Sound On Sound UK

Sound On Sound is the world's best recording technology magazine, packed full of in-depth, independent product tests, including music software, studio hardware, keyboards and live sound (PA) gear. Every issue also includes SOS's unique step-by-step tutorial and technique columns on all the leading DAW programs, as well as insightful interviews with leading producers, engineers and musicians.

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Slate Digital Transient Shaper Transient Processing Plug-in • Slate’s latest plug‑in offers precise control over your transients.

Toontrack Soul Roads EKX EZkeys Expansion • Hot on the heels of EZkeys 2 comes its first sound expansion, Soul Roads EKX.

Loudspeaker Design Cookbook Book Review • In print for almost half a century, the eighth edition of Vance Dickason’s loudspeaker bible is as relevant as ever.

SSL G3 MultiBusComp Multiband Compressor Plug-in • Solid State Logic have added some new strings to their G-series compressor’s bow.

GForce M-Tron Pro IV Software Instrument • GForce’s software Mellotron just keeps getting better.

PSP auralComp Immersive Audio Compressor Plug-in • Intuitive and powerful, this processor can handle anything from mono up to 7.1.4 Atmos sources.

Waves StudioVerse Plug-in Chainer & Preset System • This clever solution for combining processors is much more than just a plug‑in host...

THE CHANGE MAKERS • Meet the producers, engineers, songwriters and musicians featured on this month’s Sound On Sound cover.

Fiedler Audio Dolby Atmos Composer Immersive Mixing Software • Now you can create Atmos mixes using any DAW! But that’s not all this app has to offer...

LISTEN UP! The Listener Profile: How We Perceive Music • Understanding the science behind musical taste and listening preferences can help you make more effective production decisions.

Modartt Pianoteq 8 Modelled Virtual Piano • Modartt’s modelled piano goes from strength to strength and is now, remarkably, available for iOS.

Kurzweil SP7 Grand Stage Piano • Kurzweil’s new stage piano makes the case for simplicity as a virtue.

READING THE ROOM Producing With Empathy • Creating an environment where artists can flourish means building trust, understanding people and valuing everyone’s input.

Focal ST6 Solo6 & Sub12 Active Monitors • Focal’s new active nearfield speakers represent a significant update on their predecessors, and the matching subwoofer is a powerful beast!

SAFER SPACES Workers’ Rights In The Studio • Up-and-coming engineers and producers deserve protection from exploitation, discrimination and sexual harassment.

Intellijel Cascadia Semi-modular Synthesizer • Intellijel pack their considerable Eurorack experience into a single standalone synth.

CLIP GAIN The Secret To Smooth Vocal Control • Most DAWs give you the power to control the volume of recorded audio on a per-clip level — and with this power comes immense creative potential!

Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synthesizer Synthesizer • Roland’s SH-101-inspired S-1 is a great-sounding synth with surprising depth.

Linda Perry Songwriter & Producer • It takes talent, attitude and self-belief to succeed in the music business, and Linda Perry has plenty of all three...

Lewitt Audio Pure Tube Valve Microphone • Lewitt’s vocal-oriented Pure Tube promises valve tone without the noise.

Neural DSP Archetype: Tom Morello Guitar Rig Modelling Plug-in • No synthesizers were used in the making of this plug‑in.

BOX CLEVER Analogue Warmth In The Box • Mixing in software needn’t mean that the results lack character, colour and warmth.

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