Computer Music
#12 LFO sequence
If you’ve ever wanted your Zebra CM to help you out by playing short phrases, it’s time to step up to the LFO. Dave Gale gets sequencing…
5 min |
April 2022
Computer Music
#01 Creative basslines
In this tutorial you’ll learn how bass can be so much more than a rhythm instrument as we delve into that low end
5 min |
April 2022
Computer Music
15 questions with…Sun-El Musician
Sun-El Musician has a huge fan base in his home country of South Africa, with tens of millions of Youtube views, but is on a mission to spread his brand of EDM across the world, even inventing a sub genre of it along the way – African Electronic Dance Music. We catch up with the man whose ambitions are as big as his setup is small. “I’m not one to have crazy things and just like my studio to be simple…”
6 min |
April 2022
Linux Format
Siduction 2021.3.0
You probably think Mayank Sharma has a thing for Debian-based KDE distros, but he’ll want you to believe that it’s just coincidence.
3 min |
March 2022
Linux Format
Pop!_OS 21.10
Keyboard-driven Jonni Bidwell is excited by the prospect of new shortcut keys and swish application launchers. Will his enthusiasm be curbed?
6 min |
March 2022
Linux Format
Slackel 7.5
Mayank Sharma finds this distribution combines Slackware and USB distros with two use-cases: older computers and portable installations.
3 min |
March 2022
Linux Format
Neptune 7.0
Debian-based KDE distros are a dime a dozen, so Mayank Sharma was keen to see how it stacks up against the competition.
3 min |
March 2022
MacFormat UK
Use Quick Notes on an iPad
Quick Notes is an invaluable tool for grabbing text, images or links on iPad
3 min |
March 2022
MacFormat UK
Loupedeck CT
Take control of your Mac with this compact, powerful gadget
3 min |
March 2022
MacFormat UK
THE BEST DACS TO IMPROVE AUDIO QUALITY
A good DAC can really boost the audio quality on your Apple devices
3 min |
March 2022
MacFormat UK
Nanoleaf Lines Starter Kit
Add more colour to your life with these backlit smart lights
3 min |
March 2022
Linux Format
Oxygen Not Included
Management are thrilled with Christopher Livingston’s latest costsaving suggestion: workers don’t really need to breathe, do they?
7 min |
March 2022
MacFormat UK
Logitech MX Keys Mini
The keyboard that the Magic Keyboard should be aspiring to
3 min |
March 2022
MacFormat UK
Joby GripTight GorillaPod for MagSafe
MagSafe-friendly version of Joby’s acclaimed tripod
1 min |
March 2022
Linux Format
Secure Your Vpn
The ever-sceptical Jonni Bidwell is here to cast doubt on the highly profitable VPN business, and show you how you can do better…
10+ min |
March 2022
MacFormat UK
Beats Fit Pro
Beats’ best ever earbuds go toe to toe with AirPods Pro.
5 min |
March 2022
MacFormat UK
AOC I1601P
A handy second screen
1 min |
March 2022
MacFormat UK
Make your Mac more accessible (and your other devices too)
Apple devices strive to be easy to use, no matter who is using them. Let’s take a look at the accessibility features that can help us interact with our screens
10+ min |
March 2022
Linux Format
Kingston XS2000 External SSD
Next-gen external USB 3.2 2x2 storage goes mainstream with Ganesh T S at the testing station.
3 min |
March 2022
MacFormat UK
Do More with iCloud+
iCloud brings all your Apple devices together in beautiful harmony. Here’s how to make the most of it
10+ min |
March 2022
Linux Format
Intel NUC 11 Extreme PC
Kizito Katawonga wonders what happened to the NUC of the past?
3 min |
March 2022
Computer Music
EQ & filtering
Let’s explore a few different ways to shape your sounds with EQ and filtering
10 min |
March 2022
Computer Music
Dynamics
For our final ‘How to do everything’ set of workshops, we’re looking at the moving subject of dynamics
10 min |
March 2022
Computer Music
BLEASS Dragonfly £25
Bringing a fresh approach to one of the oldest of modulation effects, Dragonfly re-thinks tremolo as a reactive rippler for quirky pop
4 min |
March 2022
Computer Music
Expressive E Imagine €166.80
With the latest addition to their softsynth lineup, Expressive E get modelling, and there’s not a tube of glue in sight
6 min |
March 2022
Computer Music
Beat it!
We open our How To Do Everything features with beats, and with our free plugins, you can get great beats… fast
9 min |
March 2022
Computer Music
Heavyocity Symphonic Destruction £325
Ever wondered what a symphony would sound like if it were to do battle with Optimus Prime? You’ll get a kick out of this then…
5 min |
March 2022
Computer Music
Keys and more
Now it’s time for the keys to step into the spotlight as we move on to think about creating chords and harmonies
10 min |
March 2022
Computer Music
MARTINA TOPLEY-BIRD
Martina Topley-Bird has a three-decade career during which she has worked with Tricky, Massive Attack and The Prodigy, but her fifth album, Forever I Wait, sees her embracing a new-found confidence
10+ min |
March 2022
Computer Music
Mixed in Key Live €58
Embarrassed by theory-blindness? This learned virtual assistant can step in to detail what your music is doing in the theoretical sphere
4 min |