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M-Audio JamLab interfaces computers to guitars
M-Audio on Wednesday announced the release of the JamLab, a guitar interface and software package for Macs and PCs.News
M-Audio ships iControl GarageBand interface
M-Audio is shipping iControl, a USB-based control surface for Apple's GarageBand software.How-To
Making Movies: The Fixers
Tips and tricks for restoring sound and images in videos that didn't come out as you intended.News
Music player market set to double by 2009, study says
The market for MP3 players is set to double between 2005 and 2009 amid strong demand from consumers and hundreds of vendors striving to follow the success of Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod, a DisplaySearch Inc. analyst said in a conference in Tokyo on Thursday.News
Another Way to Master Your Digital Video
DivX Media Format package includes a player, MP3 support, and conversion tools.News
Sonos preps Mac version of Desktop Controller
Software version of Sonos controller coming to the MacintoshMac 911
GarageBand 2 multi-tracking
GarageBand 2 supports multi-track input, but what do you need to make this a reality?News
Hands on with Roxio’s Boom Box
Peter Cohen takes a walk with Roxio’s new Boom Box, a collection of utilities for iPod users.News
AlchemyTV, EvolutionTV updates let Mac turn on
Miglia has updated its PVR products for the Mac to let the Mac turn on to record shows.News
iPod ads get top honors at EFFIE awards
Apple and its ad agency received a Grand EFFIE award for its iPod ads.News
Plantronics offers multipurpose Mac, iPod headset
Plantronics on Monday unveiled a new headset with stereo speakers and built-in mic it says is equally suited for Macs and iPods.How-To
Corral your classical music
If you’re a fan of classical music, then you’ve probably, at some point, become frustrated with iTunes and the iPod. But you can have your Mozart and enjoy it, too, with these simple tips.How-To
The Linux iPod
Imagine using your iPod and a regular old microphone to record studio-quality audio. Or sitting on a commuter train and playing Othello, Pong, Tetris, or Asteroids. All this and more is possible when you install Linux on your third-generation or earlier iPod.News
E3: Mac gaming and iPod accessories abound
Peter Cohen looks at some of the Mac-compatible gaming hardware and iPod accessories on display at this week’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles.News
Getting Your Music Online: Downloads and Streams
Where do you get your tunes? The Duo test two streaming services, and find a trove of free stuff.News
Yahoo undercuts rivals with new music service
Yahoo Inc. on Wednesday plans to launch a trial version of Yahoo Music Unlimited, a new, aggressively-priced online music subscription service.Editors’ Notes
iPods killed the radio star
Add “radio station playlists” to the list of music industry segments significantly altered by the iPod.News
Apple releases iTunes 4.8
Apple on Monday released iTunes 4.8, the latest release of their digital jukebox and commercial music download software. The software is available for download from Apple's Web site.Reviews
30GB iPod photo
This new iPod photo is slimmer and more affordable than the previous 40GB model. This, in addition to the iPod photo’s bright, colorful display, may take the sting out of losing necessary extras.News
iWire Broadcast browses more than 10,000 stations
East Bay Technologies has released iWire Broadcast, a media player that separates itself from the competition by allowing users to browse more than 10,000 live Internet radio stations from all cultures and genres.Mac Gems
Mac gems
Dan Frakes addresses expanding AirPort, (really) bright lights, accessorizing the mini, and making your Mac SMB friendly.Reviews
EyeTV Wonder USB 2.0
Software bugs aside, the EyeTV USB 2.0 is a product with limited appeal. Unless you have a dual-processor G5, you can’t get the full recording quality you would want out of the unit.Editors’ Notes
Finding my way
Local services from Google and Yahoo can help you find your way through unfamiliar surroundings.How-To
Start your own Podcast
Imagine running your own radio station—but without the hassle of transmitters, expensive hardware, or training. With Podcasting, it’s that easy.Mac 911
FireWire iPod missing in action?
