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Make use of the many benefits of stem mixing in Studio One.

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One of our engineers aims for a big sound from the smallest of acoustic drum kits, as he sets about creating a drum sample library...

As well as conventional track-based automation, Samplitude Pro X has a sophisticated Object automation system.

Now that Rack Extensions are here, there are lots of Reason synths on offer — but which are the best?

Some time spent customising your defaults in Reaper could save you hours in the future...

Pro Tools 10 has some new ways to help you move material to and from other systems — including older Pro Tools rigs.

As they scramble to catch up, Microsoft may have priced themselves way out of the tablet game...

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As he gets to grips with another reader’s track, our mix engineer shows that distortion can often be as useful as EQ in sculpting sound sources.

Often overlooked, EXS24 is a very valuable feature of Logic. So why and how should we be using it?

Whether you’re a performer or an engineer, these simple feedback-reducing tips should ensure your gigs remain free from squeaks and howl-rounds!

Would you hire a mixer who doesn’t believe in panning? The Lumineers did — and were rewarded with a hit album.

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Steinberg’s Padshop can be used to create excellent rhythmic effects.

Wham! went their separate ways in 1986, but the triumph of George Michael’s debut album Faith in 1987 meant that the success of his solo career was never really in doubt.

This month we look at wireless options for passing MIDI between your iOS device and your Mac.

DP8 for Mac has finally arrived — so here’s an upgrader’s guide to some of its new features.

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Like a bird on the wing, we travel over the sea to Skye to help last year’s SOS Awards prize winner set up his brand-new studio!