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These audio files accompany the Power Up Your MIDI Arpeggiators article in SOS December 2023 edition.
Kevin Paul chats to producer engineer Gareth Jones about his impressive career at Mute Records and Hansa Studios in Berlin, working with bands such as Depeche Mode, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Erasure and Goldfrapp.
In the final part of this series, Rob Toulson focuses on mic techniques for recording drums and talks us through the issue of frequency cancellation in a multiple mic setup, details how to choose the recording sweet spot in a room and explains the various stereo mic options that are available including the famous Glyn Johns technique.
In May 1983, the world of synthesizers and electronic music as we knew it would change forever with the launch of the Yamaha DX7.
Our exclusive four-part video documentary series goes behind the scenes of one of the most detailed orchestral sample libraries ever made. In Chapter One, we meet the team from Spitfire Audio and Abbey Road Studios as they develop the epic concept for Abbey Road Orchestra…
Thanks to its built‑in microphones, this unique IEM system lets you bring the outside world into your monitor mix.
Pro Tools users can now join the clip‑launching party without leaving the comfort of their favourite DAW.
Ricky Damian is that rarest of things: a young engineer trained in all‑analogue recording. His experience stood him in good stead with Jorja Smith.
LANDR’s automated mastering service just got better... and it no longer requires a connection to the cloud.
Using only the tools built into your DAW, you can turn your arpeggiations into complex, engaging sequences.
Modartt revisit the richly complex world of the pipe organ, reducing one of the world’s largest instruments to a mere 30MB.
We explain why aliasing in plug‑ins isn’t always a problem — and why oversampling isn’t always the solution.
The latest update to PreSonus’ top of the line DAW introduces comprehensive Dolby Atmos integration and more besides.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. This new Kontakt instrument started life as a viola da gamba; a string instrument from the Baroque era, which is generally regarded as the precursor to the cello.
Cubase Pro 13 may be light on headline features, but its raft of small improvements makes it a worthwhile upgrade.
Toontrack and Frank Filipetti span a vast array of musical genres with the latest Superior Drummer expansion.
You can get superb results from a free soft synth or a £100 mic, but confident mixing decisions still require a high‑quality monitoring system in a decent acoustic environment.
The SOS editorial and authors team pick their standout highlights from the past year of hardware and software launches.
Sonible’s AI‑based EQ processing just got easier to use and more affordable.