SOUND ON SOUND
Once you've created a basic Structure instrument, there are lots of things you can do to improve the way it sounds and plays.
The launch of Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors hasn't gone as smoothly as it might have done — and the saga continues...
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We discover that if you need to cure problems with bass instruments in your mix, you might well have to aim a bit higher...
Expand your monitoring options with clever routing in Logic Pro.
Discover how to control your hardware synths using Max For Live.
You might be surprised at just how much you can discover about the mix of a hit record if you use a structured approach to listening, learn to interpret your meters, and try a few technical tricks...
Through his work with David Guetta, Rihanna and now Katy Perry, Sandy Vee has taken the French house sound to the top of the US charts. He tells us how it's done.
Knowing the ins and outs of various DP MIDI features can help you work quicker and smarter.
'Teenage Kicks' was the punk-pop gem that, with a little help from John Peel, kick-started the Undertones' career.
This month we take a trip down memory lane with VFX Host, and visit App land to round up a few of our favourite tools.
Andrew Rose has built a successful business by restoring and releasing great lost recordings of the 20th Century. He explains how he brings back the original magic...
This month, the SOS team tame a couple of square rooms and help a guitarist to master his Logic DAW setup.
Sonar's EQ capabilities take a huge step forward with X1's ProChannel.
Reason's sampling instrument Kong.
Tempo mapping in Reaper can be quick and easy — so switch off that click and get playing!
To get the most from Avid's Structure sampler, you need to work with your own sounds. Here's how.
Keep the creativity flowing and discover long-lost plug-ins with a properly organised Start menu.
These audio files accompany the Mix Rescue article that featured in SOS March 2011.
With enough time and effort, you can get a reasonable mix from even poor recordings... but proper attention when recording will save you hours of frustration and get you a much better result much more quickly!