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After almost a decade in the wilderness, the original loop-based sequencer is back. But is Acid still the best?
With 64-bit compatibility and VST3 support, Magix’s Sound Forge 12 is ready to face the future.
As well as improving Sonar itself, Cakewalk have brought in some heavy-hitting third-party content. Does X3 have what it takes to tempt buyers away from other recording software?
Capella is a highly evolved and intuitive scoring package that helps you get the job done more quickly by cutting down on distractions.
From sports to computer programming, it seems that theres an extreme version of everything these days. So what is extreme sample conversion, and how is it better than the ordinary kind?
Grass Valley's Edius has always been a capable and versatile NLE. Can version 6 bring it the popularity it deserves?
As well as creating some excellent new plug-ins and making operational improvements, Cakewalk have been working hard to make Sonar 8 the most CPU-efficient version yet.
The latest version of Cakewalk's flagship sequencer brings it into the world of surround sound, makes it easy to work with folder tracks and multiple takes, and adds one of the most comprehensive Freeze functions available on any DAW.
Image Lines popular sequencing package has evolved from a specialist tool into a DAW application with universal appeal.
The new version 5 sees Cakewalk's Sonar becoming a more complete production package than ever, with the addition of new synths, a convolution reverb, 64-bit support and Roland's celebrated Variphrase vocal processing technology.
Another major upgrade for Cakewalk's DAW software adds powerful new features, and provides hands-on control at a touch.
Simon Millward kicks off a new series designed to give beginners a solid grounding in the use of Steinberg's flagship software package.
The latest 7.1 version of Magix's popular recording software adds support for native audio standards including ASIO and VST, as well as some tasty new features such as full plug-in delay compensation.
PC sequencing stalwarts Voyetra have finally ventured into the Windows sequencing market. Brian Heywood assesses whether their new £99 program was worth the wait.
Seeking creative inspiration? This reverb might be up your street if you are a Windows user...
CD-R may be the fastest growing mastering format, but its complicated zip codes and impenetrable protocols have made it anything but user friendly. As prices tumble and software evolves, however, it's an increasingly accessible medium. Mike Collins explains how he's mastered mastering on his Mac...
Aardvark's newest soundcard and breakout box are claimed to provide all the recording facilities PC owners could ever need, with excellent sound quality and at an affordable price. But how does the Q10 fare on the SOS test bench?
Magix’s powerful Windows DAW gets another raft of new features in a comprehensive update.
Sony's latest entry-level NLE has plenty of editing power to help you cut your music videos quickly, and for very little cash.