Audio & Music Drumbeat 1.5 MacAddict 71:Software:Audio & Music:Drumbeat 1.5 http://drumbeat.info/ Didn’t mommy always tell you to play nice and share? Then take this glorious app out on a test drive. Drumbeat lets you share images, documents, movies, and (of course) music with the hundreds of thousands of other users on the OpenNap Network. Preview files before you download them and play movies and music directly in the browser, too. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.1 or later (an OS X native version should be available by the time you read this), 48MB RAM, 8MB free hard disk space, and an Internet connection. Groundlevel Software 1.5 Shareware Groundlevel Software, sales@drumbeat.info, http://drumbeat.info/
Audio & Music Unity Session X 1.0 Demo MacAddict 71:Software:Audio & Music:Unity Session X Demo http://www.bitheadz.com Why clutter your small home studio with hardware samplers and synthesizers—not to mention all those tangled cords that you’ll undoubtedly trip over at some point—when you can get the same sounds from software on your Mac? If you’re familiar with BitHead’s virtual synthesizer and sampler apps (Retro AS-1 and Unity DS-1, respectively), Unity Session combines both programs and integrates them into one environment, giving you the functionality of hardware samplers, analog synthesizers, and physically modeled instruments. Need a wicked violin solo but don’t have the instrument or capable hands? With Session, you can modify the physical sound characteristics of a bowed string model and play it directly from the virtual keyboard. You can also create your own sounds and instruments easily. So get busy! Requires a G3 333MHz or faster Mac (G4 recommended), Mac OS X 10.1 or later, 128MB RAM, 400MB free hard disk space, and a minimum 800 x 600 screen resolution. BitHeadz, Inc. 1.0 Demo BitHeadz, Inc., Voice 401-886-7045, info@bitheadz.com, http://www.bitheadz.com
Development iShell 2.5.1 MacAddict 71:Software:Development:iShell 2.5.1 http://www.tribeworks.com With its intuitive, highly visual interface, iShell gives media developers a fast way to create and deliver interactive multimedia apps without having to know a lick about programming. Drag-and-drop your way to awesome, standalone apps that run on either Mac or Windows. It’s like Director, but without the mega learning curve; multimedia development doesn’t get any easier than this! Like Maya PLE (also on the Disc), this is a full version of iShell for you to play with as long as you like, but all output will bear TribeWorks’ watermark. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x, 32MB RAM, 10MB free hard disk space, and QuickTime 4 or later. Tribeworks 2.5.1 Watermarked Edition Tribeworks, support@tribeworks.com, http://www.tribeworks.com
Development REALbasic 4.0 Carbon Trial MacAddict 71:Software:Development:REALbasic4-OSX-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 4.0 30-day Trial REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com
Development REALbasic 4.0 Classic Trial MacAddict 71:Software:Development:REALbasic 4 Classic Trial 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 latest version lets you create apps for Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Windows (ugh!). Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.1-9.x, 5MB RAM, and 7MB free hard disk space. REAL Software 4.0 30-day Trial REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com
Files From the Print Side MacAddict Fine Art Tutorial MacAddict 71:Files from the Print Side:MacAddict Fine Art Tutorial http://www.macaddict.com Whether you’re creatively gifted or artistically challenged, you can create good-looking works of art with a graphics program and a little know-how. Find out how to turn your digital photos into fine art suitable for framing in our in-depth how-to article, “Create Fine Art Digitally.” This file contains the original photos used in the article, as well as the arty “after” renderings; use them to accomplish the three painting projects pictured in the mag. MacAddict Tutorial files MacAddict, letters@macaddict.com, http://www.macaddict.com
Files From the Print Side MacAddict Maya Tutorial Files MacAddict 71:Files from the Print Side:MacAddict Maya Tutorial Files http://www.macaddict.com If you ever wondered how the movie Ice Age was made or how the folks at Lucas Arts modeled and animated the Star Wars vehicles in their game titles, you needn’t look any further than this disc. On it, you’ll find the full version of Maya PLE (Personal Learning Edition). Maya is one of the most comprehensive 3D modeling and animation packages used in professional work today; PLE is essentially identical to Maya except all project files are watermarked to prohibit commercial use. We’ll get you started with Maya by introducing you to some basic animation and particle effects techniques in our how-to article, “Animate 3D Objects in Maya PLE,” but to get the most out of the program, make sure to read the wealth of info contained within Maya PLE’s documentation. This file contains the two Maya projects used in our tutorial and the final rendered movie. You need Mac OS X 10.1.2 or later to use the project files, but you can view the movie on any Mac with QuickTime 4 or later. MacAddict Tutorial files MacAddict, letters@macaddict.com, http://www.macaddict.com
