Computer / Software

Melodyne can do far more than fix dodgy vocals. It’s also a source of inspirational guitar effects...

The idea of paying to ‘own’ software has always been problematic. What exactly is it that you possess?

The free and open-source Jamulus app lets you play along with other musicians over the Internet in real time. We guide you through it.

In this exclusive SOS Video Feature, we talk to jungle producer Pete Cannon about how and why he’s still using Akais, Ataris and Amigas.

With self-isolation likely to continue for some time, we talk you through using the world's leading conference‑call service for remote music performance.

Like many SOS readers, Paul Baggott's studio centred around the original 'cheesegrater' Mac Pro tower but in 2020 he could hold off no longer and needed to upgrade. In our 'web-only' feature, we thought you'd enjoy reading the trials-and-tribulations tale of Paul's journey and his real-world experiences as this producer bites the bullet and buys a new 2019 Mac Pro.

Already dominant elsewhere, audio-over-IP is poised to take over the studio world. We explain how it works — and why there are so many protocols!

Is it possible to transfer everything from your existing Windows music computer to a new machine, or should you start afresh?

Improve your PC's performance by taking the strain off your CPU.

The new version of Audiobus is really going places. All aboard!

It didn’t make the headlines, but a quiet revolution is happening in Mac OS Mavericks...

With '8 hate' remaining strong, Microsoft haven't had the best of years. Is that all about to change?

Apple have ditched the feline theme and gone Mavericks, but what does that mean for you?

They boast faster boot times, total silence and greater durability ­— but is a solid-state drive right for you?

The introduction of 'inter-app audio' in iOS 7 provides a new level of integration between music apps.

If your hard drive becomes cluttered, your PC's performance will suffer. So how do you free up space without it becoming a chore?

We root out a little-known hard-disk hog and tell you why musicians shouldn't rush to upgrade to iOS 7.

If you're keen to squeeze the last drop of performance from your Windows PC, read on...

A new program makes it possible to use your favourite 32-bit plug-ins in any 64-bit DAW.

Shut Down, Sleep or Hibernate — which is the most efficient for the PC musician?

The recent release of Logic Pro X brought into focus once again Apple's bold approach to backwards compatibility and legacy support — which is to say that there often isn't very much of it!