
Why I Love... Improvisation
Improvisation is something we’re all capable of, even if we’ve been conditioned over time to reject it, or never had the chance to explore it in the first place.
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Improvisation is something we’re all capable of, even if we’ve been conditioned over time to reject it, or never had the chance to explore it in the first place.
These three audio files demonstrate the techniques described in the Cubase workshop in the April 2026 issue of SOS.
These audio files accompany the April 2026 Mix Rescue feature in Sound On Sound magazine.

New arrangements, new mixes and new masters present an album in a fresh light — and offer an escape route from a sonic trap.

FT1-EMU delivers a virtual recreation of Freqport's Freqtube FT1 saturation unit, and offers optional integration with the hardware version.


Focal’s new Utopia speakers are their biggest and most ambitious yet.

AKG’s trio of affordable studio mics have more in common than just the letter C.

How often should you release music — and what should you release when?

Legendary Swedish microphone manufacturer Milab have announced that production is now fully underway, and microphones are leaving their factory once again!

The CEO of Native Instruments has released an official statement regarding their recently announced pre-insolvency filing.

Roland have announced the upcoming launch of a new generative AI tool created in collaboration with Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. (Sony CSL).

Toontrack’s staggering collection of EZKeys 2 expansions has grown once again, and the latest instalment delivers a one-of-a-kind instrument that’s been created using a mixture of sampling and synthesis.

iZotope’s powerful mix-referencing plug-in now includes a new capture process that’s compatible with popular streaming services such as Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music.

T-Warmer Mk2 is the latest Techivation plug-in to get the upgrade treatment, which the company say delivers more musical warmth, body and weight, as well as an improvement in audio quality.

Wiltone Productions have announced the release of Music Row Piano, a deeply sampled Yamaha C7 piano library that’s been created for Native Instruments’ Kontakt platform.

Once again, the UHF bandwidth that is currently allocated to RF audio gear is at risk of being reassigned to high-speed data and mobile phone networks, and OFCOM are inviting those who'd be affected to fill in a user survey so that they can effectively challenge the move.

Accentize’s latest plug-in is said to take a new approach to dialogue processing, and offers a fast and intuitive solution for those working in film, TV, podcast production and audio restoration.

Black Rooster Audio’s latest plug-in has been designed for producers, engineers and sound designers “who demand vintage tone with modern workflow”.

Sonarworks' Spring Sale sees promotional prices applied across the company’s online store and retail channels, and users are able to take advantage of 21-day trial versions to see what the company’s renowned software has to offer.