Audio & Music Audio In 1.0.3ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:Audio In 1.0.3.dmg http://home3.swipnet.se/~w-34826/ Simple, quick, and it works. If you need a basic app to record, this oneÕs got the goods and then some. The program lets you record manually or set it to record at a specific time. It also features an oscilloscope view of your audio input, voice/volume-activated recording, 32-bit audio recording support, and more. Pandaa 1.0.3 Freeware Pandaa, pandaa@kagi.com, http://home3.swipnet.se/~w-34826/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later Audio & Music Audiocorder (Classic) 3.7.1ÑDonationware MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:Audiocorder (Classic) 3.7.1 http://www.blackcatsystems.com Need to record something? This nifty app lets you record audio manually at the push of a button or automatically. Record up to CD-quality sound in AIFF format (44kHz, 22kHz, and 11kHz at 8- or 16-bit sampling supported). The program can be set up to be used as a voice-activated recorder or program the app to start and stop recording at specified timesÑgreat for recording radio Webcasts. Black Cat Systems 3.7.1 Donationware Black Cat Systems, support@blackcatsystems.com, http://www.blackcatsystems.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.x Audio & Music Audiocorder (OS X) 3.7.1ÑDonationware MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:Audiocorder (OS X) 3.7.1.dmg http://www.blackcatsystems.com Need to record something? This nifty app lets you record audio manually at the push of a button or automatically. Record up to CD-quality sound in AIFF format (44kHz, 22kHz, and 11kHz at 8- or 16-bit sampling supported). The program can be set up to be used as a voice-activated recorder or program the app to start and stop recording at specified timesÑgreat for recording radio Webcasts. Black Cat Systems 3.7.1 Donationware Black Cat Systems, support@blackcatsystems.com, http://www.blackcatsystems.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later Audio & Music AudioFinder 2.0.5ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:AudioFinder 2.0.5.dmg http://www.mysticalsun.com/software If youÕre a digital musician whoÕs got hordes of sound sample files scattered all over your hard drive, this handy app will help you locate and audition them to find the ones you want to use in a project. It works kind of like an audio file browser, culling through your hard disk to find sound files (AIFF, AIFC, SDII, REX, and WAV formats supported), and then allowing you to play each file from within its easy-to-use interface. From there, you can flag all the desired files in the favorites directory and then simply import them from the directory to your audio sequencer of choice. It also has a BPM feature that will either guess the beats-per-minute in a drum loop or song sample for you, or let you tap out the beats of the rhythm on its BPM Tap Pad to manually determine the tempo. Mystical Sun Software 2.0.5 Shareware Mystical Sun Software, software@mysitcalsun.com, http://www.mysticalsun.com/software Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later Audio & Music Blues Music 1.2ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:Blues Music 1.2.dmg http://homepage.mac.com/davidahmed/ Feel like jamming, but donÕt have a guitar (or talent)? This nifty app lets you pump out some cool blues guitar riffs at the push of a button, accompanied by drums and bass. Plus, the little visual element adds to your jamming experience. You can even tell the ÒbandÓ to take a hike and fly solo, and they wonÕt throw things at you. Best of all, itÕs fun, and itÕs freeÑour favorite kind of app. David Ahmed 1.2 Freeware David Ahmed, davidahmed@mac.com, http://homepage.mac.com/davidahmed/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later Audio & Music Clutter 1.0d11ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:Clutter 1.0d11.dmg http://www.sprote.com One thing that we miss about digital music is holding the cool album art in our grubby little hands. This awesome little app allows you to almost do just that. Clutter allows you to stockpile CD cover art on your Mac desktop, and play any of these CDs with a simple double-click in iTunes. Clutter trolls through Amazon.com to find cover art for all of your iTunes-converted CDsÑor paste in your own cover artÑand stack or stagger the graphics on your desktop for easy play access. Sprote Rsrch. 1.0d11 Freeware Sprote Rsrch., sprote@sprote.com, http://www.sprote.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later Audio & Music Disco (Classic) 2.0ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:Disco (Classic) 2.0.img http://www.intsys.fi/~Aleksi.Strandberg Forget turntablesÑthis MP3 playing app is designed for DJs of the future or those who want to experiment with music mixes. The app features two virtual CD players with a mixer in between that allows you to perform crossfades, pitch shifts, pitch bends, and cue-ups between songs playing on the two players. It also features a playlist organizer to manage your music by artist, album, BPM, and more, supports ID3 tags, allows prelistening via a USB output device or via split channels, autmated mixing, and more. Aleksi Strandberg 2.0 Shareware Aleksi Strandberg, Aleksi.Strandberg@Intsys.fi, http://www.intsys.fi/~Aleksi.Strandberg Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8-9.x, QuickTime 4 or later Audio & Music Disco (OS X) 2.0ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:Disco (OS X) 2.0.img http://www.intsys.fi/~Aleksi.Strandberg Forget turntablesÑthis MP3 playing app is designed for DJs of the future or those who want to experiment with music mixes. The app features two virtual CD players with a mixer in between that allows you to perform crossfades, pitch shifts, pitch bends, and cue-ups between songs playing on the two players. It also features