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Reviews

Digital Performer 4.52

Compared to other pro audio-production programs like Logic Pro and Cubase SX, Digital Performer remains the easiest to use, without sacrificing audio or MIDI-editing power.

By Peter Kirn20 years ago

Reviews

Pro audio-production software

We look at three applications—Apple’s Logic Pro 7.01, Steinberg’s Cubase SX 3.01, and Mark of the Unicorn’s Digital Performer 4.52—to find out which one has the tools, features, and effects to help you make beautiful music.

By Peter Kirn20 years ago

How-To

3 cool AppleScripts

Geek factor

By Adam Goldstein20 years ago

News

Creative accessories

Sometimes the only difference between an artist and a doodler is the right tool. Enable your inner designer with these essential items.

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

News

MusicNet sold by RealNetworks, other founders

Online music company MusicNet Inc. has been sold to the private equity company Baker Capital for an undisclosed amount, it said Wednesday.

By Laura Rohde and IDG News Service20 years ago

News

PalmOne adds flash memory, new battery on Tungsten E2

PalmOne Inc. is expected Wednesday to release an update to its most popular handheld with the introduction of the Tungsten E2. PalmOne was loathe to change too many details on the popular model, which was its best-selling personal digital assistant (PDA) in the U.S. during the holiday shopping season of 2004, said Raj Doshi, a product marketing manager with PalmOne. The Milpitas, California, company installed a brighter display, Bluetooth wireless technology, and flash memory on the unit, but left many features of the Tungsten E intact, he said.

By Tom Krazit and IDG News Service20 years ago

News

Fabien Cousteau, Mac mini on Mac radio this week

This week in Mac radio, webcasters are offering such varied fare as an interview with oceanographer Fabien Cousteau, news from Flash Forward SF 2005 and the product manager for Apple's popular Mac mini.

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

News

Peachpit offers iMovie HD and iDVD 5 guide

Peachpit has announced the release of "Making a Movie in iMovie HD and iDVD 5: Visual QuickProject Guide," a new US$12.99 book authored by Jeff Carlson that helps users of Apple's iLife '05 suite get the most out of the two applications that focus on video. The Visual QuickProject Guide uses a project-based approach to guide users through making an interactive DVD. Short lessons help you learn how to shoot, edit and produce movies, them distribute them on DVDs using Apple's software.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

Analysis forecasts MP3 ‘critical mass’ in 2005

JupiterResearch on Wednesday reported that MP3 player sales will "reach critical mass" in 2005, helping to fuel demand for digital music services and stores. Apple shows no sign of losing momentum, said JupiterResearch VP and Research Director Michael Gartenberg.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

Gordon Moore looks back, and forward, 40 years

Forty years after he coined the most famous law in computing, Gordon Moore still has a few words of advice for the industry. For software developers: Simplify! Your interfaces are getting worse. Nanotechnology? Don't believe the hype; silicon chips are here to stay. Artificial intelligence? Try again, folks! You're barking up the wrong tree.

By James Niccolai and IDG News Service20 years ago

News

Apple offers $30 off .Mac membership

By Jim Dalrymple20 years ago

Game Room

Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2

Interested in adding a game pad to your Mac rig, but don't want wires to clutter it up? Logitech may have the solution for you.

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

todayatplaylist

shuffle play through foreign Mac

Can’t figure out how to play your shuffle through the speakers of another Mac? I’ve got your answer.

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

News

Apple Q2 analyst conference call – Live Update

MacCentral is providing live coverage of Apple's Wednesday conference call with financial analysts, to discuss their FY 05 second quarter results.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

Court bars Microsoft from shipping networking feature

A court is blocking Microsoft Corp. from using a networking feature planned for the future operating system code-named Longhorn and a service pack for Windows Server 2003 that had been scheduled to come out last year, according to a company suing Microsoft over the technology.

By Stephen Lawson and IDG News Service20 years ago

News

Apple reports $290 million profit; 5.3 million iPods ship

Apple Computer on Wednesday reported a profit of US$290 million for the fiscal second-quarter of 2005. The company said that 1,070,000 Macintosh units and 5,311,000 iPods were shipped during the quarter, which ended March 26, 2005. This represents a 43 percent increase in CPU units and a 558 percent increase in iPods over the year-ago quarter.

By Jim Dalrymple20 years ago

Mac 911

New Office name

If you’re unhappy with what appears on an Office app’s splash screen, this technique will put you right.

By Macworld staff20 years ago

Reviews

Lemonade Tycoon 2: New York Edition

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your curbside lemonade stand into a business empire that would make Donald Trump tremble, Lemonade Tycoon 2: New York Edition is worth checking out.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

Reviews

Project Nomads

Freeverse’s Project Nomads should have been a great game. At its core are a nifty idea and some truly lovely graphics. Too bad neither of these things makes up for the game’s horrific implementation.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

Opinion

All rights reserved

There’s no telling where computers and hard drives stop and music, movies, and television begin. The result is a potentially cataclysmic clash of special interests fighting over your rights as a consumer.

