Play MIDI and Karaoke files on your Mac with this nifty player. This program will allow you to play files on an external MIDI device or directly from your Mac’s speakers via QuickTime. It features stereo sound, offers pan and balance controls, instrument editing, and more. Requires a PPC running Mac OS 8.0 or later and QuickTime 3 or later.
Give your CDs an identity! This extension will allow you to name your CDs that you play via your Mac’s AppleCD Audio Player. Rather than the ubiquitous “Audio CD x”, that appears on your CD desktop icon, you’ll get the name of the CD you entered everytime you pop in that CD. 68k and PPC compatible running System 7.0 or later.
Music lovers—check this out! This totally hip audio player will allow you to listen to your CDs, MP3 files, or streaming MP3 audio over the Internet. But what’s really cool is its interchangeable faceplates (featuring some stunning transparency graphics), and you can even design them yourself. And, it features a built-in streams directory, CDDB support, playlist capabilities, and EQ, one-click switching between CD, MP3, and Net modes, and more. Requires a PPC running Mac OS 8.0 or later.
Here’s an easy-to-use program that can turn even dear ol’ granny into a funky DJ diva. BayTex Party! will turn your Mac into a powerful Juke Box and allows you to mix audio files on the fly for non-stop booty shakin’. It features PlayList functions, customizable Mix Settings, a single key-stroke sample player function, adjustable pitch and volume controls, sound effects, and more. It supports MP3, WAV, MIDI, AIFF, and any other music file supported by QuickTime 4. Requires a PPC (604) and QuickTime 4.0 or later.
OK, there’s a truckload of MP3 players, audio players, and more out there so what’s one more? How about one that leaves out all the bells and whistles that tend to cause players to hiccup and is absolutely free? This audio player will allow you to play MP3, AIFF, WAV, QuickTime, System 7, and more through a bare bones interface that can either be displayed as a simple window interface or a low profile menu strip controller. What’s more, we’ve included Skinner in this package which will allow you to make your own customized skins, as well as a few skins to get you started. Note: documentation is pretty sparse—just make sure to place your audio files in the “Music” folder in the MegPeg folder to play them. Requires a PPC (120 MHz or faster) and QuickTime 4.0.3 or later.
This awesome program keeps getting better and is perfect for those of you who own no musical or MIDI gear whatsoever and want to make music—or even for those who do. It integrates a digital sound database with music notation, allowing you to easily create, play, and print compositions using layers of a variety of instruments. This latest version now allows MIDI output, adds a new digital effects processor (reverb, flange, chorus, wah, overdrive, and more), multiple undos, and much more. It also allows you to export in MP3 format, add drum staves, incorporate a “Humanize” tool, add multi-instrument staves, record and edit sounds, or add your own sounds (AIFF, WAV, MOD, MIDI) and use them as instruments. Wow! 68k and PPC compatible.
Mixman Studio 1.0 - Demo
Mixman, info@mixman.com, http://www.mixman.com/
Create cool grooves, loops, and mixes made for dancing with this jammin’ virtual studio. It allows you to select and freely combine individual sound elements and loops (instruments, drum loops, voices, audio effects, etc.) to create high-quality music in minutes. It features the Remixing Studio where you can load in sounds (many included, or add your own) and record a real-time mixing performance as you trigger a variety of sounds on or off from the double turntable-styled mixer—the automatic Beat-Matching system will keep your rhythms in sync. You can also record your own samples and loops in the Recording Studio for use in your mixes. The beauty of this program is the ability to load in D-Plates created by some of your favorite recording artists (check them out on our disc!) and remix their songs in any way you like—including recording your own parts and putting yourself in the mix. How’s that for showmanship! It supports AIFF, WAV, MP3, G2 Real Audio, and it’s own proprietary TRK sound files. Requires a PPC running Mac OS 8.1 or later and 64 MB RAM.
