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 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,
Valeton GP-5
Anyone remember the Rockbox? Or maybe the first Line 6 POD? Blimey, guitar amp modelling –
Steinberg SpectraLayer Pro 12
After a slow start when it was so complex to use that only those with a
Native Instruments Circular
Anyone here a fan of the Patterning drum instrument by Olympia Noise Co and that runs
Cubase 14: Play Probability & Velocity Variance
If you happen to use either the Artist or Pro versions of Cubase, in v.14, Steinberg
iZotope Velvet Vocal Processing Plugin From The Catalyst Series
If you have not already, you really should check out iZotope’s Catalyst series of plugins. These
Polyend Step Hardware Drum Machine/Sequencer
No, it’s not cheap, and no, it is probably not for everyone, but the Polyend Step