Video Tutorials, News and Insights for Apple Users

You can use QuickTime Player in Lion to edit audio files as well as video. You can trim down the audio, getting rid of unwanted sections at the beginning and end. You can also use the same technique to divide an audio file into several parts. (Read More, 7 Replies)

Automation curves are what let you control volume over time for an individual track or an entire song in GarageBand. In addition to volume, you can also control panning and sound effects. Master Track automation curves let you control pitch and tempo as well. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is gary with MacMost [...] (Read More, 11 Replies)

It is difficult to change the tempo of an individual track in GarageBand because all tracks will match the tempo of the song by default. But if you copy tracks into new loops, you can hold the speed of those tracks steady as you adjust the tempo of the song. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) [...] (Read More, 9 Replies)

Learn how to record your voice in GarageBand. You can record in segments, replacing and removing as you go along. You can also add intro music and background music. See how to export the final product as an audio file. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode [...] (Read More, 10 Replies)

Learn how to record audio coming from applications using SoundFlower and WireTap Studio. SoundFlower acts as alternative sound input and output devices on your Mac. WireTap Studio lets you record and edit sound coming from all internal sources. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hello this is Gary from MacMost Now. In this episode let me [...] (Read More, 18 Replies)

You can record multiple microphones each into its own track in GarageBand. First you must set up an aggregate device using the Audio MIDI Setup utility. Then you need to enable multitrack recording in GarageBand and give each track a channel from the aggregate device. To get all microphones working well it takes some trial [...] (Read More, 22 Replies)

Learn about GarageBand 11′s new features that help you adjust the timing of recorded tracks. You can force one track to match the beat of another, adjust individual notes or force a track to adhere to consistent timing. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. In today's episode let's look [...] (Read More, 1 Reply)

iMovie 11 allows you to set the volume for specific portions of the audio track. You can adjust the sections of volume control and set fade in and out times for each section. You can also apply audio effects, filter sound using an equalizer and layer multiple tracks of audio. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) [...] (Read More, 97 Replies)

iTunes lets you use a variety of file formats for ripping CDs or converting music. Learn about each one: AIFF, WAV, MP3, AAC and Apple Lossless. Decide which format might work best for your music collection. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's look at different [...] (Read More, 6 Replies)

Audacity is a free open source sound editor that anyone who edits audio should have on their Mac. It allows you to record, edit, alter and export sounds. It can be much easier to use than GarageBand for simple tasks. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary Rosenzweig with MacMost. On today's episode [...] (Read More, 2 Replies)

The Sonos ZonePlayers are devices for playing music from your Mac or streaming service through your home network. Take a look at the S5 and the ZP90 ZonePlayers and see how they work. You can also get a ZoneBridge to use your ZonePlayers wirelessly. Sonos Web site. Sonos at Amazon.com. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) [...] (Read More, 1 Reply)

You can use GarageBand as a simple audio file editor. Just drag and drop a sound file into GarageBand to edit it. You can adjust the volume, cut out parts of the sound and apply filters. You can then export as a standard sound file or a compressed file. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) On [...] (Read More, 54 Replies)

Since your Mac can handle more than one audio device, it is important to know how to tell it which device to use for output and input. For instance, you can have external speakers and a USB headset, as well as several microphones. You can set this system-wide, or for individual applications like iChat, GarageBand, [...] (Read More, 8 Replies)

Learn how to make a simple music loop using GarageBand in this excerpt from the MacMost.com Guide to Switching to the Mac by Gary Rosenzweig. You can use simple loops in photo slideshows, videos and other projects. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) HI this is gary with MacMost Now on todays episode lets take a [...] (Read More, 8 Replies)

Many users never change the iTunes Import Settings, but it is important that you check them out and make sure that iTunes is importing your CDs using a format that you like. The default AAC may not provide the versatility that you need. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. [...] (Read More, No Replies)

You can use GarageBand to edit your video’s audio. You can filter the audio, add music, adjust the volume and re-arrange the sound. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's look at how to edit the audio in your video using GarageBand. Well, among all the [...] (Read More, 5 Replies)

Learn how to create layers of audio in iMovie 09 and to adjust the volume of each layer and add sound effects to your iMovie projects. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Gary Rosenzweig: Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode let's look how to layer and edit audio in iMovie 09. So [...] (Read More, 10 Replies)

The line-in input on your Mac isn’t meant for a microphone. Instead, you’ll need a USB audio interface. Learn about them and what type of microphone is used to make MacMost Now. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Gary Rosenzweig: Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today’s episode, let’s take a look at how [...] (Read More, 15 Replies)