Is a Mac Mini as Powerful as a MacBook?
Q: I have a MacBook Pro, and I’d like to get a computer for my studio that would have about the same amount of power, so I can easily take... Read more »
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Nov 7, 2014, 8:46 AM
Nov 6, 2014, 6:42 PM
Roland iOS 8 Compatibility
Roland is posting compatibility information for their products with iOS 8 to a page on their support site. Plus, any additional requirements,... Read more »
Nov 5, 2014, 7:27 PM
Roland Compatibility with Yosemite
Roland is posting compatibility information for their products with Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite to a page on their support site. In addition,... Read more »
Nov 4, 2014, 5:57 PM
Sonnox and Yosemite
Sonnox has announced that compatibility testing with their current generation 5 plug-ins with OS X 10.10 Yosemite has not revealed any issues.... Read more »
Nov 3, 2014, 6:45 PM
Kemper Profiling Amplifier Updated for Bass and More
Kemper has released OS 2.7.0 for the Profiling Amp family. The new version includes a number of fixes and additions: User Interface fixed:... Read more »
Oct 31, 2014, 8:09 AM
Can a Macbook Pro Power an Xkey and an iRig Pads at the Same Time?
Q: I’m going to be traveling, and I want to take along my Macbook Pro so I can work on music while I am away. I’m thinking of getting a CME Xkey... Read more »
Oct 28, 2014, 8:49 AM
How to Use an External Footswitch With the Boss RC-3 Loop Station
Q: I noticed that the Boss RC-3 Loop Station has a footswitch jack labeled “Stop/Memory Shift.” This is obviously to plug in an external... Read more »
Oct 27, 2014, 8:48 AM
Moog Releases Firmware v2.1.1 for Minitaur
Moog Music has released version 2.1.1 firmware for the Minitaur analog bass synthesizer. The new version includes: Fixed MIDI Sustain Pedal bug;... Read more »
Oct 24, 2014, 6:58 AM
Native Instruments Announces Yosemite Compatibility
Native Instruments has announced that their current software is fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite. Native Instruments hardware... Read more »
Oct 23, 2014, 4:52 PM
Waves Announces Full Native Plug-in Compatibility with Yosemite
Waves has announced that all their Native plug-ins V9 as well as the Waves License Center are now fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.10... Read more »