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Recording Sinéad O’Connor’s breakthrough hit was easy in some ways, but difficult in others — for example, all compression was forbidden...
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Originally intended for another group, ‘Kiss’ was quickly reclaimed by Prince when he heard David Z’s arrangement. Despite record company scepticism, the track became his third number one single and rejuvenated his career.
Vintage synths are objects of fascination to musicians and collectors alike. But keeping them alive takes a special kind of expertise...
Nashville-based Miktek shouldn't be short of chances to test their mics — but how did they fare in their first ever SOS review?
Behringer’s take on the classic Auratones won’t break the bank — but will they help you make those crucial mix-balancing decisions?
There are lots of strange noises you can make with acoustic instruments beyond playing them normally, and Ultimate Sound Bank...
This suite of sampling, effects and live performance software, with a bundled 65GB library, is feature-rich but also up against heavy competition. Can it make its mark?
It lacked most of the features we'd expect from even a basic synth, but this rare Italian keyboard had a charm all of its own.
Recording a large orchestra can be fairly tricky, even in the most well-equipped of studios, but trying to get a great sound on location, using only the gear you can fit into your car, adds challenges all of its own.
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Thanks to MIDI, modern musicians can achieve effects that would have seemed nothing short of magical only a few years ago — but it can still seem like mumbo jumbo to the uninitiated. Regular SOS contributor Paul Ward believes it could be so different with just a little standardisation.
Native Instruments’ flagship soft sampler continues to improve with age. We look at what’s new in version 5.
Coldplay's recent album Viva La Vida was one of the most high-profile releases of the year, and an impressive showcase for Michael Brauer's unique approach to mixing.
Reviews/appraisals of the latest sample CDs: VSL Chamber Strings 6* • VSL French Oboe 6* • Zero-G Akoustik Bass Hitz 6* • PMI Consolidated! 3*