Theory / Technical

We explain why aliasing in plug‑ins isn’t always a problem — and why oversampling isn’t always the solution.

Mixing gets so much easier when your processing chains are configured to deliver the same results in response to the same levels!

Turn the ratio up, and a compressor becomes a limiter. Go even further and you enter the world of reverse dynamics — and unique sonic effects.

We look at the processes that can add harmonic content to a sound, for subtle warmth or radical transformation.

Standard test signals can be incredibly useful when configuring and aligning audio equipment — and we’ve created a set of properly calibrated test files just for you! Read on to find out how to use them and where to find them.

Get your hands on these SOS Audio Test Files which accompany our SOS May 2023 workshop.

It’s nearly a decade since the LUFS standard for loudness measurement was defined, yet many still seem confused about what it means for music production.