SOUND ON SOUND
I'm looking at buying a pair of drum overheads as an upgrade to the AKG C451s I've had for a couple of years. I'll probably...
There seem to be instances where several mics are used to record an instrument, such as a guitar amp or drum kit, but I've...
Sometimes you think your mix sounds great one day, but then you listen to it a few days later and it sounds just awful. And...
Have Roland finally outgunned Akai's renowned MPC series in the battle for the hip-hop market?
This month we deal with thorny phase-cancellation problems, overhaul musical arrangements and get creative with effects, as we rise to the Mix Rescue challenge.
• SoniccoutureAbstrakt Breaks• Zero G Degrees Of Abstract • Sample Magic Transmission-X• Propellerhead Abbey Road Keyboards
Akai combine MPC-style pads with more traditional sliders and rotary encoders in their cost-effective new desktop USB MIDI controller box. Is it destined to be a hit?
In our quest for the ultimate electric guitar sound, SOS tested favourite recording techniques from over 40 top-flight producers and engineers. Hear for yourself the results that amazed us.
• Zero-G The Big Reason •Equipped Music Smokers Relight Deux •Propellerhead Reggaeton Refill
Akai's famed Music Production Centre goes mini...