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How does "creative abuse" drive developments in Music Production?
 

How does "creative abuse" drive developments in Music Production?

Madeleine Mary Harrop
Master of Music - MMus, University of Otago
University of Otago
17/08/2026
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https://doi.org/10.82348/our-archive.00316
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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/52127
Creative practice Recording Recording studios Studio practices Analogue recording and mixing techniques Creative abuse in the recording studio Collaboration and creativity in the recording studio Experimentation in the recording studio Unconventional applications of effects and hardware in a recording studio Unconventional applications of microphones in a recording studio

This project explores how physical recording studios foster creativity in music production and sound engineering. It focuses on innovation through hands-on use of analogue gear and experimental microphone techniques, rather than relying solely on digital plugins. The studio is framed as a creative environment, not just a recording space. Drawing on collaborations with musicians, industry interviews, and analysis of studio practices, this project highlights how experimentation can lead to more compelling artistic outcomes.

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