Computer Music
Zplane deCoda £49 PC MAC
Ever wanted a quick way to decipher a track’s musical components? We may have the answer…
4 min |
December 2020
Computer Music
cm Producer Masterclass SOLARDO
Solardo’s blend of big bass and house might be riding the crest of a wave, but for one half of the duo, it’s been a long and sometimes difficult journey. Ahead of dissecting his latest CR2 Records release, we talk tech with Mark Foster, discover how Aphex Twin brought dubstep to the world, and learn why setting trends rather than following them is key. And then he reveals something incredibly spooky…
10+ min |
December 2020
Computer Music
cm mini reviews
A rapid-fire round-up of sample libraries, ROMplers and music gear
6 min |
December 2020
Computer Music
Beatskillz SampleX $69 PC MAC
The sound of low-bit rate sampling is much in vogue. You could get yourself an expensive piece of old hardware to do it… or this
4 min |
December 2020
Computer Music
15 questions with… SCIFISOL
From pure hardware on stage to plugins in the studios, Christina Broussard has a refreshing attitude we can all learn from…
10+ min |
December 2020
Computer Music
15 questions with… HERMITUDE
The Australian duo of El Gusto and Dubs have just taken on the world with the single Spotlight with Daniel Bedingfield. Here they talk two decades of music production, from an Atari ST to LA…
7 min |
December 2020
Computer Music
14 questions with… TENSNAKE
After being given a classic drum machine, Hamburg-based Marco Niemerski started releasing music under the name Tensnake, including the worldwide hits Coma Cat and Love Sublime with Nile Rogers. Not a bad gift…
6 min |
December 2020
MacFormat UK
Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagon
Colourful, configurable panels that will light up your home
3 min |
December 2020
Computer Music
PreSonus ioStation 24c £258 PC MAC
Fancy an interface and controller for any DAW in one smart box for a bargain price? Time to take the train arriving at this ioStation…
6 min |
December 2020
MacFormat UK
iPad Air (2020)
Apple’s best iPad is now even better
4 min |
December 2020
MacFormat UK
Huawei 5G CPE Pro
Mobile router with super-fast 5G support
2 min |
December 2020
MacFormat UK
Edifier S880DB
A versatile, high-quality stereo system for your desktop
3 min |
December 2020
Computer Music
The 100 Greatest Mobile Music App
Mobile music making is big business, with iOS and Android devices easily capable of producing as pro-sounding tunes as desktop counterparts. Over the following pages we round up 100 essential apps for all aspects of music production…
10+ min |
December 2020
MacFormat UK
Smart speakers: the next generation
Things have changed in the smart speaker world – and not just on the outside
9 min |
December 2020
MacFormat UK
iPhone 12 Pro
Say hello to iPhone 12! Find out why this year’s Pro model is a must-have upgrade
4 min |
December 2020
MacFormat UK
iPhone 12
A brilliant balance of form and function – and well priced too
2 min |
December 2020
MacFormat UK
iPadOS 14 SECOND TO NONE
Last year, the iPad came of age and got its own operating system. This year, it’s ready to party
10+ min |
December 2020
MacFormat UK
Echo Also
Echo Also
1 min |
December 2020
MacFormat UK
The Future Of Wireless Charging
Apple wants a wireless future. Here’s what that might mean for your next device…
7 min |
December 2020
Linux Format
Live stream from your Linux deskop
Nick Peers reveals how to create a multi-screen live streaming video with the help of OBS Studio.
10+ min |
November 2020
Linux Format
HotPicks
Firefox Htop Outrun Pixelitor Memavaild Krop Diagrams Xmoto Fortify Oomox Flowblade
10+ min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Collaborate on office docs with NextCloud
If you’re seeking a secure and effective way of document editing within your Nextcloud instance, Kseniya Fedoruk has the right solution for you.
6 min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Manjaro 20.1.1
The distribution that brought Arch to the masses continues to amass new features and win over Jonni Bidwell, who’s never easily pleased.
2 min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Mind Control Delete
Management loves a bit of mindless repetition, so Natalie Clayton dances slow-motion rings around them while playing the latest Superhot expansion.
3 min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Enos OS 0.4
Swapping out Xfce’s window manager for elementary OS’s proves most pleasing to hybrid fan Jonni Bidwell.
5 min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Nvidia GeForce NOW
Nvidia offers stream gaming to all. Neil Mohr activates Suspicious Mode…
2 min |
November 2020
Linux Format
ZULIP ECONOMY
Jonni Bidwell talks to Tim Abbott about how a printer notification protocol combined with a kernel patching mechanism led to the Zulip chat program.
10+ min |
November 2020
Linux Format
BUILD THE ULTIMATE MEDIA SERVER
Winter is coming and Jonni Bidwell wants you to enjoy it the right way – with a blanket and a Linux-powered home media server to warm your heart.
10+ min |
November 2020
Linux Format
Develop RAW Photo-Editing Skills
In the first of a two-part series, Alexander Tolstoy shows how to edit RAW files as he explores open source alternatives to Adobe Lightroom.
10+ min |
November 2020
MacFormat UK
Logitech Rugged Folio
Super-tough protection for your iPad
3 min |