Sound On Sound is the media partner of The MIDI Innovation Awards.

SOUND ON SOUND has consistently remained at the forefront of music recording technology since it was launched in 1985 on the UK’s Channel 4 TV top music show The Tube by the visionary SOS Publications Group, championing the convergence of MIDI, computer technology and recording equipment that continues to revolutionise the music production industry today.

Sound On Sound was founded in 1985 on the premise that MIDI would completely change the landscape of music production over the next few years. It did, of course, and part of Sound On Sound’s success was founded upon being there to help people understand the technology and make the transition into new ways of working.

MIDI remains a vital part of contemporary music production as it adapts to the opportunities provided by new technologies, but above all, it stands as a testament to what can be achieved when competing businesses are willing to cooperate on systems inter-operability for the benefit of end-users — an all too rare occurence in today’s commercial world.