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This month tracks from Sam Smith • Taylor Swift • Imagine Dragons • Classic Mix: Spice Girls ‘Wannabe' (1996).
The MPC has always been about its fast, hands-on interface — can a touchscreen make it even better?
Once available only to Pro Tools users, AIR’s comprehensive plug-in bundle is now open to all — and has been augmented by some intriguing additions.
Brighton Music Conference (BMC) has revealed the tech showcases that form a key part of the event’s two days of master classes, panels and talks, featuring brands including Ableton, Novation, Native Instruments, Pioneer DJ, Vicoutics, Audio Technica Novation, and more.
Clavia have considerable experience and expertise when it comes to designing stage keyboards. Is this the best one yet?
MOTU’s sequencing software has been around longer than some SOS readers. Do the improvements in the latest version keep it bang up to date?
For many, an analogue synthesizer is defined by its low-pass filter. There have been numerous notable examples of this,...
I use a lot of orchestral parts (EastWest Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra) in my contemporary songs, and I was wondering whether I should mix them in precisely the same way as the other tracks in my arrangement?
Console emulation is all the rage, and it’s now built into Studio One. We explore what it offers...
Kungs Versus Cookin’ On 3 Burners • Major Lazer feat. Justin Bieber • Blossoms • Beyoncé • Classic Mix: The Sex Pistols ‘God Save The Queen’
Extensive side–chain options make Studio One’s mixer the perfect place to experiment with ducking.
Boss announced their brand new SY-300 Guitar Synthesizer at last week’s Musikmesse show in Frankfurt. The...
Korg’s new “flagship analogue synthesizer” actually incorporates plenty of digital technology — and to great effect!
AmpliTube 4 gives the virtual guitarist more amp, cab and miking options than ever before.
We got a look at the new JD-Xi synth from Roland at teh NAMM show today. Watch our short video for a quick...
Have you ever wondered how to separate a vocal or the instrumental backing from a stereo mix? We find out what’s possible — and what isn’t.
This month: Ariana Grande, Tim McGraw, Zara Larsson, Kelsea Ballerini and our Classic Mix is Gloria Gaynor ‘I Will Survive’ (1978).
Live opera can be a life-changing experience — and London’s premier opera house is using immersive sound to explore new ways of sharing it.
Cableguys’ neat plug-in lets you alter the fabric of time itself — or just make cheesy tape-stop effects. The choice is yours...
The Ultimate Bundle is a collection of 20 Sounds Of Revolution (SOR) sample libraries, all of which are the work of German sound designer Oliver Schmitt.