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 – Convincing String Arrangements
While it is great to have access to some of the high-end orchestral libraries for film
Pinkerton Infinity Vol 1
Infinity Vol 1 is the first release from new virtual instrument developer Pinkerton. Built for Kontakt,
iZotope Nectar 4 Advanced
If your music contains vocals, then crafting your vocal sound to make the very best of
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