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Apple’s OS X Yosemite Proves Largely Wrinkle-Free for Music; GarageBand Updated, Too
Here’s a welcome change. OS X Yosemite (10.10 is a major update to a desktop operating system that brings with it almost no apparent headaches for pro audio. The normal advice applies. Backup your system before doing anything (even Apple’s Time Machine I’ve found does the job nicely). Time something major like an OS update […]
Read moreWeb2 Watch: Mixaloo Launches “Digital Mix Tapes”
Mixaloo is a new service for building digital mix tapes. Counter-clockwise from upper left: assemble tracks, get recommendations and previews (or add your own recommendations), promote your mix online (via an embeddable widget), and make custom skins and cover art. The Web holds huge potential for music sharing and music discovery, but figuring out how […]
Music Sales Widgets, Everywhere
Widgets are all the rage these days. The idea is, artists create a little miniature music player you can embed anywhere (MySpace, blogs, etc.) with their tracks. Fans buy music via the widget, and the artist gets a cut. Hometracked has an exceptional round-up of widgets with feature comparison. (It’s about time someone took the […]
Free Audio Pro Dashboard Widget for Mac
Peter Kirn - June 20, 2006
Music tech
Sexohol Releases First-Ever Widget Album
Peter Kirn - August 15, 2005
Music tech
Musical Widgets Pt. V: Circle of Fifths, Now in Clock Form (Mac)
Peter Kirn - August 3, 2005
Music tech
Useful Widgets Pt. III: Konfabulator (Mac/Win) Strikes Back
Peter Kirn - August 1, 2005
Music tech
Useful Widgets Pt. IV: More Mac Widgets for Musicians
Peter Kirn - August 1, 2005
Music tech
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