Blog & Vlog
Music and recording technology
As a self-confessed music and recording technology addict, I’m always interested in what’s new in that world. And, for the last 20+ years, I’ve had the good fortune to be able to write about it both online and for Sound On Sound magazine.
This blog and vlog is my own space that lets me share all the music technology stuff that sparks my interest and, in doing so, it reduces the odds of my head exploding 🙂
You absolutely do not have to read any of what follows but, if you do, here’s hoping it helps in some small way….. Oh, and do note, full versions of any SOS articles become available to all readers (even without an SOS subscription) six months after their original magazine publication date.
John Walden
Getting started with the Cubase Chord Pads
For most of us making music in out own home and project studios, virtual instruments can
Getting started with Cubase Key Commands
When you are just starting out with Cubase, there is a lot to learn. However, when
Cubase tutorial: Folder Tracks and Group Channel update
Steinberg have kept up a regular flow of updates to Cubase 15 since it was first
Softube Flow Studio
I have to say that reviewing the Softube Flow Studio hardware was an absolute highlight of
UB DSP Grit Blender
OK, so the world is no longer short of distortion or saturation plugins…. but development team
Sonible pure:level
Sonible do some really interesting things with their various lines of plugin offerings but, if you
Transform your Cubase skillset…. via Cubase Essentials
The ability to record your own musical projects – songs or instrumental compositions – is a
Show your DAW some love….
I’m addicted to YouTube, that wonderfully not-quite-random collection of entertainment, education, click bait and fake news.
Toontrack Drumopolis SDX
I really love what Toontrack do…. Their ‘EZ trio’ gets very regular use in my own