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    AC/DC Hell's Bell

    The story behind AC/DC's Hell's Bell

    Addressing the rumours and speculation!

    Mike Milsom was the Bellmaster tasked with casting, tuning and striking the iconic bell that featured on AC/DC's legendary album and live shows.

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    Hugh Robjohns (L) and Paul White (R)

    Gear Of The Year 2023 | Podcast

    Paul and Hugh's favourite gear releases

    Paul White and Hugh Robjohns pick their software and hardware highlights from the last 12 months.

    Reviews Jan 2024
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    Paul DaCruz smiling with arms crossed wearing his favourite Porsche jacket.

    In memory of Paul DaCruz - SOS North America Sales Manager R.I.P.

    25 August 1964 - 18 August 2023

    It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our longtime colleague, good friend, and Sound On Sound North America Sales Manager, Paul DaCruz.

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    Running A Commercial Studio

    A Creative Business

    Many of us dream of setting up a recording studio. But where do you start — and what’s it really like to run one as a commercial business today?

    Music Business Jun 2023
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    Hugh Robjohns (L) and Paul White (R)

    Gear Of The Year 2022 | Podcast

    Paul and Hugh's favourite gear releases

    Paul White and Hugh Robjohns pick their hardware and software highlights from the last 12 months, plus feature some late arrivals.

    Reviews Jan 2023
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    The Sustainable Studio

    Part 1: Genelec

    What can audio equipment manufacturers do to minimise their impact on the environment? We look for answers in the forests of Finland.

    Music Business Jun 2022
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    Vangelis (1943 - 2022) - Obituary

    R.I.P. Evangelos Odysséas Papathanassiou

    We are sad to report the death of the Greek composer and electronic musician Vangelis, in Paris, from a heart attack brought on by complications of Covid.

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    Hugh Robjohns (L) and Paul White (R)

    Grumpy 101: Top Peeves, Annoyances and Pet Hates | Podcast

    Paul and Hugh wax lyrical about the things they dislike about today's gear

    Paul White and Hugh Robjohns engage in a lighthearted discussion about what peeves and annoys them about today's music software and recording hardware.

    Music Business Mar 2022
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    Peter Zinovieff with the EMS VCS3.

    Peter Zinovieff — 1933-2021

    Legendary composer and synth designer dies aged 88

    Visionary synth designer and electronic music composer Peter Zinovieff has died, aged 88.

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    Harold Budd at Bill Nelson’s 70th Birthday concert, Leeds 2018.

    Harold Budd - Master Of Ambient Music Dies

    Avant-garde and minimalist composer has died, aged 84

    American composer and pianist Harold Budd, often cited as one of the founding fathers of ambient, has died aged 84.

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    2020 Gear Of The Year!

    SOS Team Choices

    The SOS team pick their highlights from 2020's hardware and software launches.

    Reviews Dec 2020
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    Bruce Swedien: 1934 - 2020

    Legendary recording engineer dies, aged 86

    The legendary recording engineer has died, aged 86.

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    SOS 2020 Reader Survey

    Help to shape SOS content

    The 31 March deadline is looming, so hurry and complete our survey, and help shape the future content and direction of your favourite audio recording technology resource.

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    Off The Record: Studio Weddings?

    Music & Recording Industry News

    Studios may be suffering in the 21st Century, but they still hold a certain appeal — not least as wedding venues.

    Music Business Dec 2018
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    Geoff Emerick RIP 1946 - 2018

    Beatles engineer dies, aged 72

    We’re saddened to hear of the passing of engineer and producer Geoff Emerick, who died on October 2nd, aged 72. Along with producer George Martin, Emerick was instrumental in crafting and guiding the sound of some of The Beatles’ most famous recordings...

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    Off The Record: Branding

    Music & Recording Industry News

    Branding is perhaps more important now than it’s ever been — but the old rules of providing a valuable service still apply.

    Music Business Oct 2018
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    Notes From The Deadline

    TV Music From The Inside

    Who benefits from wordy and expensive contracts in the world of music for media? Not the musician, that’s for sure.

    Music Business Aug 2018
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    Dan Daley

    Off The Record

    Music & Recording Industry News

    Many still bemoan the demise of the large commercial studio — but what if music itself was to blame?

    Music Business Aug 2018
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    Notes From The Deadline

    TV Music From The Inside

    Don’t get too carried away at the idea of seeing your name in lights. For one thing, it might not be your name, exactly...

    Music Business Jul 2018
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    Notes From The Deadline

    TV Music From The Inside

    If you think the life of a media composer is difficult today, spare a thought for the man who invented the job.

    Music Business Jun 2018
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    Notes From The Deadline

    TV Music From The Inside

    Does the concept of ownership mean anything in the software studio?

    Music Business May 2018

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