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If you want the sound of a top‑notch acoustic drum kit but don't have the drummer, kit and studio environment within which to record it, virtual drum instruments such as Toontrack's EZdrummer or Superior Drummer provide a cost-effective alternative.
Rhythmic Robot continue to produce Kontakt instruments with a decidedly old‑school feel and tone, the latest described as a 'Source Variable Drum Synthesizer'.
There's no shortage of active monitors in this price range. Do Samson's latest Resolv series speakers have what it takes to stand out?
A Big String Sound On A Budget: this month, one of our engineers sets out to fake a big, lush, recorded string sound with only a handful of musicians.
Craig Anderton explains his approach to creating a perfect cover version.
SOS reader Paul Wavell discribes his journey through the history of Apple computers from the Lisa to iPad.
Few countries in the world can boast a musical heritage as rich as that of Cuba.
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We visit a reader's studio in a converted garage to improve the acoustics, and to advise on mic selection and recording techniques for electric and acoustic guitar.
Proper subwoofer placement is often overlooked but, as you're about to find out, the difference it makes to bass reproduction can be vast...
From their gear choices to their recording techniques, everything about Wild Beasts' approach to production is unconventional.
With today's sophisticated virtual-instrument technology, it's never been easier to create realistic drum...
A Big String Sound On A Budget: this month, one of our engineers sets out to fake a big, lush, recorded string sound with only a handful of musicians.
I want to replace my Windows 7 PC's system drive with a solid‑state drive, but I have a lot of software on there that I...
Eschewing the ‘mix and match’ philosophy of most amp modellers, Brainworx have turned their attention to capturing entire recording chains.
The latest addition to Eventide's stompbox range has the chameleon-like ability to emulate all of its siblings! Not only that, but the new H9 can be controlled and edited from your iPhone or iPad.
Press Release: You’re angry. And you have a right to be. So you record a song to show just how angry...
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