Audio & Music Blues Music 1.1 MacAddict 77:Software:Audio & Music:Blues Music 1.1 http://homepage.mac.com/davidahmed/ Got the blues? 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 “band” to take a hike and fly solo, and they won’t throw things at you. Requires a G3 or faster Mac and Mac OS X 10.1 or later. David Ahmed 1.1 Freeware David Ahmed, davidahmed@mac.com, http://homepage.mac.com/davidahmed/
Audio & Music Muzys 2.3 Demo MacAddict 77:Software:Audio & Music:Muzys 2.3 Demo http://www.muzys.com Want to make your own music, but don’t have the cash to buy Pro Tools, Digital Performer, or Cubase? Check out this cheap alternative. This music production tool lets you sequence, loop, edit, and mix music with up to 128 tracks. It features virtual versions of familiar studio hardware such as sound modules, rhythm modules, a sequencer, samplers, effects processors, and a mixing console. It also supports VST plug-ins and instruments, and MIDI. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6 or later, and OMS 2.0 or later. Muzys 2.3 Demo Muzys, info@muzys.com, http://www.muzys.com
Audio & Music SFX Machine 1.55 Tryout MacAddict 77:Software:Audio & Music:SFX Machine 1.55 Tryout:Install SFX Machine™ 1.55 http://www.sfxmachine.com/ Looky here folks—this is a steal of a deal! If you’re looking for a great way to make your audio tracks sound like a million bucks but without that high price tag, here’s your answer. SFX Machine is an ultra hip, awesome-sounding, Premiere-format, audio effects plug-in that’s been the secret weapon of many audio engineering pros and musicians. The plug-in includes almost 400 presets that’ll have you manipulating and/or mangling your tracks with choruses, delays, envelopes, feedback, EQ, flangers, pitch shifters, panning effects, tremolos, and tons and tons of other sound effects. And the best part of the deal? Buy it now for less than one tenth of the original price of $299 (get it for a measly $25!). Requires a Power Mac, System 7.5.3-OS 9.x or OS X (Classic), 32MB RAM, and a compatible host audio app (Peak, Deck, Digital Performer, Logic Audio, Premiere, Cakewalk Metro, etc.). The Sound Guy 1.55 Tryout The Sound Guy, sfx@sfxmachine.com, http://www.sfxmachine.com/
Development REALbasic (OS X) 4.5.2 Trial MacAddict 77:Software:Development:REALbasic(OS X) 4.5.2 Trial.dmg http://www.realsoftware.com If you’re looking to create cool looking applications but don’t 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. Thanks guys! This totally Carbonized version creates apps for Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Windows (ugh!). Requires a G3 or faster Mac, and Mac OS X 10.1 or later. REAL Software 4.5.2 30-day Trial REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com
Fun & Games BridgePro Trial MacAddict 77:Software:Fun & Games:BridgePro Trial http://www.bridgepro.com Bridge fan? BridgePro is an advanced, affordable contract rubber bridge computer game for your Mac. It realistically allows you to play bridge against your computer as if there were three other individuals sitting at the table. Not only is it visually pleasing, it’s also simple to use and has a number of unique features that makes it an exciting game for both the beginner and the more advanced players. Compatible with System 6.0.8 to Mac OS 9.2.x. masK, LLC 7-day Trial masK, LLC, http://www.bridgepro.com
Fun & Games Bugdom 2 1.0.1 Demo MacAddict 77:Software:Fun & Games:Bugdom 2 1.0.1 Demo http://www.pangeasoft.net If you liked playing roly-poly Rollie McFly in Bugdom, you’re gonna love controlling Skip who’s our new hero in Bugdom 2. Skip’s a lean, green, grasshoppin’ machine who happens to get his knapsack swiped by a Bully Bee on his way to Bugdom. Befriend fellow buddy bugs but beware of the baddies as you stake your quest to retrieve your prized possession. This entertaining 3D adventure sequel not only has you skipping through familiar grassy territory, you’ll also find yourself in other worldly situations—outdoors and in. So, just what’s in that knapsack, Skip? Requires a 400MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 9.x or OS X, 128MB RAM, 195MB free hard disk space, and a Rage 128 or faster 3D accelerator. Pangea Software 1.0.1 Full Demo Pangea Software, support@pangeasoft.net, http://www.pangeasoft.net
