SOUND ON SOUND
We explore a cunning workaround to enhance Ableton Live's already powerful 'Follow Actions' feature.
There seems to be a nasty bout of CPU throttling going around. But don't despair: we may have a cure...
The SOS team are confronted by a confusion of speakers this month, and opt for a cost-effective DIY approach to sorting out Tony Rigg's studio acoustics.
In a wallet-friendly departure this month, we rescue a reader's track with nothing more than careful use of Logic Pro's built-in plug-ins...
Digital Performer version 7.1 has been out for a while, but we're still feeling the love for some of its new features...
When is a multi-band compressor not a compressor? When it's an equaliser!
Logic and reason dont just form the basis of rational thought — they also make for inspired composition...
Does Pro Tools sometimes take an unwarranted dislike to one of your hard drives? Here's how to deal with it, and how to let non-admin users join the Pro Tools party.
Creating your own project templates is one of those useful housekeeping jobs you can do when you’re in a less creative mood.
Use parameter modulation to create clearer mixes.
These audio files accompany the Mix Rescue article that featured in SOS October 2010.
Handheld shots can look great, but too much camera shake can give the viewer a headache! We take a look at three budget rigs for keeping shots steady, and find out whether electronic image stabilisation can help.
These project files accompany the Reaper Technique column that featured in SOS October 2010.
We've had some goodies from Apple recently, but now it gets serious: the updated Mac Pro is finally here!
Traditional acoustic materials from mineral and synthetic sources are subject to environmental concerns and possible health issues. Now there are affordable, green alternatives, but how suitable are they for the home studio?
Vocal booths arent always the right solution to problems with live-room acoustics, but if you do need to build one, it can be done with some DIY skills and a lot of elbow-grease...
New to the world of video production and unsure what gear to buy? Our guide to the five best options in three categories will get you started.
Sonar can help you produce great normal vocals — but it can also do all kinds of crazy things to your voice...
If you ever intend to make music to complement visuals, youll need to know the basics of working with video content in Logic Pro.
