Computer Music
SECRETS OF SOUNDTRACKS
Making music for picture is now one of the most rewarding roads that a music-maker can travel. So, sit back as we arm you with the knowledge and tools to start your own soundtracking journey...
10+ min |
May 2023
Computer Music
Fluid Audio Image 2
Fluid Audio might well be known for less costly speakers, but Image 2 will certainly change that… and possibly the world of studio monitoring
4 min |
May 2023
Computer Music
Best reverb plugins
We reveal the best plugins for adding atmosphere and pro polish to your mixes! It's time to make 'space' for these on your hard drive
4 min |
May 2023
Computer Music
Modartt Pianoteq 8
The highly-regarded piano - and so much more - instrument reaches version 8, but is Pianoteq still one of the best you can buy?
3 min |
May 2023
Computer Music
Metering tools
Mixing might be mostly about using our ears, but there are other senses we can bring in too, specifically our eyes
5 min |
May 2023
Computer Music
Arturia MiniFreak V
Having emulated practically every significant synth ever made, Arturia turns its attention to one of its own creations
3 min |
May 2023
Computer Music
Audient iD24
If input audio fidelity is important to you, Audient's latest analogue-inspired desktop interface could be exactly what you need...
3 min |
May 2023
MacFormat UK
Affinity Photo 2
Serif's powerful editing app gets a serious update
3 min |
April 2023
MacFormat UK
Mac mini (2023)
Apple's most affordable Mac goes Pro - and about time too
4 min |
April 2023
MacFormat UK
CrossOver 22
Run (some) PC apps on your Mac without Windows
3 min |
April 2023
MacFormat UK
HomePod (2023)
Apple's original smart speaker is back - and better than ever
2 min |
April 2023
MacFormat UK
Lenco LBT-188
Jump on the vinyl revival bandwagon with this Bluetooth turntable
2 min |
April 2023
MacFormat UK
Make and take calls
Use your Apple Watch to chat with friends - it's so easy and versatile
3 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Linux-Mandrake 7
Simplicity and a wide range of applications make this a great distribution for all Linux users.
2 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Set up your terminal and email like it's 1983
Jump in the hot terminal time machine with Mats Tage Axelsson who emails from the command line using the latest technology.
8 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Universal layer text effects with GIMP
Posters use them, films and presentations are hard to imagine without them: text effects. Attract attention with Karsten Günther and GIMP.
8 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
The Best OPEN SOURCE Software Ever!
In an attempt to trigger controversy, Michael Reed and Neil Mohr unequivocally state these are the greatest free software apps ever. Probably. We’re just trying to be helpful.
10+ min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Jump to a federated social network
Nick Peers reveals how you can get up and running with this free, decentralised and non-profit alternative to Twitter.
9 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Free our SOFTWARE!
Taking anything for granted is dangerous, so Jonni Bidwell and Mike Saunders revisit how the free software movement got started to help free us from proprietary tyranny!
4 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Debian GNU/Linux 2.1
It may be a bit behind the times, but Debian is one of the best distributions on the market.
2 min |
April 2023
MacFormat UK
Have we reached "peak iPhone"?
Charlotte Henry explores whether Apple's key product is starting to lose its magic
6 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Mailserver
Linux is the way forward, is it? The future of alternative computing and all that? My experience of Unix machines only covers the terminals at uni and I wasn’t impressed, although I think they probably had outdated kernels and were badly configured – I never even got around to installing LinuxAPUS on my trusty PPC-powered Amiga (you shouldn’t laugh).
4 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Corel Linux 1.0
Corel’s entry into the Linux market has potential, but there are issues.
2 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
SUSE Linux 6.3
We test this long-established German company’s latest distribution effort. Can it hold off the competition?
2 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Ubuntu 5.04
Andy Hudson hopes this is one hedgehog that won’t get squashed.
3 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Master RPI.GPIO
Les Pounder goes back to the early days of the Raspberry Pi - and his career with this classic library! -
5 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Waveshare Zero to Pi3
Transform your Pi Zero into a Pi 3, they promised Les Pounder, but it's more like adding on go-faster stripes.
2 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Create your first WebSocket service
Mihalis Tsoukalos explains how to use the Go programming language to work with the WebSocket protocol.
9 min |
April 2023
Linux Format
Fantastic Mr Firefox
Nick Peers takes a trip down memory lane to reveal the story behind the rise - and slight fall - of Mozilla's popular web browser.
9 min |
April 2023
MacFormat UK
MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023)
The world's best laptop is now even better - and how!
5 min |