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
Zero-G Cartago
If you spend time in the media music ecosystem, then you will be familiar with Zero-G
Dreamtonics Felicia voicebank for Synth V
Synth V is just an amazing piece of music technology and, with v.2 of the software
iZotope Neutron 5
This review was a lot of fun to work on. Experimenting with a signal chain for
Dreamtonics preview Synth V v2
I’m an avid NAMM watcher and love to see the new products announced or launched at
Rhodes V-Rack
Small, but beautifully formed, Rhodes V-Rack plugin brings you the sound of the preamp and effects
EastWest Iconic
Hits with hooks – yup, that’s kind of where the money is. Of course, hooks can
STL Tones Tonality: Wes Borland
Virtual guitar rig simulations with a ‘signature’ flavour have become quite a thing. The latest option
Native Instruments Komplete 15
No, it’s not cheap (although there are budget-friendly routes into the Komplete world) and, yes, you
Cubase’s VST Plugin Manager
We all have our DAW of choice and, while I’m a regular user of both Logic