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A trailer can make or break a blockbuster movie, and the choice of music can make or break a trailer. Chances are that music will be library music...
Now on its third version, the latest Nord Piano is the best one yet.
Ueberschall's Elastik-based library series now runs to dozens of titles and Bass Saxophone is one of the latest additions and features 140 samples.
It doesnt do to get too precious about audio quality. In fact, sometimes a bit of lossy compression might be just what your music needs.
No-one likes having their work criticised, especially when the criticism is baffling, surreal and second-hand. But thats the lot of todays composer for the media.
Have you ever craved the ability to use software plug-ins or MaxMSP patches on stage — without the bother of a computer?
Eduardo Tarilonte's sample libraries from Best Service now feature regularly in Hollywood film soundtracks, documentaries,...
The sessions for Divide saw singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran exploring the possibilities of home recording for the first time, courtesy of engineer Joe Rubel.
For Jack White, analogue recording is not about looking back to the past, but choosing the ideal medium for his art.
The original Polivoks is rare, iconic, nasty and fabulous in equal measure. So how does a modern-day reincarnation compare with the classic?
What's more humiliating than working for nothing? Jumping through hoops to work for nothing...
Tom Oberheim hasn’t just revisited his classic Two Voice synthesizer, he’s made it even better.
A combination of technical wizardry and old-school craft helped Bernie Herms and Andy Selby bring Josh Groban’s Broadway album to life.
This month Mike comments on work by Lalah Hathaway, Little Big Town, Alabama Shakes and Ghost, plus our Classic Mix, Bonnie Tyler's ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’
Write, record and release a song today!
Genelec have never shied away from technological innovation, as these classy, DSP-equipped monitors demonstrate!
'Education in music technology' is a well‑worn discussion topic in SOS, its forums and beyond. Is it worth having, or not?
Learning music production the Abbey Road way isn’t cheap — but if it equips you to work in today’s music business, could it be money well spent?
Composers need publishers. But are they there to help us, or help themselves?