■ WELCOME TO ALIVE STUDIOS | ESSEX
■ Hi everyone, Steve Forward here. Back in 2008, I started writing backing tracks to order for clients and private customers who were looking for custom made backing tracks, or remixes, mixes and some basic mastering services.

■ Since then, my work has brought me into contact with a wide range of top tier music producers, and I've learnt a heck of a lot. I still offer bespoke backing tracks and production tracks over on my backingtracksuk site.

■ THE STUDIO:
■ I work from the complete front of a house, where I am free to record solos, duo's, and any other type of musician. Drums will sadly need to be tracked elsewhere, but singers and musicians are welcome here. I've tracked rap, hip hop, country, metal, punk, hard rock, pop, reggae, all right here, with clients as far as American, Ireland, Japan, Australia.

■ STUDIO SETUP:
■ I run Cubase on multiple machines, alongside Reaper, and Ableton Live Suite 11.  UR824 (8in, 8out) audio interfaces, and Yamaha HS80m montors, along with two 40" screens all powered by Furman power conditioners, all keep the studio above par for a home or project studio. 

■ PRODUCTION CREDITS:
So far, I've produced work for Ian Curnow (Kylie, Talk Talk, Take That, EE Music) Lloyd's Bank commericals, BBC jingles, and endless Radio jingles.