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I’ve been using Reaper on Windows for years, but I need a new computer and I’m thinking of getting a Mac. Will Reaper on Mac be able to open my files, or do I need to tweak anything?
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Sony aren’t the first company to promise believable surround sound on headphones. But are they the first to deliver it?
You can now explore SOS For Artists with a free trial!
We talk you through the ins and outs of re‑amping in Studio One.
There’s more choice than ever in the world of control surfaces. We check out some current options that won’t relieve you of too much space.
Why are almost all audio interfaces still USB 2 devices? And does it matter?
We dive deeper into the theory and practice of hybrid arrays, and consider the benefits of using more than one array.
Got an idea for a plug‑in, but no idea how to code? Read on...
I feel like the sounds of nature, a bustling city, or even devices such as dishwashers and cars are just as interesting as acoustic or electronic instruments. I wonder if other musicians feel the same?
As one half of Eurythmics, Dave Stewart created a chart‑topping blend of soul music and electronica. Now he’s paying tribute to his earliest influences.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Deep Felt is a beautiful Kontakt instrument for a specific piano timbre that continues to be very on‑trend, thanks to its usage by numerous electronic artists and soundtrack composers.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. Sonora Cinematic Aethervox is a pack that provides, as the name suggests, vocals of an ethereal nature.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. This Kontakt‑based instrument features a finger‑played mandolin recorded in parallel paths to both pristine digital and analogue tape recorders.
These three audio examples demonstrate the techniques described in the Cubase workshop article in SOS January 2026.
IEM pioneers ACS bring their bassist‑optimised hybrid technology to the universal‑fit market.
Future Sound Systems’ debut desktop is very much in a class of its own.
At last, the channel compressor of Neve’s flagship 88R console is available in 500‑series form!
British‑South African artist and producer Galina Juritz has worked with groups liks ShhArt Ensemble and Inclementine, and composed numerous film and animation soundtracks.
Arturia have reinvented the much‑loved KeyStep controller keyboard.