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They called him the “British Bill Gates” but to SOUND ON SOUND readers he was much more than that! Friend and business collaborator Paul Wiffen pays tribute to Mike's pioneering achievements in music technology instrument design, before he rose to such a lofty position in the wider tech world with his Cambridge-based company Autonomy.

Mike Milsom was the Bellmaster tasked with casting, tuning and striking the iconic bell that featured on AC/DC's legendary album and live shows.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our longtime colleague, good friend, and Sound On Sound North America Sales Manager, Paul DaCruz.

We are sad to report the death of the Greek composer and electronic musician Vangelis, in Paris, from a heart attack brought on by complications of Covid.

Visionary synth designer and electronic music composer Peter Zinovieff has died, aged 88.

American composer and pianist Harold Budd, often cited as one of the founding fathers of ambient, has died aged 84.

The legendary recording engineer has died, aged 86.

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We’re saddened to hear of the passing of engineer and producer Geoff Emerick, who died on October 2nd, aged 72. Along with producer George Martin, Emerick was instrumental in crafting and guiding the sound of some of The Beatles’ most famous recordings...

Japanese synth pioneer Isao Tomita has died...

The British sound recording fraternity contains many eccentrics, but perhaps none more so than Mike Skeet who sadly...