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
Neural DSP Morgan Amp Suite
In the absence of a magic money tree, my studio’s amp collection has so far had
Cubase Workshop – Using The VocalChain Plugin
As vocals are generally the most important sonic element within a song-based production, making them the
Westwood Instruments Lost Synth
While they might be an unfamiliar name to some, Westwood do make some interesting virtual instruments.
Best Service/Sonuscore Horizon Leads
Like Dark Horizon by the same team combo, the Kontakt-based Horizon Leads is aimed primarily at
Cubase Workshop – Convincing String Arrangements
While it is great to have access to some of the high-end orchestral libraries for film
Pinkerton Infinity Vol 1
Infinity Vol 1 is the first release from new virtual instrument developer Pinkerton. Built for Kontakt,
iZotope Nectar 4 Advanced
If your music contains vocals, then crafting your vocal sound to make the very best of
Cubase Workshop – Using The Vocoder Plug-in
OK, so vocoded vocals are something of an acquired taste…. and maybe not a sound you
Steinberg Cubasis 3.6
Some readers here with long memories might recall that I have a keen interest in mobile