Files From the Print Side MacAddict Transitions Examples MacAddict 71:Files from the Print Side:MacAddict Transitions Examples http://www.macaddict.com We’re all guilty of deploying gratuitous transitions on every edit of our first iMovie. No more. Learn how to use iMovie transitions more tastefully and effectively. Check out our tutorial, “Create Pro Transitions in iMovie” to find out how. This file contains video examples of each transitional style featured in the article. MacAddict Tutorial video examples MacAddict, letters@macaddict.com, http://www.macaddict.com
Fun & Games Cro-Mag Rally 2.0.4 MacAddict 71:Software:Fun & Games:Cro-Mag Rally 2.0.4 http://www.pangeasoft.net Yabba-dabba-doo! Cro-Mag Rally is now shareware, and we’ve got the full install for you here. This wildly wacky and entertaining game (would you expect anything less from Pangea?) has you donning the role of Brog, a Flintstone-esque caveman with a chronic case of five o’clock shadow and a penchant for speed. Park Brog’s butt in a number of primitively fashionable vehicles such as the Geode Cruiser, Bone Buggy, Logmobile, and Trojan Horse, and race your way through the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages against other stone age simpletons. And, of course, no game would be complete without having a huge arsenal of weaponry at your disposal to shoot and throw at the competition, including Bone Bombs, Chinese Bottle Rockets, and Heat Seeking Homing Pigeons. Requires 233MHz or faster Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, 64MB RAM, 6MB VRAM, Rage Pro or better 3D acceleration, OpenGL 1.1.2 or later, Quicktime 4.1.2 or later, and Game Sprockets 1.7.3. Pangea Software 2.0.4 Shareware Pangea Software, support@pangeasoft.net, http://www.pangeasoft.net
Graphics & Multimedia Flash MX Trial MacAddict 71:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Flash MX Trial http://www.macromedia.com/ Flash needs no introduction; once a simple vector art animation program, Flash has evolved into a full development environment with a powerful scripting language for creating interactive apps and content for the Web, kiosks, handhelds—nearly anywhere. Integrate music, video, motion graphics, and text within the program and create high-impact, front-end apps that can be viewed globally with support for 11 languages. This trial version gives you the full product for 30 days. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 9.1-9.2.x or OS X 10.1 or later, 64MB RAM, 85MB free hard disk space, and a minimum 1024 x 768 screen resolution. Macromedia 30-day trial Macromedia, Voice 800-470-7211, http://www.macromedia.com/
Graphics & Multimedia Maya PLE—Free, full learning edition! MacAddict 71:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Maya PLE.DMG http://www.aliaswavefront.com Folks, this is some serious stuff here. If you’ve ever thought about ditching your suit-and-tie, 9 to 5 job to create 3D animated movies, like Ice Age, or computer-generated effects, like in Star Wars (both films feature Maya-created objects), now’s your chance to learn the trade without the original $7,500, now $1,999 expense. Maya PLE (Personal Learning Edition) is a free, full version of Maya—nothing’s disabled or limited—but all of your projects will bear an Alias|Wavefront watermark to prohibit commercial distribution of your work. Learn now, buy later. Create 3D models of anything that your brain can dream up and animate objects in full realistic and organic motion. Just to get you started, we’ve included a tutorial for Maya PLE in the magazine (Animate 3D Objects in Maya PLE) that will have you animating and launching a rocketship in no time. Find the tutorial files in the Files From the Print Side folder on this disc. Requires a G4, Mac OS X 10.1.2 or later, 512MB RAM, 430MB free hard disk space, hardware-accelerated graphics card, Internet Explorer 5.1 or later, and a 3-button mouse. Alias|Wavefront Free, Personal Learning Edition Alias|Wavefront, http://www.aliaswavefront.com
Graphics & Multimedia Painter 7 Trial MacAddict 71:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Painter 7 Trial:Painter 7 Trial http://www.procreate.com/ Say phooey to paint spills on yur rug, toxic turpentine fumes, and that colorful crustiness under your fingernails. You don’t need paint, brushes, or canvas to do your best Bob Ross or Van Gogh interpretation—all you need is Painter and your trusty Mac. 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 ain’t no paint-by-numbers or Mac-assisted painting dealio here). Choose from a wide variety of brush styles and textured surfaces and go crazy. Requires a G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or OS X or later, 64MB RAM (pre-OS X) or 128MB RAM (OS X), and a minimum 800 x 600 (pre-OS X) or 1024 x 768 (OS X) screen resolution. Procreate 7 Trial Procreate, ask@procreate.com, http://www.procreate.com/