a playlist organizer to manage your music by artist, album, BPM, and more, supports ID3 tags, allows prelistening via a USB output device or via split channels, autmated mixing, and more. Aleksi Strandberg 2.0 Shareware Aleksi Strandberg, Aleksi.Strandberg@Intsys.fi, http://www.intsys.fi/~Aleksi.Strandberg Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later, QuickTime 4 or later Audio & Music Jasmine (OS 9) 1.5.7ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:Jasmine (OS 9) 1.5.7 http://www.kumulipo.com This QuickTime multitrack, audio editor and mixer lets you create professional-sounding recordings without the expense of a professional audio package. Record, edit, and mix different audio file formats (such as MP3 and AIFF) from any audio input (including mic and USB audio or CD). The app also features many sophisticated audio tools including a pitch shifter, time stretching capabilities, compressor and expander, normalizing, tape display mode, overdubbing, scrubbing capability, record standby, and more. Kumulipo 1.5.7 Shareware Kumulipo, feedback@kumulipo.com, http://www.kumulipo.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.0.4-9.x Audio & Music Jasmine (OS X) 1.5.7ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:Jasmine (OS X) 1.5.7.pkg: http://www.kumulipo.com This QuickTime multitrack, audio editor and mixer lets you create professional-sounding recordings without the expense of a professional audio package. Record, edit, and mix different audio file formats (such as MP3 and AIFF) from any audio input (including mic and USB audio or CD). The app also features many sophisticated audio tools including a pitch shifter, time stretching capabilities, compressor and expander, normalizing, tape display mode, overdubbing, scrubbing capability, record standby, and more. Kumulipo 1.5.7 Shareware Kumulipo, feedback@kumulipo.com, http://www.kumulipo.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later Audio & Music Sound Studio 2.1ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:Sound Studio 2.1 http://www.felttip.com/products/soundstudio This cool and powerful audio app allows you to record and edit audio files on your Mac. It features plenty of tools to record audio from an input device or CD, edit waveforms, add effects (like chorus, flanger, reverb, EQ, compressor, expander, and gate), remove clicks and pops (great for digitizing your record collection!), and more. Felt Tip Software 2.1 Shareware Felt Tip Software, http://www.felttip.com/products/soundstudio Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8.1-9.x with CarbonLib or OS X 10.1.5 or later, QuickTime 4.1 or later Audio & Music Studio365-Live 1.0ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Audio & Music:Studio365-Live demo.dmg http://www.live365.com Broadcast your own Internet radio station with this app. Studio365 allows you to upload your MP3s and iTunes playlists to the Live365 Network and stream your favorite songs to anyone across the WWW. The app features batch upload capability, bitrate control, full integration with iTunes, one-click mic control (for voice-overs), a display manager, and more. Live365 1.0 Demo Live365, http://www.live365.com Requirements: 400MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later, 256MB RAM Development REALbasic Classic 5.1.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Development:REALbasic Classic 5.1.1 demo http://www.realsoftware.com If youÕre looking to create cool looking applications but donÕt want to learn confusing C++ or Java, REALbasic is definitely the way to go. This object-oriented developmental program features a visual interface builder for easy construction of windows and menus, and provides easy to understand syntax to get your creations up and running quickly. In fact, our own Tour interface was completely built using it. Create apps for Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Windows (ugh!). REAL Software 5.1.1 Demo REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.x Development REALbasic OS X 5.1.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Development:REALbasic OS X 5.1.1 demo http://www.realsoftware.com If youÕre looking to create cool looking applications but donÕt want to learn confusing C++ or Java, REALbasic is definitely the way to go. This object-oriented developmental program features a visual interface builder for easy construction of windows and menus, and provides easy to understand syntax to get your creations up and running quickly. In fact, our own Tour interface was completely built using it. Create apps for Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Windows (ugh!). REAL Software 5.1.1 Demo REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later Development TextWrangler 1.0ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Development:TextWrangler 1.0 demo.dmg http://www.barebones.com/ If youÕre a programmer, system administrator, or any breed of text jockey, youÕll want to take TextWrangler for a spinÑitÕs got all the textual mojo of the mighty BBEdit, lacking only the Web tools. This demo version is the real deal, but it times out after 30 days unless you buy and enter a license code. Bare Bones Software 1.0 Demo Bare Bones Software, bbsw@barebones.com, http://www.barebones.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.5 (10.2.4 or later strongly recommended) Development VLC Source 0.5.3ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Development:VLC Source 0.5.3.dmg http://www.videolan.org If youÕre a fan of VideoLAN ClientÑthe nifty, open-source DVD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and DivX playerÑhereÕs the source code if any of you ambitious propellerheads want to develop the app further. VideoLAN 0.5.3 Freeware VideoLAN, vlc@videolan.org, http://www.videolan.org Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later, great knowledge of Unix coding Fun & Games Arr! 1.0ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Fun & Games:Arr! 1.0 http://www.alwaysondubs.com/winterborn Ahoy matey! Time to pull up them bootstraps, sharpen up yer swords, pull anchor, and set yer sights on the treasures in this swashbuckling, pirateship combat, arcade game. Collect as many doubloons (coins) as you can by raiding and destroying enemy ships before scurvy kicks in. Command one of three pirate ships and blast the enemy to the old sailor sing-a-long song, ÒBlow the Man Down.