six…Read more
World Cup Woes?
Written by Andy Patterson
So, the World Cup is in full swing now. A few interesting happenings to have caught my eye so far: Firstly, everyone will have seen footage of Robert Green’s spill…Read more
Cornfield Ablaze
Written by Andy Patterson
Prefab Sprout. Paddy McAloon is tremendous lyricist, and this is a great example…
Breaking out of the studio
Written by Andy Patterson
I have a gig, the first since the album came out, Sunday next (the 6th June) at the Good Ship on Kilburn High Road. Free Entry. Acts on from 7….Read more
Spiralling – the embedded player
Written by Andy Patterson
Thanks to the technical genius behind the scenes: Enjoy!
Tip of the Day
Written by Andy Patterson
For all of you self employed people out there, when someone gives you a receipt for something, be him/her a cab driver for example, make sure you or him/her, write…Read more