SOUND ON SOUND
• SoniccoutureAbstrakt Breaks• Zero G Degrees Of Abstract • Sample Magic Transmission-X• Propellerhead Abbey Road Keyboards
Akai combine MPC-style pads with more traditional sliders and rotary encoders in their cost-effective new desktop USB MIDI controller box. Is it destined to be a hit?
This month we deal with thorny phase-cancellation problems, overhaul musical arrangements and get creative with effects, as we rise to the Mix Rescue challenge.
• Zero-G The Big Reason •Equipped Music Smokers Relight Deux •Propellerhead Reggaeton Refill
In our quest for the ultimate electric guitar sound, SOS tested favourite recording techniques from over 40 top-flight producers and engineers. Hear for yourself the results that amazed us.
Akai's famed Music Production Centre goes mini...
Drum-recording problems and an inappropriate choice of vocal mic threatened to hamper this month's hard rock track by New York rock band Generals & Majors.
My problem is that I'm recording something of a Keith Moon impersonator. He plays very fast, very busily and very loud,...
I'm using Cubase and have I just bought the BFD plug in. I've programmed in all the MIDI notes for the...
This month we beef up drums and bass, polish guitars and vocals, and give choruses a lift, as the Belgian band Leaf get the Mix Rescue treatment.