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I want to record eight tracks at once into my Akai DPS12 multitracker, which has six analogue inputs and a stereo S/PDIF...
Pro Tools was originally designed as an audio editor, and it still has some very powerful tools for quick and accurate editing. This month we explain the mysteries of Shuffle mode, and looks at the ways in which key commands and memory locations can speed up your editing.
I have recently bought an Akai S5000 sampler and I am attempting to create samples of some synths I have...
I have been planning to record an upcoming choir concert with a centred ORTF stereo pair of Rode NT5 cardioids...
Version 3 of Reason is officially on the way, adding some high-spec new devices and improved operational features.
Imagine selling a million copies of your music in just over a week, with no video, no radio play and no touring. Impossible? Not if it's the soundtrack to one of the most successful computer games of all time...
Appraisals of Sample Lab Drum Fundamentals 4* • Tekniks Blue Shock 3* • Smart Loops Pro Drum Works (Volume One) 4* • Cycles Volume Two: Unnatural Rhythm 4*
This month, find your way around projects, undertake hands-free recording, configure an external MP3 encoder and create pseudo-Track Folders for MIDI.
Sonic Implants extend their New World Symphony with an orchestral brass sample library.
Why are we still in love with vintage synths when all they do is break our hearts?
This cross-platform package from BIAS offers high-quality denoising at an affordable price.
The latest version of Steinberg's popular editing program now includes support for multi-channel audio, including the ability to create your own DVD-Audio discs.
A collection of imperative tips for harnessing the power of Roland's monster multitracker.
The recession of the early '90s was difficult for many companies — but not Roland. Diversifying still further from their roots as a maker of synthesizers and organs, they emerged stronger, encompassing almost every area of hi-tech musical instrument manufacture.
Despite its vintage design credentials, this new recording channel has some interesting new tricks up its sleeve.
Walter Taieb enjoyed worldwide success as a dance producer, before reinventing himself as a classical composer. Working with violin prodigy Vanessa-Mae tested both his orchestration skills and his music technology expertise.
Since Bill Putnam's sons founded Universal Audio anew, the company have become well known for software emulations of old gear, as well as for their hardware recreations of vintage classics. We find out how they go about it...
Acoustic problems and mains hum were making Aniff's studio difficult to use, so the SOS team stepped in to help.
Listen online to the tracks whilst reading what some Music Producers Guild members think of the latest collection of SOS reader recordings.
Think your own music is good? Listen to these tracks from SOS readers and see whether you agree with the good Doctor's prognosis...