Computer / Software

AI music generation services are trained on a vast library of existing music. We explain how the process works, and what you can do to keep your own tracks from being assimilated.

Since RX11 came out, there’ve been huge leaps in AI‑based audio repair and separation tools. iZotope’s boffin’s have now delivered their reply — can RX12 reclaim its crown?

Twenty‑five years is a long time in software, but NI’s Absynth is still with us, still green and still a force to be reckoned with.

When it comes to remote Atmos collaboration Source‑Connect 4.1 is currently the only game in town.

Gérard Assayag talks to Nick Rothwell about his pioneering work in creative AI and computer music at IRCAM.

Can a piece of music software that’s almost as old as this magazine still inspire in 2026?

Updated and improved, Steinberg’s virtual instrument collection offers more of, well, just about everything.

What do you get if you combine a legendary producer, a legendary studio and eight exceptional drum kits?

Tonalic is a new ‘virtual instrument meets session musician’ concept underpinned by Melodyne’s respected pitch‑shifting technology.

The MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable notebook to date. But does the pursuit of a lower price tag sacrifice too much performance to be useful for musicians and audio engineers on a budget?

Now in its 20th year, Modartt’s Pianoteq software continues to grow and improve.

Divisimate Core is a welcome extension of Nextmidi’s orchestration software.

Olympia’s annular drum sequencer is going from strength to strength.

Want to use your macOS or Windows computer as a plug‑in host for live performance? StageBox aims to let you do just that, with minimal fuss.