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I've recently bought myself an electroacoustic guitar and it sounds really loud, clean and crisp when I play it. Yet...

Neil Young has made his share of experimental albums, but his latest might be the most extreme, thanks to Daniel Lanois' revolutionary approach to live dub mixing.

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To really put these three-way speakers to the test, we took them out on a number of outdoor live-music events.


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This recording workstation is the most affordable and portable of the VS series, but it still lets you record, mix, and master all in the one box.

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Rhodes restoration specialists Vintage Vibe have turned their expertise to manufacturing. So how does their creation compare to the classics?

Effects and processors don’t get much more simple than Waves’ new OneKnob range. But is this a case of one knob to rule them all, or are these plug‑ins simply nobbled?

Some of the musical iPhone apps now available are much more useful than their tiny prices suggest...
These audio files accompany the Mix Rescue article that featured in SOS January 2010.

The Doc proffers diagnosis and suitable cures for another batch of reader-submitted meisterwerks.

When different parts compete in a mix, it isn't always easy to decide what's most important. We take you through some strategies to achieve better separation of parts for a clutter-free mix.

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TL Audio have gained an enviable reputation for high-quality processors. Hugh Robjohns takes a look at the latest addition to their Classic range.

More constructive comments from MPG (Music Producers Guild) members on SOS readers' submitted recordings.

Fed up with bland, me-too plug-ins and tasteful processing? Ohm Forces unique effects and synths could have exactly the spice your studio needs.