Mac OSX

Tutorial | Feb 11, 2021 by Hollin Jones

In an ever-changing technological landscape, there are many factors involved in choosing a new music system. Hollin Jones looks at your options for the coming year.

Tutorial | Dec 20, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Upgrading your computer hardware means more speed, but it comes at a price. Here are 5 ways you can speed up your music system for free!

Tutorial | Sep 05, 2020 by Joe Albano

Joe Albano take sus through the ins and outs of creating aggregate audio devices for Mac users and explains why and in what situations you'd want to consider doing this.

Tutorial | Jun 08, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Apple's iCloud storage, which is available for Windows as well as the Mac, can be a great way to securely manage and organise your music sessions and other files. Here's how to do it.

Tutorial | Oct 20, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

iCloud provides a number of ways in which you can streamline your workflow and get access from any device to your music and sample libraries. Here are some ways that the cloud can change your life.

Tutorial | Aug 19, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Backing up '" some of us are better at remembering than others, but there's always more to learn about keeping data safe. Here's a handy guide to backing up your Mac, PC or mobile device.

Tutorial | May 09, 2016 by Darren Burgos

If you have multiple audio interfaces, synthesizers, or even iPad interfaces, you can get them to all work as one virtual interface on the Mac. Here's how to combine them as an aggregate device.

Editorial | Mar 19, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Apple's new Force Touch trackpad features force sensors so you can click anywhere and receive haptic feedback wherever your finger is on the surface. So how could this be useful for music making?

Tutorial | Dec 26, 2014 by Francesco Schiavon

Ever come across a situation where you've forgotten or lost the password for your Mac? Before you wipe your Mac to start again, read this by Francesco Schiavon. It'll save your sanity and time!

Editorial | Sep 10, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Though not designed primarily as a standalone device, the Apple Watch could be a useful controller, recording tool and metering analyser for musicians and DJs. Can you think of any more uses?

Tutorial | Jun 24, 2014 by Francesco Schiavon

Need help when looking at your computer screen? Stop squinting (assuming you can read this ok) and start living! Francesco Schiavon shows how to make your digital devices more visually friendly.

Editorial | Jun 01, 2014 by Paul Wickliffe

Whether you're a musician, artist, videographer'¦ in fact no matter who you are, good data management practice can save you on headaches further down the road. Paul Wickliffe explains how.

Tip | Aug 10, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

For all the simplicity of making music on your iPad or iPhone using GarageBand, there may be one inconvenience: effortlessly sharing projects with the Mac version. Mike Watkinson remedies that here.

Tutorial | Jul 13, 2013 by Adam Goldberg

Apple's iPad sports some excellent accessibility features in iOS6. In this article Adam Goldberg explains how to use Guided Access inside and outside the classroom.

Tutorial | May 20, 2013 by Jay Asher

If you like the idea that 'prevention is better than the cure' and use Logic Pro, join Jay Asher in this article as he walks you through how to avoid problems before they happen!