Comment / Opinion

Now that studio equipment is getting cheaper and smaller, Paul White argues it makes sense to spend some of the money saved on making our studios nicer...

Paul Wiffen reflects on the evolving role of the programmer and the lonely life of the modern studio musician.

We respond to another batch of reader emails and letters.

When studios are increasingly dominated by software, why are we still hanging on to hardware design paradigms?

Another group of Music Producers Guild members proffer their constructive comments on the recordings of more SOS readers...

Another batch of reader's correspondence.

Another batch of lucky SOS readers' demos wait nervously for the Doctor's prognosis. What is the verdict? Listen while you read on...

Editor-in-Chief Paul White suggests that non-conformity and individualism might be one recipe for longterm musical success.

An expert in acoustic treatment argues that a proper recording studio is much more than a collection of great gear.

Members of the UK's MPG (Music Producers Guild) offer their constructive comments about another selection of SOS readers' recordings...

Replies to a few more of your letters, faxes and emails.

Another batch of lucky SOS readers' demos wait nervously for the Doctor's prognosis. What is the verdict? Listen while you read on...

Surround sceptic Paul White finally sees the point of 5.1...

Modern technology has made DIY recording a reality, but there still comes a time when you have to defer to the professionals...

Members of the UK's Music Producers Guild offer their constructive comments about more SOS readers' recordings...

Replies to a few more of your emails and letters.

More speculation and industry-watching from SOS Editor-in-Chief Paul White...

Building a home studio is not just about choosing the right gear. The real challenge is making it fit in with the decor. And keeping hold of your wife/husband...

Another group of Music Producers Guild members proffer their constructive comments on the recordings of more SOS readers...

This month's topics include reader reply to our Creamware SCOPE review and worrying problems one reader has had with UK mains radiation.

Today, microphones are more affordable than ever. But what about tomorrow?