Ó Winterborn Software 1.0 Shareware Winterborn Software, winterborn@alwaysondubs.com, http://www.alwaysondubs.com/winterborn Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or OS X 10.0 or later Fun & Games Asteroid Storm 1.2.1ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Fun & Games:Asteroid Storm 1.2.1 http://www.zarkonnen.com/ HereÕs a nicely done, 32-bit 3D graphics version of the classic Asteroids game. Built for both Mac OS 9 and X, maneuver your spacecraft, twisting and turning to take aim and blast away those craggy asteroids before they pulverize you to a pulp. Full speed ahead, Captain! Zarkonnen 1.2.1 Freeware Zarkonnen, david.stark@swissonline.ch, http://www.zarkonnen.com/ Requirements: 300MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 8.1-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later Fun & Games Enigmo 1.1.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Fun & Games:Enigmo 1.1.1 demo.img http://www.pangeasoft.net In true form, Enigmo is the latest colorfully cute and beautifully designed game from Pangea Software (Bugdom, Nanosaur, Otto Matic). In this 3D arcade/puzzle game, youÕve got to manipulate a series of contraptions to keep streams of liquid flowing to their destination. Watch water, oil, and lava fall from droppers as you move various types of bumpers, sliders, accelerators, and sponges to keep the flow in motion. Good splashy fun! Pangea Software 1.1.1 Demo Pangea Software, support@pangeasoft.net, http://www.pangeasoft.net Requirements: 400MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 9.2.x or OS X 10.1 or later, 128MB RAM, Rage 128 or GeForce 2 accelerator card Fun & Games Pocket Tanks 1.00bÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Fun & Games:Pocket Tanks 1.00b http://www.blitwise.com Tread lightly and carry a big weapon. This fast-paced tank-battling game pits you against an opponent, armed with a range of artillery, including a Tommy Gun, Pile Driver, Napalm, Firecracker, Cruiser, Homing Worm, Scatter Shot, and a Crazy Ivan. The gameÕs fairly easy gameplay wonÕt be a turn-off to those who find other similar games too mired in the details. Blitwise Productions 1.00b Shareware Blitwise Productions, support@blitwise.com, http://www.blitwise.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later Fun & Games pyDDR 0.6.2ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Fun & Games:pyDDR 0.6.2.dmg http://icculus.org/pyddr/ YouÕve been dying to test out your own fancy footwork by playing Dance Dance Revolution at your local mall or at a Playstation-owning friendÕs house, but your conscious keeps getting the better of you. Now you can set your embarrassment aside by playing DDR in the privacy of your own home on your Mac. This free, open-source game is nearly identical to the mall and Playstation versionsÑall you need is a Playstation-compatible dance pad, a Playstation-to-USB adapter, and our pyDDR tutorial in this monthÕs magazine to get you up and dancing (though you can still ÒplayÓ the game by finger dancing atop your computer keyboard). Be sure to check out our step creation tutorial for instructions on creating dance steps for your own music. pyDDR Team 0.6.2 Freeware pyDDR Team, tgz@orotech.net, http://icculus.org/pyddr/ Requirements: 400MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later Fun & Games Reiner KniziaÕs Samurai 1.0.1ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Fun & Games:Samurai 1.0.1 http://www.klear.com You are an aspiring Japanese feudal ruler in this turn-based strategy game thatÕs based on the classic board game, Risk. Can you secure your influence within three feudal castes through careful placement of your resources, while thwarting your opponentsÕ efforts to do the same? You wonÕt know until you try (and die). Klear Games 1.0.1 Shareware Klear Games, info@klear.com, http://www.klear.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6 or later Fun & Games Squeaky Toy 1.0ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Fun & Games:Squeaky Toy 1.0 http://www.alexmetcalf.com/toy You know those annoying squeaky toys that you give to your dog? This little app turns your mouse into a squeaky toy. Install it, and anytime you click your mouse, youÕll be greeted with a chipper squeak. When you finally get annoyed with it (after a short while), secretly install it into a friendÕs or family memberÕs Mac for some real fun. Alex Metcalf 1.0 Freeware Alex Metcalf, squeakytoy@alexmetcalf.com, http://www.alexmetcalf.com/toy Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8-9.x Fun & Games Squeaky Toy Deluxe 1.0.1ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Fun & Games:Squeaky Toy Deluxe 1.0.1.dmg http://www.alexmetcalf.com/toy You know those annoying squeaky toys that you give to your dog? This little app turns your mouse into a squeaky toy. Install it, and anytime you click your mouse, youÕll be greeted with a chipper squeak. When you finally get annoyed with it (after a short while), secretly install it into a friendÕs or family memberÕs Mac for some real fun. Alex Metcalf 1.0.1 Freeware Alex Metcalf, squeakytoy@alexmetcalf.com, http://www.alexmetcalf.com/toy Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later Graphics & Multimedia After Effects 5.5ÑTryout MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:After Effects 5.5 tryout http://www.adobe.com Add pizazz to film, video, multimedia, and the Web with this powerful motion graphics and visual effects package. This industry favorite will allow you to create complex special effects, sophisticated graphic animations, and more. You can animate Photoshop layers and Illustrator art in 3D space. This latest version adds native support for Mac OS X, Colored Shadows and Projection layers, eight new effects, multiple comp views, an advanced 3D renderer, adjustment lights, an effects palette, and more. Adobe Systems Inc. 5.5 Tryout Adobe Systems Inc., Voice 888-724-4508, http://www.adobe.