Graphics & Multimedia Photoshop Elements Tryout MacAddict 71:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Photoshop Elements Tryout http://www.adobe.com Photoshop proper is invaluable to everyone in the graphics, publishing, and photo industry, but if you don’t have 600 clams to shell out, Photoshop Elements contains a good amount of the same tools for amateurs and hobbyists for a lot less. Whether you want to fix photos, artify them, stylize text, or perform a little surreal digital wizardry, Elements comes packed with full-featured tools to do all this and more. You also get a spiffy photo browser to find photos fast, and tons of other bells and whistles that make sharing your images via the Web and email a snap. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x, 64MB RAM, 150MB free hard disk space, and a minimum 800 x 600 screen resolution. Adobe Systems, Inc. Tryout Adobe Systems Inc., Voice 888-724-4508, http://www.adobe.com
Graphics & Multimedia Splat! 1.0 Trial MacAddict 71:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Splat! Trial 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 Splat’s incredible amount of diverse and kooky photo embellishments. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, 32 MB RAM, 50MB free hard disk space (300MB for the full installation), and Photoshop 5.0 or later or Fireworks 3.0 or later. Alien Skin Software 1.0 30-day Trial Alien Skin Software, Voice 888-921-SKIN, support@alienskin.com, http://www.alienskin.com
Graphics & Multimedia Studio Artist 2.0 Demo MacAddict 71:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Studio Artist 2.0 Demo http://www.synthetik.com This way-cool program simply smokes! Create your own images or artistic renditions of images with total control in this paint synthesizing, drawing, and image and video processing program. It utilizes intelligent-assisted drawing technology that will have you creating stunning eye-candy no matter what your skill level. Imagine organic wet paints that mix and smear, dynamic brush textures that evolve under your control, and complex visual stylizations that can be created easily just by the mere scrawling of your graphics pen or mouse. It features over 200 editable parameters, over 600 factory presets, warp capabilities, auto-rotoscoping and video effects processing, raster painting with vector editing, and an unlimited amount of complete customization. A definite winner! Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.5-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, 32MB RAM, and QuickTime 4.0 or later. Synthetik Software, Inc. 2.0 Demo Synthetik Software, Inc., admin@synthetik.com, http://www.synthetik.com
Graphics & Multimedia Vue d’Esprit 4 Demo MacAddict 71:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Vue d'Esprit 4 Demo.app: http://www.e-onsoftware.com Long a staple on the Windows side, Vue d’Esprit now gives Mac addicts another powerful 3D landscape-generating tool. Like Bryce, Vue d’esprit creates natural scenery with realistic, professional-grade vegetation effects and high-quality rendering. Use its elements and tools to create everything from lush, tropical rainforests to surrealistic planetary wastelands. Plus, you can animate your scenery for even more creative uses. This 30-day demo version is save-disabled and limited to 5-second animations at a 640 x 480 resolution. Requires a 300MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later, 64MB RAM, 100MB free hard disk space, and a minimum 800 x 600 screen resolution. e-on Software 4 Demo e-on Software, info@e-onsoftware.com, http://www.e-onsoftware.com
Productivity AccountEdge 2 Trial MacAddict 71:Software:Productivity:AccountEdge 2 Trial http://www.myob.com Wondering where all your hard-earned cash went to? Maybe this is the package for you. MYOB AccountEdge is one of the easiest and friendliest software packages to maintain accurate accounts, process sales and purchases, track your money and your inventory, process payroll, track your time, and automate customer and vendor relationships on your Mac. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, 32MB RAM, 40MB free hard disk space, and a minimum 800 x 600 screen resolution. MYOB 2 Trial MYOB, http://www.myob.com
Productivity Cumulus 5.5 Demo MacAddict 71:Software:Productivity:Cumulus 5.5 Demo http://www.canto.com Media asset management is one of the most boring things you can do on your Mac, but in these days of the digital hub, it’s more a necessity than ever, and Cumulus makes it easy. If you find your desktop, hard drives, Zip disks, CD-Rs, and other removable media littered with digital photos, movies, MP3s, resumes, and other files that you can never seem to find, you need this program. Cumulus is the leading image and media management program that can help you keep tracks of what’s where, even if the file no longer resides on your hard drive. It integrates with many popular publishing and graphic applications and enables you to organize, manage, find, and distribute all digital media intelligently to others. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or OS X 10.0.4 or later, 20MB RAM, 25MB free hard disk space, and a minimum 640 x 480 screen resolution. Canto Software 5.5 Demo Canto Software, Voice 415-703-9800, info@canto.com, http://www.canto.com
