Computer Music
JEFF RUSSO
Jeff Russo is one of the world’s leading film and TV composers, currently on a mission to boldly produce exceptional soundtracks for both Star Treks Discovery and Picard. For these critically-acclaimed soundtracks, he even had his own custom-built sample library co-developed with Orchestral Tools (now available for us all to use) complete with a Klingon Choir…
10+ min |
March 2021
Computer Music
CM diary
In part two of his exploration of the human side of computer music-making, Ashley talks about how to keep social – outside of your usual beat-making bubble
3 min |
March 2021
Computer Music
Using repetition and variation
Dave Clews talks us through how to use repetition in a way that even your harshest critics won’t detect as anything more than ‘catchy’
6 min |
March 2021
Computer Music
The Sequencer, pt 1
Scot takes us through the history and development of another synth staple and advises how to use it in a modular setting
6 min |
March 2021
Computer Music
Arturia: V Collection 8
The move to improve, enhance, add to and tweak already impressive software bundles continues apace with this latest package from Arturia
10+ min |
March 2021
Computer Music
A touch of chaos
The experts from Audiotent bring extra dimensions to your synth sounds by exploring chaos generation, random LFOs and velocity
5 min |
March 2021
Computer Music
15 questions with… SOPHIA LOIZOU
The composer and academic produces intense electronica “inviting us to see the Earth through the eyes of others”…
6 min |
March 2021
Computer Music
Recording Masterclass
Recording external instruments or an entire band into your computer can seem a daunting prospect if you’ve never done it before, but with today’s tools – and advice from the following pages – it’s surprisingly easy to get great results. Welcome to the Recording Masterclass!
10+ min |
March 2021
Linux Format
RetroPie 4.7.1
Les Pounder loves retrogaming and Raspberry Pi, so with RetroPie and the new Raspberry Pi 400 the question is: will he find his Nirvana?
3 min |
February 2021
Linux Format
Emulate classic Apple computers
Les Pounder goes back to his distant college days and reveals how to emulate the Apple desktop machines that he used for work and play.
10+ min |
February 2021
Linux Format
Get coding on the Raspberry Pi 64-bit
John Schwartzman demos using assembly language code for the 64-bit Raspberry Pi to call Linux kernel services and the C run-time library.
10+ min |
February 2021
Linux Format
MANJARO Quickly install Manjaro on the Pi 4
Les Pounder reveals how to get Manjaro Arm up and running on the Raspberry Pi 4 / 400, and start using the GPIO with Python.
6 min |
February 2021
Linux Format
RISE OF THE ROBOTS
Mats Tage Axelsson presents the basics of a robotics operating system and reveals what components can be used…
10+ min |
February 2021
Linux Format
Next-gen terminals
Discover the next-gen terminal tools with David Rutland that will transform your command-line life.
10+ min |
February 2021
Linux Format
Enhance your photos by stacking them
Combining multiple photos of the same scene using a stacking technique can result in some spectacular results, reveals Mike Bedford.
10+ min |
February 2021
Linux Format
Elementary OS lands on the Raspberry Pi
The world is getting armed and dangerous, as another distro joins the Raspberry Pi army.
3 min |
February 2021
Digital Camera World
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
It’s the best iPhone yet – but does that extend to its camera?
5 min |
February 2021
MacFormat UK
Urbanears Luma
Low-price AirPods alternative
1 min |
February 2021
MacFormat UK
Papalook PA452 webcam
A good upgrade for most Mac cameras
1 min |
February 2021
MacFormat UK
Twelve South TimePorter
A home from home for Apple Watch
1 min |
February 2021
MacFormat UK
OWC Envoy Pro Elektron portable SSD
Rugged, fast data storage on the go
1 min |
February 2021
MacFormat UK
Synology DiskStation DS1520+
A DIY high-end NAS drive
2 min |
February 2021
MacFormat UK
Marshall Monitor II ANC
Marshall’s traditional headphones gain up-to-date noise cancellation features
2 min |
February 2021
MacFormat UK
Crave
THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER
2 min |
February 2021
T3 Magazine
None Too Appy Huawei Mate 40 Pro
One of the best-built smartphones around, but software inconveniences lose it points
2 min |
February 2021
T3 Magazine
The Complete Guide To… Ultra-Portable Laptops
The unveiling of Apple’s groundbreaking M1 chip is resculpting the laptop landscape. We’re on the verge of another revolution in the world of portables. Let us bear witness
10+ min |
February 2021
The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
The Right RAM
A fast and easy way to add a performance boost to your PC is to install high quality, fast RAM (Random Access Memory). DDR4 is the latest variation of PC memory and is the fastest and most efficient yet but just like many other components in your build, RAM isn’t quite as simple as it might at first seem. Different motherboards support different maximum amounts, as do different operating systems and it is available in many different speeds and configurations.
5 min |
January 2021
The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
Expansion Cards and Extras
Expansion cards are technically any printed circuit board that can be added to the system to add functionality or features. This means that a graphics card is an expansion card, albeit a fairly fancy one, and you can run a PC without including one, assuming the motherboard has on-board graphics. Here we will look at some of the other expansion card options you may want or need in your build.
2 min |
January 2021
The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
Do You Need An Optical Drive?
Building a PC a few years ago without an optical drive would have seemed like madness. It would have made using the PC fairly difficult as most software was supplied on discs and Internet speeds were not really up to the task of downloading large files such as games. Nowadays, almost everything you might want to install on your PC can be bought electronically and discs are becoming somewhat obsolete. So do you actually need to install a CD/DVD drive?
2 min |
January 2021
The Complete Build Your Own PC Manual
Troubleshooting Your Build
Hopefully, if you have followed all of our instructions carefully, you won’t have any problems during the first boot of your new PC. However, problems can and do occur, even for experienced builders. The difference between a beginner and an experienced builder is the ability to solve problems and troubleshoot the PC build. If you have a problem with your computer, it will likely be one of these.
5 min |