Computer / Software

The Windows multimedia revolution grinds on... This month Brian Heywood looks at a couple of products that may help you find a multimedia heaven with the PC. Logitech Soundman Wave & Lyrrus G-Vox.

As promised, Paul Austin concludes his look at the big guns in Amiga multimedia.

Martin Russ brings you the latest Apple news, benefits from an Opcode World Tour, reveals all about the new Power Macs, and passes an instant wallpaper music recipe...

Steinberg's Time Bandit is a Mac software package for processing Sound Designer II files off-line, using sophisticated time stretch and pitch shift algorithms. Long-time Sound Designer II user Paul White couldn't wait to get it home...

This inexpensive program lets you add the advantages of pattern-based drum programming to your setup, without abanoning your full-blown sequencer. Brian Heywood gives it a battering...

Martin Russ brings you the latest Apple news and takes a look into his crystal ball. Acronyms and MIDI.

Paul Austin referees the first round of the Amiga's biggest ever multimedia battle.

MIDI song files have come a long way from just being copies of famous hits, as Vic Lennard discovers.

Brian Heywood delivers another concoction of music-related PC news.

Paul White gives some tips on how to get the best out of your computer sequencer without needing a degree in computer science...

Subtle adjustments of your tempo track is a much overlooked way of changing the mood of sequences. Craig Anderton explains how to do it.

Owners of Sound Tools II digital editing systems can now have access to sophisticated techniques for reducing noise on recordings - thanks to the DINR intelligent Noise Reduction software. Paul White loads it up and looks for a quiet life...

Roland's eagerly awaited multimedia Windows sound package competes head on with the Sound Blaster Pro and Turtle Beach sound cards well known to PC musicians. Brian Heywood finds out how the newcomer measures up.

Brian Heywood delivers another concoction of music-related PC news including Fatar's CMS61.

Martin Russ delivers another bulletin from another Mac music world. Hypercolourcard!

Vic Lennard investigates the need for speed...

Paul Austin finally puts the long-awaited Toccata 16-bit sampler to the test.

Could something this good really be this cheap? Derek Johnson looks at a 16-track sequencer package which is perfectly priced for the beginner but provides ample room for growth.

Paul White checks out this handy desk accessory utility.

Paul Austin spotlights the latest in 16-bit Amiga recording as WaveTools and the latest incarnation of Clarity take the stage.

This month Brian Heywood delivers news of an update to Cubase Lite, a way of downloading sounds to your Gravis Ultrasound card, and more...