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.1-9.x or Mac OS X 10.1 and later, 128MB RAM, 120MB free hard disk space Graphics & Multimedia Flaming Pear Freebies 1.6ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Flaming Pear Freebies 1.6 http://www.flamingpear.com HereÕs a nice collection to add to your design tool belt. This freebie package contains a bunch of Photoshop plug-ins that allow you to apply editable effects to your graphics and images. The effects pack includes Ornament, ChromaSolarize, Tachyon, Ghost, Solidify, Vitriol, ColorSwap, RGB/HSL, TransLine, Anglyph Flip, and more. Flaming Pear 1.6 Freeware Flaming Pear, lloyd@flamingpear.com, http://www.flamingpear.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.x, Adobe Photoshop Graphics & Multimedia Flaming Pear Freebies X 1.6ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Flaming Pear Freebies X 1.6.dmg http://www.flamingpear.com HereÕs a nice collection to add to your design tool belt. This freebie package contains 15 Photoshop plug-ins that allow you to apply editable effects to your graphics and images. The effects pack includes Ornament, ChromaSolarize, Tachyon, Ghost, Solidify, Vitriol, ColorSwap, RGB/HSL, TransLine, Anglyph Flip, and more. Flaming Pear 1.6 Freeware Flaming Pear, lloyd@flamingpear.com, http://www.flamingpear.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later, Adobe Photoshop 7 or later Graphics & Multimedia GraphicConverter 4.6ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:GraphicConverter 4.6 http://www.lemkesoft.de Looking for a fantastic graphics editor, but canÕt afford Photoshop? This all-purpose, image-editing program lets you open, tweak, and save files in just about any graphics format. It features high-end editing tools for graphic manipulation, filters for special effects, and even supports Photoshop plug-ins. Plus, it also offers batch-conversion capabilities, lets you build your own slide show, supports AppleScript, and can import and export a helluva lot more file formats than you even knew existed. Thorsten Lemke 4.6 Shareware Thorsten Lemke, lemkesoft@aol.com, http://www.lemkesoft.de Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x Graphics & Multimedia GraphicConverter X 4.6ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:GraphicConverter X 4.6.dmg http://www.lemkesoft.de Looking for a fantastic graphics editor, but canÕt afford Photoshop? This all-purpose, image-editing program lets you open, tweak, and save files in just about any graphics format. It features high-end editing tools for graphic manipulation, filters for special effects, and even supports Photoshop plug-ins. Plus, it also offers batch-conversion capabilities, lets you build your own slide show, supports AppleScript, and can import and export a helluva lot more file formats than you even knew existed. Thorsten Lemke 4.6 Shareware Thorsten Lemke, lemkesoft@aol.com, http://www.lemkesoft.de Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X Graphics & Multimedia Icoformat 1.3f3ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:icoformat 1.3f3 http://www.telegraphics.com.au/sw/ Put your own signature stamp on your Web site. This GPL-licensed Photoshop plug-in can turn your graphics into one of those teensy 16- by 16-pixel favicons (ICO file format) that you see riding shotgun in SafariÕs URL bar. Telegraphics Software 1.3f3 Freeware Telegraphics Software, support@telegraphics.com.au, http://www.telegraphics.com.au/sw/ Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 7-9.x or OS X 10.0 or later, Adobe Photoshop (any version) Graphics & Multimedia InTools for InDesign 1.0.1ÑTrial MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:InTools 1.0.1 trial http://www.alap.com Pushing Quark XPress yet farther back from the collective radar of the publishing industry, ALAPÕs InTools for InDesign is a suite of plug-ins for InDesign 2.0 or later that bring some favorite Quarkish tricks to our new layout tool. This is the full version, but it times out after 15 days. A Lowly Apprentice Production 1.0.1 Trial A Lowly Apprentice Production, support@alap.com, http://www.alap.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.1-9.x or OS X 10.0 or later, Adobe InDesign 2.0 or later Graphics & Multimedia Mac FlipAlbum 3ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Mac FlipAlbum 3 demo:Install.pkg: http://www.ebooksys.com If you ever wanted to recreate that good old-fashioned, paper scrapbook feeling on your Mac, youÕre in luckÑMac FlipAlbum does just that. This demo version lets you create all the FlipAlbums you want, with a 50-images-per-book limit, as long as you donÕt use GIFs. E-Book Systems 3 Demo E-Book Systems, info@ebooksys.com, http://www.ebooksys.com Requirements: 450MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later, 256MB RAM Graphics & Multimedia MissingMenuGen 1.0ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:MissingMenuGen 1.0.dmg http://homepage.mac.com/rnc/ If you donÕt have a DVD-R burner, Video CDs (or VCDs) allow you to house your digital movies on a standard CD-R, and play them on most home theater DVD players. The catchÑthe video quality is generally shoddy. However, if you create a Super Video CD (SVCD), you can get near DVD quality. If youÕre going this route, following this monthÕs