By Jason Snell20 years ago

Opinion

Is your Mac safe?

Ask Mac fans why we prefer the Mac to the Windows PC, and you’ll likely get long lists of reasons. Most of those lists will have one item in common: we don’t have to worry about viruses, spyware, and other digital pests.

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

News

The picture of efficiency

The Mac has plenty of tools that can make your life a whole lot easier. Todayu2019s installment of Macworld u2019s Goody Bag profiles eight you may not know about.

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

News

Mac OS X Tiger to ship April 29

Apple on Tuesday announced the ship date for its next generation operating system, Mac OS X Tiger. The operating system, which the company says includes hundreds of enhancements, will be available to customers beginning at 6:00 pm on Friday, April 29, 2005, at special events held at the company's retail locations and authorized retailers. Pre-orders for Tiger are being taken today at the online Apple Store — Tiger will cost US$129.

By Jim Dalrymple20 years ago

News

Microsoft to show off new Xbox on May 12

Anyone who wants to learn more about the next Xbox console should tune in to MTV on May 12, Microsoft Corp. said Monday. The software maker and cable TV channel have struck a marketing deal to provide an early look at the highly anticipated video game console on MTV channels in the U.S., Asia Pacific and Europe during a 24-hour period, Microsoft said in a statement.

By Joris Evers and IDG News Service20 years ago

News

ezLink Shuffle extends iPod shuffle reach

AudioOutfitters LLC's ezGear is now offering the ezLink Shuffle, a USB 2.0 extension cord for Apple's iPod shuffle. The cord lets iPod shuffle users connect to an available USB 2.0 port on their computer without having to reach around or otherwise contort themselves. It's molded in iPod white and measures four feet long. The ezLink Shuffle costs US$14.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

Phlink telephony software adds Tiger support

Torino, Italy-based Ovolab on Tuesday announced the forthcoming release of Phlink v2.1, a new version of its telephony software for Mac OS X. The new release, with support for key new technologies found in Mac OS X v10.4, will be released at the same time as 10.4 — on April 29, 2005. It's a free update for Phlink 2.x users.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

Mac OS X Server v10.4 also to ship on April 29

Apple on Tuesday announced the pending release of Mac OS X Server v10.4 "Tiger." The company expects to ship the software at the same time as the client version of Mac OS X v10.4 — April 29, 2005.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

todayatplaylist

More cool iTunes AppleScripts!

Playlist pal, Doug Adams, from Doug’s AppleScripts for iTunes, has passed along a list of cool new iTunes/iPod AppleScripts that you’re sure to enjoy.

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

News

OWC offers 72-hour Mac mini upgrade program

Have one of Apple's new Mac minis but wish it were better equipped? Other World Computing (OWC) now offers a 72-hour Mac mini upgrade installation program that will net you as many as three upgrade options, with FedEx-based overnight pickup and return to boot.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

iSale eBay utility goes retail via Aspyr

Aspyr Media Inc. announced Tuesday they are bringing Equinux's iSale software to retail store shelves in May, 2005. iSale is an eBay helper utility for Mac OS X that enables users to make and manage their own auctions on the popular service. Up to now, iSale has been sold as downloadable software only.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

DragThing adds Tiger support

TLA Systems on Tuesday released DragThing 5.6, its alternative dock application for Mac OS X. The updated version sports full support for Mac OS X v10.4, due out on April 29th. Other new features have been added also. DragThing 5.6 is a free update for registered users of DragThing 5 and is available for immediately download. It costs US$29 to register and requires Mac OS X v10.2 (though Tiger-specific features require Mac OS X v10.4).

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

SiK ram din routes iPod to audio, FireWire

SiK Inc. on Tuesday introduced the ram din, a portable line-out and FireWire adapter for Apple's iPod, iPod photo and iPod mini. The device connects to the Dock Connector found on the bottom of these devices and provides two breakout seven inch cables. Line-level audio output is provided through a right angle 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo plug, and the other cable terminates in a six-pin female FireWire 400 connector. SiK claims the ram din is useful for iPod users who want to connect their player to an external headphone amplifier or other device with line input, and power the device using FireWire as needed. The ram din is available in black or white and costs US$21.95.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

Game Room

Kitty Spangles Solitaire

Kitty Spangles Solitaire sure is cute. But can it hold up to other solitaire card games out there?

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

News

Toshiba projector has detachable document camera

Toshiba's Digital Products Division on Tuesday introduced the TDP-SC25U mobile projector, designed to work with Macs, PCs and other input sources. It also includes a detachable document camera so users can show off 3D objects or other physical demonstrations.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

HP adds photo iPods to lineup

Hewlett-Packard on Tuesday announced the addition of two new Apple iPod from HP models to its lineup of digital music players. HP is now carrying 30GB and 60GB iPod models. The company isn't calling them iPod photos, however — it's keeping the "Apple iPod from HP" moniker, although it notes the photo transporting and viewing capabilities of both devices, which are functionally identical to their Apple-branded counterparts.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

The Macworld Goody Bag

Are you and your Mac stuck in a rut? Here are 50 gadgets, apps, and Web sites that’ll take you in exciting new directions.

