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Spotlight Round-ups

These are typically feature guides that put the spotlight/focus on a non-exhaustive collection of products under a stated topic, eg. digital mixers, secondary monitors, audio interfaces, and so on.

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    Cubase: Verve Felt Piano | Audio Examples

    Hear For Yourself

    These four audio examples accompany the text in March 2023's main Steinberg Cubase workshop article to illustrate the musical...

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    Mix Rescue: Adding Energy | Audio Examples

    Hear For Yourself

    These audio files accompany the Mix Rescue article in SOS March 2023, featuring the song 'Sunshine' by Jeff Hirata.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    Paul White

    Amp Modelling | Podcast

    Getting the best out of Amp Simulation software

    Paul White explains how to get the best out of Amp Simulation software, from achieving a good guitar input signal, setting up effective monitoring for encouraging the best performance and tips on obtaining the desired end-effect.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    Classic Tracks: Plastikman ‘Consumed’

    Producer: Richie Hawtin

    Richie Hawtin takes us through a seminal Plastikman album — and its unexpected sequel.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    Cubase: Verve Felt Piano

    Steinberg Cubase Tips & Techniques

    Looking for musical inspiration? You might just find it in Cubase 12’s Verve felt piano.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    How I Got That Sound: Ed Stasium

    Living Colour ‘Love Rears Its Ugly Head’

    American producer, engineer and mixer Ed Stasium nominates the drum sound on Living Colour’s ‘Love Rears Its Ugly Head’ as a particular favourite.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    MIDI Mapping For Intuitive Sound Design

    Real-time Manipulation

    Getting tactile with your MIDI controls can breathe new life into stale music.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    Logic Pro: Handling Repetition

    Apple Logic Pro Tips & Techniques

    Logic offers a number of ways to repeat your notes and phrases.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    Mix Rescue: Adding Energy

    'Sunshine' by Jeff Hirata

    Ever thought you were nearing the end of your mix, only to realise the track needs a whole lot more impact?

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    What's New For Pro Tools In 2023?

    Avid Pro Tools Tips & Techniques

    What does 2023 have in store for Pro Tools users?

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    Studio One: Get Started Recording Audio

    PreSonus Studio One Tips & Techniques

    We show you how to get started recording audio in Studio One.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    Reason: VST3 Plug-in Support

    Reason Studios Reason Tips & Techniques

    Reason 12.5 introduces full support for and integration with VST3 plug‑ins.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    Cubase 12: Sampler Track | Audio Examples

    Hear For Yourself

    These three audio examples accompany the Cubase Sampler Track technique workshop in SOS January 2023.

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    Techniques Jan 2023
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    Cubase 12: Sampler Track

    Steinberg Cubase Tips & Techniques

    Cubase’s Sampler Track is capable of making surprisingly playable backing vocals.

    Techniques Jan 2023
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    How I Got That Sound: John Feldman

    The Used ‘The Taste Of Ink’

    Producer and mix engineer John Feldman details how he got his favourite vocal sound on the Used’s 2002 debut single.

    Techniques Jan 2023
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    Collaborating On Logic Pro Projects

    Apple Logic Pro Tips & Techniques

    We explore a few ways to share your Logic Pro projects with collaborators.

    Techniques Jan 2023
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    Pro Tools: Quantising MIDI And Audio

    Avid Pro Tools Tips & Techniques

    Pro Tools offers some powerful features for quantising both MIDI and audio.

    Techniques Jan 2023
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    Reaper: Speedy Podcast Editing

    Cockos Reaper Tips & Techniques

    With a bit of fine‑tuning, Reaper can help you edit long podcasts at pace!

    Techniques Jan 2023
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    Reason's Kong Drum Machine

    Reason Tips & Techniques

    Join us as we delve into the hidden mysteries of the Kong drum machine.

    Techniques Jan 2023
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    Integrating Lyrics In Studio One Projects

    PreSonus Studio One Tips & Techniques

    Your Studio One productions can now have integrated lyrics.

    Techniques Jan 2023
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    Mark Mynett - Senior Lecturer in Music Technology and Production at Huddersfield University

    Fundamentals of Mixing | Podcast

    Pro Techniques Explained

    Mark Mynett, sound engineer and senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, gives us an in-depth look at how to process and mix the various elements of a song recorded using live instruments.

    Techniques Dec 2022
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