Computer / Software

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.

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...

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

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

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

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

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!

The Worldwide Developers Conference always brings exciting announcements. We take a look at the headline grabbers...

Think outside the box with a multiple monitor setup.

Often overlooked, OS X’s humble Command-Tab functionality could significantly enhance your productivity.

Discover the advanced features of Mission Control and get your desktop in order.

We revisit the world of MIDI networking, inviting multiple devices, and even PCs, to the party.

This month we look at wireless options for passing MIDI between your iOS device and your Mac.

Can you record and produce entirely on your iPad? Let’s examine the ins and outs...

Better use of your Mac’s Spotlight feature could save you hours of arduous searching...

This month we take a stroll throught the Mac audio editor market and pick up a few bargains along the way.

This month, we take a look at some great little apps for problem solving.

With the advent of Lion and Mountain Lion, the way we save and manage documents is changing. But what does this mean for studio musicians?

If your workflow is a casualty of the closure of MobileMe, it’s probably time to start looking for alternatives...

With OS 10.8 Mountain Lion nearly upon us, just when is the right time to upgrade your Mac OS — and to what version?