Year: 2009

macProVideo.com has released new tutorial called “Pro Tools 402:
Mixing Pop in Pro Tools”
(http://www.macprovideo.com/tutorial/protools402). This new tutorial
takes you through the process of mixing a pop song for radio, CD, or
Internet delivery. You’ll learn how to mix drum kits, bass, acoustic
guitar, electric guitar, and keyboards.

Of particular note, there’s a large section on mixing both Lead and
Backup vocals to provide the type of presence that makes vocals truly
sparkle in the mix.

TriX Software (http://www.trixsoftware.com) has released TrailBlazer
for the iPhone, an app for monitoring your speed, recording and
reviewing your path, and sharing your travels. It’s available for
US$4.99 at the Apple App Store.

TrailBlazer displays your current speed, recent speed trends, and
your path on a map. You can press a button to record a bush walk, a
jog, or a bike-riding expedition. You can review your previous
recordings and share them with your friends by email.

Newer Technology (NewerTech) has announced the NewerTech Intelligent
Battery Charging Stations for pre-June 2009 MacBook 13-inch “unibody”
and MacBook Pro 15-inch “unibody” notebook batteries. The two new
charging/conditioning models expands NewerTech’s station models for
iBook G3/G4, PowerBook G4, and all pre-unibody Macbook and MacBook
Pro notebooks.

Available immediately for US$149.95, the Intelligent Battery Charging
Station is designed for users who have one or more batteries and want
to keep their batteries in optimal charged condition.

Responding to the ongoing success of Ruby on
Rails as a strong solution for building Web
applications and its professional and
comprehensive training classes, Big Nerd Ranch
Europe announced another Ruby on Rails developer
training class at Kloster Eberbach near
Frankfurt: Beginning Ruby on Rails Bootcamp,
October 10-16, 2009.

Redcort Software (http://www.redcort.com) has released Virtual
TimeClock ’09 Basic Edition, an entry level addition to their Mac OS
X compatible clock software suite. Virtual TimeClock software helps
businesses of every size easily manage their employee time and
attendance.

The new Basic Edition offers a simplified feature set and lower price
(US$79).