The first part of a new series on recording and signal processing. This month we look at a few simple ways of making a vocal part sound more interesting.

Bass Guitar and how to record it.

What was to be a 2-part series has now grown. This second part covers the creative use of effects when mixing.

Martin Russ describes some ways to use Intelligent Music's 'M' program as an effective aid to structured composition.

The omnipresent Steve Howell passes on a few tricks of the trade. This month he examines ways in which you can transform a dry, lifeless synth sound into something soft and manageable.

Tony Hastings brings you his third instalment of Mirage hints and tips which begins to unravel the confusion that surrounds the use of the MASOS functions - including 'ramp scaling'.

Tony Hastings brings his enjoyable series of hints and tips to a close with a look at the Mirage's final four MASOS functions.

Stereo

A brief look at the difference between true stereo and panned mono with a few mixing hints thrown in.

Tony Hastings begins a new series of valuable hints and tips aimed at helping owners of Ensoniq Mirage samplers get the best from their instruments.

The Mix

The first of a 2-part series on creative mixing.

Back with another fascinating instalment of hints and tips, Tony Hastings offers further guidance to those Ensoniq Mirage owners wishing to develop their sampling skills.

Mixing

Simon Croft takes up from Steve Howell and gives his views on creative remixing.

Sampling

This month we focus on the hows, whys and whats of sampling.

How would you like to hear a filter sweep, or digital delay effects, coming from your Kawai K1? Greg Truckell looks at how to make a K1 do six impossible things before breakfast.

Martin Russ reflects on a cult phenomenon: Kawai’s K5 additive synthesizer.

Your Razor Blade

Steve Howell covers the basics of good splicing practice in preparation for next month's article on creative remixing.

Acoustic Guitar

Recording the acoustic guitar.

Digital Reverb

Digital reverb. Last time we covered reverb, many of you may not have been able to afford a digital unit, but prices are falling all the time...

A Bad Job

This month we take a look at salvage techniques. What to do when you have to re-mix someone else's less than ideal master tape.

Acoustic Drums 2

To continue the saga of recording acoustic drums, this month we look at ways of treating the recorded sound.

An Empty Wallet

Budget effects units for those of us with tight wallets.

Acoustic Drums

Some people look upon the prospect of recording an acoustic drum kit with dread. It needn't be that daunting if you follow a few simple guidelines.

Recently voted 'Best Sampler' by SOS readers, Akai's S1000 has quickly established itself as the industry standard 16-bit machine. So who better to reveal the innermost secrets of the instrument than the creator of the new SWM and Workstation sample disks, Akai product specialist Steve Howell. This month he kicks off the series with an explanation of how to take your own samples.

Recording Electric Guitar

How to get the best in your studio from an electric guitar.

Acoustic Guitar Miking Techniques

More from Ken Dibble on miking up the acoustic guitar.