In this podcast, Thomas Domville gives us a demonstration of DayNight: Daytime & Nighttime Awareness, a free iOS app which notifies users of sunrise and sunset times each day.
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In this podcast, Michael Feir gives us a detailed walk-through and demonstration of King of Dragon Pass, an iOS game that blends interactive stories and resource management into an epic saga of conflict, mythology and community.
In this podcast, Josh introduces us to Kodi (formerly XBMC), an award-winning free and open-source software media player and entertainment hub that can be installed on Linux, OS X, Windows, iOS, and Android.
Kodi allows users to play and view most videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files from local and network storage media and the internet. It’s features can be extended by downloading ‘add-ons’. Josh talks about some of these, including the screen reader add-on that he uses in this demonstration.
In this podcast, Piotr Machacz gives us a demonstration of LaunchBar, a Mac application that allows you to quickly start applications, open documents, invoke system services, compose emails, navigate the Web, and much more.
In this podcast, Lisa Salinger describes the most commonly needed features to get you started with the Flashcards Deluxe App. Click this link for the Developer's website or this link to view it in the App Store.
In this first part of a series of podcasts, Khalfan Bin Dhaher introduces us to the Swift Playgrounds app for the iPad, and takes us through the first lesson. Swift Playgrounds is an app made by Apple for the iPad, designed to get people, young and old, started in coding in a fun and engaging manner. If not already installed on your iPad, you can get it here on the App Store.
Part 3 of Khalfan Bin Dhaher's series on the Swift Playgrounds app, a fun and engaging way to learn to code on your iPad, with great VoiceOver accessibility.
In this podcast, Abby gives us a walk-through and demonstration of SingTrue: Learn to sing in tune, pitch perfect, an iOS app which claims that it can teach anybody to sing in perfect tune. Even if you think you're tone deaf.
In the third instalment of his tutorial series on learning Logic Pro X for Mac, Ming demonstrates how to utilize the Automation feature in Logic Pro X to manipulate the volume and panning of your tracks. Used shortcuts include:
Switch Automation: A
In the first episode of a series learning Logic Pro X for Mac, Ming introduces how to create a new project and audio for a Logic Pro X project. He also shows us some useful shortcuts to make the process easier and more efficient. These shortcuts include:
In the second episode of his series learning Logic Pro X for Mac, Ming introduces two main sections. In the first part, Ming explains why the Interface and Microphone are important in professional recording and music editing, and how the Interface works. Ming uses logic to demonstrate how to slice and dice regions, efficiently move regions to neighboring regions, and export and merge projects into different audio formats. These shortcuts include:
Command + B: Bounce your project
In the sixth instalment of his tutorial series on learning Logic Pro X for Mac, Ming discusses the importance of EQ and how to use Logic's own EQ plugins. Ming demonstrate how to select presets, and what the impact is from tweaking each parameter.
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In the fifth instalment of his tutorial series on learning Logic Pro X for Mac, Ming discusses how to insert a reverb plugin into a track, how to tweak the reverb using preset, and how to tweak the reverb parameters by personalizing them.
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In the fourth instalment of his tutorial series on learning Logic Pro X for Mac, Ming demonstrates how to create, browse, and select virtual instruments in Logic Pro X. He then demonstrates how you can create a 5-bars long piece of music in a few minutes using a number of different virtual instruments. Used shortcuts include:
Turn on and off the midi note writing input on your computer: Command-K
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In the first episode of a two part mini series, Thomas Domville gives us an in-depth look at Mastodon and the MetaText app for iOS.
- Chapter 1 Introduction to MetaText (00:00:08)
- Chapter 2 Instance: Finding your New Home (00:04:33)
- Chapter 3 Getting Started (00:38:20)
- Chapter 4 Exploring the Interface (00:48:22)
- Chapter 5 Timelines (00:53:35)
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In the second episode of his two part mini series, Thomas Domville concludes his in-depth look at Mastodon and the MetaText app for iOS.
In this podcast, Thomas Domville walks us through Apple's Podcast app for iOS, which has gained some significant changes and new features with the release of iOS 14.5. These include:
In this episode, Kushal Solanki revisits NaadSadhana for iOS. This Apple Design Award-winning app is a comprehensive musical companion that offers a suite of features for both practice and performance. Musicians can hone their skills with Note and Ear Workouts, and explore a multi-octave keyboard and various essential instruments for free. The app allows users to perform alongside a Live Orchestra, featuring an extensive collection of 27 instruments, 262 Ragas, and 54 Taals across 10 Styles/Genres.
In this podcast, David Woodbridge gives us a demonstration of Light Detector, an iOS app that uses the camera on an iDevice to transform any natural or artificial light source that it encounters into sound. You will hear a higher or lower sound depending upon the intensity of the light.