55 Results for "computer"

New MacBook Air delivers macOS & Thunderbolt to musicians for USD 1199

Apple's groundbreaking laptop receives a successor equipped with a high-resolution Retina display (no True Tone, though), USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, and Touch ID fingerprint-scanning protection.

Tanzbär 2 the hybrid drum computer from MFB is ready to make beats

Tanzbär 2 brings 8 channels of analog and 8 channels of samples into its advanced step sequencing eco-system. It includes a little bass synthesizer, 3 sample voices with analog filters and 10 sample ...

Apple pondering a new pro-focused Mac Mini – and here’s a musicians’ wishlist

A new Mac Mini suitable for music production? In the works, apparently. Here's a a few things Apple should address to make this computer suitable for professionals, including music producers.

Lenovo ThinkPad P52 mobile workstation: the hardcore music producer’s laptop?

Lenovo has announced a new workstation-class laptop in its ThinkPad series, the P52, which can be configured as a music and video production monster, and has plenty of connectivity.

Superbooth 2018: Futuristic CROW Intelligence from BirdKids?

It's like a hyper-intelligent, pan-dimensional, high-resolution MIDI controller but without the constraints that MIDI implies. CROW Intelligence wants to be the source of all modulation and fun stuff in your ...

Rumor: Apple’s upcoming USD 999 MacBook pushed to second half of 2018

Apple wants to include the chipmaker's latest Coffee Lake mobile processors in its machine, apparently, but Intel doesn't have enough of them to meet its orders.

Hexinverter Mutant Brain transplants your MIDI to your modular CV

The Mutant Brain brings 4 channels of CV and 12 channels of Gate or Triggering into your Eurorack from the comfort of a MIDI device. Check out how it makes the Akai Rhythm Wolf look good.

Norns: a platform for sound processing, synthesis, poetry and form

Norns is a minimalist metal box harbouring the power of processes to evolve and morph into anything you can write a script for. Monome's slow reveal is an enticing look into the mind of a synthesis developer.

Apple confirms 2019 (at the earliest) release for new, modular Mac Pro

Apple has officially confirmed that the redesigned, modular Mac Pro won't arrive before 2019 at the earliest. The modular design direction allowing for easy upgrades has also been confirmed.

Apple Mac Pro 2018 rumours: An all-new modular Mac with easy upgrades in the offing?

The new Mac Pro has already been in the works for some time and could be showcased in June at Apple's WWDC event, envisioned as the highest-end desktop system in the Apple line-up.

Apple iMac 2018 rumours: Prettier and faster music production?

The iMac is a fantastic and inspiring music production machine. Here's everything we think we know about its possible 2018 revamp in terms of design, features, specs, and price.

Apple MacBook Pro 2018 rumours: A better laptop for musicians?

The 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros didn't come off as convincing upgrades for musicians with reduced connectivity, somewhat gimmicky OLED touch bars, and price increases. Can Apple win them back?

Apple Mac Mini 2018 specs, price, release date rumours: budget Mac for musicians?

The Mac Mini has always been an opportunity for musicians to set up a reasonably capable Mac rig for music production. However, it hasn't been updated since 2014! Has Apple forgotten or there's more to come?

Is Apple planning a new USD 999 MacBook in 2018 to replace the MacBook Air?

While the current-gen MacBook Air can be had for a reasonable USD 999, its hardware is lagging. Later this year, Apple may fire up a new 13-inch MacBook to take over the "slim, affordable" flag.

New 9.7-inch Apple iPad costs USD 329, an excellent gear purchase

With a friendly price, a wealth of musical apps and all the modern hardware needed to run them, the 9.7-inch Apple iPad is a more attractive purchase than ever. It's on sale now, starting at USD 329.

The iMac Pro – for the style professional

Apple has opened pre-orders on the new iMac Pro. Take it up to 18 Cores and 128GB of RAM and expect to part with over $15,000. And you need to aim high because you can't upgrade it later.

Roland TR-08 Rhythm Composer: the Boutique 808 we’ve been waiting for

It's 808 day and Roland finally announce the TR-08, the Boutique reissue of the classic TR-808 Rhythm Composer we've all been waiting for. All those lovely knobs and buttons are all a bit tiny in this format ...

Alexander Pedals Syntax Error: A crazy glitch pedal from the 80s dial-up era

When you use (abs(INPUT^3))^3. to create your distortion sounds, you know you aren't following the herd. This new effect from the USA might blow your mind - or your speakers!

BandLab unveils Link, 3 cheap, compact on-the-go audio interfaces

BandLab, the online platform for collaborative music making, is launching three no-frills audio in/out boxes designed for "plug in and go" operation with both computers and smartphones. And they're cheap, too.

EastWest MIDI Guitar Series – Hardware and software in harmony?

Looks like there is a new MIDI guitar system on the block and this one is designed from the ground up. These two companies both know a thing or two about each end of the system, so will this be the one?

Resonans brings Physical Modelling to Reason for the first time

Just ahead of the wave of VST plug-ins Resonans Physical Synthesizer Rack Extension brings physical modelling to Propellerhead Reason for the first time.

Troll8: micro-sized synthesizer, sequencer, controller and drum machine

Troll8 is a teeny weeny micro synthesizer, drum computer and sequencer from Kiel University. Loads of functionality but is it too small to be useful?

Elektron Digitakt 8-voice digital drum computer interactive on-line demo

Elektron release price and shipping details on their Digitakt 8-track digital drum machine plus you get to play with it online in your browser. Pre-orders are open.

Do Bitwig and Bastl hold the keys to computer Eurorack integration?

Bastl post a mysterious image on Instagram of a device used in their collaboration with Bitwig. Could this be the DAW-to-Eurorack connection we've been after?