SOUND ON SOUND
Tassman is not the oldest 'virtual modular' software synth, but it's always been one of the better ones around. We check out the latest version...
There are now so many sizes, types and formats of audio interface available that it can seem well-nigh impossible to find the one that best suits your needs. We sort out the spec features that are really important.
Many of the unwanted hums, clicks, and whirrs that compromise the performance of your computer studio are nothing to do with software. We take a look at what causes them, and how to banish them for good!
M Audio's half-rack interface provides a comprehensive selection of analogue and digital I/O at a competitive price.
Shareware might be cheap, but it can also make you very cheerful. We round up some of the best of the current PC music shareware scene.
We investigate an obscure PC parameter that may be responsible for some otherwise 'incurable' soundcard stuttering problems.
Computer specifications have changed radically in the three years since Carillon launched their first music PCs, but the company's signature metal rackmount case and attention to detail still sets them apart. Their powerful Core 4 machine offers support for three monitors, plus a huge 400GB RAID 0 hard drive array for audio data.
Intel's latest chipsets are finding their way into new PCs — but do they offer any advantages to the computer musician?
These acoustic panels not only offer sonic improvements over simple acoustic-foam treatments, but are also very easy to install.