SOS Magazine Audio Examples

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article. The song featured in these examples is 'April Blues', by the artist Moni Blue https://www.instagram.com/monibluemusic/

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

Audio example to accompany the November 2025 Sound On Sound magazine article.

In this episode, Paul White and Hugh Robjohns address some of the most frequently-asked questions about home studio recording and production. They share practical, experience-based advice to help you get the best results from your setup, whatever your budget or space. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - Improving Your Room Acoustics 02:29 - Working On Headphones 04:13 - Dampening With A Duvet 05:50 - Choosing The Right Speakers 06:50 - Mics And Preamps 09:02 - Cables And Connectors 11:28 - Hardware Vs Plug-ins 14:09 - When To Add A Patchbay 16:18 - Preparing Music For Streaming 18:59 - Bass Drivers And Room Size #IsoAcoustics #AKGC414 #NeumannU87 #AudioTechnica2020 #ShureSM57 #ShureSM58 #Neutrik #Cannon Paul White Biog Paul White initially trained in electronics at The Royal Radar Establishment in Malvern then went on to work with Malvern Instruments, a company specialising in laser analysis equipment, before moving into technical writing. He joined the Sound On Sound team in 1991 where he became Editor In Chief, a position he held for many years before recently becoming Executive Editor. Paul has written more than 20 recording and music technology textbooks, the latest being The Producer’s Manual. Having established his own multitrack home studio in the 1980s he’s worked with many notable names including Bert Jansch and Gordon Giltrap. He’s played in various bands over the years and currently collaborates with Malvern musician Mark Soden, under the name of Cydonia Collective. Paul still performs live claiming that as he has suffered for his music he doesn’t see why everyone else shouldn’t too! http://www.cydoniacollective.co.uk/ Hugh Robjohns Biog Hugh Robjohns has been Sound On Sound´s Technical Editor since 1997. Prior to that he worked in a variety of (mostly) sound-related roles in BBC Television, ending up as a Sound Operations Lecturer at the BBC´s technical training centre. He continues to provide audio consultancy and bespoke broadcast audio training services all over the world, lectures at professional and public conventions, and occasionally records and masters acoustic and classical music too! Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Emre Ramazanoglu, acclaimed session drummer, mix engineer and Atmos specialist, joins Kevin Paul to discuss his unique career journey, the rise of his reputation as a mix engineer and his lasting passion for the music industry. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - Education, Drums And Early Recording 06:44 - Touring And Programming Drums 11:21 - Constructing Fashion Show Soundtracks 16:30 - Studio Work And First Zero G Release 21:23 - Versatility And Enthusiasm 27:40 - Being Creative On Tight Deadlines 30:47 - Drum Processing 34:03 - Being A Reducer, Not Producer 37:48 - Live With Your Mixes For A While 41:42 - Atmos Mixes For Brian Eno 43:55 - Working In Atmos And Binaural 51:21 - The Future Of Atmos And Immersive Audio 01:00:45 - Arturia Mix DRUMS Plug-in 01:07:33 - Career Advice For Future Engineers #ArturiaMixDRUMS #Eno Emre Ramazanoglu Biog Emre Ramazanoglu is a London-based immersive audio engineer, producer, stereo mixer, programmer, and session drummer renowned for his versatility across various music genres. From the south coast, Emre moved to London to pursue a career as a session musician. His diverse skill set has led him to collaborate as stereo mixer, producer, engineer, drummer and programmer with a wide array of artists, including Noel Gallagher, David Bowie, Sia, Lily Allen, Richard Ashcroft, David Holmes, Paloma Faith, Carly Rae Jepsen and many more. Emre's expertise extends to immersive audio mixing. He has worked on over 2000 immersive audio mixes so far, including mixing the Atmos version of Bowie's “Ziggy Stardust" with renowned engineer Ken Scott. In addition to work on regular major label projects he also is often the mixer of choice for more independent creative projects such as Brian Eno, Jon Hopkins, These New Puritans and many more! Beyond his work with individual artists, Emre has contributed to film and television scores, including projects like "Killing Eve," "Logan Lucky," "Mosaic," "The Laundromat," “Eric”, “The Radleys”, "Mindhorn." and many more. He is also a founding member of the UK jazz group Ill Considered, which has released 12 albums to date and regularly tours worldwide. In addition to his musical endeavours, Emre has composed and mixed music for fashion shows and promotional campaigns for renowned brands such as McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, Givenchy, Armani, Tom Ford, Rihanna, River Island, Fendi, Lancome, Chloe, and many others. His passion for audio also extends to plug-in and app development with a signature plugin being released in 2025 with Arturia called Mix Drums which has had amazing response from the pro audio world as well as his own audio app called Realm with the company RT60. Throughout his career, Emre has been recognised for his adaptability and breadth of knowledge in the music industry, continually evolving and contributing to various facets of music production, performance, and composition. https://www.emreaudio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/emre_ram/ https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/mix-drums/overview Kevin Paul Biog Kevin Paul started his career as a DJ but quickly found his passion was sound engineering. His first audio job was at Soho Studios in 1991, moving to Konk Studios six months later, where he worked alongside successful producers and engineers such as Bob Clearmountain, Adam Mosley, Pascal Gabriel and Gil Norton, as well as bands such as The Kinks, Galliano, Terrorvision, UFO and Elastica. Full biog at https://www.soundonsound.com/people/emre-ramazanoglu-atmos-mix-engineer-drummer-sos-podcast http://www.kevin-paul.com/ Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Mercury-nominated vocalist, composer and producer ESKA talks about her favourite studio gear and how her background as a live jazz musician shapes her approach to writing and recording. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - ESKA's Journey Into Music 06:21 - Using Tech To Tell A Story 14:23 - Approaching Each Track Individually 16:35 - Developing A Sonic Identity 20:18 - Live vs Studio Artist Methods 26:59 - Solo Albums And Soundtracks 31:47 - Exploration And Improvisation 32:43 - Collaborating With Musicians 38:57 - Live Performances With Ableton #CamelCrusher #NeumannTLM103 #NeumannU87 #PrismLyra2 #AbletonLive Eska Biog ESKA is a Mercury Award nominated singer, songwriter, composer and producer. Her music blends elements of folk, soul, psychedelia and electronica, shaped by years of live performance and a strong jazz influence. She has released acclaimed projects including her self-titled debut album ESKA and her more recent release, The Ordinary Life of a Magic Woman. Her work has received radio support from Gilles Peterson, Lauren Laverne and John Kennedy, and her debut EP was named one of Bandcamp’s Best Releases of 2013. Alongside her solo career, ESKA has collaborated with artists such as Grace Jones, The Cinematic Orchestra, Zero 7, Bobby McFerrin, Esperanza Spalding, Shabaka Hutchings and Kae Tempest, and her credits include theatre and film scores as well as performances at major venues and festivals. https://www.eskaonline.com/ https://www.instagram.com/eskaonline/ https://www.facebook.com/eskaonline/ Caro C Biog Caro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. Her self-produced fourth album 'Electric Mountain' is out now. Described as a "one-woman electronic avalanche" (BBC), Caro started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to the likes of Warp Records in the late 1990's. This 'sonic enchantress' (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day. URL: http://carocsound.com/ Twitter: @carocsound Inst: @carocsound FB: https://www.facebook.com/carocsound/ Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts