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    Step Up Your Synth Chords

    Polysynth Masterclass

    Do you find yourself reverting to the same familiar chords? Technology can help...

    Techniques . Apr 2024
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    Inside Track: Barbie

    Andrew Wyatt

    The amazing success of the Barbie movie was powered by its music. Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt were the producers, songwriters and composers who helped to turn the world pink.

    Techniques . Feb 2024
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    David Stewart

    Songwriter & Producer

    Since breaking through with BTS’s ‘Dynamite’, David Stewart has been making his mark on modern pop music with hit after hit.

    People . Jan 2024
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    Kid Harpoon

    Songwriter & Producer Tom Hull

    The man behind colossal hits for Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus and Florence + the Machine takes a surprisingly old‑school approach to writing and production.

    People . Jan 2024
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    Power Up Your MIDI Arpeggiators

    Arp Attack!

    Using only the tools built into your DAW, you can turn your arpeggiations into complex, engaging sequences.

    Techniques . Dec 2023
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    Power Up Your MIDI Arpeggiators | Audio Examples

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    These audio files accompany the Power Up Your MIDI Arpeggiators article in SOS December 2023 edition.

    Techniques Dec 2023
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    Ludwig Göransson

    Hollywood's Hottest Composer

    Film composer and producer Ludwig Göransson has earned a stellar reputation for sonic world‑building.

    People Nov 2023
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    Linda Perry

    Songwriter & Producer

    It takes talent, attitude and self‑belief to succeed in the music business, and Linda Perry has plenty of all three...

    People Sep 2023
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    Cristobal Tapia de Veer

    Hollywood Composer & Producer

    Cristobal Tapia de Veer has become a first‑call Hollywood composer — by ignoring Hollywood’s rules.

    People Aug 2023
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    Faking A String Section In Your DAW

    Realistic Strings

    We explain how to create MIDI string arrangements that don’t sound like MIDI string arrangements!

    Techniques Jul 2023
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    Faking A String Section In Your DAW | Audio Examples

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    These audio files accompany the Faking A String Section In Your DAW workshop in SOS July 2023 issue.

    Techniques Jul 2023
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    Blake Slatkin

    Songwriter & Producer

    Songwriting today is about collaboration, capturing moments of inspiration and polishing them ’til they shine. Blake Slatkin is a master of the art.

    People Feb 2023
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    A Beginner’s Guide To Brass

    Adding A Horn Section To Your Arrangements

    Adding a horn section to your productions can bring everything from mellow melancholy to verve and excitement.

    Techniques Feb 2023
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    Charlie Puth

    Artist, Producer & Songwriter

    To find himself as an artist, Charlie Puth swapped high‑profile co‑writers for fan reaction on TikTok. It seems to have worked...

    People Dec 2022
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    Controlling Synths With Your Voice

    Opening Up Your Creative Potential

    We’re used to playing and sequencing synth parts in our productions, but why not sing them as well?

    Techniques Sep 2022
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    Dave Porter: Scoring Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul

    Sonic Palettes

    Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould’s unique vision of Albuquerque required a unique approach to the score...

    Techniques Aug 2022
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    Paul Englishby

    Composer

    Film composer, theatre composer, TV composer, ballet composer... Why be one when you can be them all?

    People Jul 2022
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    Max Richter

    Composer & Producer

    Blurring the boundaries between classical music and ambient electronica, Max Richter is one of the most prominent composers of his generation. As of now, he’s also a studio owner...

    People Jun 2022
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    Hannah Peel Electronic Music Composer

    Hannah Peel - Sonic Journey | Podcast

    From LIPA To Game Of Thrones

    Hannah Peel, composer, producer and broadcaster, talks to Caro C about her solo record career, including the shortlisted 2021 Mercury Music Prize electronic album, scoring music for Game Of Thrones and her many other diverse projects.

    People May 2022
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    Hildur Guðnadóttir & Sam Slater

    Composing With Field Recordings

    HBO’s Chernobyl exposed the horrifying story behind the 1986 nuclear disaster — and made a star of composer Hildur Guðnadóttir.

    People Apr 2022
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    Orchestral Sounds - For Non-orchestral Music Genres

    Alternative Approaches, Techniques & Products

    We all know you can score a movie or compose a symphony from the comfort of your DAW, but what can orchestral sample libraries do for other genres of music?

    Techniques Mar 2022

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