Every product reviewed over the last 11 issues of Computer Music (plus a few from even further back than that) gets summarised and rated here, so you can make informed decisions before you part with your cash...

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Platform Product Price Distributor Tel Web Score Issue
PC BeatCreator $80 .. .. surf.to.zero-x 8 21
A slicing and dicing tool with FruityLoops 2.11 compatability and enough features to rival its more expensive counterparts.
PC Cool Edit 2000 $68/39 Syntrillium 014809418170 www.syntrillium.com 7 18
The latest version of Cool Edit comes with loads of new effects but the same ease of use as ever.
PC Get it on CD £49.95 Arbiter 02089701909 www.steinberguk.com 7 20
Specifically for red book audio CD's, this is decent burning software supporting various file formats including MP3
Mac Peak 2 £349 SVC London 02079231892 www.bias-inc.com 6 18
Somewhat basic in terms of features, Peak 2 could be seen as a little behind the times...
Mac/PC ReCycle! 1.7 £199 Arbiter 02079231892 www.steinberguk.com 8 10
Awesome loop building tool allowing export of sliced patterns in a number of formats, including the mighty .REX
PC SoundForge 4.5 £349 SVC London 02079231892 www.sonicfoundry.com 8 18
Popular PC editor could do with a bit of a visual makeover, but its still a feature laden peach of a program.
Mac Spark £299 Arbiter 02089701909 www.tcworks.de 7 18
Despite its rough edges, Sparks clever use of plug-in routing and competence at handling large files make it well worth a look.
Mac Spark 1.5 £299 Arbiter 02089701909 www.tcworks.de 7 21
In its second incarnation, Spark combines wave editing, CD burning, effects processing and VST plug in compatability.
Mac/PC TimeFactory £399.99 Arbiter 02089701909 www.arbitergroup.com 8 22
For all you timestretching and pitchshifting needs - excellent results but at a not so excellent price.
PC Wavelab 3 £399 Arbiter 02089701909 www.steinberguk.com 9 18
WaveLabs first major update in years ands multi-tracking and support for video files. And it was incredible before!