SOS Announcement

We are offering a free PDF download of our very first edition, originally published in October 1985.

Sonarworks and Sound On Sound are inviting producers, engineers, sound designers and creators worldwide to take a short 5–8 minute survey on how AI is changing music. 

To celebrate Sound On Sound's 40th birthday, we're discounting all new Pro subscriptions by 30%. Sign up and try seven-day trail for free, upgrade to the Essentials plan or go straight to our Pro plan offer.

The annual SOS Awards are now underway, and as always, we’re asking readers to help us choose the best pro-audio releases from the last 12 months.

The SOS team went along to Machina Bristronica 2025 to see what’s new, and managed to get some overviews and demos from a handful of the event’s exhibitors.

The MIDI Association have revealed the full list of winners for this year’s MIDI Innovation Awards following a live stream announcement hosted in collaboration with Andrew Huang. 

Join Sound On Sound at Machina Bristronica 2025 Bristol on 27-28th September for a weekend of world class live performances, insightful panel talks and masterclasses, DIY workshops and all the synths you can get your hands on!

Ahead of Music Expo 25, the show’s organisers have released the first wave of programming and speakers scheduled for this year’s event.

The AES Show 2025 will be taking place between 22 and 25 October 2025 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, CA, USA. 

There are just two days left to purchase Early Bird tickets for Music Expo 25. The show, which will take place on 14–15 November 2025 at The Midway SF, San Francisco offers two days packed with expert-led workshops, inspiring conversations, hands-on gear demos and opportunities for networking and mentoring.

With the final list of entrants now confirmed, The MIDI Association are inviting the public to cast their votes in this year’s MIDI Innovation Awards.

API have announced that they will be exhibiting their renowned 1608 console at GearFest UK, as well as showing off a range of their outboard gear.

The deadline for entires into the fifth annual MIDI Innovation Awards is now just two weeks away.

Designed to support independent artists, producers, and collaborators at every stage of the music-making journey, SOS FOR ARTISTS is a new subscription service from Sound On Sound that brings together all the tools needed to take your music from idea to release.

Sound On Sound and Tileyard London are pleased to announce the full list of exhibitors set to attend GearFest UK, along with the range of panel talks taking place on the day.

Sound On Sound is delighted to announce that Chris Cope has now been appointed to take over as UK Media Sales Manager.

This FREE 2nd Edition eBook is invaluable to anyone struggling with the complexities of today’s sophisticated recording technology. Sign up to access the page-flip edition and download the 170+180+ page PDF to keep.

Following a successful in-person return in 2024, Music Expo have officially announced their 2025 event.