MacFormat UK
Selective colour editing
Indulge in creative compositing using Pixelmator Pro 3.3’s handy tool
2 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
Xencelabs Pen Display 24
Up your digital art game with this stunning pen display
4 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
iOS software
Swipe away your touchscreen troubles and rekindle your love of Apple’s mobile devices
1 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
15 questions with...Shida Shahabi
With a stripped-back production process but a heavyweight sound that mixes electronic processing and classical textures, Shida Shahabi is claiming her own calm space in music. It's an approach that means largely ignoring outside influences, 'best practice' and orthodox methods. Perhaps it's an ethos we can all learn from...
9 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
Cherry Audio: Waking the titans
Founded in 2018, Cherry Audio has become one of the most beloved softsynth creators, recreating yesterday’s legends virtually. We spoke to CTO Dan Goldstein to find out more about the company’s latest release: Novachord + Solovox
6 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
Sonora Cinematic Verticale €49 PC MAC
Creating the perfect felted upright piano takes time, perseverance and four layers of vertical felt!
3 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
I love your, Love Tracktion
What your DAW needs now is Love, sweet Love.
1 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
Mac daddy
Apple's new desktop and laptop options could speed up your studio, and completely empty your wallet....
2 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
App watch
We report on the latest developments in phone and tablet music making
1 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
Baby Audio BA-1 $99 PC MAC
Baby Audio has set the effects world on fire with a string of top releases. Can it do the same for synths with its first instrument plugin?
3 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
AIR Music Tech: AIR Delay Pro £50 PC MAC
Not your everyday delay. AIR Delay Pro brings bundles of otherworldly Shaping options to the table, and serves up a hat-trick of unique additions
3 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
Nektar Aruba £255 PC MAC
Sprucing up its MIDI drum controller with a raft of new features, Aruba offers a slick new way of performing your software drum instruments
3 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
Toneworks Catalyst €79 PC MAC
Bored of programming via the piano roll? Try jazzing up your riffs with this inventive step sequencer that can host VST instruments
4 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
Classic sounds & vintage techniques FOR THE 21ST CENTURY PRODUCER
Classic music production techniques and gear can breathe life and humanity into your digital productions. And it’s cheaper than you might think. In this feature, we’re going to look at some of the finest vintage plugins out there, and learn how to get revered sounds for free with the Plugin Suite
6 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
Punchy commercial-sounding bass
Recreating the impactful bass sound of commercial hits like Jax Jones' Whistle needn't be difficult. Let's learn how...
2 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
DJANGO DJANGO
Reborn with a new retro house-inspired sound, Django Django's new double-album Off Planet is a flurry of hypersonic colours and energy. We spoke to the band's cofounder David Maclean about the record's influences, tech and evolution....
10+ min |
September 2023
Computer Music
Spitfire Audio PC MAC - British Drama Toolkit: Brass and Reeds £169
Whether youre scoring a film or scouting for evocative textures, Spitfire has a dramatic new proposition to capture your imagination
3 min |
September 2023
Computer Music
Erica Synths Zen Delay Virtual £155 PC MAC
Modelled on 2019's hardware delay, the virtual incarnation of the knob-packed atmosphere-carver surpasses its parent in more ways than one
3 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
Philips 16B1P3302D Portable Monitor
More screen space for when you’re on the move
2 min |
August 2023
MacFormat UK
AnkerWork M650 Wireless Microphone
Record great wireless sound for video
2 min |
August 2023
MacFormat UK
Pixelmator Pro 3
All your graphics needs handled with ease
2 min |
August 2023
MacFormat UK
Laya's Horizon
Time to spread your wings
2 min |
August 2023
MacFormat UK
Solid-state drives for Mac
They are faster and more reliable but think carefully before splashing the cash
4 min |
August 2023
MacFormat UK
Cherry KW 9100 Slim for Mac
Affordable alternative to Apple's Magic Keyboard
2 min |
August 2023
MacFormat UK
Audio-Technica ATH-M50XSTS
High-quality streaming and listening headphones
3 min |
August 2023
MacFormat UK
The incredible new Vision Pro
Meet the world's first spatial computer! Plus: hands-on review
3 min |
August 2023
MacFormat UK
The new expansive Mac Pro
Cupertino completes Apple silicon switch
3 min |
August 2023
MacFormat UK
Apple reveals its vision of the future
From new Macs to the world’s first ‘spatial computer’
2 min |
August 2023
MacFormat UK
Master Quick Actions
Make your Mac life even easier with the power of Actions
3 min |
August 2023
MacFormat UK
Breathe new life into your old Mac
Does your Mac sigh when it starts or creak when it calculates? We're here to help Written
10+ min |