Computer / Software

Paul Wiffen concludes his investigation into reliable means of audio interfacing on new-style Macintoshes when the traditional PCI card route is not available to you. This month, he tests two more USB audio-only interfaces, and reaches some definitive conclusins about Tascam's US428 MIDI and audio interface.

This month Paul Wiffen takes up residence as SOS's Apple expert. After relating his own Mac history, he turns Agony Uncle and addresses a few readers' problems...

Having explained some of the audio and MIDI interfacing problems facing owners of new-style Macs, Paul Wiffen looks at practicalities, testing one USB MIDI and one USB MIDI + Audio interface to see what pitfalls await the unwary...

Vic Lennard signs-off as SOS Apple Notes columnist with a look at VM.

This month Vic Lennard has a first look at Mac OS X and the public preview of QuickTime 5...

Last month, Paul Wiffen explained how to get MIDI into and out of your new-style Macintosh. This month, he turns his attention to the tougher problem of audio...

This month Vic Lennard looks at the practical implications of DirectConnect and possible problems when using the wrong system updaters...

The recent G3, G4 and iMac computers are fast and attractive to musicians, but they present various dilemmas when it comes to connecting your MIDI and audio interfaces. In part 1 of this short series, Paul Wiffen looks at the various ways to get MIDI data flowing reliably in the absence of ADB and serial ports.

Proofing music with MP3 and SoundJam MP Plus is on the agenda for Vic Lennard this month...

Vic Lennard gives the lowdown on the new range of Apple computers and accessories...

Vic Lennard gives soume sound advice on hard disk partitioning and also points the way to some useful free music notation software.

This month Vic Lennard explains how to defragment your hard disk and discovers an impressive MP3 encoder.

The MacOS 9.0.4 updater is here — but will it suit everyone? Vic Lennard does a bit of pre-trouble shooting...

To upgrade or not to upgrade, that is the question — Vic Lennard provides some of the answers...

Vic Lennard sets out his stall on all matters Mac...

Martin Russ brings post-Christmas good cheer and looks at some second-hand sale bargains. Finally, there's news of free Mac shareware form SOS...

Martin Russ looks back at a bad and good month for Apple, and writes them out a Christmas wish list.

Martin Russ puts the new iMacs in context, and delves further into his new G3.

Martin Russ laments his unerring success at buying new Macs just as they are about to be superseded, but recovers enough to find another little-known but fascinating seam of music software.

Martin Russ explores his new G3 Mac a little further, and looks at the music prospects for Apple's new iBook.

Martin Russ joins the Blue & Whites and examines the goal of all-software music creation. Steinberg Rewire; MOTU Digtital Performer v2.6.