From Frank Sinatra to the Beach Boys, Iron Maiden to Arcade Fire, LA's famous Capitol Studios has played host to the world's greatest talents for more than 60 years. Sound On Sound visited the iconic building for an exclusive tour.
Ever wondered how plug-in companies recreate classic outboard gear in your DAW? We take a peek into Softube's modelling lab to find out.
Monitors are better than they've ever been — but they're still the weakest link in most studios. We trace the technology from its roots in the 1930s, and find out whether there's a DSP revolution on the way.
Having the right gear is obviously crucial to the success of any recording studio, but other factors are sometimes overlooked...
The largest country in South America, Brazil boasts a musical history like no other, spanning classical music, heavy metal,...
Read on to discover all the very worthy close contenders in each category who have been awarded our Highly Commended accolade.
La Siesta del Fauno's founder, Ernesto Romeo, has curated a haven for creativity in Argentina that is specialised in the intricacies of analogue and digital synthesis...
This year’s SOS Awards once again place their emphasis on innovation and contemporary design. Check out the winners!
There is still a demand for residential studios where artists can get away from distractions, and one particularly pretty example is Black Rock Studio on the Greek island of Santorini.
Studios may be suffering in the 21st Century, but they still hold a certain appeal — not least as wedding venues.
In this video feature, top engineer, producer and author Sylvia Massy (Johnny Cash, Tool) gets exclusive access to the studio and meets Lester Smith, the custodian and maintenance engineer for their astonishing microphone collection.
With waveforms on screen now the norm, how do the visually impaired navigate audio production?
Established in 2012, Art & Music was founded by Milan-born record producer, musician, pianist, DJ, sound engineer and label manager Bruno Carlo Oggioni, who as an artist also goes by the name of Dr Shiver.
Branding is perhaps more important now than it’s ever been — but the old rules of providing a valuable service still apply.
Installed in an old water mill, the building is home to the 200-square-metre ‘stone studio’ Studio A, an open-plan space with no acoustic barrier between the control and live areas...
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Jordan Hamlin leads us on a tour of MØXE, taking in some ingenious and hand-made acoustic treatment, and she explains the design and ethos behind this unique, residential recording facility outside of Nashville, TN.
Hyde Street Studios are under near-constant threat, but their owner’s enthusiasm and tenacity are prevailing.
Does AI threaten to put us all out of our jobs — or will it simply make us better at doing them? We talked to the developers leading the AI revolution in music.
This central Berlin studio was founded in 1985 by musician, engineer and producer Klaus Knapp, who also worked at the famous Hansa Studios at the time...
Many still bemoan the demise of the large commercial studio — but what if music itself was to blame?
