Working within Constraints: Recording The Beatles on September 11, 1962

On September 11, 1962, the Beatles recorded several iconic tracks under tight constraints. This article examines the decisions and techniques that defined their early sound.
On September 11, 1962, the Beatles recorded several iconic tracks under tight constraints. This article examines the decisions and techniques that defined their early sound.
During the Beatles’ first EMI Studio 2 session, Geoff Emerick observed the recording of How Do You Do It? and a tape overdub trick called superimposition.
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This site is dedicated to documenting and studying the recording and mixing processes used to track The Beatles songs. We will be examining each song and sessions, gathering in depth notes on signal chains, gear, how the gear was dialed…