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Chris Brockis had been having trouble mixing in his attic home studio, so he enlisted the help of the trusty SOS team.
The latest offerings in Ueberschall's Liquid Instruments series focus on vocals, aiming to provide you with a flexible band of personal backing vocalists via a front-end based on Celemony's Melodyne.
We discuss the sort of studio setup you need for voice-over work, and how you can start promoting and selling your services. • Read Part 1
Steinberg's Wavelab has spread its wings to become the only truly cross-platform stereo editing package — and in the process, it's undergone a comprehensive makeover.
If you're ever going to make it in this game, you need a calling card, a way of impressing potential clients with your musical ability — you need a showreel. We explain what to do to create one...
Want that Mesa Boogie guitar sound for a fraction of the usual price — and from a foot pedal? Vic Lennard plugs in his trusty Strat...
This month Martin Walker improves his aural skills and reports on progress with Cubase 5.0.
It's been possible to make music on Apple laptops for many years now, but creating a working mobile system is harder than it looks. Fortunately, one SOS contributor has years of experience to pass on...
Simon Price concludes his three-part series on Digidesign's flagship recording system with some power-user hints and tips.
As well as having all-round audio engineering ability, a remixer needs to be proficient in remix-specific processes. We explore the essential software and skills.
Paul Tingen catches up with the musical innovator and legendary force behind BeBop Deluxe at his minimalist home studio, and finds him producing more music than ever before.
Martin Russ brings you the latest Apple news, and shows you how to double your RAM — without severe silicon surgery...
If you'd like to breathe some life into your acoustic drum recordings, here's what you need to know.
This Rain Recording model is the fastest PC ever reviewed in SOS, and also one of the quietest. Let's take a closer look...
Paul White nervously opens Pandora's box — and realises that instead of being the mythical source of demons and sorrows, it's just Korg's new compact guitar multi-effects processor...
Martin Walker looks at hardware and software solutions available for those who just want to use their PC for MIDI sequencing.
SE Electronics' portable screen is designed to turn any room into a vocal booth.
Is it possible to link multiple Tascam 788 recorders? How can I move files between my computers? How do I use a degausser to demagnetise tape heads? What's the difference between the Sennheiser MD421 and MD421 MkII microphone? Can you suggest a good weighted keyboard? Can I copy vinyl to CD via an S/PDIF connection? Can I use my Logic plug-ins with another sequencer? How do digital errors affect the stereo image?
Production music's sub-standard image means that many composers and producers ignore it, despite its commercial potential. Extreme Music are a London-based company who are trying to change the perception of library music.
It looks like a groovebox, but inside it's a powerful FM synth, fully editable via bundled software. Derek Johnson & Debbie Poyser modulate those frequencies...