tutorial, ÒCreate a Super Video CD,Ó MissingMenuGen allows you to dictate navigation in your SVCDÕs menu. Ross Cathriner 1.0 Freeware Ross Cathriner, rnc@mac.com, http://homepage.mac.com/rnc/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later Graphics & Multimedia MissingMpegTools 0.9.1ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:MissingMpegTools 0.9.1.dmg http://homepage.mac.com/rnc/ If you donÕt have a DVD-R burner, Video CDs (or VCDs) allow you to house your digital movies on a standard CD-R, and play them on most home theater DVD players. The catchÑthe video quality is generally shoddy. However, if you create a Super Video CD (SVCD), you can get near DVD quality. If youÕre going this route, following this monthÕs tutorial, ÒCreate a Super Video CD,Ó MissingMpegTools will compress, encode, and mux your audio and video files for DVD player compatibility. Ross Cathriner 0.9.1 Freeware Ross Cathriner, rnc@mac.com, http://homepage.mac.com/rnc/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later Graphics & Multimedia Montage w/Raygun 1.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Montage w/Ray Gun 1.1 demo.dmg http://www.arboretum.com/ The app weÕre spotlighting here is actually RaygunÑa cool plug-in that allows you to zap away those clicks, pops, and hisses that may riddle your vinyl and audio tape recordings. This plug-in version is bundled with host app MontageÑa consumer targeted video edting app that picks up where iMovie left off, giving you unlimited track support, various visual effects, and a plug-in architecture that allows you to add more features. If you want to check out RaygunÕs capabilities, import your AIFF recordings into Montage and fire-up the plug-in from within the app. Arboretum Systems 1.1 Demo Arboretum Systems, support@arboretum.com, http://www.arboretum.com/ Requirements: 500MHz G4 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later Graphics & Multimedia Painter 8ÑTrial MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Painter 8 trial:Corel(R) Painter(TM) 8 http://www.corel.com Say phooey to paint spills on yur rug, toxic turpentine fumes, and that colorful crustiness under your fingernails. You donÕt need paint, brushes, or canvas to do your best Bob Ross or Van Gogh interpretation. This ultra cool program allows you to create painted works of art with digital paint that replicates the organic look of oil, watercolor, gooey ink, chalk, acrylic, crayon, pencil, and other mediums. Of course, artistic talent will drive you much farther into the program (this ainÕt no paint-by-numbers or Mac-assisted painting dealio here). This latest version features over 400 new brushes, 30 mediums, a new Mixer that lets you blend colors, a Brush Creator to design custom brushes, a redesigned interface, layer maks support, and more. Corel 8 Trial Corel, http://www.corel.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 9.2.2 or OS X 10.2 or later, 128MB RAM, 1024 x 768 display Graphics & Multimedia Slick SamplerÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Slick Sampler.img http://www.geethree.com If youÕre an iMovie fan, GeeThreeÕs volume set of Slick Transitions and Effects can lend a big-budget Hollywood feel to your digital videos. This sampler pack of iMovie plug-ins includes transitions (Barn Door-Open, Barn Door-Close, Burst, Drip, Heart-Open, Heart-Close, Radiator, and Sweep) and special effects (Film Noise, Solarize, and X-Ray). GeeThree Freeware GeeThree, info@geethree.com , http://www.geethree.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, iMovie 2.1.1 or later Graphics & Multimedia SpirographX 1.0ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:SpirographX 1.0.dmg http://homepage.mac.com/solidmag/spiro/ SpirographX is the digital version of those old spirographs we used to make in elementary school. Only much faster and easier to control. No leaky pen or plastic disc launching mishaps either. Constant Variable Software 1.0 Freeware Constant Variable Software, holmes@neatosoftware.com, http://homepage.mac.com/solidmag/spiro/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later, OpenGL accelerator Graphics & Multimedia Splat! 1.0ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Splat! 1.0 demo http://www.alienskin.com Think clipart, circa 2002. Alien Skin makes it easy to adorn your digital photos with rubber stamp-like graphics depicting all manner of knickknacks, with options for adding frames and faux textures. Splat! is an Adobe Photoshop plug-in package that lets you add frames, textures, edges, borders, mosaics, photo stamps, and more with ease. Web monkeys, digi photographers, and digital artists can set their images apart from the rest with SplatÕs incredible amount of diverse and kooky photo embellishments. This demo lets you try out the full package for 30 days. Alien Skin Software 1.0 Demo Alien Skin Software, support@alienskin.com, http://www.alienskin.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, Photoshop 5.0 or later or Fireworks 3.0 or later Graphics & Multimedia Universe 5ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Universe 5 demo http://www.electricimage.com This powerful 3D modeling and animation package allows you to create amazingly life-like and organic objects without emptying your bank account. It features all the tools you need to model, animate, light, and render digital objects into movie files. This latest version delivers much more speed with its multi-processor support and features Radiosity 1.0, a new Material Library System, Shockwave support, OpenGL shaded texture previews, new View Camera Controls, and much more. Electric Image 5 Demo Electric Image, eisales@electricimage.com, http://www.electricimage.com Requirements: 300MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 9.x or OS X 10.0 or later, 256MB RAM, 16MB graphics card Graphics & Multimedia VideoLAN Client 