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6 Best Free Mac Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

May 27, 2017

You don’t need a Mac to make music, but it helps. Apple’s desktop platform is home to a vast library of creative software, like image editors, vector graphics suites, RAW photo processors, audio manipulation software, video editors. And then, of course, there are digital audio workstations (DAWs) for making music. But owning a Mac doesn’t necessarily mean… read more »

How to Record System Audio on Any Platform

May 6, 2017

You probably play all kinds of audio from your computer, but have you ever had the need to record it? While it might sound useless, there are several good reasons to record the sound coming out of your machine. Perhaps you’d like to add sound to your podcast, or want to record a screencast that includes… read more »

Bored at Work? 3 Audio Apps Guaranteed to Entertain You

November 1, 2016

Do you find work boring? Not just a little dull. But mind-numbingly, bang-your-head-against-a-brick-wall-to-escape boring? Don’t feel bad. We have all been bored at work at one time or another. But you don’t have to suffer in silence. Music, audiobooks, and podcasts are the perfect form of entertainment for getting through a boring work day. The… read more »

Sonos vs. Chromecast Audio: Which Is Best For You?

July 26, 2016

Do you remember when you had to use an auxiliary audio cable to connect your iPod or laptop to a Hi-Fi? Well, those days are long gone. Today, it’s all about wireless streaming; cables are rapidly going the same way as VHS tapes and MySpace. There are lots of options on the market, but in… read more »

Audio, Photography, and Computer Deals You Can Get Now (Canada)

July 9, 2016

Amazon Prime Day is rapidly approaching, which means the deals keep getting better and better! Today, you can get some cool gadgets at really reasonable prices. Note: Because these deals are built to build up to Prime Day, many of them require a Prime membership. Also, most of them are only available today. Awesome Audio… read more »

4 Easy and Effective Ways to Compress Large Audio Files

July 1, 2016

Whether you’re a podcast producer, a musician, or a DJ who creates music mixes, compressing audio files to reduce their size is an essential skill. It can also be helpful for the average person who enjoys listening to music or podcasts because smaller files mean less memory used on your device. One of the main… read more »

10 Common Audio Formats Compared: Which One Should You Use?

May 16, 2016

Audio files come in all types and sizes. And while we may all be familiar with MP3, what about AAC, FLAC, OGG, or WMA? Why do so many standards exist? Which ones should you care about and which ones can you ignore? It’s actually quite simple once you realize that all audio formats fall into… read more »

9 Deals on Audio Devices That’ll Be Music to Your Ears

February 15, 2016

Whether you’re looking for Bluetooth speakers, home theater systems, or headphones, we’ve found the audio deals that you’ll love! Home Theater Systems VIZIO Sound Stand ($ 78, 61% Off) VIZIO S2121w-D0 2.1 Channel Sound Stand with Integrated Subwoofer (Certified Refurbished) This Certified Refurbished product is manufacturer refurbished, shows limited or no wear, and includes all… read more »