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Mozilla Firefox Vs Microsoft Internet Explorer
PC Notes
More news of what's cooking in the world of Windows — but first, why it might be time to ditch Internet Explorer in favour of Mozilla's Firefox browser...
Published October 2005
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NI Reaktor 5
Virtual Modular Synth [Mac/PC]
Native's sound design software is back, and with v5, you have more control over your instruments than ever — offering fully user-definable looks, the ability to construct your own modules from scratch, and an improved library. We get patching...
Published September 2005
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PCI Express Peripheral Problems
PC Notes
The PCI Express peripheral standard is generally good news for musicians, but some audio problems related to this faster interface and certain motherboard chip sets are emerging. We examine the issues.
Published September 2005
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Useful Utilities For The PC Musician
PC Musician
Whether you're running a single PC in your bedroom or a bank of them in a professional studio, sometimes a tiny freeware or shareware utility can make the difference between frustration and elation. We round up some of the best and point you to places where you can find more.
Published September 2005
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Spreading Your Music Across Networked Computers
PC Musician
Networking computers is now more straightforward than it used to be, there's a good choice of connection protocols, and Macs can get in on the act alongside PCs. The benefits for musicians can be considerable, as we discover...
Published August 2005
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AAS String Studio
Modelled String Instrument
String Studio uses Applied Acoustics' physical modelling expertise to (in theory) generate the sound of any string instrument. Good or bad vibrations? We find out...
Published August 2005
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ESI Pro ESP1010
PCI Audio Interface [PC]
If you are on a tight budget, ESI's new PCI audio and MIDI interface gives you more ins and outs for less money. But how does it stack up sound-wise against its pricier competitors?
Published August 2005
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BSP Cubase Keyboard
QWERTY Keyboard
We test another customised keyboard aimed at Cubase users.
Published August 2005