0.5.3ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:VideoLAN Client 0.5.3.dmg http://www.videolan.org HereÕs an open-source, free alternative to AppleÕs DVD player. VideoLAN Client (VLC) allows you to play DVDs or any MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, or DivX file on your Mac. If youÕre forging through this monthÕs ÒCreate a Super Video CDÓ tutorial, and want to preview your video files before you burn them onto a CD, youÕll need this player (QuickTime and DVD Player wonÕt cut it). VideoLAN 0.5.3 Freeware VideoLAN, vlc@videolan.org, http://www.videolan.org Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later Graphics & Multimedia Xenofex 2ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Xenofex 2 demo http://www.alienskin.com We all know that half the fun of Photoshop is the filters, especially the ones from the wacky beings of Alien Skin Software. Xenofex 2 brings 14 cool effects like Lightning, Shatter, and Fluffy Little CloudsÑsome old favorites, some entirely new. This demo version gives you the full, unhampered version for 30 days. Alien Skin Software 2 Demo Alien Skin Software, support@alienskin.com, http://www.alienskin.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.1-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, Adobe Photoshop 6 or later -or- Photoshop Elements 2 or later -or- Macromedia Fireworks MX Graphics & Multimedia Xinema 1.0.3ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Xinema 1.0.3.dmg http://lighthead.sytes.net/xinema/ AppleÕs QuickTime Player is our favorite all-purpose media player, of course, but itÕs a bummer that you canÕt view movies at full screenÑunless you upgrade to QuickTime Pro. Enter Xinema, a simple utility that lets you do just that. Lighthead Software 1.0.3 Freeware Lighthead Software, http://lighthead.sytes.net/xinema/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later Interface Duality 4.0 GTÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Interface:Duality 4.0 GT.dmg http://www.conundrumsoft.com We loved KaleidoscopeÑthe way cool tweaking program that let you alter the look of practically every interface elementÑbut since leaving it behind with Mac OS 9, weÕve come to discover OS XÕs theme architecture. Duality lets you easily swap out themes using a smart resource parser, allowing you to upgrade themes on the fly. Use it to change the look of your windows, menus, Dock, icons, cursors, boot screen, and more. The app supports XScheme, .dlta, .theme, and .iconset theme formats. Conundrum Software 4.0 GT Freeware Conundrum Software, gomac@mac.com, http://www.conundrumsoft.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later Interface iX Screen Effects 1.2ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Interface:iX Screen Effects 1.2.dmg http://www.illuminex.com Sick of all the standard screen effects that Apple provides with OS X? HereÕs a nice collection to save you from eyeball boredom burnout. This pack contains more than a dozen screen savers. Our personal fave: iX Xirtam (all you Matrix fans might want to check this one out). illumineX, Inc. 1.2 Freeware illumineX, Inc., support@illuminex.com, http://www.illuminex.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later Internet & Communication ContentBarrier X 10.0.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Internet & Communication:ContentBarrier X demo.dmg http://www.intego.com/ What are your kids really doing when they say that theyÕre researching stuff for their homework assignment on the Web? Rather than stand watching over them 24-7, this protective tool allows you to set controls over what your kids can and canÕt see. Block adult Web sites, predatory chat rooms, offensive contentÑwhatever you feel goes over the line. The criteria you set is totally customizable to correspond to age and maturity. Intego 10.0.1 Demo Intego, info@intego.com, http://www.intego.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.1 or later, 800x600 minimum screen resolution Internet & Communication NetBarrier X 10.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Internet & Communication:NetBarrier X demo.dmg http://www.intego.com/ Protect yourself from shady Web snoopers with this Internet security app. Whether you connect via dial-up, cable modem, or DSL, NetBarrier allows you to set-up a personal firewall that prevents intruders from coming into your system through the World Wide Web or across a local network to protect your privacy. Intego 10.1 Demo Intego, info@intego.com, http://www.intego.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.1 or later Productivity Little Office 1.6ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Productivity:Little Office 1.6.dmg http://www.timbri-online.com/LittleOffice Freelancers and small business owners, listen up. If youÕre in need of office management software thatÕll help you manage your customers and clients, invoices, to do lists, letters, and more, this nifty database program can help. WhatÕs moreÑit wonÕt break your bank account because itÕs free. Simplesoft 1.6 Freeware Simplesoft, info@simplesoft.ch, http://www.timbri-online.com/LittleOffice Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later Sponsors DriveSavers: Lost DataÑVideo Promo MacAddict 83:Sponsors:DriveSavers:DriveSavers-LostData.mov http://www.drivesavers.com Rain, snow, sleet, and hail wonÕt stop them. Neither will fire, water, or that darn blinking question mark. If your poor Mac meets an untimely disastrous demise, all is not lostÑDriveSavers has an incredibly high success rate of rescuing data from even the most severely damaged computers. So instead of crying, kicking, and screaming over lost data, give them a call. DriveSavers Video Promo DriveSavers, Voice 800-440-1904, recovery@drivesavers.com, http://www.drivesavers.com Requirements: Power Mac, QuickTime 5 or later Sponsors Intego: ContentBarrier X 10.0.