ReelBean; SoundStudio

• ReelBean 2.93 ($15) is a video playback and conversion program that formats files for the iPod and Apple TV. The software also converts files to AVI, MPEG-4 and other formats while supporting more than 50 kinds of audio and video files. ReelBean 2.93 adds bass and treble sliders to the AUdio Controls panel in both the free and Pro version; ReelBean Pro also plays and converts FLV as well as DivX files (with Perian components installed). [Download - 4.6MB]


• SoundStudio 3.5.1 ($80) records and edits audio on a Mac, allowing users to import tapes as well as vinyl records or record live performances. The software supports applying a variety of effects as well as edits in post-production, and the update is purely devoted to fixes. The update fixes an issue where bad M4A files were written by Split By Markers, and repairs the "Podcast" flag that was accidentally set when saving. The latest release also addresses a crash bug that affected EQ filters. [Download - 14.4MB]


• Star Wars: Empire at War 1.05 Rev A ($50) puts players in charge of the Empire or the Rebel Alliance within a Star Wars storyline. Players face real-time battles while managing a turn-based galactic campaign. The latest revision adds Pixel Shader 3.0 support, and as a result enables new heat distortion alongside soft-shadowing effects. The latest revision also offers a discernable difference between the Low and Medium water quality settings. [Download - 5.6MB]


• NoteList 2.2 ($20) compiles miscellaneous notes and merges images with searchable, RTF-formatted text. Users can file notes under keywords and categories for easier retrieval, and the update dynamically synchronizes notes with their categories while also improving the category dialog as a whole. Preferences are usable to set new note characteristics, and NoteList 2.2 eliminates miscellaneous bugs. Mac OS X 10.4 or later is required. [Download - 309KB]


• TextSoap 5.6 ($30) "cleans up" text on Macs by fixing extra spaces, odd characters, and other stylistic elements that don't belong. Users optionally generate custom cleaning filters or choose one of over 100 pre-made options for a faster remedy. The update allows users to sort the number of custom cleaners by name, and supports sorting plug-ins by whether they are app-specific or based on CMM or AppleScript. The software requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later. [Download - 7.3MB]


• iSale 4.1 ($50) starts, tracks, and manages auctions on eBay. The latest release introduces support for Picasa Web Albums, easing the process and reducing the cost of posting pictures. More buyer details are recorded in Address Book, and the iSale 4.1 makes it easier to group, print, export, or delete multiple auctions. The application also boasts improved stability, requiring Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. [Download - Size Unknown]

by MacNN Staff