http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/22/users.can.learn.tom.sawyer.ordinary.people/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/garagesml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has added several new instructional lessons to its Garage Band software for musicians. Users now have access to several titles from the Canadian rock band Rush, including the 1981 hits "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight" from the group's Moving Pictures album. Both artist lessons are provided by guitarist Alex Lifeson.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/22/users.can.learn.tom.sawyer.ordinary.people/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/03/garageband.51.update/ <img align='left' src='0' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple today released the GarageBand 5.1 update, which it says addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and fixes a number of other minor issues along with an addressing an important security issue that allowed third-party to track usage of the app. According to the documentation, the specific issues addressed include the ability to add GarageBand track effects and Audio ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/03/garageband.51.update/ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/01/itunes.quicktime.updates/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/itunesmoviesaustralia.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has published updates for two of its main media playback utilities, iTunes and QuickTime. The most crucial is iTunes 8.2, which introduces support for the yet-to-be-released iPhone 3.0 firmware; the upgrade may signify an iPhone 3.0 debut on or around Apple's imminent WWDC event, scheduled to begin June 8th. Also addressed in the download are unspecified bugfixes and accessibility improveme... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/01/itunes.quicktime.updates/ Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/21/friar.pro.font/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0905/may21briefly.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In brief: A new iTunes visualizer, TRAKART has been released as a public alpha. The visualizer builds slideshows based on a song's lyrics, analyzing each track to extract keywords which it then uses to search Flickr. Images are then arranged into a slideshow which plays along with the song. Three guides have been released by Peachpit which teach users how to make better use of iLife '09, iWork '09... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/21/friar.pro.font/ Fri, 22 May 2009 00:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/29/new.garageband.lessons/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0904/sting.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has expanded the number of song lessons available at the GarageBand Lesson Store. Now available are videos for three more songs, including "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan, and Sting versions of "Fragile" and "Message in a Bottle." As with a number of other lessons sold through GarageBand, the original artists help to present the material.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/29/new.garageband.lessons/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/01/vue.3d.contest/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/reviews/steinberg/sequel-box_med.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In brief: We have posted the second part of our review of Steinberg Sequel, the Vue 3D Environment Competition 2008 has been announced, fmDataGuard has announced its "First Anniverary Sale," and there is a newly announced DEVONthink 2.0 upgrade grace period ... We have posted the second part of our review of Steinberg Sequel. The tool allows you to record using a MIDI controller or through an exte... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/01/vue.3d.contest/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/26/review.sonnet.ebooks/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/reviews/ifrogz/treadz-nano3g_med.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />MacNN has reviewed the Treadz for the 3G iPod nano, Sonnet repositioned the Fusion F2 with a new price, and two new eBooks to train users on Garageband. This extra-thick polished silicone case offers good corner protection and covers the basic nano form. Don't let the extra-thick marketing fool you though, it is only 1mm thicker than other cases I tested, which means it's 2mm thick instead of one.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/26/review.sonnet.ebooks/ Mon, 26 May 2008 23:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/01/radiohead.nude.remixes/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0801/rad_080102_inrainbowssm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />British rock act Radiohead has taken a different approach with its latest single, the band has announced. Rather than commission a series of professional remixes for "Nude," any musician can now buy the song's underlying elements on iTunes (link), and remix them into a new track. Available "stems" include the voice, bass, guitar, drum, and string/FX layers; while shoppers have to buy before Apri... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/01/radiohead.nude.remixes/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/03/apple.updates.garageband/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0803/app_080303_gbsm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple today issued an update to GarageBand, its personal music creation software for Mac users. The latest release improves overall stability, according to the company. The update also addresses issues with the automation of software instrument parameters, FireWire as well as USB based audio devices, and Magic GarageBand. Users can update to GarageBand 4.1.2 by choosing the Software Update feature... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/03/apple.updates.garageband/ Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/12/14/creating.custom.ringtones/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0712/app_071214_gbsm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple today released an informational note about creating custom ringtones in GarageBand 4.1.1. "With GarageBand 4.1.1 you can export your original song, your original audio recordings, or use Apple Loops and iLife jingles to create a custom ringtone for your iPhone," the company says. Users need GarageBand 4.1.1, iTunes 7.5 or later, and an iPhone with firmware version 1.1.2 or later. The process... http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/12/14/creating.custom.ringtones/ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:35:00 GMT