Computer / Software

We find out how this new, lower-priced iPad fairs, in terms of real-world performance, against Apple’s top-of-the-line model.

Despite the iMac moniker, the iMac Pro is a very impressive machine. Is it the computer that Mac-based musicians and audio engineers have been waiting for?

Apple unveiled the much-rumoured 10.5-inch iPad Pro at this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference in San Jose.

Apple quietly introduced a new iPad in a press release towards the end of March — called simply iPad. It isn’t a new flagship for the company, more an affordable replacement for the iPad Air.

Apple recently unveiled their second model in the iPad Pro range: the smaller 9.7-inch iPad Pro with the same dual-core, 64-bit A9X system-on-chip as its big brother.

Both Apple’s and Microsoft’s flagship tablet devices are large, powerful and elegant. But which is best for musicians?

While the iPhone 6 might not be the most aesthetically pleasing device Apple have made, it’s obviously the most powerful so far and with the largest displays yet seen on an iPhone.

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.

Apple have dramatically revamped the iMac — and have made it a tempting choice for the studio.

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