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Studio One: Using The Scratch Pad
The Scratch Pad is your ticket to fast, easy, non‑destructive experimentation!
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The Scratch Pad is your ticket to fast, easy, non‑destructive experimentation!
These four audio clips illustrate the points made in the Cubase workshop in SOS May 2024.
These audio files available accompany the Mix Rescue article in SOS May 2024 featuring the song ‘The Winds Of Gypsy Moor’ by the Ferryboat Men.
The foundation of a good, engaging mix is a strong arrangement. But how far can you go to improve things at the mixing stage?
Add a human touch to your MIDI parts with Logic’s MIDI Transform.
Sam Boydell talks us through selecting an orchestral sound library, creating a simple string motif and incorporating more realism into the finished piece.
Get better results from Iconica Sketch’s strings using the Cubase Logical Editor.
Making your own pedals can be a lot cheaper than buying them — and with many of the self‑build kits now available, you won’t even need a deep knowledge of electronics.
Guts has cemented Olivia Rodrigo’s status as a major star. Her chief songwriting and production partner is Daniel Nigro.
Quick round-up of What's New in the Modular world, plus External Instruments tips.
Who says you can’t create beats in Pro Tools? We show you how...
The Show Page has evolved in the last few years, and makes it easy to take your productions on the road. Let's revisit what it offers...
Paul Hardcastle’s iconic ‘19’ owes more than a little to serendipity and the limitations of the Emulator II sampler...
For the Dune movies, Hans Zimmer and his team of extraordinary musicians didn’t just create a score. They created an entire world.
David Bottrill’s vast credit list includes Peter Gabriel, Smashing Pumpkins and Tool to Muse, Silverchair, Rush and many others. When asked to pick a favourite sound from that catalogue, he chose the drone that underpins ‘Passion’ by Peter Gabriel.
Do you find yourself reverting to the same familiar chords? Technology can help...
Audio examples to accompany April 2024's Cubase 13 workshop.
In the first of a two-part series, Eddie Bazil explains how some simple adjustments in your DAW will help you achieve more bounce in your drum beats, by adding syncopation, swing and dynamism.
Eirik ‘Pytten’ Hundvin’s work with Mayhem continues to inspire producers, 30 years on. Two of the genre’s leading lights explain how they are taking black metal forwards.
Steinberg’s Vocoder plug‑in has finally made it into the 64‑bit world and has also undergone a smart visual makeover.