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AMD Ryzen Zen 5 CPUs break iLok plug-ins, but a fix is coming from AMD
Musicians updating to AMD’s latest-and-greatest Ryzen 9000 Series / Ryzen AI 300 Series CPUs have found they’re unable to use PACE’s iLok License Manager and plug-ins that use its copy protection scheme. Fortunately, a fix from AMD is inbound that should resolve the issue. Here are the details.
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Unity 2021.2 is full of artist-friendly stuff, from rendering to mobile face capture
Hey, that other engine starting with the letter ‘U’ is looking pretty amazing, too. Unity 2021.2 Tech Stream is here, with loads of artist-friendly features. And you were worried what to do with your winter (southern hemisphere summer).
16″ MacBook Pro, a better MBP at 15″ prices, as Apple responds to user feedback
Apple has a 16″ MacBook Pro that improves performance, adds a bigger, better display, and makes promising changes to the keyboard – without increasing price. Next question: should you upgrade? Apple’s flagship laptops still command a price premium: standard configurations are US$2,399 and $2,799, which can be punishing for cash-strapped musicians (especially in other countries […]
Apple to open source, cross-platform GPU tech: drop dead?
Peter Kirn - June 5, 2018
DIY + Unusual Motion Stories Tech
MacBook Pro Revision Updates GPU, adds Thunderbolt, but No New Display Dongles (Phew)
Peter Kirn - February 24, 2011
Archive Motion Music tech
Apple to Intel: Stay Cooly Cool, Boy
Peter Kirn - June 6, 2006
Music tech
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