YES announce forthcoming album Aurora
YES have announced their forthcoming album Aurora. Curtis Schwartz Studio was involved across key stages of the project, from recording through to the final stereo, 5.1 Surround Sound and Dolby Atmos mixes, as well as mastering.
When Aurora Came to the Studio
Roger Dean visited Curtis Schwartz Studio to show Steve Howe and Curtis Schwartz the original artwork for the forthcoming YES album Aurora — a special moment in the making of the third YES album in a row created here at the studio.
The Surprising Truth About Dolby Atmos Mixing: Better Stereo, Higher Royalties
A surprising truth about Dolby Atmos mixing: it can do more than create an immersive version. It can also help rendered stereo playback feel more open — while Spatial Audio releases may earn up to 10% more on Apple Music.
Why a rough mix you thought was perfect can sound very different in a professional studio
A rough mix that feels balanced at home can sound very different in a professional studio. That is not necessarily a problem — it is often what happens when better monitoring reveals more truth.
Recording ‘Be Love’: RIOPY on the Steinway D Spirio at Curtis Schwartz Studio
French pianist RIOPY recorded his album Be Love on the Steinway D Spirio at Curtis Schwartz Studio in Sussex. The album has already surpassed 500,000 streams in its first two weeks.
Mixing Yes in Dolby Atmos at Curtis Schwartz Studio
A week mixing the forthcoming Yes album in Dolby Atmos — plus a quick look at the control room setup.
New Steinway Concert Grand Piano
Introducing Our New Steinway Spirio | r Concert Grand Piano
🎶 Celebrating 1 Billion Streams for Stacey Kent
Huge congratulations to Stacey Kent, who has officially surpassed 1 billion streams worldwide! 🌍✨
I’ve had the joy of collaborating with Stacey from the very start — recording, mixing, and mastering her albums over three decades in my studio. Along the way, I also added my usual production touches and even contributed the occasional backing vocal. Watching her music travel around the world and resonate with millions of listeners is nothing short of extraordinary.
Stacey Kent, whose music has now surpassed 1 billion streams worldwide.
Looking back at all the albums we’ve made together, it’s incredible to realise just how far her voice has travelled.
Stacey’s music has brought her international acclaim, a devoted global fan base, and even a Grammy nomination for The Changing Lights in 2015 — a proud moment for us both.
That means a billion people have now heard my work too. Or, as my daughter joked, maybe it’s just one super-fan who’s streamed it a billion times. Either way, it’s a milestone worth celebrating. 😏