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The world has changed. Pop and rock music is no longer exclusively youth‑focused. In 2025, the average Sound On Sound reader is as likely to be figuring out how to spend their retirement as they are to be entering college.
Designed specifically for immersive formats, the BP3600 is a novel alternative to more familiar Ambisonic microphones.
I have a CAD Equitek mic that I bought second hand, and I love it. I hadn’t realised until I downloaded the manual that it also needs internal batteries to work properly! The manual says I should put rechargeable NiCad batteries in there...
Edd Butterworth and Jean‑Marcel Fricke are the joint helmsmen of the recently opened SchneidersKeller (an offshoot of Berlin’s venerable SchneidersLaden) situated on London's famous Denmark Street.
This highly impressive new large‑diaphragm mic brings a touch of Nordic noir to the studio.
Recording a band live in the room is always a challenge — especially when it’s led by a jazz legend who switches instruments without warning!
With ARA2 compatibility, this clever software slots right into your DAW workflow and promises to take much of the pain and time out of getting your vocals mix-ready.
Bethia Beadman has toured with Courtney Love and worked on Nigel Godrich’s ‘From The Basement’ sessions with guests including Radiohead, PJ Harvey, and The Stooges. She's also a formidable artist in her own right, with the excellent Tchad Blake‑mixed track ‘Kitten Feel’ just released as we go to press.
Now in its sixth iteration, Clavia’s stage piano remains the one to beat.
There are few brands so widely loved as Moog, and as the company changes hands many will be asking what the future holds. Well, we’re about to find out...
Aviram Barath’s musical direction inspired rapper Loyle Carner to work with a live band for his hit album hopefully!
This quirky 500‑series module is designed for colour and attitude rather than cleanliness.
V Collection 11 is here, and yes, it’s bigger than before, better than before and better value than ever.
There is nothing ordinary about the success of Alex Warren’s breakthrough hit — or its signature sound, created by producer Adam Yaron.
It’s been decades since the last commercially successful digitally controlled analogue mixing desks could be bought new. Now, console‑automation legends SSL believe the time is finally ripe for their return...
Singer, composer, engineer, producer, mastering engineer and hurdy‑gurdy virtuoso, Anna Murphy is a woman of many talents.
The Archaea Exchange falls into what is possibly the author's favourite category of modules: essentially very simple but with massive scope.
Lincoln Barrett’s musical journey started in the box, but 20 years on, he’s reinventing his trademark liquid funk sound with vintage hardware.
Los Angeles‑based Aron Kobayashi Ritch first fell in love with production in a friend’s father’s garage studio, recording local bands while skipping school to assist at the legendary Sound City Studios with engineer David Boucher
If you want proof that original independent music software is still flourishing, you need look no further than Stacks.