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Appletell reviews ToonTrack’s Superior Drummer 2.0
ToonTrack’s Superior Drummer is an appropriately named piece of software / sound generator plug-in. It will breathe life and warmth into the all too often cold world of digital music. You can use it to take your drum programming to the next level, or better yet, hook up a set of MIDI capable edrums to emulate the type of sound you could only get from a phenomenal set of acoustic drums that you probably can’t…
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MacHeist Software Bundle is on sale: $900 of software for $39
As I am writing this, the MacHeist 3 Bundle is about to be revealed. Last year, many were disappointed with the MacHeist bundle, as it…
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First look: iTunes DJ
With the new iPod shuffle, comes iTunes 8.1. And with iTunes 8.1, you now get iTunes DJ. What’s iTunes DJ? You may remember it as Party Shuffle.
iTunes 8.1 released
Apple has released iTunes 8.1, which they are claiming is “Faster, smarter, better.” The updated was expected after the announcement of the new iPod shuffle yesterday. Along with speed improvements, iTunes now defaults to the higher quality 256-Kbps AAC file format when importing CDs. Kind of ironic, really, that they… Continue Reading »
Battle of the iTunes controllers
There are tons and tons of iTunes controllers on the market. But taking out all the basic apps, and weeding out the ugly ones, I’ve only found three that really get the job done: SizzlingKeys, Synergy, and CoverSutra. Here I’ll lay out what makes them unique. Continue Reading »
iTunes is Apple’s worst consumer product
It’s likely Apple’s most installed piece of software. It’s also buggy, bloated, inconsistent, bloated, slow, bloated, and bloated. It goes by the name of iTunes, and if you own an iPod, or even if you don’t, it’s not to far fetched to assume it’s on your computer right now. Continue Reading »
iTunes complaint dropped by Norway
Since the announcement of the entire iTunes Store having iTunes Plus, all songs downloaded are/will be technically compatible with all MP3 players, as iTunes Plus files do not contain DRM. Due to the removal of DRM, Norway has dropped it’s complaint against iTunes, which argued that songs downloaded from iTunes… Continue Reading »
Appletell reviews SongGenie by Equinux
When you rip a song from a CD using iTunes, it’s more or less automatically tagged with the correct artist and song information. On some occasions, it may be necessary for you to pick between two or more album choices if iTunes can’t determine just what CD is inside of… Continue Reading »
Songsmith from Microsoft (video)
I’m going to retroactively take back every bad thing I ever said about Microsoft, if only because of their new piece of software: Songsmith. Not because of the program itself, which generates a tune after the user sings into a microphone. It’s because of the video they created to promote… Continue Reading »
Pandora 2.0 released to iPhone and iPod Touch
Pandora, one of the most popular online streaming music sites around, is also well known for their killer iPhone app. This iPhone app, which has previously allowed users to stream music over EDGE, 3G, and Wifi, has recently been updated to version 2.0 and brings a host of new features.… Continue Reading »
GarageBand ‘09: What to expect
I use Garageband 08’ quite a bit, as a casual guitarist. Garageband is not professional recording software but is excellent for people like me who don’t necessarily need to record more than 24 tracks simultaneously or need to adjust the audio on each of those tracks. Garageband is perfect for… Continue Reading »
Appletell Review – TuneUp
According to TuneUp Media, your music collection is in dire need of cleaning, and they’re probably right. Good news, they have a utility to do just that, and it works “Automagically.” TuneUp runs on the side of iTunes and works with it to fix your library’s messy and missing meta… Continue Reading »
Bowtie offers yet another way to control your iTunes music
Don’t want to control your music with iSight gestures? FrontRow not your style either? Sick of the usual iTunes interface and can’t find a Boxee invite? Bowtie may be your next favorite application for iTunes. It allows users to create system-wide hot key combinations to control your music with. Furthermore,… Continue Reading »
Apple WWDC 2009
WWDC is arguably now the largest Apple event of the year, where Apple will be unveiling more details on iPhone 3.0 and "Snow Leopard," but what else? A new iPhone? An Apple Netbook? Stick with Appletell for complete coverage and in depth looks at the new technologies as they're announced.
Our new podcast: Meet...
We know. Podcasts are so last year - but this one you won't want to miss. Whether it’s a rumor that won’t die, a new product announcement, or just a really good Macintosh or iPhone app find that we have to let you know about, we’ll make sure it’s covered on Appletellcast.
iPhone App Reviews
iPhone Apps. They were great when the App Store was first announced and we could all pick and chose what we wanted, but the number is now overwhelming. Here at Appletell, we'll detail the great iPhone apps we find, and steer you clear from those that aren't worth it even if they're free.
iPhone Game Reviews
As Apple turns the iPhone into one of the most popular gaming devices, the staff of Appletell--gamers and Apple fans alike--are here to help you get the most entertainment value out of your app store purchases.
