Computer / Software

A mastering engineer told me that, when playing back source files from his laptop into a high-quality USB-connected D-A, the...

The Cel4 is a reference microphone with a built-in 3.5mm four-pole connector and has been optimised for use with laptops, tablets and similar devices.

I've recently added some new gear to my PC-based studio and now get low-level whistling noises through my loudspeakers that...

In the world of live sound, the tablet revolution is much more than just hype: it really does have the potential to turn front-of-house mixing on its head.

Solid-state drives (SSDs) seem expensive, and I've seen some so-called 'hybrid' drives which combine a small solid-...

I want to replace my Windows 7 PC's system drive with a solid‑state drive, but I have a lot of software on there that I...

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

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

Apple iPad Air • Mellotronics M3000

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?

Thinking of turning your iPad into a mobile recording studio? Check out our round-up of multitrack recording apps first!

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!