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Spotify Studios Enhances Sound Quality with Pro Tools | MTRX
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- Networks & Connectivity - Gateways
- Sensors - Acoustic Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
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- Personnel Tracking & Monitoring
- Time Sensitive Networking
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- System Integration
The Challenge
Spotify Studios, a part of Spotify Technology, was faced with the challenge of producing high-quality, sonically crisp, and engaging content in a fast-paced studio environment. The studio records a weekly series called Spotify Singles, featuring original and cover songs from globally renowned artists. The challenge was to capture the musical magic in a way that would resonate with Spotify's 100 million subscribers across 65 regions. The studio needed a solution that would not only provide the highest standard in studio-quality sound but also offer flexible routing and monitor control. The existing non-HD system was limited in terms of fidelity and track count, which was a significant hindrance to the studio's workflow.
About The Customer
Spotify Studios is a part of Spotify Technology, the parent company of Spotify, a music streaming service that was introduced in 2008. The service, which started as a start-up in Sweden, revolutionized the music industry by providing DRM-protected content from both labels and artists. Today, Spotify boasts more than 100 million subscribers and is available in 65 regions. Spotify Studios, located in New York City, records a weekly series called Spotify Singles, featuring original and cover songs from some of the world's most loved artists. The studio is led by William Garrett, the chief engineer, who has a rich background in music production and engineering.
The Solution
To overcome these challenges, Spotify Studios decided to leverage Pro Tools | HDX and Pro Tools | MTRX. These tools were chosen for their cutting-edge technology, familiarity, and reliability. The Pro Tools | MTRX replaced the existing non-HD system, significantly improving the sound clarity, enhancing stereo imaging and width, and boosting the overall recording quality. The studio also adopted a hybrid setup, combining the best of the digital domain with outboard gear as hardware inserts. This setup was facilitated by MTRX, which made the process easy and efficient. As the studio continues to expand, it plans to embrace the vast routing options provided by MTRX, linking studios together, and connecting with producers and engineers operating in separate DAWs.
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