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

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

UJAM Virtual Pianist SCORE
UJAM is an interesting company. Featuring key members of the team that produced the original Virtual

Best Service/Sonuscore’s The Score
I’m not sure what the fine folk at Sonuscore eat for breakfast, but it certainly sets

EastWest Fantasy Orchestra
Oh my, this one was fun. It’s difficult not to be impressed by EastWest’s virtual instrument

Arturia Efx Motions
There has been a whole host of new creative multi-effects plugins released over the last couple

Cubase Chord Pads
The Cubase Chord Pad system provides a great way to experiment with chord sequences regardless of

Sonible smart:gate
With so many tools that allow precise audio editing within our DAWs, you could be forgiven

Baby Audio Transit
Baby Audio’s collaboration with Andrew Huang might be aimed at creating transition effects such as risers