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Internet & Communication:ContentBarrier X demo.dmg http://www.intego.com/ What are your kids really doing when they say that theyÕre researching stuff for their homework assignment on the Web? Rather than stand watching over them 24-7, this protective tool allows you to set controls over what your kids can and canÕt see. Block adult Web sites, predatory chat rooms, offensive contentÑwhatever you feel goes over the line. The criteria you set is totally customizable to correspond to age and maturity. Intego 10.0.1 Demo Intego, info@intego.com, http://www.intego.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.1 or later, 800x600 minimum screen resolution Sponsors Intego: NetBarrier X 10.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Internet & Communication:NetBarrier X demo.dmg http://www.intego.com/ Protect yourself from shady Web snoopers with this Internet security app. Whether you connect via dial-up, cable modem, or DSL, NetBarrier allows you to set-up a personal firewall that prevents intruders from coming into your system through the World Wide Web or across a local network to protect your privacy. Intego 10.1 Demo Intego, info@intego.com, http://www.intego.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.1 or later Sponsors Intego: PersonalBackup X 10.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:PersonalBackup X demo.dmg http://www.intego.com/ DonÕt cry over lost or corrupt files. This handy tool allows you to backup, restore, and synchronize your data. Set backups to occur automatically or run them manually in increments. Supports HFS volumes, AppleShare servers, Magneto-Optical drives, Syquest drives, floppy disks, iDisks, CD-Rs, DVD-Rs, and more. Intego 10.1 Demo Intego, info@intego.com, http://www.intego.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.1 or later Sponsors Intego: VirusBarrier X 10.0.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:VirusBarrier X demo.dmg http://www.intego.com/ Defend your computer from malicious virii. This invaulable app protects your Mac everytime you download files from the Web, get email, and transmit files via the Internet. Intego 10.0.1 Demo Intego, info@intego.com, http://www.intego.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.1 or later Sponsors REAL Software: REALbasic Classic 5.1.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Development:REALbasic Classic 5.1.1 demo http://www.realsoftware.com If youÕre looking to create cool looking applications but donÕt want to learn confusing C++ or Java, REALbasic is definitely the way to go. This object-oriented developmental program features a visual interface builder for easy construction of windows and menus, and provides easy to understand syntax to get your creations up and running quickly. In fact, our own Tour interface was completely built using it. Create apps for Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Windows (ugh!). REAL Software 5.1.1 Demo REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.x Sponsors REAL Software: REALbasic OS X 5.1.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Development:REALbasic OS X 5.1.1 demo http://www.realsoftware.com If youÕre looking to create cool looking applications but donÕt want to learn confusing C++ or Java, REALbasic is definitely the way to go. This object-oriented developmental program features a visual interface builder for easy construction of windows and menus, and provides easy to understand syntax to get your creations up and running quickly. In fact, our own Tour interface was completely built using it. Create apps for Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Windows (ugh!). REAL Software 5.1.1 Demo REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later Utilities Carbon Copy Cloner 2.1.6ÑDonationware MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:Carbon Copy Cloner 2.1.6.dmg http://www.bombich.com/software Carbon Copy Cloner (known more conveniently as CCC), lets you make a bootable backup of your Mac OS X hard drive. If you havenÕt upgraded to Jaguar yet, you can grab CCC 1.3.1 from the Web site. That version works with Mac OS 10.1.2 through 10.1.5. Bombich Software 2.1.6 Donationware Bombich Software, mike@bombich.com, http://www.bombich.com/software Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later Utilities Cocktail 2.1ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:Cocktail 2.1.dmg http://www.dicom.se/ This handy and much appreciated mixture of disk utilities allows you to perform many Jaguar system tasks at will. With it you can enable or disable journaling, set your hard disk spindown time, repair permissions, run cron scripts, delete cache files, force empty the Trash, delete locked items, view log files, request an IP from the DHCP server, and a heckuva lot more. Dicom Datautveckling AB 2.1 Freeware Dicom Datautveckling AB, http://www.dicom.se/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later (with BSD installed) Utilities DiskTracker 2.2.2ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:DiskTracker 2.2.2 http://www.disktracker.com/ This powerful cataloging utility helps you keep track of whatÕs on your CDs, Jaz disks, Zip disks, external hard drives, iPod, servers, and more. Plus, it features a handy disk labeling system to create and print professional disk labels. A truly excellent program, especially if you have a number of removable media disks. YouÕll need this to view the MacAddict disc catalog, which was created with this program. DonÕt forget to send in your shareware fee if you use it. Portents 2.2.2 Shareware Portents, support@portents.com, http://www.disktracker.com/ Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 7.5.3-9.x, Appearance Manager 1.3 or later Utilities DiskTracker (OS X) 2.2.2ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:DiskTracker (OS X) 2.2.2 http://www.disktracker.com/ This powerful cataloging utility helps you keep track of whatÕs on your CDs, Jaz disks, Zip disks, external hard drives, iPod, servers, and more. Plus, it features a handy disk labeling system to create and print professional disk labels. A truly excellent program, especially if you have a number of removable media disks. YouÕll need this to view the MacAddict disc catalog, which was created with this program. DonÕt forget to send in your shareware fee if you use it. Portents 2.2.2 Shareware Portents, support@portents.com, http://www.disktracker.