Does your iPod fail to appear under FireWire? I want to hear about it.News
Listen and learn
The parade of the coolest and quirkiest Mac software, gadgets, and Web resources continues with accessories that will bolster your sound and items that will broaden your mind.Editors’ Notes
Getting Downgraded
Why would you add a new feature to a program and then continually make it less functional? In the case of iTunes Sharing, it's all about politics.Editors’ Notes
Why I hate April Fool’s Day
Peter Cohen is no fan of April Fool’s Day. But that isn’t stopping him from rounding up today’s best tech-related pranks.News
Hands on with the Sony PlayStation Portable
Sony Corp. on Thursday released its US$249 PlayStation Portable (PSP) to the North American market. There's no question the system packs a lot more versatility under the hood than an equivalently-priced iPod mini, though the PSP comes with some drawbacks of its own.News
M-Audio Black Box connects guitar to Mac
Avid Technology Inc. subsidiary M-Audio has introduced the Black Box, a new device for guitarists that combines amp modeling, beat-synced effects, guitar and mic preamps and drum tracks with an audio interface designed for recording on a Mac or a PC. Co-developed by M-Audio and Roger Linn Design, the Black Box can be used standalone or as a plug-in hosted by popular music software — Black Box's software supports Core Audio and ASIO. It's compatible with Mac OS X v10.3.7 or higher and requires a G3/500MHz or faster, 512MB RAM and USB. It ships this month for US$329.95.How-To
Mac 911
Chris Breen offers solutions on the art of linking letters, return addresses, pesky thumbnails, correcting capitalization and instructions on how to do the iPod shuffle.How-To
Tagging Classical Music
In an iTunes music library stuffed with preludes, concerti, and symphonies, it can be difficult to find the music you want, when you want it. The key to bringing harmony to such a highbrow collection is assigning the proper tags. Kirk McElhearn shows you how.News
Trigger Finger triggers drum sounds, more
M-Audio has introduced Trigger Finger, a mobile device used to trigger and program drum sounds. It's also suitable for use with Ableton Live to trigger clips and scenes, or for activating video clips by VJs and sounds in DJ software. Trigger Finger connects to a Mac or PC using USB and can trigger other MIDI devices using a MIDI Out jack.News
Apple desktop market share on the rise; will the Mac mini, iPod help?
There is good and bad news for Apple Computer's market share numbers in the calendar fourth quarter. The Cupertino, Calif.-based computer company's desktop market share is on the rise, while the portable market is showing a decline. While numbers are not available to show the impact of Mac mini, research analysts expect to see continued good news for the company's desktop market share in 2005 as Mac mini sales increase.How-To
Play anything
With so many Windows-centric files floating around the Internet, it’s easy for Mac users to feel left out. But with the right software—most of which is just a free download away—you can play almost any file your Windows-using friends throw at you.
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Mac Skeptic: ILife ’05, Must-Have or Must Avoid?
Apple upgraded its suite of multimedia applications. Should you buy it?News
Edirol ships R-4 recorder with BWF format support
Edirol Corp. on Friday announced that its R-4 recorder, which was first introduced last October, is now shipping. The company has added support for Broadcast Wave Format (BWF), which enables the R-4 to write the metadata required to comply with that standard. BWF files can be used in any playback device or audio editor that is compatible with the WAV format. The R-4 features a 40GB hard drive and USB 2.0 connectivity, with the ability to hold up to 17 hours of material at 24-bit/96kHz quality or up to 58 hours at 16-bit/44.1kHz, which is comparable to a CD.Editors’ Notes
Eyeing Improvements
Elgato’s update to EyeHome dramatically improves the hardware device that plays movies, pictures, and music from your Mac on your television. Now, what about iTunes Music Store compatibility?News
iPod Gear Guide
Whether youu2019ve got a shuffle, a mini, or a regular dockable iPod, you can choose from an amazing array of add-ons for your music player. Playlistmag.comu2019s Dan Frakes and Christopher Breen pick out some of their favorites. Plus: weu2019ve got the latest tips for using the iPod shuffle and iTunes.News
Terra Soft boots Linux from iPods, FireWire drives
Terra Soft, which develops Linux solutions for use on Macintosh computers and sells Macs with Yellow Dog Linux pre-installed, on Wednesday announced support for bootable iPods and FireWire drives. The external devices, both of which are available from Terra Soft, contain a full installation of Yellow Dog Linux on a partition, enabling users to add their applications, data and /home directory information and boot from any G4 or G5 computer while leaving internal drives unchanged.News
Sony to connect PSP to Mac, PC
Sony Pictures' vice chairman Yair Landau told attendees of the iHollywood Digital Living Room forum that his company will release software allowing its PlayStation Portable (PSP) hand-held game console to connect to Macs and PCs, according to a recent report. What's more, the device will also be able to work with Connect, Sony's music download service, offering potential competition for Apple's iPod.Opinion
Small Is Beautiful
The Mac mini and iPod shuffle made their debuts at Macworld Expo, and Jason Snell came away impressed.Reviews
Plextor ConvertX PVR
Plextor's ConvertX PVR is a great way to watch and make high-quality video recordings of TV programs. With the maturity of EyeTV software, there are few drawbacks to this unit.News
EyeTV update adds iMovie HD export option
Elgato Systems has released a maintenance update to the EyeTV software that powers their eponymous Digital Video Recorder (DVR) for Mac OS X. EyeTV 1.7.1 adds support for the EyeTV Wonder USB 2.0, a DVR interface with USB 2.0 instead of FireWire, created jointly ATI Technologies Inc. and Elgato.News