Computer Music
Brainworx AMEK Mastering Compressor
If it transpired that God's own compressor was the basis of Brainworx' latest AMEK-branded plugin, we wouldn't be surprised
4 min |
October 2023
Computer Music
DAACI: More than an AI composer
DAACI is an innovative new 'meta-composition' tool that its creators say will revolutionise producer workflows across the board. But unlike other models, they claim, this one will put human beings right back at the centre. We found out more...
6 min |
October 2023
Computer Music
Creating an ethereal glass pad
If you need a pad that shimmers but doesn't get in the way of your mix, the ZebraCM is on hand, and it's sounding ethereal!
5 min |
October 2023
Computer Music
De-essing vocal tracks
Unresolved sibilance can cause problems later. Here are various ways to get it sorted in a snap
5 min |
October 2023
Computer Music
CHRIS LAKE
Landing in the UK still buzzing from an extraordinary Coachella set, and the recent release of the pumping, Aluna-guesting Beggin', we seized the rare opportunity to speak with DJ and modern house titan Chris Lake, and find out more about his epic 20+ year journey as a music-maker, his label Black Book Recordings and get his viewpoint on the industry's latest innovations...
10+ min |
October 2023
Computer Music
MASTERING IN THE BOX
Budget won't stretch to a trip to a mastering engineer? Or fancy some DIY? Get started here...
10+ min |
October 2023
MacFormat UK
Master the Find My apps
Find people, iPhones and AirTags on your Apple Watch
3 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
MacBook Air 15-inch (2023)
Apple’s best-selling laptop – now with a bigger screen
5 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
Portable Bluetooth speakers
Supersized sounds you can take anywhere
7 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
All-new Apple products for 2023
Major leak reveals everything Apple has up its sleeve
3 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
Use mobile apps on macOS
Run iPhone and iPad apps and games on your Apple silicon Mac
2 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
VISION ON! THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF SPATIAL COMPUTING
Is Vision Pro the future market leader, or just an overpriced gimmick? We take a look at the history and future of virtual and augmented reality, and speculate on where Apple's new device might take us
10+ min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
MATT BOLTON...
WONDERS WHETHER THE COLLAPSE OF THE SOCIAL WEB MEANS IT'S IMESSAGE'S TIME TO TRULY SHINE
2 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
Crave
THE GEAR WE'RE LUSTING AFTER
2 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
Cherry UM 9.0 Pro RGB
Come for the RGB, stay for the audio
2 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
MASTERCLASS - Make amazing documents
Create top-quality documents with Apple’s amazing iWork apps; Pages, Numbers and Keynote
10+ min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
Improve your home movies
Trim, adjust, improve and resize your videos for social media
3 min |
September 2023
MacFormat UK
iFi Audio Go Link
A high-quality portable DAC at a really competitive price
2 min |
September 2023
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 |