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
Apple has introduced the Mac mini, the most affordable and compact Mac ever. Starting at just $499, the Mac mini lets users try Mac OS X and features iLife ‘05, the latest version of Apple’s innovative suite of software for managing digital photo and music collections, editing movies and creating music. Just two-inches tall and… Read More Mac Mini Cheapest Mac Ever!
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
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
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
TuneMedia has released Tune-Up for GarageBand, a collection of over 500 loops exclusively created in Apple Loop format. Unlike many other loop packages, Tune-Up offers a variety of loops, similar to Apple’s own Jam Pack. According to TuneMedia, “We want to give users the ability to create whole tracks using our loops rather than just… Read More TuneMedia Releases Tune-Up for Garageband
Andy’s OSX Music Software’ is pleased to announce the release of GB Midi Import for GarageBand. GB Midi Import facilitates the import of midi information from a standard midi file into Apple GarageBand. Other products which claim to perform this function, simply convert the midi information into sound which may then be imported. GB Midi… Read More GB Midi Import for GarageBand
MusicOnTheMac.com has announced its GarageBand Composition Contest. The contest is open to all GarageBand users, and offers a chance to win $1000 for the best original track. MusicOnTheMac provides the details in their press release: “With the launch of Apple’s GarageBand, the anytime, anywhere, recording studio, a whole new genre of musician is emerging. We… Read More Music On The Mac Announces GarageBand Contest
Bitshift Audio is giving away 40mb of free Apple loops for use in iLife GarageBand or Apple Soundtrack. According to Bitshift’s site, “Our resident beat programmer, Art Gillespie (aka bitshift), is so excited about GarageBand and the new Apple Loops file format that he put together this collection of free electro/breakbeat drum and synth loops… Read More Free Apple Loops for GarageBand from BitShift
