Year: 2010

macProVideo releases new Melodyne DNA tutorials

macProVideo (http://www.macProVideo.com), a supplier of software tutorial videos, has released a new training video called Melodyne 101: Core Melodyne.

This tutorial is produced by David Andris (Celemony’s lead product specialist for Melodyne) and is available immediately for both download and streaming to your computer, iPhone, and iPad. In over three hours of HD videos you’ll learn how to pitch correct vocals, quantize audio, change recordings from major to minor keys, and tune polyphonic stereo recordings to corresponding MIDI notes.

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‘MacVoices’ looks at Creative Edge web site

On the new “MacVoices” (http://www.macvoices.com), Gary-Paul Prince, marketing manager for Peachpit, introduces their new web site, Creative Edge.

He explains how the site aggregates content from multiple publishers and authors, and includes some of the biggest names in the industry. Creative Edge includes the ability to take portions of its resources with you, collaboration tools and a bookmarking feature.

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CrossOver Games 9.0 for the Mac supports Steam UI

CodeWeavers (http://www.CodeWeavers.com) has completed the development of CrossOver Games 9.0 for both Mac and Linux. The new version supports the new Steam user interface.

CrossOver Games allows Windows games to be used on Mac and Linux PCs without the need for a Windows operating system license. In addition to Steam support, version 9.0 supports StarCraft 2 (now in beta) and StarTrek Online and enables users to install games from a single screen and a single click on CodeWeavers’ compatibility center.

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Review: JBL’s Micro will get up you On Time

Harman’s new JBL On Time Micro (http://www.jbl.com) is an attractive, compact, alarm-clock docking station that’s compatible with all versions of the iPod, iPhone, MP3 and CD players, and desktop and laptop computers. The newest JBL time machine comes equipped with some sweet JBL technology and features a sleek, user-friendly design.

The US$249.99 system combines an iPod dock, charging station, alarm clock and speaker system in one device. As with almost all Harman/JBL products I’ve test-driven it’s a sweet package with surprisingly good sound for such a compact device.

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