Computer / Software

Brian Heywood surveys the latest in software and hard disk recording developments shown at the APRS exhibition and reveals how you can go deeper into cyberspace with the Performing Arts Network...

Martin Russ dishes up the latest Apple news, explains how to make your own aliases, and even casually prophesies the death of MIDI. But first, he sets the record straight concerning QuickTime v.2.0...

This month, Vic Lennard takes a short trip down sequencer memory lane...

David Mellor takes the mystery out of hard disk recording and CD pre-mastering, with an explanation of how to get up and running with a Mac and three popular software packages.

Paul Austin auditions the ultimate in Amiga sequencing — Bars&Pipes Professional 2.5.

Computer-literate musicians are well placed to take advantage of multimedia technology. You know all about the sound — now what about the visuals? Panicos Georghiades and Gabriel Jacobs give an introduction to desktop video on the PC.

Brian Heywood brings you the latest PC news, and tells you how to get on the 'information superhighway' — free of charge! But first, the news...

Martin Russ brings you the latest Apple news, and shows you how to double your RAM — without severe silicon surgery...

This month, Vic Lennard investigates the true cost of 'going digital'...

Paul Austin looks on as the Amiga's ultimate direct-to-disk sampling system finally gets the software it deserves...

Do you have countless disk boxes, and definite problems finding that song file you started last month? Vic Lennard explains why you should consider a hard drive, especially at the current low prices...

This month, Brian Heywood presents his round-up of the MEMS show, and takes a look at Media Vision's Memphis multimedia upgrade.

In a packed column this month, Martin Russ looks at MIDI machine control, FreeMIDI, the Mac serial port, and even manages to mention the latest Apple news. He kicks off with a look at Performer 5.0.

Sean Kenny is an experienced programmer, and has devised a method for emulating guitar strumming using a sequencer. Though the methods described here relate specifically to C-Lab/Emagic Notator and Creator, they could be adapted for use with other sequencing packages.

Interested in having access to your very own PD library — on a single disk? Vic Lennard meets up with the Atari GEMini CD-ROM.

The Windows multimedia revolution grinds on... This month Brian Heywood looks at a couple of products that may help you find a multimedia heaven with the PC. Logitech Soundman Wave & Lyrrus G-Vox.

As promised, Paul Austin concludes his look at the big guns in Amiga multimedia.

Martin Russ brings you the latest Apple news, benefits from an Opcode World Tour, reveals all about the new Power Macs, and passes an instant wallpaper music recipe...

Martin Russ brings you the latest Apple news and takes a look into his crystal ball. Acronyms and MIDI.

Paul Austin referees the first round of the Amiga's biggest ever multimedia battle.

MIDI song files have come a long way from just being copies of famous hits, as Vic Lennard discovers.