Apple - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Apple? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
MacOS High Sierra 10.13: Should you update?
26 Sep 2017 · Apple has just published a new update to OSX - but should you update right away? We checked out a few apps and called the most important software developers. Find out here if your software is supported.
Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone X: full of potential for new music apps, but are they worth the upgrade?
13 Sep 2017 · Apple's new iPhones certainly look great in the hand, but do they offer any meaningful value to the discerning musician? Well, they do happen to pack some impressive and forward-looking technology, so...
Logic Pro X 10.3.2 update: three new Drummers and many improvements
20 Jul 2017 · Now at version 10.3.2, the $200 Mac-only DAW grows with the addition of three new Drummers, new ready-made Drummer loops, several improvements to Alchemy, the Touch Bar, and tons of fixes and improvements!
Why music producers shouldn’t fret over 2017 MacBook Pros
26 May 2017 · Those who bought 2016 MacBooks this or last year have no compelling reason to upgrade to the new machines. They will be just fine bashing out bangers on their laptops for another year or two before upgrading...
Why the iPad is an amazing – and awful – tool for making music
23 Apr 2017 · The iPad is the future of music making happening right now. It's a beautiful machine with limitless musical possibilities! Great. Now, let me tell you why it sucks...
GarageBand and other apps now completely free for MacOS and iOS
19 Apr 2017 · Apple has made GarageBand, iMovie and other apps free to download. And this time they really mean free, as you no longer have to buy a MacOS or iOS device to get them or the latest version.
Can Apple’s new, cheap iPad tempt musicians into an upgrade?
22 Mar 2017 · Could Apples new iPad have the grunt and the price to finally tempt me to upgrade from my old iPad and make music apps run properly?
Is Logic Pro X 10.3 proof that creatives are still on Apple’s radar?
10 Feb 2017 · With the Logic Pro X 10.3 update making use of the new MacBook Pro Touch Bar last month, perhaps we should count our blessings in the creative industry....
Is Apple planning iPad Pro 2 for Christmas?
14 Nov 2016 · Wasn't it about this time last year we saw the new iPad Pro? Are Apple planning a surprise release in time for Christmas?
The New 2016 MacBook Pro: Smash hit or off-key?
28 Oct 2016 · Apple can't quite bring themselves to put touch on their Macbook Pro screens and so invent a less helpful way of using what is obviously working well on the iPad, Surface and hybrid computers.
Apple’s MacBook Pro Touch Bar: A new audio production tool?
28 Oct 2016 · Apple's new MacBook Pro has been announced, featuring a new Touch Bar. We take a look at the interactive possibilities for DAW's.
Has the iPhone 7 just killed music making on iOS?
08 Sep 2016 · The removal of the headphone socket from the iPhone 7 and the drive to a wireless future could spell disaster for the mobile musician.
Is Apple trying to own all music?
02 Jul 2016 · In a post iTunes world is Apple Music manoeuvring to be the only source of streamed music and what does that mean for consumer choice?
Apple wins patent on technology to stop fans filming gigs
01 Jul 2016 · Get that bloody iPhone out of the way of the stage or I'm going to blast it with infrared.
Rumours build as Apple’s MacBook Pro is long overdue an update
20 Jun 2016 · OLED display touch bar, Touch ID, Skylake processor, thinner and lighter frame: these are just some of the rumours anticipated for this year's MacBook Pro.
Avid Pro Tools Dock hits the streets
02 Jun 2016 · There's been a mixed reaction to the new Pro Tools Dock since it's announcement, so now we'll see what users really think as it starts to find its way into studios.
Recording on your iPad? New Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter available
23 Mar 2016 · It's not for everyone, but DAW's exist for the iPad range and they're getting better and better. But how do you connect your audio interface and charge your iPad at the same time?
Notice for Logic Pro X Users: Update 10.2.2 is released. What’s new?
11 Mar 2016 · New update for Logic Pro X sees improved stability and bug fixes, as well as a new automatic assignment of USB MIDI control devices.