Universal Audio Debuts Thunderbolt Satellite DSP Accelerators

This week Universal Audio announced its new line of UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerators, for use with Thunderbolt-equipped Macs and shipping early October. UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerators enable Thunderbolt-equipped Mac users to run larger mixes filled with DSP-intensive plug-ins. These “desktop-friendly” units provide full access to UAD Powered Plug-Ins, including exclusive plug-ins from Studer,… Read More Universal Audio Debuts Thunderbolt Satellite DSP Accelerators

Can The New 12″ Microsoft Surface 3 Replace Both Your Tablet And Your Laptop?

Microsoft today introduced the Surface Pro 3 — a lightweight tablet that they want to replace both your tablet and your laptop. With the Surface Pro line, Microsoft has been trying to convince buyers that its ‘best of both worlds’ approach to hybrid tablets makes more sense than the Apple’s approach, creating best-in-class, dedicated tablet… Read More Can The New 12″ Microsoft Surface 3 Replace Both Your Tablet And Your Laptop?

New Mac Pro Starts At $2999 – Is It Worth It For Musicians?

Apple today announced pricing and availability for the new Mac Pro line. The updated Mac Pro features the latest Intel Xeon processors, with up to 12 cores, dual workstation-class GPUs, six Thunderbolt 2 ports, PCIe-based flash storage and ultra-fast ECC memory. The new Mac Pro is priced starting at $2,999 (US) and will be available… Read More New Mac Pro Starts At $2999 – Is It Worth It For Musicians?

Apple iPad Air, iPad Mini Offer Twice The Performance

Apple today announced iPad Air, the latest generation of its iPad line. The iPad Air is significantly thinner and lighter than its predecessors, while offering faster performance, faster networking and more free apps. In addition to the iPad Air, Apple introduced a new iPad mini with Retina display and the same performance improvements. The iPad… Read More Apple iPad Air, iPad Mini Offer Twice The Performance

Monome Intros Aleph Open Source Sound Computer

Ezra Buchla (son of Donald Buchla) and Brian Crabtree (monome) have introduced Aleph – a Linux-based open source sound computer. It can be a synthesizer, sampler, looper or drum machine – or, because it’s open source, anything that you can develop for it. Key Features: soundcomputer – powerful audio processor, synthesizer, noise machine, rapidly modifiable instrument.… Read More Monome Intros Aleph Open Source Sound Computer