Computer / Software

With self-isolation likely to continue for some time, we talk you through using the world's leading conference‑call service for remote music performance.

Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. From a damaged, poorly-maintained Soviet-era monosynth that suffers from crackles, frequency drift and other problems, RR saw an opportunity to create an unusual polysynth...

Pen-based input devices have been sadly neglected in music software. The StaffPad notation app reminds us why they're cool!

Plug‑in models of classic hardware can sound great if you feed them the right level. But what level is right?

Like many SOS readers, Paul Baggott's studio centred around the original 'cheesegrater' Mac Pro tower but in 2020 he could hold off no longer and needed to upgrade. In our 'web-only' feature, we thought you'd enjoy reading the trials-and-tribulations tale of Paul's journey and his real-world experiences as this producer bites the bullet and buys a new 2019 Mac Pro.