SOUND ON SOUND
Cubase now boasts a number of decent stock compressor plug‑ins: Vox Comp, Black Valve and Compressor. Which should you choose for vocals?
Eddie Bazil gives us three masterclass pointers on constructing beats, incorporating useful tools such as Drum Replacement software and pre-constructed Loops...
These short audio files accompany the Cubase workshop that appears in SOS June 2024.
We put Studio One v6.6's new Lead Architect synth instrument through its paces.
We round up some handy Pro Tools shortcuts and time‑saving techniques.
We throw some shapes with the powerful new sound‑design options in the Sampler Track.
When the opportunity came to work with his childhood heroes Judas Priest, Andy Sneap didn’t just engineer and produce — he also mixed, mastered, and became the band’s touring guitarist.
Casisdead’s Famous Last Words may be one of the best British rap albums ever made — but actually making it was an epic challenge!
Can plug‑ins ever match the sound of outboard and an analogue console? Our unique comparison recreates a 48‑channel hardware mix using software alone.
On paid sessions, every engineer has to get the job done. But it’s still important to find the time to learn your tools, discover new techniques — and foster creativity.
We check out Live 12’s updated granular synth.
Over the years, David Kosten has helped create many weird and wonderful sounds, and selects ‘Seal Jubilee’ by Bat For Lashes as a favourite.
Logic’s bussing options offer almost unlimited flexibility.
Expert Sleepers' Andrew Ostler provides insight into two of his favourite modular techniques, plus a round-up of Modular news and releases.
Sam Boydell talks us through selecting an orchestral sound library, creating a simple string motif and incorporating more realism into the finished piece.
These audio files available accompany the Mix Rescue article in SOS May 2024 featuring the song ‘The Winds Of Gypsy Moor’ by the Ferryboat Men.
These four audio clips illustrate the points made in the Cubase workshop in SOS May 2024.
The Scratch Pad is your ticket to fast, easy, non‑destructive experimentation!
The foundation of a good, engaging mix is a strong arrangement. But how far can you go to improve things at the mixing stage?
Cubase’s VocalChain can polish and add character to your vocals in an instant.