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We look at ways to open up your Pro Tools plug‑in world through VST hosting.
Join us as we delve into dynamics in Reason 7.
Roger Mayer has an impressive resumé, having built effects for Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page back in the day.
There's more to Roland's latest digital piano than meets the eye. We put it to the test.
As Roland revisit their classic Bassline, we ask does everybody need a TB3?
Roland's TR8 sees their classic TR808 and TR909 drum machines reincarnated in a single box. Is it what we've all been waiting for?
Izzat Majeed single‑handedly resuscitated Pakistan's moribund music scene — and built a state‑of‑the‑art studio to capture the results.
Released in 1997, the hugely successful Buena Vista Social Club album is possibly the best example of what most of us non‑...
If you want the sound of a top‑notch acoustic drum kit but don't have the drummer, kit and studio environment within which to record it, virtual drum instruments such as Toontrack's EZdrummer or Superior Drummer provide a cost-effective alternative.
Rhythmic Robot continue to produce Kontakt instruments with a decidedly old‑school feel and tone, the latest described as a 'Source Variable Drum Synthesizer'.
There's no shortage of active monitors in this price range. Do Samson's latest Resolv series speakers have what it takes to stand out?
A Big String Sound On A Budget: this month, one of our engineers sets out to fake a big, lush, recorded string sound with only a handful of musicians.
Craig Anderton explains his approach to creating a perfect cover version.
SOS reader Paul Wavell discribes his journey through the history of Apple computers from the Lisa to iPad.
Few countries in the world can boast a musical heritage as rich as that of Cuba.
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We visit a reader's studio in a converted garage to improve the acoustics, and to advise on mic selection and recording techniques for electric and acoustic guitar.