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later Utilities Font Explorer (Classic) 1.3ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:Font Explorer (Classic) 1.3 http://pages.infinit.net/trottier Font Explorer is a far superior utility to Key Caps for figuring out those special key combinations. It simply displays all characters in a font so you donÕt have to guess what the combo might be via trial and error. EasySoft Creations 1.3 Freeware EasySoft Creations, alexandre.trottier@videotron.ca, http://pages.infinit.net/trottier Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 7-9.x Utilities Font Explorer (OS X) 1.0ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:Font Explorer (OS X) 1.0.dmg http://pages.infinit.net/trottier Font Explorer is a far superior utility to Key Caps for figuring out those special key combinations. It simply displays all characters in a font so you donÕt have to guess what the combo might be via trial and error. EasySoft Creations 1.0 Freeware EasySoft Creations, alexandre.trottier@videotron.ca, http://pages.infinit.net/trottier Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.4 or later Utilities iBeeZz 1.5ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:iBeeZz 1.5.dmg http://ibeezz.reboute.net Give your Energy Saver preferences more preferences with this utility. This alarm clock for your Mac lets you schedule when it wakes up, goes to sleep, or shuts down. You can also schedule startup and shutdown actions. beeloo 1.5 Shareware beeloo, ibeezz@reboute.net, http://ibeezz.reboute.net Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later Utilities MacMaid 1.1.1ÑShareware MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:MacMaid 1.1.1.dmg http://www.maccandy.com For those whose desktops resemble a sea of icon tiles, this nifty app can help tidy up. Just tell the app where you want to put certain files and folders once, and let the app do the work for you from then on. It also features a log window so you can keep track of where MacMaid put your stuff just in case you forgot where you told it to put it. Now anytime you need to clean up your desktop, just call on the Maid to pick up your mess. MacCandy 1.1.1 Shareware MacCandy, davis.ml@mac.com, http://www.maccandy.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X Utilities MediaPipe 0.8.9r2ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:MediaPipe 0.8.9r2.dmg http://mediapipe.sourceforge.net/ This open-source app provides a front-end to the MediaPipe Framework, and allows you to manipulate media (audio, video, text, and more) in Mac OS X. Once installed, it allows you to build decoding, filtering, encoding, and streaming pipelines to move and alter media. If you plan on following our ÒCreate a Super Video CDÓ in this monthÕs mag, youÕll need to install this package to encode the video and audio files. Gaspard Petit and Antoine Missout 0.8.9r2 Freeware Gaspard Petit and Antoine Missout, mobodo@users.sourceforge.net, http://mediapipe.sourceforge.net/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later Utilities PersonalBackup X 10.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:PersonalBackup X demo.dmg http://www.intego.com/ DonÕt cry over lost or corrupt files. This handy tool allows you to backup, restore, and synchronize your data. Set backups to occur automatically or run them manually in increments. Supports HFS volumes, AppleShare servers, Magneto-Optical drives, Syquest drives, floppy disks, iDisks, CD-Rs, DVD-Rs, and more. Intego 10.1 Demo Intego, info@intego.com, http://www.intego.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.1 or later Utilities Spy 1.1b1ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:Spy 1.1b1.dmg http://www.silvernetwork.net Tech supporters, Mac trainers, and application tutorialistsÑthis cool tool allows you to run a small server on your Mac, allowing people to see your screen remotely in any normal Web browser on their machine. It allows you to display images as static screens or live motion in real-time. SilverNetworks 1.1b1 Freeware SilverNetworks, support@silvernetwork.net, http://www.silvernetwork.net Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later Utilities TinkerTool 2.32ÑFreeware MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:TinkerTool 2.32.dmg http://www.bresink.de/osx/ Do you want to control anti-aliasing of fonts? Would you like translucent terminal windows? Do you want to have all hidden files and folders displayed in the Finder? All that and many more hidden options of Mac OS X can be activated with the TinkerTool utility. TinkerTool lets you make all sorts of OS X system tweaks, such as put your Dock at the top of the screen, set the Suck In window-minimizing effect, and change the system fonts. Marcel Bresink 2.32 Freeware Marcel Bresink, http://www.bresink.de/osx/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later Utilities VirusBarrier X 10.0.1ÑDemo MacAddict 83:Software:Utilities:VirusBarrier X demo.dmg http://www.intego.com/ Defend your computer from malicious virii. This invaulable app protects your Mac everytime you download files from the Web, get email, and transmit files via the Internet. Intego 10.0.1 Demo Intego, info@intego.com, http://www.intego.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.1 or later