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The idea of paying to ‘own’ software has always been problematic. What exactly is it that you possess?

Modern, computer‑based music technology has revolutionised home production. For all the positives, though, one downside...

During his lifetime, Antonius Stradivarius made around 2000 instruments, but dying gave his productivity a real boost...

We put the desert island questions to this Tel Aviv-based dynamic, hip‑hop‑infused pop duo.

My school attendance was, ahem, erratic to say the least. The only place I felt I was any good at anything was hitting drums...

One of the core skills of the audio engineer is overcoming limitations. In the days of tape, that might have meant squeezing...

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

Ask anyone in the know about trends in music technology, and the reply will probably contain the word ‘democratised’. DAW...

South African artist/producer Angel‑Ho creates joyous and very danceable music, combining synths, samplers, Afrobeat influences and pop sensibilities.

How a setback forced the writer to question and freshen the way he had been doing things...

Japanese producer and artist Hinako Omori receives the SOS desert island treatment...

When you talk to manufacturers and developers whose work has been honoured in the annual SOS Awards, you’re in no doubt as to how much importance they attach to winning...

Should arranging play a role in music education?

Is your track ready for mastering? How can you find a manager? Does that sound out of tune?

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With your laptop to hand, have a go at performing a rough mix on your headphones whilst the sun is shining. You might be surprised how inspiring it can be!

Spatial audio. 3D music. 360‑degree sound. Call it what you will, immersive audio is a hot topic. And while researching...

Comping is an intrinsic part of modern record production. It’s something we all have to do...

SOS reader Ashley Pomeroy celebrates the creative power of gates.

The producer behind an array of South African stars such as Nasty C, Sho Madjozi and Cassper Nyovest answers our quick-fire questions.

When it comes to dynamics processing, we’ve never had it so good. Once upon a time, even the largest studios had only basic...