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Apple Silicon Macs Promise 3.5x Faster Performance, Longer Battery Life, Quiet

According to the company, the M1-powered macs offer up to 3.5x faster CPU, up to 6x faster GPU, up to 15x faster machine learning (ML) capabilities, and battery life up to 2x longer than before.… Read More Apple Silicon Macs Promise 3.5x Faster Performance, Longer Battery Life, Quiet

November 10, 2020November 10, 202056 Comments

New Apple Silicon Macbooks ‘Faster Than Every Currently Shipping Mac Laptop’

Several Mac sites are speculating that Tuesday’s events will see the introduction of Apple’s fastest laptops ever.… Read More New Apple Silicon Macbooks ‘Faster Than Every Currently Shipping Mac Laptop’

November 6, 2020November 6, 202040 Comments

Maschine Plus vs Akai MPC vs i7 MacBook Pro

This video takes a look at how Maschine+ compares to Maschine mk3 with a computer, how it compares to an Akai MPC and answers many of the most commonly asked questions about the new workstation.… Read More Maschine Plus vs Akai MPC vs i7 MacBook Pro

September 27, 2020September 27, 202024 Comments

Open Amiga Sampler Brings New Hardware Sampling Option To Vintage Platform

The Open Amiga Sampler is a new parallel port sampler for the classic Commodore Amiga computer from 1996.… Read More Open Amiga Sampler Brings New Hardware Sampling Option To Vintage Platform

August 1, 2020August 2, 20209 Comments

Old School Sequencing With A Mac SE & Cubase

Self-described nerd Bethany Fournier shared this video, demonstrating sequencing a studio of gear using a 30+ year old Macintosh SE computer and an early version of Cubase Lite.… Read More Old School Sequencing With A Mac SE & Cubase

July 22, 202013 Comments

iMacs Running Apple Silicon In Emulation Mode May Beat Your Intel MacBook Pro

The first prototypes of Macs running Apple Silicon are now out in the wild, and speed tests are starting to appear that suggest that performance worries may be overblown.… Read More iMacs Running Apple Silicon In Emulation Mode May Beat Your Intel MacBook Pro

June 29, 2020June 30, 202023 Comments

With New iPad Pro, Has Apple Finally Gotten The Multi-Touch Laptop Right?

Is the new iPad Pro the multi-touch laptop done right – or a refrigerator/toaster?… Read More With New iPad Pro, Has Apple Finally Gotten The Multi-Touch Laptop Right?

March 18, 2020March 18, 202036 Comments

Updated Logic Pro X + Mac Pro Combo Handles Up To 2,000 Tracks

Apple has released a new version of Logic Pro X, its professional music production software, with performance optimizations for all users and updates to take advantage of the potential of the company’s recently introduced Mac Pro systems.… Read More Updated Logic Pro X + Mac Pro Combo Handles Up To 2,000 Tracks

June 13, 201929 Comments

Atari ST Computer Still Useful For Music In 2019

This video takes a look at the Atari ST series, originally introduced in 1985, showcasing its strengths as a computer for music. … Read More Atari ST Computer Still Useful For Music In 2019

February 9, 2019February 9, 201926 Comments

Elektron Overbridge Update – “The Most Complex Project We Have Ever Undertaken”

Elektron over the weekend shared an update on the status of the much-awaited update to Overbridge….… Read More Elektron Overbridge Update – “The Most Complex Project We Have Ever Undertaken”

May 21, 2018May 21, 201831 Comments

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