Year: 2010

Laplink releases PC to Mac transfer, syncing tool

Laplink releases PC to Mac transfer, syncing tool

Posted by | Aug 26, 2010 | , |

Laplink Software (http://www.laplink.com) has released Switch & Sync, a tool for moving from a PC to a Mac. It allows you to move files to a Mac or synchronize folders between a PC and a Mac.

Switch & Sync copies all selected files and folders from a PC to a Mac, even automatically converting email, contacts and calendars from their PC format for use on a Mac with programs such as Apple Mail and Entourage. The Outlook conversion feature is compatible with Outlook 2000 or later, Windows Mail and Outlook Express 6 or later.

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macProVideo.com releases Reason 5, Record 1.5 tutorials

Posted by | Aug 26, 2010 | , |

Online tutorial vendor MacProVideo (http://www.macProVideo.com) has released two new Propellerhead Reason 5 tutorials covering the Kong Drum machine and Record 1.5.

The first title is a 2.5-hour tutorial called “Kong: King of Drums.” Comprised of 54 separate videos, this tutorial provides an exploration of Kong’s beat-making features, including using samples, physical modeling, and synthesis to create drum sounds. This title is produced by Mo Volans, a veteran technical author and Reason user.

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Video looks at digital storytelling features of MemoryMiner

Posted by | Aug 26, 2010 | |

A new online video (http://www.memoryminer.com) shows some of the best ways for using MemoryMiner, a digital storytelling application for Mac OS X. Designed an an complement the iLife suite, the software is all about capturing and exploring your life memories.

MemoryMiner allows anyone to zero in on the stories depicted in their photos by linking them to each other based on people, places and time. While photos are used as the starting point, the goal is always uncovering the backstory.

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IK Multimedia, Sonic Reality ship DrummerTracks for AmpliTube

Posted by | Aug 26, 2010 | , |

IK Multimedia and Sonic Reality have introduced DrummerTracks, a new series of style-based full-length drum backing tracks performed by top studio drummers.  

Unlike loops, DrummerTracks are full song drum tracks and designed for use as play-along tracks for the AmpliTube range of software and mobile apps. DrummerTracks offer guitarists, bassists and other musicians a way to play along with drum grooves.

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Just Mobile releases AluPen for the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch

Just Mobile releases AluPen for the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch

Posted by | Aug 26, 2010 | |

Just Mobile (http://www.just-mobile.com) has released the US$19.95 AluPen, a chunky pencil-shaped stylus designed to offer precise control over your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. It’s sculpted from aluminum with a soft rubber nib.

The AluPen is compatible with all capacitive touchscreens. According to the folks at Just Mobile it works with all iPad and iPhone apps.

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