Computer Music
CINEMATIC BEATS
Enormous drum and percussion sounds are the order of the day as we turn our attention to producing blockbuster beats suitable for a Hollywood epic
10 min |
September 2022
Computer Music
Getting a great bass tone
In this tutorial you'll learn how to get a great sound for your bass, straight from your audio interface
5 min |
September 2022
Computer Music
Zebra CM go-getta bass
Creating a square bass with movement is a cool commercial trick. Let's widen the pulse of Zebra CM's oscillators, David Guetta-style
5 min |
September 2022
Computer Music
WILLIAM ORBIT
After working with Madonna, U2, Blur, Robbie Williams and Britney Spears, William Orbit’s career went on hold after battling with drugs and his confidence. The joy of painting and a beginner’s guide to Pro Tools got his mojo back and now he is about to release his first new album in eight years
10+ min |
September 2022
Computer Music
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO ANALOGUE DIRT
Your digital mixes may well be too perfect! Here's our guide to bringing some humanity back into your productions and how to get deep, down and dirty with some 'analogue' processing
10+ min |
September 2022
Linux Format
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Management doesn't like self-referential things. It just reminds them they're a simple strapline-based comedy construct of Christopher Livingston.
6 min |
August 2022
Linux Format
Waveshare CM4-NANO
Les Pounder looks at Waveshare's Compute Module 4 carrier board that offers Raspberry Pi 4 performance in a near Zero-sized package.
3 min |
August 2022
Linux Format
World Web 3
Battle lines are being drawn up as technologies for a Web 3.0 are primed and loaded, Mats Tage Axelsson helps you prepare for a user-owned world.
10+ min |
August 2022
Linux Format
OpenMediaVault 6
Old wine in a new bottle is such a cliché, but that's exactly how Mayank Sharma likes his software to grow and evolve.
3 min |
August 2022
Linux Format
Tails 5.1
This distro is one of those things that Mayank Sharma would rather have and not need, than need and not have.
3 min |
August 2022
Linux Format
OpenSUSE 15.4
If someone were to compile the definitive list of the mysteries of life, Mayank Sharma would ask them to include openSUSE at number 42.
3 min |
August 2022
Linux Format
SEEING THE LIGHT
Three humble developers of Bodhi Linux enlighten Jonni Bidwell on the ways of Zen and the art of distro maintenance.
10+ min |
August 2022
Linux Format
Multi-boot USB drives
Shashank Sharma can't parallel park, but he knows how to just copy and paste live distributions into a USB drive to boot 'em up.
7 min |
August 2022
Linux Format
OnlyOffice 7.1
Usually Mayank Sharma will run everything that'll fit inside a browser, but today he'll try something he's petrified to launch even as a native program.
3 min |
August 2022
Linux Format
FAST VIRTUAL MACHINES
Jonni Bidwell transcends meat space, ventures virtuously into the valleys of the virtual and returns laden with actual knowledge.
10+ min |
August 2022
MacFormat UK
Go further in Luminar Neo
How to use Al-assisted tools to quickly enhance your people pics
3 min |
August 2022
MacFormat UK
iPhone sensors
The versatility of the iPhone depends on a powerful array of built-in sensors
5 min |
August 2022
MacFormat UK
RANDOM APPLE MEMORY RIP(od)
As Apple bids farewell to the iPod touch, Graham Barlow remembers a more dedicated kind of music player
2 min |
August 2022
MacFormat UK
Upgrade your apps
Choosing alternatives to Apple's built-in apps and tools can take your Mac workflows to the next level. Whatever you're planning on doing, our pick of the best will help get your projects done
10+ min |
August 2022
MacFormat UK
Eufy Video Doorbell Dual
Are two cameras better than one?
2 min |
August 2022
MacFormat UK
Belkin Boost Charge Pro Portable
This portable MagSafe charger is ideal for travel
1 min |
August 2022
MacFormat UK
Crave
THE GEAR WE'RE LUSTING AFTER
3 min |
August 2022
MacFormat UK
OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual
A super-speed SSD solution for your desktop
2 min |
August 2022
MacFormat UK
Naenka Runner Diver Bone Conduction Headphones
Enjoy your music whatever sport you're into
2 min |
August 2022
MacFormat UK
Ugreen Nexode 100W Charger
Charge up to four devices at once
1 min |
August 2022
MacFormat UK
Apple Studio Display
A closer look at the new Studio Display, including the "highly advanced" webcam
4 min |
July 2022
Linux Format
OpenMandriva Lx 4.3
In what seems to have become a trend, just when he gives up hope, a project pleasantly surprises Mayank Sharma with a new release.
3 min |
May 2022
Linux Format
MassOS 2022.03
Independent Linux distros will always have Mayank Sharma's admiration, even if he has trouble grasping their raison d'etre.
3 min |
May 2022
Computer Music
Leapwing Audio UltraVox £59
Delivering a consistently sparkling vocal sound every take is the goal of this new algorithmically-directed vocal plugin
3 min |
July 2022
Computer Music
What does A.I. mean mean for your music?
As artificial intelligence seeps into every aspect of modern life – self driving cars, telephone answering systems, speech and facial recognition - so its impact in the world of music production continues apace. Here we reveal how it will impact on your music making. The good. The bad. The future!
10+ min |