SOUND ON SOUND
There are now so many sizes, types and formats of audio interface available that it can seem well-nigh impossible to find the one that best suits your needs. We sort out the spec features that are really important.
Many of the unwanted hums, clicks, and whirrs that compromise the performance of your computer studio are nothing to do with software. We take a look at what causes them, and how to banish them for good!
The Windows XP Service Pack 2 is out, and it offers valuable bug fixes as well as enhanced Internet security measures. But as reports of a few audio-related problems surface, should musicians go ahead and install it?
We investigate an obscure PC parameter that may be responsible for some otherwise 'incurable' soundcard stuttering problems.
M Audio's half-rack interface provides a comprehensive selection of analogue and digital I/O at a competitive price.
Shareware might be cheap, but it can also make you very cheerful. We round up some of the best of the current PC music shareware scene.
Buying a music computer from a specialist builder is an increasingly popular option for the PC musician. We rounded up some of the leading names in music PCs to find out exactly what they offer.
Computer specifications have changed radically in the three years since Carillon launched their first music PCs, but the company's signature metal rackmount case and attention to detail still sets them apart. Their powerful Core 4 machine offers support for three monitors, plus a huge 400GB RAID 0 hard drive array for audio data.
Intel's latest chipsets are finding their way into new PCs — but do they offer any advantages to the computer musician?
