Category: Computer Hardware

Apple Updates iMac Line With New Quad-Core Processors, Better Graphic Performance & Faster Memory

Apple today updated its iMac line, with several performance upgrades. Of most interest to musicians will probably be the fourth-generation Intel quad-core processors, improved graphic system, next generation Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage options. The entry-level 21.5-inch iMac features a 2.7 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor and Iris Pro graphics. The high-end 21.5-inch model and both 27-inch… Read More Apple Updates iMac Line With New Quad-Core Processors, Better Graphic Performance & Faster Memory

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Microsoft Intros Surface 2, Surface Music Kit – Are They Enough For You To Consider A Windows Tablet?

Microsoft today announced that the second generation of its Microsoft Surface family of tablets. It also announced new accessories for the Surface tablet computers, including a pressure-sensitive DJ controller. Two new Surface models, Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, along with an expanded portfolio of new Surface accessories, will be available at Microsoft retail stores and retailers… Read More Microsoft Intros Surface 2, Surface Music Kit – Are They Enough For You To Consider A Windows Tablet?

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Leap Motion Now Shipping, Captures Gestures With Accuracy To 1/100th Of A Millimeter

The Leap Motion ($80) – a USB peripheral that can sense the position of your hands, in 3D, with extreme accuracy, is now shipping. The Airspace app store for the Leap Motion is also open for business. The Leap Motion is described as ‘the world’s most accurate 3D Motion Control technology, capable of tracking up… Read More Leap Motion Now Shipping, Captures Gestures With Accuracy To 1/100th Of A Millimeter

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New Mac Mini Compatibility with Pro Tools|HDX 11

This week, Avid announced that the new Mac Mini with Magma Express Box 3 (EB3T) is compatible with Pro Tools|HDX support and/or HD Native. The Magma Express Box 3 (EB3T) provides an ‘outside-the-box’ solution for using PCIe cards with Thunderbolt-equipped computers. High-performance work flows are possible by connecting a Thunderbolt equipped computer to a Thunderbolt… Read More New Mac Mini Compatibility with Pro Tools|HDX 11

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New Mac Pro Promises Fast & Furious Face-Melting OS X Action – Was It Worth The Wait?

Apple today offered a sneak preview of its next generation Mac Pro desktop computer – something pro Mac users have been looking for for years. It’s fast and furious, promising up to 2.5 times the speed of the existing Mac Pro line, up to 12 cores, dual GPUs, Thunderbolt 2, faster memory and flash storage.… Read More New Mac Pro Promises Fast & Furious Face-Melting OS X Action – Was It Worth The Wait?

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GestureControl For Leap Translates Multi-dimensional Motion To MIDI Control

Reader Geert Bevin let us know about a new application his company Uwyn is working on, GestureControl for the Leap Motion Controller. The Leap Motion is an extremely precise USB motion sensor that’s expected to be released in May, priced at $80. GestureControl has been designed for live performance and it operates at extremely low latency, while… Read More GestureControl For Leap Translates Multi-dimensional Motion To MIDI Control

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Music Computing CoreMC – ‘The World’s Most Powerful Personal Computer’

Music Computing has introduced CoreMC (Gen3), a new PC that they call “the world’s most powerful personal computer designed for audio and video production.” According to Music Computing, their concept was to use enterprise-level components, which are designed for maximum performance and stability, to create compact computer systems for personal or studio use. CoreMC can… Read More Music Computing CoreMC – ‘The World’s Most Powerful Personal Computer’

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Windows RT Tablets DOA; Will $900 Windows Surface Pro Tablets Do Better?

It looks like musicians wanting Windows-based multi-touch computers may have have to pay a premium. Windows 8 RT devices – multi-touch ARM-powered computers – appear to be dead on arrival. Microsoft has cut production of its Surface devices in half after weak sales. And sales of third-party Windows 8 RT devices have been ‘almost non-existent’.… Read More Windows RT Tablets DOA; Will $900 Windows Surface Pro Tablets Do Better?

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