Anton Chuvakin just linked to this “nerd version of an Agatha Christie novel” in his security blog, but this detective tale about Sony's dangerously sloppy CD-protection software has profound implications for music.

Let's face it, artists don't care about operating systems - they simply want a transparent instrument to create art and a vehicle to freely express ideas. How should computer systems function for the creation of art?

After years working in high tech media I've come to value dumb questions. And the same dumb question keeps occurring to me when I look at the magnatune, weed and other net-based alternatives to record companies: How do you earn rewards without risk?

The iPod’s screen is by no means large, but if you understand the basics of codecs and video compression, you can make video podcasts that look really sharp.

Peering inside the intriguingly named Zzz Annoying Groove widget, I discovered an inspiring musical idea...

First we had digital emulations of analog audio gear. Then we had digital emulations of digital gear. And now...a bizarre new breakthrough in fidelity.

The Flow Awards recognize technology that supports creative flow. This one goes to the beautifully simple Intellitouch guitar tuner.

The venerable Samplenet site just got 161 cool new loops from Loopmasters, which prompted me to dig up some other treasures.

This smart-looking site offers lots of free Mac and Windows music software, but it also helps independent audio programmers sell their work.

On October 8, the MIDI Manufacturers Association will outline the High-Definition MIDI protocol (HD-MIDI). Here's what we know now.