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
Antares AutoTune 2026
If you want a real-time pitch correction plugin, Antares AutoTune has surely got to be in
Zero-G Elements Kepler 2
If you are a fan of the soundtracks for films such as Dune, Tenet or Oppenheimer,
Toontrack 12-String Bass EBX
Now, I have to admit that I didn’t really know much about the world of 12-string
iZotope Ozone 12 Advanced
The final mastering stage of your audio mixes can be both a challenge and a mystery
Cubase Workshop: Ambient Guitar Sound Design
With so many plugins available to provide creative sound design options, it’s easy to overlook the
Toontrack Real To Reel SDX
Toontrack’s Superior Drummer 3 is surely the most powerful virtual drum instrument on the planet (well,
Neural DSP Mantra
Neural DSP are perhaps best known for their guitar rig modelling technology, whether in software-only form
AudioModern Soundbox
A lot of my music production revolves around the use of virtual instruments. One industry standard
Cubase Workshop: Keeping Ambience Effects Under Control
Ambience effects are an essential part of most music production workflows but, without a little care,