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More tips and news from the world of Apple Logic.

Not everyone can afford to invest in a dedicated high-spec hardware controller such as Logic Control. However, you can use even the most humble of MIDI devices to control your mixer, software synths, and plug-ins instead.

We've got news of some interesting new plug-ins this month, and the solution to one of those software compatibility problems that can drive you bananas...

One of the most exciting and unexpected new features unveiled in Digital Performer 4.6 is V-Racks, and, like many of the best things in life, it's something you probably didn't realise you needed until it came along...

Once again, there's a bumper crop of news from Digi-world to report, including the long-awaited jump to version 7 of Pro Tools.

There can't be many Pro Tools users left who have not had to invest in an iLok key in order to run their favourite plug-ins. But did you know that you can insure, transfer and even buy and sell iLok plug-in licences electronically? Find out more...

ReBirth is dead. Long live ReBirth! We discuss the decision to discontinue this pioneering software and discover how Reason users can keep its spirit alive.

When the version number's most significant digit increments, you know something big is going to happen — what's inside Version 5?

Reason 3 has several new tools for pumping up final mixes and creating that 'finished product' sound.

This modest little soft synth has been bundled with Sonar since version 1.0 and is very kind to your CPU resources, yet many Sonar users are still unaware of just how much you can squeeze out of it. We present some evidence.

We look at how to use the facilities available to Cubase's MIDI tracks to recreate certain master keyboard functions.

Sometimes the click can steal the life from a session, so why not start with a live performance?

The new Tiger AUPitch plug-in promises better pitch-shifting performance, but does it deliver in practice?

Mixing and automating complicated projects can be made simpler if you use 'stems'. What are they and how do you do it? Read on...

Click with a new metronome, tune up a pitch correction problem and stop that annoying whistling. In short, catch up with the latest from MOTU's wonderful world of Digital Performer...

Move over Auto-Tune: Digital Performer v4.6's new Pitch Automation features are fully integrated into the program and provide considerable power over all aspects of pitch. We explain how they work and take you through some practical examples.

This month brings news of further maintenance updates to Pro Tools, plus some intriguing plug-in launches...

The Strip Silence window in Pro Tools allows you to automate complex edits that would take hours to do by hand. Find out how...

I've been using a Roland VS1680 for about six years now, but I'm looking to upgrade to a PC setup...

Propellerheads have always had a rather unusual approach to beta-testing, routinely involving thousands of registered users. We talk to the Props about how it's done.

Reason mixes can sound superbly fat and punchy, thanks to the array of tools the software puts at your disposal. We adapt some traditional mixing know-how to the Reason platform and offer device-specific tips to help you improve your mixes.