Recording: Gear+Techniques
Discuss hardware/software tools and techniques involved in capturing sound, in the studio, live or on location.

Mixing | Mastering | Post Production
For everything after the recording stage: hardware/software and how you use it.

Keyboards+Synthesizers
For enthusiasts of synths, pianos, organs or keyboard instruments of any sort.

Guitar Technology
For all tech discussions relating to Guitars, Basses, Amps, Pedals & Guitar Accessories.

NEW PRODUCTS [Paid Posts Only]
Manufacturers/developers, we no longer allow FREE posting for your product press release promotions within this SOS Forum. You will now need to pay for each promotional topic you want to post, via the SOS Shop's "PAID FORUM POSTS" Department, by adding the product credit to your Basket/Cart. Please ensure you are logged in with the exact same SOS user account that you intend posting your promotional story with.
This NEW PRODUCTS subforum is now 100% moderated, so all posts require Moderator Team approval prior to publication, to ensure we can verify purchase of a Paid Forum Post booking order.

Windows Music
For anything relating to music-making on Windows computers, with lots of FAQs. Moderated by Martin Walker.

Mac Music
For current or would-be users of Apple Mac computers, with answers to many FAQs.

Apps | Other Computers/OS
For all other computers and operating systems, including Atari, Linux and mobile apps.

Live Sound | Performance
For performing musicians and engineers: stagecraft, engineering and gear.

DIY | Electronics | Studio Design
Customising, building or repairing your own gear? Need help with acoustic treatment or soundproofing? Ask away…

Music Business
Advice on everything from getting your music heard to setting up a label and earning royalties.

Music Theory | Songwriting | Composition
Arrangement, instrumentation, lyric writing, music theory, inspiration… it’s all here.

User Reviews
Fancy yourself as an SOS Reviewer? Use this dedicated forum to post your self-penned user reports/reviews of equipment/software/instruments that you own and/or use regularly.
NOTE: before posting a new User Report (topic) please check whether one is already in existence for your product.

Remote Collaboration
Exploring the tools and techniques for long-distance recording projects.

Self-Promotion
Members who have 100 or more posts under their belt can PM/email the Moderator Team requesting membership of this subforum. We will add you to the members group and you will then be free to post here to promote your own music, recording activities, releases and gigs, etc.
Strictly NO New Product gear/software posts are allowed in here.