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With recent advances in softsynth and plug-in technology, the digital versions are now authentic emulations of their real-world counterparts. But which one sounds better?

Digital Performer 6 is a major upgrade to the MOTU DAW thanks in part to an impressive convolution reverb plug-in and a revolutionary way of reducing softsynth CPU-usage.

Digidesign's Pro Tools maintains its status as the industry-standard recording and mixing software by adding a new user interface, full MIDI implementation and much more.

One of the most innovative features of the iPhone and the iPod Touch is its multi-touch interface which allows for a wide range of interesting musical applications.

Of the handful of major Mac software DAWs, each offers the user its own unique palette of features and distinctive method of achieving professional audio productions.

Unlike previous versions, the new Apple Logic Express 8 has almost all the power and potential of Logic Pro 8 and at less than half the cost.

MIDI has been and remains an integral part of computer music creation, production and live performance since its inception in the early 1980s.

The majority of Mac pro audio users will benefit by waiting until their third party software and hardware are 64-bit compatible before buying Apple's new Snow Leopard OS.

Many behind-the-scenes improvements to Live 8 combine to solidify Ableton Live's reputation as the definitive pro DAW for live performance and loop-based music creation.

As the centerpiece of the competitively-priced Logic Studio, Apple Logic Pro 8 offers plenty of improvements and new features that will entice Mac DAW users old and new.

A brief look at the more established audio engineering schools, music production colleges and recording arts schools in Vancouver, British Columbia.

For most pro audio users, deciding to buy a Mac computer for professional use is not a difficult decision. However, selecting which Mac to buy can pose more of a dilemma.

With version 4, Steinberg continues to solidify Nuendo's reputation as a professional audio production environment for audio post and recording studio engineers.

There are three common types of MIDI controllers available today. Beyond those are dozens of uniquely designed devices aimed at pushing the boundaries of MIDI expression.

Over the last ten years, DAW software has usurped both the multi-track tape recorder and integrated DAWs to become the central part of most modern recording studios.

Blow a horn, bang a drum, and jam on a guitar all with no experience necessary. Wii Music delivers as fun, creative family entertainment.

With hundreds of portable hard drives to choose from, picking the best one for professional recording on Mac laptops depends on the specific needs and budget of the user.

For Mac users looking to record, edit, mix and produce pro audio on a budget, there are several high-quality digital audio workstation programs available free of charge.

By fixing the problems with Cubase 4 and adding dynamic new features, Steinberg has raised the bar in the world of music creation, editing and recording software.