Graphics & Multimedia Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Tryout MacAddict 77:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Tryout http://www.adobe.com The mother lode when it comes to any kind of image editing and manipulation program, Photoshop is the tool of choice for artists and professional photographers. Not only does version 7.0 play nice with OS X, its new healing brush, art tools, and painting engine make creating the impossible a heckuva lot easier. Edit any photo to perfection or create digital illustrations, photo montages, text treatments, contact sheets, or even batch process images. Other new features include a File Browser for faster image retrieval, Web output enhancements that let you apply transparency to Web elements, an Auto Color command to help you correct color effortlessly, and more. This tryout version lets you test drive both Photoshop 7.0 and ImageReady 7.0 for 30 days. Requires a G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 9.1-9.x or OS X 10.1.3 or later, 128MB of RAM (192 recommended), and 320MB of free hard disk space. Adobe Systems Inc. 7.0 Tryout Adobe Systems Inc., Voice 888-724-4508, http://www.adobe.com
Graphics & Multimedia Carrara Studio 2.0 Trial MacAddict 77:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Carrara Studio 2.0 Trial:Carrara Studio 2.0 Trial http://www.eovia.com IMPORTANT: Please see the Read Me file in the Software>Carrara Studio folder to get the serial number to unlock this trial. If you’re in the business of creating 3D graphics for video, print, or the Web, you no doubt have heard of this software. Carrara is one of the oldest players in the 3D graphics game, and even after being shuffled around amongst different parent companies like a red-headed stepchild, it’s still relevant. This full-fledged package lets you model, texturize, render, and animate anything, and comes complete with special effects, shade editors, sky environments, and over a thousand 3D models and textures. This trial version is more than enough to teach you the ropes. Requires a 266MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 8.1-9.x, and 128MB RAM. Eovia 2.0 Trial Eovia, info@eovia.com, http://www.eovia.com
Graphics & Multimedia Carrara Studio (OS X) 2.0 Trial MacAddict 77:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Carrara Studio (OS X) 2.0 Trial:Carrara Studio (OS X) 2.0 Trial http://www.eovia.com IMPORTANT: Please see the Read Me file in the Software>Carrara Studio folder to get the serial number to unlock this trial. If you’re in the business of creating 3D graphics for video, print, or the Web, you no doubt have heard of this software. Carrara is one of the oldest players in the 3D graphics game, and even after being shuffled around amongst different parent companies like a red-headed stepchild, it’s still relevant. This full-fledged package lets you model, texturize, render, and animate anything, and comes complete with special effects, shade editors, sky environments, and over a thousand 3D models and textures. This trial version is more than enough to teach you the ropes. Requires a 266MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later, and 128MB RAM. Eovia 2.0 Trial Eovia, info@eovia.com, http://www.eovia.com
Graphics & Multimedia Image Doctor 1.0 Demo MacAddict 77:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Image Doctor Demo http://www.alienskin.com Alien Skin’s latest plug-in suite turns the tables on the company’s usual fare of image-enhancing filters and effects; Image Doctor takes stuff out of your photos. Stuff like compression artifacts, scanner-bed crud, hairy warts and zits, even Uncle Bob’s ex-wife. This demo version gives you the whole, fully-functional enchilada for 30 days. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, 64MB RAM, and either Adobe Photoshop 5.5 or later or Macromedia Fireworks 4.0 or later. Alien Skin Software 1.0 Demo Alien Skin Software, Voice 888-921-SKIN, support@alienskin.com, http://www.alienskin.com
