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Julian Kindred talks about his career as a producer and mixer, from his early days in Nashville to establishing himself in the UK. He discuss the changing role of the producer, working with artists, and building a sustainable career. sosm.ag/JulianKindredPodcast Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. #audio #production #mixing #producer

Sam doesn’t care about your fancy mixing console …Top 10 Boring Things That Are Really Important In The Studio. Full video on our YouTube @soundonsound

Explore this year’s contenders and vote for your favourite new products in music technology and recording.⁠ ⁠ 🗳️ Cast your votes by 7 December: sosm.ag/SOSAwards27

SynthFest 2026 was a blast. Missed out? Here’s a taste of what synth sounds were on show 😉 Feel free to sample 🎹

Can headphones really recreate an immersive Dolby Atmos mix? We reviewed the @Areal Technologies SR1 and puts its unique approach to spatial audio to the test. Read the full review via sosm.ag/SR1

For The Romantic, D’Mile @DMile85 and the band went back to basics - vintage gear, live recording and one-inch eight-track tape. Swipe for a look inside the recording process → sosm.ag/BrunoMars

How do you score a show like Family Guy? Composer Walter Murphy, talking all things music, comedy and the soundtrack behind the series. Watch the FULL video on our YouTube @soundonsoundmag

Win a Warm Audio WA-CX24 stereo valve microphone, worth $1,599! 🎙️ This month’s SOS competition gives you the chance to get your hands on Warm Audio’s recreation of the legendary AKG C24. Vintage-inspired sound, serious stereo versatility. Answer three simple questions for your chance to win. Enter by 7 December 2026. Enter now via sosm.ag/warm-comp-1126 Prize kindly donated by sosm.ag/warm-comp-1126 @WarmAudio

A young 🆘 SOUND ON SOUND reader checks out the ASM synth 🎹in Source Distribution’s room @synthfestuk

Calling all content creators 📱 @SonyElectronics new ECM-AX10 brings spatial audio recording to your smartphone, with three recording modes and Eclipsa Audio certification. #Contentcreator #TinyMic sosm.ag/ECMAX10News

Making pop music for a film is somehow more complicated than simply making a good pop song. Read the full Inside Track at sosm.ag/KPopDemonHunters

EXCITED FOR SYNTHFEST? A lot to explore. (A lot of cables). Get hands-on at @SynthFestUK on This weekend. 24th October. Grab your tickets now synthfest.co.uk/tickets

“Wow, what a surprise to be a winner and such a great prize. It’s a superb chance to try out these brilliant emulations of classic keyboards I couldn’t possibly hope to own.”⁠ Congratulations to Chris A from Aylesbury, winner of our July 2026 @ArturiaOfficial Mega Bundle competition!⁠ Follow us for more competitions and future chances to win.

We have mugs. Limited edition. Limited stock. Get yours at @SynthFestUK Oct 24th.

ONE WEEK TO GO. Make sure you’ve grabbed a ticket. A Day of Synths, Sound & Discovery. Eurorack Modular, Desktop Synths, Keyboards and Drum Machines galore. Demos, seminars, and manufacturer stands. Get hands-on with enough new gear to seriously test your self-control. @SynthFestUK 📅 24 October 2026 📍 The Octagon, Sheffield Tickets via synthfest.co.uk/tickets

ONE MORE REASON TO COME TO @SynthFestUK @cabaretvoltaire In Conversation ahead of their final UK show, looking back on their rich legacy as pioneers of electronic music. Catch it as part of the SynthFest UK seminar programme 📍 The Octagon, Sheffield 📅 24 October 2026 🎟️synthfest.co.uk/tickets

Not all cables are created equal 🗣️🗣️ Watch the full video on our YouTube @soundonsound

Speaker Design - What's Important And Why. Phil Ward talks about the fundamental challenges of loudspeaker design, from cabinet construction to bass response. sosm.ag/SpeakerDesignPodcast #speakers #recording #mixing

Don’t worry, we know it’s essential. 😉 That one bit of kit you definitely didn’t need… but absolutely had to have. Tell us about your weirdest studio gear in the comments! 👇

The Asura is a compact six-voice wavetable synth from @Animal Factory Amplification and developed in collaboration with @sanjaydas023 combining FM synthesis, analogue fuzz, granular delay and an eight-step sequencer. sosm.ag/Asura #sequencer #reecording #synthesizer