SOUND ON SOUND
We explain how to create MIDI string arrangements that don’t sound like MIDI string arrangements!
Today’s TikTok‑driven music market demands authenticity, as Atlanta mixer Jacob Morris found when he mixed David Kushner’s ‘Daylight’.
We look at the processes that can add harmonic content to a sound, for subtle warmth or radical transformation.
In the second episode David Mellor focuses on gain staging during recording, by balancing mic input, preamps and gain within your DAW to achieve the optimal sound level.
Paul White takes us on a sonic journey as he explores the endless possibilities of sound design using a guitar as your sound source.
David Mellor introduces us to Gain Staging in a brand new series of podcasts. In this first episode he explains the correct use of terminology and gives his three golden rules of Gain Staging.
These audio files accompany the 'Using Transient Processors' workshop in SOS June 2023 issue, and feature transient processing...
Sound On Sound June 2023
Cubase Workshop: Audio Examples
John Walden...
Attack‑enhancing plug‑ins can transform your mix — but they need to be used wisely!
Four‑time Grammy winner Michael Romanowski is one of very few people offering mastering services for immersive music.
We take a look at what’s new in Studio One version 6.1.
Logic’s bundled delay plug‑ins might be the only delays you’ll ever need.
Is Pro Tools still king when it comes to editing audio?
A broadcaster’s personal guide to getting a great vocal sound at Eurovision. Or in a pub.
Did you know you can embed parameter control knobs and some plug‑in GUIs into Reaper’s project and mixer tracks? We reveal how...
Analogue tape played a key role in the production of Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori album — even though it was recorded to Pro Tools.
They’ve been with us for years — but you really shouldn’t overlook what Cubase’s MIDI plug‑ins have to offer!
Many affordable patchbays come half‑normalled by default, and to change that you must flip the cards inside. It’s easy enough, but there’s a knack...
DP is now fully equipped to take advantage of MPE. Are you?
Three‑time Grammy Award‑winner Tom Lord‑Alge has an extensive list of multi‑platinum landmark albums and singles to his credit...