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
EastWest Ancient Kingdom
EastWest’s latest addition to their sample-based instrument line-up is Ancient Kingdom. It might follow a fairly
Cubase Modulators have superpowers….
While they are just in their first iteration, I think the new Modulator options added to
Zero-G BioRhythms
Some software – virtual instruments included – turns out to be a triumph of slick looks
Toontrack Fusion
Toontrack seem to be fond of themed groups of releases across their various flagship products. Their
Harrison Mixbus 11
I’ve always liked the concept of Harrison’s Mixbus. The workflow that mimics some of the attractions
EastWest LO-FI
There is lo-fi…. and then there’s LO-FI….. because EastWest’s LO-FI library caught me a bit by
Cubase 14 Pattern Editor For Arpeggios
OK, so I’m a dedicated Cuvbase user and, therefore, perhaps always excited when Steinberg drop a
Zero-G Ethera Gold Odyssey – Angelic Voices
Well, this made for a very relaxing review experience. I do enjoy what Stefano Maccarelli does
Sonuscore’s The Pulse – virtual instrument for Kontakt
I really to love what Sonuscore do and their orchestral virtual instrument The Score is a