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The Receptor lets you use VST plug-ins without a computer. How does V2 improve on the original?
From sports to computer programming, it seems that theres an extreme version of everything these days. So what is extreme sample conversion, and how is it better than the ordinary kind?
Not everyone has yet made the leap to Windows 7, so if youre a musician, what are the benefits of upgrading?
Dont be fooled by its small size: the Firestudio Mobile packs a lot of interface into a diminutive case.
High-capacity drives now not only make it possible to carry entire multitrack audio projects in your back pocket, they also allow installation of some audio applications, theoretically offering a totally portable studio solution.
The silent studio is a real possibility now that solid-state drives are offering unrivalled transfer rates, free from mechanical noise. So why arent we all switching over?
USB and Firewire mixerfaces abound these days, but not all allow you to record multiple channels simultaneously to separate tracks in your DAW. Enter the M164UF...
Direct Resolutions Ultimate LE range is all about power — cold, hard (and very quiet) power.
This month, we're talking new technologies, including futuristic carbon-nanotube computing and — more immediately — the availability of SuperSpeed USB...
Find that elusive synth preset when you cant remember its name, generate music from your own images, and catch up with the latest PC news bites.