What’s The Best Mac OS Version For Music Production? (Reader Poll)

Apple today released its Mac OS X Mountain Lion OS, the latest version of its personal computer operating system. Last time we checked, most of Synthtopia’s Mac-based musicians were still using Snow Leopard – and some developers are warning users to wait on Mountain Lion. If you’re a Mac music producer, weigh in on the… Read More What’s The Best Mac OS Version For Music Production? (Reader Poll)

LNX_Studio For Mac Updated, Gets SuperCollider Synth-Building Action

Reader Neil Cosgrove sent word about an update to LNX_Studio – a free music environment for OS X that’s designed for realtime Internet collaboration: LNX_Studio is a way of bring people together to make music with new and innovative tools. It’s all about creating and sharing ideas. There are many features in LNX_Studio and it’s strength… Read More LNX_Studio For Mac Updated, Gets SuperCollider Synth-Building Action

Apple Planning Touchscreen Macs – Are You Ready For A Multitouch DAW?

Apple is quietly perfecting the technology for large touchscreen iMacs, with the hope of ‘revolutionizing’ desktop computing, according to technology law analysts Patently Apple. And images from recent Apple patent filings, like the one above, reveal that the company clearly has music applications in mind for its ‘iMac touch‘. The image shows what appears to be… Read More Apple Planning Touchscreen Macs – Are You Ready For A Multitouch DAW?

Applied Acoustics Systems Expands Chromaphone Sound Bank Series

Applied Acoustics Systems, developer of “software based synthesis tools,” has expanded its Sound Bank Series with new titles for its Chromaphone percussion synthesizer. Chromaphone combines acoustic resonators to create drums, percussion, mallet, string, and synth-like instruments. Drum skins, bars, marimbas, plates, strings, and tubes form pairs that are “sparked to life” by a configurable mallet… Read More Applied Acoustics Systems Expands Chromaphone Sound Bank Series

Should Anybody Care About Apple’s Announcements Today Besides Developers? And Has Digital Music Replaced Porn As A Driver For New Technology?

Apple today did its dog and pony show at its annual developers conference, making official introductions for iOS 5, Mac OS X Lion & iCloud. And, while dozens of tech sites (and music sites) are blathering about how awesome and important the updates are, they were largely incremental improvements and expected announcements: Mac OS X… Read More Should Anybody Care About Apple’s Announcements Today Besides Developers? And Has Digital Music Replaced Porn As A Driver For New Technology?