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Knowing where OS X stores important files, such as plug-ins and musically-related drivers, can often be vital when dealing with a misbehaving Mac. This month we go on an expedition through the domains of the OS X filing system...
Antares have updated their Avox vocal processing bundle and, alongside further tools for character manipulation, automated harmony generation is now included.
Kick drums and bass instruments underpin most contemporary popular music, and it sometimes pays to tweak performances so they work better together.
TC Electronic keep the price of their newest audio interface low by cutting down the I/O count, but not the quality.
Digital Performer has retained the same basic look and feel from its introduction right up to version 5.13 — but no more. The new DP6 looks almost like a different application, and conforms much more to OS X standards, so this month we bring you the first-look guide to what's new.
This may look like a standard compressor, but there's plenty beneath the surface to get excited about.
Cut-price Firestudio action for those users on tight budgets!
The ISA preamp range has graced professional recording facilities the world over — but this classy single-channel model is within reach of the home and project studio.
Genelec have earned a reputation for good-sounding small monitor speakers, but can their DSP system make them sound even better?
Three product reviews this month: Roger Linn Adrenalinn III, Axon PU100 and Emerson Williams Bluestone Pro.
For maximum loudness with a minimum of fuss, IL's Maximus may be just the ticket — and it does subtlety as well.
Heavyocity's Evolve is packed full of all kinds of high-quality sonic weirdness and looks set to become a popular tool for anyone involved in soundtrack work.
Is there still a place for the workstation in the computer dominated studio of 2008? Korg certainly think so, and they're making a compelling case with their brand-new, touchscreen-equipped M50, offering much of the power of the acclaimed M3 for around half the price. Our world exclusive review digs deeper...
Clip Envelopes offer a powerful alternative to standard track-based automation, and have many creative and practical applications, so let's see what they can do...
Logic 8's 'Takes' functionality makes comping together several different passes of the same part quick and easy. We show you how to do it.
Can mixers this small really provide all the preamps and monitor control facilities you need?
No ordinary 'boy band', McFly have taken complete artistic control over their output, from recording to retail.
We show you that if you put enough effort into the musical arrangement and get the editing out of the way at the start, the mix itself isn't that difficult!
With modern DAWs, you can breathe life into the masterpieces you recorded long ago on outdated formats. We offer some advice on making the transfer.
Where to now for Gigastudio users, following the news that Tascam have discontinued the software's development? PC Notes makes some suggestions.