SOUND ON SOUND
Martin Walker grumbles about long-winded install routines, and guides you through a few ways to check your system files and Registry for problems.
High-quality mic recordings and PC soundcards don't normaly go together all that well, but this could be about to change with Aardvark's new audiophile breakout box.
Steinberg's VST Instrument technology allows software synths to be fully integrated into any VST 2.0-compatible host software, such as Cubase VST. The first major releases to arrive are both recreations of established analogue classics. Martin Walker tries them out.
The array of choices which confronts anyone trying to buy a new PC can be bewildering. Fortunately, as Martin Walker explains, there are retailers out there who can eliminate the hassle and uncertainty.
Fitting hardware upgrades to your PC should be comparatively easy, but sometimes not everything goes according to plan. Martin Walker guides you through the pitfalls.
The latest upgrade to Wavelab, which takes the program to version 3.0, boasts only one major new feature — but it's a killer. Martin Walker is stunned by the possibilities.
Running out of processing power is a frequent source of frustration for those working with computer-based digital audio. Martin Walker tackles some common queries about how to avoid it.
Confused by DirectSound driver options? Martin Walker explains them all, recaps on the Millennium bug and makes a packet with his CD-RW drive.
Software Technology's VAZ Modular promises the authentic sound of analogue synthesis form. Martin Walker tests out their claim.
Fancy doing some hard disk recording on your computer without using a soundcard? Martin Walker looks at an intriguing combination of mixer and USB interface that could let you do just that.