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One more thing Siri GPT
Graham Barlow can't wait to give normal Siri the heave-ho and get the Al upgrade we've all been waiting for
15 questions with...Galen Tipton
Galen Tipton’s wildly imaginative approach to electronic music treats sound like silly putty. We find out how MPE, spectral plugins and AI speech-enhancement software shaped the mind-boggling brain scratch
Cherry Audio Novachord + Solovox
It doesn't get much more vintage than Cherry Audio's latest, as virtual valves are warmed up, and two legacy synths unite in one package
D16 Lush 2
One of the most hotly-anticipated softsynths of a decade ago gets an update. But after ten years, is D16's Lush 2 still relevant in 2023? Oh yes
Toontrack EZKeys 2
We can all use a little pianistic virtuosity in our productions, and Toontrack's much-anticipated update keeps you right on the EZ track
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
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...
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!
De-essing vocal tracks
Unresolved sibilance can cause problems later. Here are various ways to get it sorted in a snap
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...
MASTERING IN THE BOX
Budget won't stretch to a trip to a mastering engineer? Or fancy some DIY? Get started here...
Master the Find My apps
Find people, iPhones and AirTags on your Apple Watch
MacBook Air 15-inch (2023)
Apple’s best-selling laptop – now with a bigger screen
Portable Bluetooth speakers
Supersized sounds you can take anywhere
All-new Apple products for 2023
Major leak reveals everything Apple has up its sleeve
Use mobile apps on macOS
Run iPhone and iPad apps and games on your Apple silicon Mac
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
MATT BOLTON...
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Cherry UM 9.0 Pro RGB
Come for the RGB, stay for the audio
MASTERCLASS - Make amazing documents
Create top-quality documents with Apple’s amazing iWork apps; Pages, Numbers and Keynote
Improve your home movies
Trim, adjust, improve and resize your videos for social media
iFi Audio Go Link
A high-quality portable DAC at a really competitive price
Selective colour editing
Indulge in creative compositing using Pixelmator Pro 3.3’s handy tool
Xencelabs Pen Display 24
Up your digital art game with this stunning pen display
iOS software
Swipe away your touchscreen troubles and rekindle your love of Apple’s mobile devices
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...
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
Sonora Cinematic Verticale €49 PC MAC
Creating the perfect felted upright piano takes time, perseverance and four layers of vertical felt!