Creative Manager Pro

• Creative Manager Pro 8.4.05 ($370/mo.) is a project management application aimed at middle- to large-sized "creative" corporations, such as advertising agencies. Among other features, users can assign staff, track leads, and send proofs to current clients. Due by the end of March, the latest update will allow CMP owners to send meeting requests to iCal or Microsoft Outlook users, who will be able to open the requests within their native applications. [Download - Size Unknown]


• Xfolders 1.5 (free) is a file manager that integrates with Finder while expanding on it at the same time. Users can drag-and-drop files between lists, or take advantage of the built-in terminal and image browser components. The browser is the only new addition; the update otherwise limits itself to bug fixes. Xfolders is a Universal Binary for Mac OS X 10.4, though the app may function with 10.3.9. [Download - 1.6MB]


• SyncTogether 1.0.1 ($50) synchronizes information on up to three Macs per user, matching iCal events, Safari bookmarks, and Address Book contacts. The program also supports third-party software such as Yojimbo and Transmit. Version 1.0.1 makes it easier to cancel sync, and improves remote category handling when new ones are synchronized. It also fixes problems with illegal characters in group names. Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later is required. [Download - 16.1MB]


• Classik Studio Reverb 1.1 ($400) adds virtual reverb units to a computer, in four different styles: Plate, Hall, Room and Inverse. Up to four macros can be assigned per unit. The v1.1 update makes the program a Universal Binary, and can now be downloaded without a USB iKey or dongle. The software has also been made compatible with Pro Tools 7 and VST 2.4 hosts like Cubase 4. [Download - Size Unknown]


• SketchFighter 4000 Alpha 1.0.1 ($20) is an unusual top-down shooter whose visuals resemble notepad sketches; users can also draw their own levels for new challenges. The v1.0.1 patch adds a shortcut to toggle fullscreen mode, and provides user-defined turning and acceleration sensitivity. Some bugs have been quashed as well, such as conflict with "secure keyboard entry" modes in other programs. [Download - 16.3MB]


• Audiocorder 5.0.0 ($20) starts and stops audio recordings automatically, using either volume detection or pre-programmed schedules. Tracks are saved in AIFF format with adjustable quality settings, though users can also play MP3 and WAV files if the need arises. Version 5.0.0 has been made into a Universal Binary; earlier downloads are available for Mac OS 9 and 68K-era computers. [Download - 430KB]

by MacNN Staff