Sound

Hands on: Create your own ringtones

It’s easy to convert songs into ringtones using just a few simple tools

Review: Olympus LS-10

Pocket recorder for those needing high-quality sound capture on the move

Hands on: Fix your PC's sound

Not getting sound from your soundcard? Here are some tips that might help

Review: Cowon Iaudio Q5W portable media player

A serious rival for the more established players?

Hands on: Tuning in to FM synthesis

Take a trip back to the sounds of the 1980s - it’s easier than you think

Hands on: Dynamic trio

Dynamics controls can breathe life into a lacklustre track

Hands on: Subtractive synthesis

Create your own synth sounds from scratch with subtractive synthesis

Use Device Panels in Cubase

Device Panels can help you get your plug-ins under control

Hands on: Compression tricks

Compression can do many tasks – if you know how to use the sidechain input

Hands on: Combine your instruments

Use the Combinator module in Reason to group instruments and effects together

Hands on: Getting Midi Effects in Cubase SX

As sequencer manufacturers finally develop plug-ins for Midi data, we talk effects

Hands on: Add audio effects with Ableton Live

Use audio effects more creatively with the automation features in Ableton Live

Hands on sound: Rhythm and Reason

Tune in to some tricks to create more interesting beats for your compositions

Hands on: The Sound of Music

Ian Waugh puts the latest release of Steinberg's Cubase VST through its paces.