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There are very few hit records or classic albums that couldn't have been made using 24 tracks or less. These days, with virtual tracks at our disposal, alternative takes cost us nothing...

We can argue about copyright ownership until the cows come home, but the real issue is not who owns it, but who played it?

Under scrutiny this month by the Music Producers Guild panellists are: Jazz Dentist; Pig; Alex Moody; Qhixldekx

We explore the idea of understanding technology in terms of layers and abstractions, and how this makes it possible for a protocol like MIDI to be communicated via USB, Firewire and even Bluetooth.

This month: Blue Dog Yawning = Top Demo • Guy Katsav • Quickies: Richard Amos; Andy Ruff; Martin Noakes; Dirtyboy

Another insightful missive from SOS Editor-in-chief Paul White.

Music technology is being taught more widely than ever before. But who's teaching the teachers, and who's building their studios?

This month: Ariel Lerner = Top Demo • Delta 400.

Editor In Chief Paul White ponders a future full of virtual pop stars...

In the calculating world of the hitmakers, the science of pop conquers all. So why doesn't it all add up to great records?

We feature more of your recent correspondence.

While Linux might not be ready to run your entire studio just yet, it could provide an ideal solution for a cheap additional computer to handle your everyday computing tasks, keeping the music computer safely isolated.

Getting the signal right at source when recording can save you time and money.

The argument over what's considered to be real music goes on and on (and on and on)...

When you launch a new product, it's always best to have a clear message. You buy a dishwasher because you hate washing up, you buy a car because you can't walk 20 miles to work, or wait for the bus that comes once a week; and you buy a Microsoft Smart Display because, um...

Paul White shines the spotlight on worrying proposed changes to the UK's live music licensing laws...

Music software companies have warned us about the effects of piracy since the dawn of history; but are we now starting to see the results as smaller companies become absorbed into larger corporations?

More words of wisdom proferred by SOS Editor-in-Chief Paul White.

When it comes to digital rights management, downloading music illegally isn't really the problem — it's our obsession with it.

Digital data can't actually be considered 'real' unless it exists in at least two different places...

The combined might of the record industry is currently behind the attempt to persuade us that surround is the next big thing - but many of us still remain to be convinced...