Graphics & Multimedia VideoClix 2.4 Trial MacAddict 77:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:VideoClix 2.4 Trial http://www.videoclix.com Regular QuickTime movies are cool, but aside from hitting the play/stop button, they’re not generally interactive. Enter VideoClix—an easy-to-use tool that lets you add timed actions and clickable hotspots for navigating through your QuickTime movies or loading Web sites in a browser. Knock yourself out with this trial version, but be forwarned—all output will bear a VideoClix watermark. Supports QuickTime: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI, Flash, and DV formats. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, 64MB RAM, and QuickTime 4 or later. eline Technologies 2.4 Trial eline Technologies, info@elinetech.com, http://www.videoclix.com
Interface Themer Anche 2.8 MacAddict 77:Software:Interface:Themer Anche 2.8.dmg http://www.stretch.tc/aquaworld/home/home.html Change the look and feel of the Aqua environment with this cool tool. This app lets you install “themes” over the Aqua interface to makeover your desktop waterworld. Think of it as Kaleidoscope for Mac OS X. Requires a G3 or faster Mac and Mac OS X 10.1.2 or later. AquaWorld 2.8 Freeware AquaWorld, rob@stretch.tc, http://www.stretch.tc/aquaworld/home/home.html
Internet & Communication Netscape 7.0 MacAddict 77:Software:Internet & Communication:Netscape 7.0:Netscape 7.0 Installer http://www.netscape.com/ Netscape is one of 50 million browsers (OK, that’s an exaggeration) available for the Mac. Netscape’s standalone browser allows you to browse the Web and integrate the latest technologies for enhanced viewing, and supports Java, JavaScript, numerous plug-ins, and much more. This latest version features a spruced up interface, sidebar, tabbed windows, and more. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x, and 64MB RAM. Netscape Communications 7.0 Freeware Netscape Communications, http://www.netscape.com/
Internet & Communication Netscape (OS X) 7.0 MacAddict 77:Software:Internet & Communication:Netscape (OS X) 7.0.smi http://www.netscape.com/ Netscape is one of 50 million browsers (OK, that’s an exaggeration) available for the Mac. This is the OS X version of Netscape’s standalone browser. This latest version features a spruced up interface, sidebar, tabbed windows, and more. Requires a G3 or faster Mac and Mac OS X or later. Netscape Communications 7.0 Freeware Netscape Communications, http://www.netscape.com/
Internet & Communication POPmonitor (OS 8-9) 2.0.3 MacAddict 77:Software:Internet & Communication:POPmonitor (OS 8-9) 2.0.3 http://www.vechtwijk.nl/dev/index.html Strike against spam before it strikes you! Delete unwanted email without downloading it! Sound too good to be true? Check it out for yourself... Requires a Power Mac and Mac OS 8-9.x. Vechtwijk automatisering 2.0.3 Shareware Vechtwijk Automatisering, popmonitor@vechtwijk.nl, http://www.vechtwijk.nl/dev/index.html
Internet & Communication POPmonitor X 2.0.2 MacAddict 77:Software:Internet & Communication:POPmonitor X 2.0.2 http://www.vechtwijk.nl/dev/index.html Strike against spam before it strikes you! Delete unwanted email without downloading it! Sound too good to be true? Check it out for yourself... Requires a G3 or faster Mac and Mac OS X. Vechtwijk automatisering 2.0.2 Shareware Vechtwijk Automatisering, popmonitor@vechtwijk.nl, http://www.vechtwijk.nl/dev/index.html
Productivity Jotz 1.0.75 MacAddict 77:Software:Productivity:Jotz 1.0.75.dmg http://www.thinkertons.com There are plenty of notepad and stickies apps out there, but here’s one that we thought deserved some special attention. This OS X-only app not only lets you jot down notes, organize them, and search for specific digital scraps by name in a realistic virtual pad, it also supports six languages—English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese. Oui, oui! Requires a G3 or faster Mac and Mac OS X. Thinkertons 1.0.75 Shareware Thinkertons, thinkers@thinkertons.com, http://www.thinkertons.com
