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Its nigh-on impossible to make a profit from music these days, so why do we still do it?
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Its nigh-on impossible to make a profit from music these days, so why do we still do it?


The US drum maestros take a decisive step into the world of orchestral percussion.

Despite the bewildering array of plug-ins now available, mixing still requires you to exercise good judgement with the basics of EQ and compression.

This month: Starley • Flume • Gnash • La La Land (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) • Classic Mix: Domenico Modugno ‘Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)’

Foals' first foray into self-production yielded not one but two albums — but making them wasn't easy!

Brush up on your listening skills, as we dissect some hits from a recording and production perspective. This month: Lorde, Pablo Ziegler Trio, Chris Stapleton and Shakira.

Manon Grandjean not only recorded and mixed the chart-topping debut by UK rapper Dave — she also mastered it!

How to get ahead in the business? Honour thy deadlines, have no other gods before work, and dont commit murder unless theres a particularly juicy commission at stake.

With 32 songs and more than two hours of music, mixing Chris Brown's album Indigo demanded stamina as well as talent!

SOS has been forward-thinking for 25 years, so it's time we had a look back at the early days...

The faster the pace of progress, the harder it is to keep up.


This month's selection include Ellie Goulding, Beck, The Book Thief soundtrack from John Williams, Jess Glynne and that all time classic mix, James Brown 'I Got You (I Feel Good)'.

Shirley Collins’ album Lodestar has been a long time coming. Thirty-eight years, in fact...

If you’re not blessed with flawless piano keyboard skills, don’t worry, Cubase can help.

Kludge Audio’s new transformer‑ and inductor‑based modules could be just what’s needed to inject a bit of vintage vibe.

With spill between instruments and bleed from backline and monitors, live-performance recordings present unique mixing challenges. At London's PLASA show, Miloco Studios' engineer Jamie McEvoy explained how to get a great result.

Synthesizers: why vintage will always be king.

Is it a music festival? Is it an arts festival? Is it a science and technology conference? Is it a forum to promote...