recording studio, and one answer will trump all others almost every time. Abbey Road Studios has a reputation higher than all others, and for good reason: The Beatles, Pink Floyd, the LSO, Oasis, Genesis, Radiohead, it all happened here. And there’s a zebra crossing nearby, apparently. It’s clear that Abbey Road Studios don’t just rely on their heritage, however they’re also determined to keep an eye on the future; by nurturing music tech start-ups via their Abbey Road Red program; developing plugin replicas of classic Abbey Road and EMI gear with revered developer Waves; and through the opening of two new modern studio rooms: The Gatehouse and The Front Room.