At 6:12am AEST on 4 September, the Australia-Singapore Cable (ASC), a 4,600 km subsea link connecting Perth to Singapore via Christmas Island and Indonesia, went dark on its Perth-Singapore section. Wavelength and Ethernet services dropped out. Internet traffic that normally took the shortest, lowest-latency path between Australia and Asia suddenly had nowhere to go. Early … Read more
The transition of PreSonus Studio One to Fender Studio Pro has sparked mixed reactions from users, primarily regarding branding rather than functionality. While the core software remains intact, concerns arise over Fender’s image overshadowing its professional qualities. The integration of Fender features may appeal to guitarists, but the long-term impact on development and user perception … Read more
From the 10th of December, anyone under 16 in Australia will no longer be allowed on social media. On paper, it’s framed as a protective measure for young people. In reality, it’s a blunt overreach of power that’s going to hurt not only teenagers but also the small businesses and creative professionals who depend on … Read more
Don’t get me wrong, I love Bandcamp. It’s a platform that’s often a primary source of income for my music-related content. The convenience is great for both musicians and fans, but it’s seriously lacking. I appreciate the simplicity and wouldn’t want them to make drastic changes. However, a few simple improvements would be a huge … Read more
In the ongoing conversation about music production tools, few debates are as persistent as the one between analogue hardware and software emulations. Whether it’s a classic tape delay, a vintage compressor or a creamy Moog filter, many producers still swear by the original circuits, claiming that software never quite captures “the magic”. But why is … Read more