Computer / Software

Is Apples latest product simply a great lifestyle device, or is it also the next great tool for musicians?

Last month we discussed what the launch of the much-vaunted iPad means for musicians — but just how hard is it to create your very own iPad and iPhone apps? We look at an interesting approach...

High-capacity drives now not only make it possible to carry entire multitrack audio projects in your back pocket, they also allow installation of some audio applications, theoretically offering a totally portable studio solution.

I always understood that over‑clocking your computer's CPU could make it unstable and meant you needed noisy fans to cool it...

The Internet has been all a-Twitter with the launch of the iPad recently. But what can this oversized iPhone offer the recording musician?

The silent studio is a real possibility now that solid-state drives are offering unrivalled transfer rates, free from mechanical noise. So why arent we all switching over?

As Logic updates to 9.1 and an Apple launch hits the headlines, the new year could be the time to acquire some new skills.

Direct Resolutions Ultimate LE range is all about power — cold, hard (and very quiet) power.

This month, we're talking new technologies, including futuristic carbon-nanotube computing and — more immediately — the availability of SuperSpeed USB...

Some of the musical iPhone apps now available are much more useful than their tiny prices suggest...

Find that elusive synth preset when you cant remember its name, generate music from your own images, and catch up with the latest PC news bites.

Apple provide great entry-level music software in the shape of Garageband, so why is Mac hardware shedding features that help entry-level musicians?

If youre upgrading to Windows 7, you might be considering buying a 64-bit version to access more RAM. But will you still be able to use all your 32-bit plug-ins?