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I'm looking to acoustically treat my home studio primarily for recording vocals. I've heard that putting acoustic foam...
The new Combinator device can solve Reason problems you didn't even realise you had. We elaborate, as well as offering news and tips...
Queens Of The Stone Age's fourth album Lullabies To Paralyze has cemented their position as the biggest and most exciting rock band in the world. Engineer and co-producer Joe Barresi describes the combination of old-school technique and far-out experiment that went into its making.
Three sample libraries get the aural review treatment from the SOS samplists: Stylus RMX SAGE Expanders***** VSL Opus 2 ***** Drum Werks Volume 5****
From simple beginnings as an offshoot of an electronics project, RME have established themselves as well-respected soundcard and recording interface manufacturers whose products usually offer that bit more than those of their competitors. We talk to their head of development about their recent innovations.
Reason's Combinator device isn't all about creating new sound sources and storing live setups — it also provides the means to build new and imaginative effects units.
The performance of Samson's new project-studio speakers shifts up a gear courtesy of brand-new ribbon-tweeter technology.
A new set of small-diaphragm mics offers solid and versatile performance at a fiercely competitive price.
Sonar LE appears, we find a utility that lets you zoom with a mouse wheel, and Project 5 slightly changes direction...
One man is on a quest for the perfect all-in-one computer controller.
Using a combination of dummy load and speaker simulator lets you record your favourite valve guitar amp at full tilt without disturbing your neighbours. The trouble is, none of the designs so far have managed to sound close enough to a real speaker. Could this be the one that finally nails it?
Producing great drum parts can be quicker, easier, and more fun with the dedicated facilities Sonar 4 provides. We explain.
The SOS team return to Cambridge, turning another home studio upside down in search of improved vocal and guitar sounds.
The latest version of Apple's Mac OS contains some excellent new features aimed at musicians and audio engineers. Is this one OS upgrade you won't mind performing on your studio computer?
Providing six audio inputs and eight outputs for £350, with the bonus of high-quality mic preamps, Presonus's Firebox sounds almost too good to be true. Is it?
Would you rather have gear that can be upgraded at a sensible cost, or something that gradually becomes obsolete at no extra charge?
When you come over all creative or are facing a tight deadline, a lean, mean music-recording machine is a definite advantage. The tools for customising the Cubase SX work environment may not sound very sexy, but they can certainly help your workflow.
Mic manufacturers Red5 Audio have launched a new company to distribute their products in the USA and Canada.
A young Briton has won the first annual Garritan Personal Orchestra Orchestration Competition
On Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th of June, London Calling 2005, an Electronic, Dance and Urban Music Conference for the UK, will be taking over Earl's Court Exhibition Centre in London.