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Having recently started making and recording my own music, I need to start thinking about backing it up. At the moment, I'm...
While using keyboard shortcuts in a sequencer is nothing new, this month we explain how Cubase SX/SL takes the idea further, and look at Hans Zimmer's unique solution for accessing Key Commands in Cubase.
With its on-the-fly tempo-matching for sample loops, Acid put a new spin on an old way of making music on the PC. Now, at last, there's a similar Mac program. Derek Johnson and Debbie Poyser try out Bitheadz' Phrazer.
Expressive E’s Touché is a hardware controller like no other.
Alva’s debut audio interface combines versatile single-control operation with impressive sound quality.
I am fairly new to computer music, and something is really vexing me. How do you run VST instruments in Logic? I'm...
From its beginnings as shareware, Syntrillium's cool Edit Pro has acquired an impressive professional user base. The new version offers more features, more power, and an updated user interface.
Prism Sound's latest interface looks set to dwarf even their legendary Orpheus...
If you rely on Pro Tools, it's worth taking steps to avoid RSI.
Digidesign's Samplecell products once had a huge army of users, many of whom still have well-loved sample libraries stranded in this format. We look at the options available to continue using these sample patches in Pro Tools.
The Konnektor promises mastering engineers the drag-and-drop simplicity and recall of plug-in remote control.
PC users get a look in on the sophisticated MIDI add-on market with a multi-port, sync-generating unit from Mark of the Unicorn. Steven Helstrip catches the MIDI Express.
While Pro Tools is widely known for its dominance in the field of computer-based audio recording, little is made of the fact that it also features fully fledged MIDI sequencing facilities.
My PC is a few years old now, but I'm keen to try out some recent soft synths and other audio applications. However, I'm not...
The Amplifire promises great sound, plentiful options, ease of use — and the ability to load your own cabinet impulse responses.
The new RV7000 MkII Reverb is the star of the Reason 8.3 update.
We dive deeper into Synchro Arts’ powerful pitch-processing and audio-alignment software.
It’s not the cheapest PC around and it’s not the most powerful, but this machine might just help you make better recordings.
Chris Watson’s fascination with location sound recording has taken him to some of the most remote places on Earth, where climatic extremes and uncooperative wildlife push his equipment and skills to their limits.
Martin Russ investigates OMS and FreeMIDI compatibility, explains how you can protect yourself from copy protection, and rounds up more Mac news and useful 'net addresses...