Macworld Two days after the release of iOS 18.4, Apple has begun the iOS 18.5 beta testing cycle. The first developer release landed on April 2, and we expect a wide release in May (or possibly late April). The last few iOS versions had their x. ...

Macworld macOS Sequoia arrived on Macs in September 2024, but the beta development continues and if you are a registered developer or registered as a public beta tester, you can continue to get the latest updates and try out new features still not available to the general public. ...

Macworld The new iPad A16 has barely been out a month and we’re already seeing a pretty good price cut. Over at Amazon, you can now get the newest iPad for $328, which means you’re saving $21, one of the best discounts we’ve seen so far. This offer is only good on the yellow color, so if you want pink, blue, or silver, it’ll cost you a little more. ...

Macworld The iPad is an excellent platform, so good that many of us prefer using it over a MacBook. But it has user interface issues that hinder productivity, issues that, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, are going to be addressed in iPadOS 19. ...

Macworld If there’s one criticism we have of the Apple Pencil–other than the confusing nature of the lineup–it’s that it only comes in one color, white. Now modification company ColorWare has a solution to that problem, but it’s going to cost you. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Nine ports yet compact Four Thunderbolt 5 ports Five USB ports 180W total power Cons May require HDMI or DisplayPort adapters Our Verdict More of a mini dock than a hub, the CalDigit Element 5 packs nine fast ports including four of the latest 80/120Gbps Thunderbolt 5. ...

Macworld There’s been organizational turmoil lately at Apple’s Vision Products Group, which created the Vision Pro headset. Following the completion of that project, the group was essentially disbanded as a coherent body, with constituent parts reshuffled under other reporting lines within the company. ...

Macworld In the tariff saga’s latest baffling twist, President Trump claimed Sunday that the exemption announced Friday for imported electronics simply does not exist. In a lengthy post to Truth Social (via HuffPost), the president insisted that “NOBODY is getting ‘off the hook'” and that “There was no Tariff ‘exception’ announced on Friday.” This is confusing because U.S. ...

Macworld There was huge excitement in the Price household at the start of this month when Nintendo announced the upcoming launch of the Switch 2. And then that excitement turned to bitter recrimination when the company revealed that games for the new system could cost as much as $80, even if you choose a digital rather than physical copy. ...

Macworld It’s kind of hard to avoid screen time with kids now. They see you on your phone, and they want their own little screen to play with, but that doesn’t mean your only option is to open up a game or a kid-friendly playlist. ...

Chris Hein, a name associated with detailed sampling since the early days of computer music and the Commodore C-64, brings decades of experience to the virtual instrument landscape. His work has often focused on faithfully reproducing real instruments digitally. OCTA is one of his latest efforts. ...

Cableguys have released v1.1 of Snapback, 'the instant drum layering effect'. This update introduces a new Reverse button, enabling users to quickly convert imported samples into custom snapbacks: short snippets of reversed audio triggered just before each drum hit, designed to add subtle groove or impact. ...

Artists in DSP has announced the release of Killa Gorilla, a free experimental feedback plugin that turns sonic limitations into creative opportunities. Whether you're performing live with microphones and speakers or working within your DAW, Killa Gorilla gives you hands-on control over feedback, transforming it into a playable instrument. ...

Sonic Academy has announced Vela, a new reverb plugin based on a new reverb technology that, according to Sonic Academy, is designed for versatility, capable of creating everything from ultra-realistic spaces to expansive soundscapes. The plugin features a fully customizable early reflection system combined with a node-based late reflection engine. ...

Black Rooster Audio has announced the official release of v3.0.0 across its entire plugin catalog, marking the successful completion of a major framework migration. With this milestone, full VST3 support is now available for all Black Rooster Audio plugins, further modernizing their lineup and preparing for next-gen plugin standards. ...

KV331 Audio has announced the release of SynthMaster v3.2 with new features and critical bug fixes. New Features Added support for Plugin Boutique Ltd.'s 'Rent To Own' system, so that SynthMaster 3 can now be purchased by making monthly payments, as low as $4.12/month during KV331 Audio's Spring Sale through April. ...

Sonic Academy has announced Vela, a new reverb plugin based on a new reverb technology that, according to Sonic Academy, is designed for versatility, capable of creating everything from ultra-realistic spaces to expansive soundscapes. The plugin features a fully customizable early reflection system combined with a node-based late reflection engine. ...

Authentic Soundware has the released Space Age Vibraphone, a sample library for the full version of Kontakt that is designed to capture the sound of a mid-century studio vibraphone. The vibraphone is one of the essential colors from the palette of the mid-century studio orchestra. ...

AudioThing has updated Wurly, a vintage electric piano plugin, to v1.2. Wurly is a plugin inspired by the famous reed electric pianos from the 60s and 70s. Changes in v1.2: Added: Effect Section (Overdrive, Phaser, Flanger, Spring Reverb). Added: New presets. Added: macOS Sequoia Support. Improved: CPU and memory usage. Fixed: Bypass causing note loop. Pricing: $69 (desktop) and $19. ...

Ocean Swift has updated their Porphyra Hybrid synthesizer for Kontakt 8 to version 1.2. The update is available for free for all Porphyra Hybrid customers and bring lots of new additions, like new filters, wavetables and presets. New features: Added: Monark filter lowpass and bandpass flavors. Added: 85 New wavetables. Added: 107 additional snapshots by Fernando Abreu. ...

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Audio Editing: Hokusai is a multitrack audio editor for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Record or import a track, and make it sound the way you want it to: not just trimming the ends, but full cut, copy, paste and delete, and a suite of filters and special effects available....

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Audio Editing: Hokusai is a multitrack audio editor for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Record or import a track, and make it sound the way you want it to: not just trimming the ends, but full cut, copy, paste and delete, and a suite of filters and special effects available....

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: An app for choral singers who don't read music well. Snap a photo or import JPG, PNG or PDF. Touch notes in the image to hear the pitch. Not for instrumental parts - see details below. Whether you sing in a choir, or a barbershop quartet, or other vocal group,...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: All aspiring music students understand the importance of Sargam practice. Practicing Sargams each day does wonders to your “Sureelapan” as well as confidence. Practicing every day under watchful eyes of your Guru is the ideal way. But that is difficult...

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Sound Effects: Get the simplest soundboard creation app: Load sounds, samples or songs through your iTunes library Create and edit soundboards quickly and easily Up to 8 sounds per soundboard Make the most of your screen thanks to the adaptive layout Play multiple...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: Introducing Notes - Sight Reading Trainer, the ultimate iOS app for mastering sight reading in music! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, Notes is your is your tool to become the musician you were meant to be. When you are ready to...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: StaffWars is a game designed to help beginning and intermediate musicians learn, practice and woodshed the note names on the grand staff, treble, alto and bass clefs. THE APP for anyone who wants to master these clefs.

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Analysis: SPL Graph is an audio Sound Pressure Level (SPL) environmental noise analyzer, real-time frequency analyzer, chart recorder and data logger. It includes: Plot sound level over time Record audio while plot is running, playback to identify sounds that may have...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Sheet Music & Tablatures: PLAY FREE MUSIC SCORES Whatever instrument you play, whether it's a piano, trumpet, guitar, or harmonica, or kalimba, you will always find notes of excellent quality. • Browse the most extensive sheet music collection from MuseScore....

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Plays tuning notes for Viola (C G D A)