Apple has introduced iLife ‘05, an upgrade to Apple’s suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring major new versions of iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and GarageBand and including the latest version of iTunes. “iLife ‘05 is far beyond anything available on a PC, and is a must-have upgrade for every Mac user,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO.… Read More Updated iLife Features GarageBand 2
GarageBand users can learn how to create musical compositions from anything – vocals, guitars, MIDI keyboards, and even the kitchen sink – with the help of Take Control of Recording with GarageBand, the latest ebook by Seattle musician Jeff Tolbert. An excerpt from Tolbert’s previous book is featured in the Synthtopia article, GarageBand Tips and… Read More Take Control of Recording with GarageBand
MacJams.com has announced that it is immediately providing free, unlimited song hosting to all Mac-based musicians. MacJam’s hosting allows musicians who use Macintosh computers to upload their original creations so that other musicians and music fans may listen, download, and critique the songs. All songs submitted to the MacJams site are licensed under a Creative… Read More MacJams Announces Unlimited Free Song Hosting
MacMice has announced that the GarageKey USB-MIDI keyboard for Apple GarageBand users is available for order, with shipping guaranteed in time for Christmas. The GarageKey USB-MIDI keyboard is the only keyboard on the market designed exclusively for use by Apple GarageBand software users who want a small, elegantly styled keyboard. The GarageKey has 37 full-size,… Read More MacMice Introduces GarageBand Keyboard
Glaresoft iDrum is a programmable drum machine designed exclusively for Mac OS X. iDrum integrates seamlessly with GarageBand, Logic, Digital Performer and other applications that support AudioUnit plug-ins or runs as a stand-alone application. iDrum is skinnable, and includes the ability to change skins on the fly. iDrum is designed to be as simple to… Read More M-Audio Distributing iDrum OS X Drum Machine
Apple has introduced two new Jam Packs for its GarageBand music creation software, giving musicians and aspiring musicians alike more loops and software instruments for creating music in the genre of their choice. Jam Pack 2: Remix Tools makes it easy to produce compelling dance, hip-hop and electronica tracks; and Jam Pack 3: Rhythm Section… Read More Apple Introduces Two New Garageband Jam Packs
Developer Andy Drabble has announced GB Steptime, a Step Time Sequencer for GarageBand. It allows you to compose music directly on screen and to transfer this music directly into GarageBand. Features Easy to use step time sequencer for GarageBand. Requires no special knowledge of musical notation. Efficient drag and drop of midi information between GB… Read More Garageband Steptime Sequencer for Garageband
BandmateLoops has introduced MegaSynth, a set of synth-based loops for Apple GarageBand. MegaSynth offers classic machine attitude and style with a versatile set of synth effects, basslines and motif’s for most cross-genre situations. Highly useful ground for most applications, and required material for dance. Source material for the loops was recorded from a broad range… Read More BandmateLoops Introduces MegaSynth Loops for Garageband
Apple’s GarageBand is one of the hottest new music applications in years, and it brings state-of-the-art music technology to a broader audience than ever before. It’s a fantastic tool for making music quickly and easily, and lets you do a lot using just your computer and the loops that come with the program. Other GarageBand… Read More GarageBand Tips and Tricks
A new ebook promises to help you help get you started with Apple Garageband. Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand is the latest in Mac publisher Tidbits’ “Take Control” series of ebooks. These inexpensive books are designed to help Mac users get the most out of Mac OS X. The latest in the series… Read More Making Music with GarageBand
