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I use a set of Roland DS50 monitors. According to the graph in the manual, the frequency response isn't what one would call...

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I'm buying my first pair of microphones, and my budget is limited. I want the microphones to perform well in church choir...

Reaper’s ability to run multiple instances of plug-ins is impressive, but how do you keep track of them all and maintain optimum performance?

In part two of our short series, we dive deeper into Neptune, the pitch correction device that keeps on giving.• Read Part 1.

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These audio files accompany the Sampling Vintage Synths article that featured in SOS July 2011.

Vintage synths are perfect for sampling, and modern multisampling software makes the process easy and creatively rewarding. We show you how it’s done in our in‑depth guide.

R2D2 meets podcasting! Matt Houghton investigates...

Why settle for harsh amp-simulator tones? Find out how to produce a more organic sound using Sonar X1’s Guitar Rig 4 LE plug-in.

The Ondes Martenot is as rare as it is hard to sample, leaving its distinctive sounds beyond the reach of most of us — until Soniccouture decided to step in, that is...

Sound design isn’t just for special effects in the movies: it’s perfect for giving your music a unique twist.
Audio files to accompany the article.

Jules Harding, SOS Video Media Editor, considers the effects of gear-lust.

This hybrid mic preamp can go from solid‑state clean to valve warmth — and for a surprisingly low price, too. Is there a catch?

Bass trapping can go a long way towards solving low-frequency problems in small rooms — but so, too, can monitor placement, as we find out in this month’s Studio SOS...

This hands‑free take on the long‑established E-bow concept offers a promising new palette of sounds for the recording guitarist.