NetCD 1.6.7 - Freeware
Toby W. Rush, trush@unoco.edu, http://members.xoom.com/tobyrush/software.html
This CD player utility not only allows you to play your audio CDs, it can also download information about the currently playing CD in your CD-ROM drive from the CDDB Internet database or from user input. You can get information such as disc and track titles, information about the artist, and more. 68k and PPC versions included. 68040 and PPC compatible running Mac OS 7.1 or later and Open Transport.
Sound Byte 1.3 - Shareware
Chris Smolinski, atomic@blackcatsystems.com, http://www.blackcatsystems.com/
Trigger audio recordings directly from your computer keyboard with this handy dandy application. Modeled after radio carts (audio cartridges containing snippets of audio such as commercial jingles, station IDs, and interview sound bites that can be played on the fly at random) this is the Mac version that works in the same manner. Play virtual DJ, trigger your MP3 songs at will, or even use it at your own radio station. Assign an audio recording (up to 75 recordings per rack) to individual onscreen buttons, or your Mac’s computer keys, to build a “rack”. Clicking on a button or hitting a key will trigger the corresponding sound to play. It also allows you to play multiple recordings at the same time. Supports any QuickTime compatible audio file including MP3, AIFF, WAV, and AU, and can accomodate up to 375 recordings on 5 “racks”. 68k and PPC compatible.
MP3 fanatics - you’re gonna love this! This totally hip MP3 player and encoder all-in-one is jam-packed with features. With it, you can easily convert your music into high-quality MP3’s, listen to live MP3 music streams over the Internet, create customizable playlists, tweak your frequency settings with the 10-band graphic EQ or with the EQ presets, dress your player up in different “skins”, and even have the player display some cool visual effects while your music plays. It supports conversion of CD audio, AIFF, QuickTime, and WAV file formats, and compresses at a 10:1 ratio. This latest version fully supports the new Rio 500. Quite simply - it rocks! Requires a PPC running Mac OS 7.6.1 or later.
SoundRecorder 1.0 - Freeware
Bernhard Jenny, bernhard.jenny@epfl.ch
This little audio application allows you to record sound directly onto your hard disk. Record sounds of any length that can be played back and manipulated using QuickTime or any other sound editing program. 68k and PPC compatible running Mac OS 7.0 or later.
Create a virtual jukebox right on your Mac with this cool audio program. This audio player and album manager will allow you to play audio files such as MP3, AIFF, WAV, MIDI, and QuickTime, from a skin-customizable player, while creating your own play lists. You can also use its Spinner DJ feature to announce artists and tracks using your Mac’s Text-to-Speech functionality. It also features random, intro, and sequential playing modes; drag and drop support; volume and playback keyboard controls; support for ID3 information; search features; QDesign conversion, and more. Requires a PPC running Mac OS 8.0 or later and QuickTime 4 or later.
It’s phat and phreaky and way too phun! This 3D interactive DJ station will allow you to virtually spin, mix, and crossfade your sound files on the fly. It boasts a beautifully designed and rendered console interface that features two turntables and a mixer. Mix music directly from your hard drive, cue up tracks with headphones, control the turntables and mixer directly from your computer keyboard, implement pitch bending and cue points, and even generate an automatic mix of your playlist. Supports MP3, AIFF, WAV, and QuickTime. Requires a PPC running Mac OS 7.5.3 or later and QuickTime 4.0 or later.
Emulate your favorite DJ’s setup with this electronic rendition of a club DJ mixing station. Mix, spin, crossfade, and scratch sounds together, on the fly, using two onscreen turntables, a mixer, and your own audio files. Supports any QuickTime compatible sound file including MP3, AIFF, WAV, and AU. Requires a PPC and QuickTime 4 or later.
MOTU Digital Performer users? Let me hear you say “Hallelujah!” Finally, a product that marries the outstanding Digital Performer with VST plug-in capability. This extension will allow you to run any VST plug-in from within your MOTU audio app in realtime. Just install it and watch all of your VST plug-ins pop up for use in your Performer inserts. Yipee! The Cubase jealousy has ended! Requires MOTU’s Digital Performer (and a few VST plug-ins wouldn’t hurt).