Productivity Portfolio 6 Trial MacAddict 71:Software:Productivity:Portfolio 6 Trial http://www.extensis.com/ Next time someone tells you to get your assets in shape, you can bust out this trial version of Portfolio and show them just how organized your media assets (images, sound files, movies, and more) really are. For those of you who constantly work with different forms of digital media, this handy program will help you organize all of your content. Use it to manage, view, select, and share digital content (images, movies, text, or sounds) among other users across networks and other platforms. Create custom database fields, import data from other databases, and search for files—even find files located on external drives, CD-Rs, and Zip disks. Plus it supports scripting, drag and drop, and more. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x, PPC, and 32MB RAM. Extensis Corporation 6 Trial Extensis Corporation, Voice 800-796-9798, info@extensis.com, http://www.extensis.com/
Sponsors BitHeadz—Unity Session X Demo MacAddict 71:Software:Audio & Music:Unity Session X Demo http://www.bitheadz.com Why clutter your small home studio with hardware samplers and synthesizers—not to mention all those tangled cords that you’ll undoubtedly trip over at some point—when you can get the same sounds from software on your Mac? If you’re familiar with BitHead’s virtual synthesizer and sampler apps (Retro AS-1 and Unity DS-1, respectively), Unity Session combines both programs and integrates them into one environment, giving you the functionality of hardware samplers, analog synthesizers, and physically modeled instruments. Need a wicked violin solo but don’t have the instrument or capable hands? With Session, you can modify the physical sound characteristics of a bowed string model and play it directly from the virtual keyboard. You can also create your own sounds and instruments easily. So get busy! Requires a G3 333MHz or faster Mac (G4 recommended), Mac OS X 10.1 or later, 128MB RAM, 400MB free hard disk space, and a minimum 800 x 600 screen resolution. BitHeadz, Inc. 1.0 Demo BitHeadz, Inc., Voice 401-886-7045, info@bitheadz.com, http://www.bitheadz.com
Sponsors DriveSavers—Commercial MacAddict 71:Sponsors:DriveSavers:DriveSaversCommercial.mov http://www.drivesavers.com Here is a commercial for DriveSavers Data Recovery. DriveSavers QuickTime Movie Commercial DriveSavers, recovery@drivesavers.com, http://www.drivesavers.com
Sponsors MYOB—AccountEdge 2 Trial MacAddict 71:Software:Productivity:AccountEdge 2 Trial http://www.myob.com Wondering where all your hard-earned cash went to? Maybe this is the package for you. MYOB AccountEdge is one of the easiest and friendliest software packages to maintain accurate accounts, process sales and purchases, track your money and your inventory, process payroll, track your time, and automate customer and vendor relationships on your Mac. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, 32MB RAM, 40MB free hard disk space, and a minimum 800 x 600 screen resolution. MYOB 2 Trial MYOB, http://www.myob.com
Sponsors REAL Software—REALbasic 4 Carbon Trial MacAddict 71:Software:Development:REALbasic4-OSX-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 4.0 30-day Trial REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com
Sponsors REAL Software—REALbasic 4 Classic Trial MacAddict 71:Software:Development:REALbasic 4 Classic Trial 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 latest version lets you create apps for Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Windows (ugh!). Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.1-9.x, 5MB RAM, and 7MB free hard disk space. REAL Software 4.0 30-day Trial REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com
Utilities DiskTracker 2.2.1 MacAddict 71:Software:Utilities:DiskTracker 2.2.1 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 68020 or faster Mac, Mac OS 7.5.3-9.x, and Appearance Manager 1.3 or later. Portents 2.2.1 Shareware Portents, support@portents.com, http://www.disktracker.com/
Utilities DiskTracker (OS X) 2.2.1 MacAddict 71:Software:Utilities:DiskTracker (OS X) 2.2.1 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 and Mac OS X 10.0 or later. Portents 2.2.1 Shareware Portents, support@portents.com, http://www.disktracker.com/
Utilities VueScan 7.5.22 MacAddict 71:Software:Utilities:VueScan 7.5.22 http://www.hamrick.com Don’t you hate it when your trusty scanner doesn’t work with your new OS (think X)? Or when the provided drivers treat you like a crash-test dummy? VueScan is the ticket; this uber-driver makes many scanners (especially older, expensive ones) work better than ever. This is the shareware version—try it, and if you like it, registering VueScan opens up even more useful features. Requires a Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, 150MB RAM, and a compatible scanner (see enclosed documentation). Hamrick Software 7.5.22 Shareware Hamrick Software, http://www.hamrick.com