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

News

Microsoft talks Tiger compatibility

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday offered details about the compatibility of its Mac products with Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger." Apple announced earlier on Tuesday that Tiger will ship on Friday, April 29, 2005. According to Microsoft, it has worked closely with Apple to make sure that Office 2004 works with new Tiger technologies, and "will conduct final testing" on its Virtual PC product when Tiger is available.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

Editors’ Notes

What comes after Tiger?

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

listenin

Insight Out: Simplified music-sharing debate, unpopular subscriptions, Starbucks as tastemaker

The NY Times simplifies file-sharing discussion, survey finds little support for subscription music services, and Starbucks as a musical tastemaker.

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

Mac Gems

Web Wordsmith

Kids (and adults) can learn vocab as they surf

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

Reviews

Business accounting software

The latest versions of MYOB AccountEdge and Intuit’s QuickBooks don’t boast major changes. However, AccountEdge still tops the easy-to-master QuickBooks, thanks to its depth of features and its ability to grow as your business does.

By Jeffery Battersby20 years ago

Reviews

Bionicle

If there’s a Bionicle fan in your house who hasn’t already played this on a console, it may be worth your while. Otherwise, the game’s frustrating camera controls alone make this one to avoid.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

Going mobile, staying in touch

People on the go carry a ton of gear these days. Juggling laptops, PDAs and iPods can get a little awkward to say the least. This installment of the Macworld Goody Bag will help you get your act together and put a fresh face on your mobile look.

By Macworld Staff20 years ago

News

Wireless USB 1.0 spec to be finalized next month

Version 1.0 of the Wireless USB (Universal Serial Bus) specification, which is being promoted as the successor to the USB data transfer method between electronics devices, should be approved by mid-May, Intel Corp. said last week. The Wireless USB specification is for 480Mbps (bits per second) transfer speed over distances of about three meters and it will work at lower speeds up to a distance of about 10 meters.

By Paul Kallender and IDG News Service20 years ago

News

QuickerTek offers Mac mini wireless transceiver

QuickerTek Inc.'s latest wireless networking transceiver is a 27dBm model for Apple's Mac mini. The company claims that with this transceiver in place, Mac mini users can extend their wireless networking reception up to a mile. The device boosts the Mac mini's wireless networking RF output from 30mW to 500mW, the maximum allowed. It works with 802.11g and 802.11b networking and ships with mounting brackets, adapter cable, wall-mounted power supply and utility software CD. It doesn't require drivers to work. The 27dbM transceiver for Mac minis costs US$180.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

iWapper adds RSS support

THHdesign has released iWapper 2.0, a new version of their Wireless Access Protocol (WAP) server for Mac OS X v10.3. iWapper generates Web sites suitable for WAP display, increasingly used on cell phones and other handheld devices. The new release of iWapper adds support for Really Simple Syndication (RSS) news feeds and dynamic text file updates. It also generates an automatic WAP index page. Many other new features have been added as well. iWapper 2.0 is free to use if you'll display a banner on your page; otherwise it costs US$15 to register.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

M-Audio offers iControl interface for GarageBand

Avid Technology Inc. subsidiary M-Audio has introduced iControl, a USB-based hardware interface for GarageBand. The device features dedicated transport buttons and jog wheel, eight rotray encoders that can be assigned to track functions like volume and pan (or GarageBand's EQ or any other Audio Unit plug-in). Also included are dedicated mute, solo and record-enable buttons, plus a master volume fader. It costs US$179.95. System requirements call for any Mac running GarageBand 2.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago

News

BIAS unveils Peak Pro 5, Peak Pro XT 5

BIAS Inc. unveiled in Frankfurt, Germany late last week Peak Pro 5, the next generation of the company's professional stereo recording, editing and mastering software. BIAS also announced Peak Pro XT 5, a bundle that will include five brand-new BIAS plug-ins and several other of the company's popular plug-ins.

By Jim Dalrymple20 years ago

News

Microsoft to pay Gateway to settle antitrust claims

Microsoft Corp. and Gateway Inc. have reached an agreement to settle all past legal issues arising from the U.S. antitrust case against the software maker, the companies said Monday.

By Scarlet Pruitt and IDG News Service20 years ago

News

MUG events added to calendar

The latest edition of the MUG Center's User Group Report features Dawn Hurwitz of Hawaii Mac Nuts, discussing "pure user group-ism" and Hagen Kaye of XtraLean Software, makers of ImageWell and ShutterBug.

By Peter Cohen20 years ago