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Below you will find all our Article Series.
Read this 10-part series to fully understand every aspect of library music (AKA production music) from getting a foot in the door, to what clients look for, how to generate income and write top-class material that will keep earning.
SOS's in-depth tutorial and video series exploring Synchro Arts’ powerful pitch-processing and audio-alignment software. (Many of the examples covered work across different version numbers of the software.)
Pro Tools 12.5 lets you collaborate remotely with other users over the Internet. Here’s how to get started.
Find out all you need to know about creating masterful brass arrangements in your programmed music productions for a whole range of musical genres. We reveal top arrangement tips and insider tricks to choosing the right harmonies, that can add punch and spice to your compositions!
Bored of the same old chord sequences? We explore some simple ways to spice up your keyboard chords.
We asked some of the world's leading engineers how they approach one of the most common yet complex instruments on stage: the drum kit.
Find out how the Les Misérables technical crew were compelled to completely reinvent film soundtrack recording.
We show how to recreate the functionality of Ableton Live's Beat Repeat using Logic.
We spotlight some of the pioneering work in 'assistive technology' that is transforming the lives of people who are unable to play conventional musical instruments.
From Tracking a Big Band on location to Mixing the end results. Includes audio examples you can download.
Learn how to create convincing string arrangements for any genre when using MIDI and orchestral sample libraries.
Cubase 6 includes features that allow groove‑based quantisation of both MIDI and audio performances, and these articles look at each of these in turn.
ReaVerb offers Reaper users a powerful convolution reverb within the DAW. Learn how to import, use and record your own impulse responses with this SOS guide.
This series offers tips and techniques on how to get the most out of drum loops using tools found in Cubase 6.
More affordable recording gear, home studios and broadband Internet have made professional voiceover production at home a reality. Learn how to do it yourself in this article series.
Learn the best ways to manage your day‑to-day data backups in Cakewalk Sonar in this 2-part series.
Learn how to take advantage of the powerful Script Processor feature in Native Instruments' Kontakt and customise your Kontakt patches any way you like.
Remixing has turned into a viable way for hi-tech musicians to make money from their skills. But how do you get heard, how do you land a job, and how much should you charge to do it? We get you started with the insider's guide.
A professional producer and mixer passes on his favourite Logic mixing methods. This series provides mixing tips for bass and drums as well as techniques covering a variety of mixing scenarios.
A production toolkit offering tips and techniques for Logic users producing vocals. This series explores processes including dynamics, tuning, vocoding, EQ and ambience.