SOUND ON SOUND
The flexibility of digital multitrack and hard disk recording is undeniable. But what if you yearn for the sound of your old analogue machine? Craig Anderton explains a trick which uses the playback head of a three-head analogue deck to give you the best of both worlds.
Craig Anderton offers a few tips to help you balance your mix without relying solely on changes to relative volume levels — and gets in touch with his Neanderthal past. Additional material by Paul White.
SOS writer Craig Anderton is all for musical literacy, but sees no benefit in instant gratification.
Let's face it: a lot of guitarists don't swear by MIDI, they swear at it. Craig Anderton provides a crash-course in MIDI for guitarists.
In two minds about which multi-effects box to choose? Craig Anderton provides some helpful pointers on what features to look for during your next shopping spree.
Sampled piano aficionados know the particular problems involved in constructing a good loop of this essential instrument. Craig Anderton passes on a personal solution.
Expressive sequencer parts for monophonic instruments like bass and wind can be difficult to achieve — unless you understand how bass and wind players approach their instruments and how your sequencer's facilities can help you do the same thing. Craig Anderton explains.
A chip update is an easy way to gain new features for your studio gear - but if you don't install the replacement correctly, you could end up with anything from temporary frustration to a massive repair bill. Craig Anderton provides a step-by-step guide.
Sequencers are great for mechanical grooves — but that's only half the story. As Craig Anderton explains, MIDI sequencers offer tremendous expressive capabilities to those who take advantage of controller editing, logical edit, randomisation, and other common features.
Subtle adjustments of your tempo track is a much overlooked way of changing the mood of sequences. Craig Anderton explains how to do it.