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
Lunatic Audio’s Rocket Fuel
I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for creative multi-effects plugins….. you know, the
IK Multimedia T-Racks 6
IK Multimedia’s T-Racks is an interesting bundle of plugins…. It combines some virtual recreations ‘inspired by’
Sample Logic Arpology X
Sample Logic make some great virtual instruments. Their original Arpology (which was released some 10 years
ACE Studio virtual vocalist instrument
Virtual instruments are an accepted part of modern music production, whether it’s drums, guitars, bass, pianos
Creating lo-fi effects within Cubase
Lo-fi is a genre that seems to have taken the world by storm, both as its
Toontrack EZmix 3
There is a lot to be said for audio production tools that provide a streamlined workflow…..
Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 11
There was a time when spectral editing of audio was all about considerable potential but complex
Harrison MixBus DAW software
If you have a long history with a specific DAW application, attempting to work within a
Cubase Workshop – HALion Sonic’s Spectral Synth
I’m a big fan of Steinberg and Cubase has been my particular DAW-of-choice for a long