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

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

New Products + Industry News
Announce new products, updates, events, competitions, jobs and special offers here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 apply to the Moderator Team requesting membership of this forum. We will add you to the members and you will then be free to post here to promote your own music, recording activities, releases and gigs, etc.