Productivity StickyBrain 2.0.1 Demo MacAddict 77:Software:Productivity:StickyBrain 2.0.1 Demo http://www.chronosnet.com Got info? More than you can manage? Fret not. We’ll spare you the standard “Stickies on steroids” rap, but StickyBrains combines the convenience of on-screen notes with a searchable database, calendaring features, and easy Contextual Menu access from other apps. Requires a G3 or faster Mac and Mac OS 9.x. Chronos 2.0.1 Demo Chronos, info@chronosnet.com, http://www.chronosnet.com
Productivity StickyBrain (OS X) 2.0.1 Demo MacAddict 77:Software:Productivity:StickyBrain(OS X)2.0.1Demo.dmg http://www.chronosnet.com Got info? More than you can manage? Fret not. We’ll spare you the standard “Stickies on steroids” rap, but StickyBrains combines the convenience of on-screen notes with a searchable database, calendaring features, and easy Contextual Menu access from other apps. Requires a G3 or faster Mac and Mac OS X. Chronos 2.0.1 Demo Chronos, info@chronosnet.com, http://www.chronosnet.com
Sponsors BridgePro Trial MacAddict 77:Software:Fun & Games:BridgePro Trial http://www.bridgepro.com Bridge fan? BridgePro is an advanced, affordable contract rubber bridge computer game for your Mac. It realistically allows you to play bridge against your computer as if there were three other individuals sitting at the table. Not only is it visually pleasing, it’s also simple to use and has a number of unique features that makes it an exciting game for both the beginner and the more advanced players. Compatible with System 6.0.8 to Mac OS 9.2.x. masK, LLC 7-day Trial masK, LLC, http://www.bridgepro.com
Sponsors DriveSavers Commercial MacAddict 77:Sponsors:DriveSavers:DriveSaversCommercial.mov http://www.drivesavers.com Need to recover crucial data from a corrupt hard drive? Enlist DriveSavers to help. Watch them work their magic in this QuickTime movie short. Requires QuickTime 5 or later. DriveSavers Video Demonstration DriveSavers, recovery@drivesavers.com, http://www.drivesavers.com
Sponsors REALbasic (OS X) 4.5.2 Trial MacAddict 77:Software:Development:REALbasic(OS X) 4.5.2 Trial.dmg http://www.realsoftware.com If you’re looking to create cool looking applications but don’t 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. Thanks guys! This totally Carbonized version creates apps for Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Windows (ugh!). Requires a G3 or faster Mac, and Mac OS X 10.1 or later. REAL Software 4.5.2 30-day Trial REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com
Utilities DiskTracker 2.2.2 MacAddict 77:Software:Utilities:DiskTracker 2.2.2 http://www.disktracker.com/ This powerful cataloging utility helps you keep track of what’s 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. You’ll need this to view the MacAddict disc catalog, which was created with this program. Don’t forget to send in your shareware fee if you use it. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 7.5.3-9.x, and Appearance Manager 1.3 or later. Portents 2.2.2 Shareware Portents, support@portents.com, http://www.disktracker.com/
Utilities DiskTracker (OS X) 2.2.2 MacAddict 77:Software:Utilities:DiskTracker (OS X) 2.2.2 http://www.disktracker.com/ This powerful cataloging utility helps you keep track of what’s 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. You’ll need this to view the MacAddict disc catalog, which was created with this program. Don’t forget to send in your shareware fee if you use it. Requires a G3 or faster Mac and Mac OS X 10.0 or later. Portents 2.2.2 Shareware Portents, support@portents.com, http://www.disktracker.com/
Utilities LapCop 1.0 MacAddict 77:Software:Utilities:LapCop 1.0 http://homepage.mac.com/sweetcocoa Value your iBook, TiBook, or PowerBook? This spiffy app can help you recover your prized possession should it ever get stolen. This “invisible” technology will secretly email you the Internet route to your Mac and its network settings from anywhere in the world, so you can track down your Mac’s physical location. Works great with any desktop Mac running Jaguar, too. Requires a G3 or faster Mac and Mac OS X 10.2 or later. SweetCocoa 1.0 Shareware SweetCocoa, sweetcocoa@mac.com, http://homepage.mac.com/sweetcocoa