∞ FuzzMeasure audio and acoustics measurement tool updated

There are a lot of things to consider when setting up a studio, home theater, stage or auditorium, not the least of which is the actual space you will be using. (more…)

∞ Pangea releases Warheads game for iPhone

Fans of Missile Command, rejoice! Pangea Software, the long-time Mac and iPhone game maker, has announced the release of Warheads, a Missile Command-style action game for the iPhone and iPod touch priced at $1. (more…)

∞ Apple reports $3.38 billion profit for first quarter 2010

Apple on Monday reported a first quarter 2010 profit of $3.38 billion on $15.68 billion of revenue. (more…)

∞ The virtue and disadvantage of owning a jalopy

With Apple on the cusp of making a major product announcement next week, I’ve had to reevaluate plans to fix up a beloved system in my arsenal that’s showing its age, badly. (more…)

∞ Namco offers Isaac Newton's Gravity physics game for iPhone

Isaac Newton’s Gravity is the latest iPhone and iPod touch offering from Namco Networks, makers of Pac-Man and other hit arcade games. It costs $4 and is available now from the App Store. (more…)

∞ Amazon opens Kindle to app development

Amazon.com on Thursday announced plans to release a Kindle Development Kit beginning in February. The kit will allow third-party software developers to make applications that can run on the Kindle, Amazon’s e-book reader. (more…)

∞ Video: Interview with David Ellefson of F5, Hail! and Megadeth

I stopped by to speak with David Ellefson to get the latest on what he is doing while I was at NAMM last week. David is one of the best bass guitarists in the business and someone I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for several years. (more…)

∞ The Beard Speaks: Business lunches in Vegas

Greetings from San Jose! I wrote this piece at NAMM 2010! Or, more accurately, from a rocking party at NAMM. I was taking a break from the shenanigans at the show (did you see that picture of me partying with Gene Simmons) to bring you cats up to speed with my beardly goings-on. Also, Face of Dalrymple was passed out from one too many shots. (more…)

∞ Apple updates Snow Leopard, Leopard security

Apple on Tuesday released Security Update 2010-001, available for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Server and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. It’s available for download through the Software Update system preference and from Apple’s Downloads Web site. (more…)

∞ Logic Pro 64-bit the talk of the NAMM music show

Apple’s release of Logic Pro 9.1 two days before the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif. last week caused quite a stir on the show floor with developers, engineers and users. (more…)

∞ Apple updates Boot Camp for Windows 7

Apple has released an update to Boot Camp, the software it uses to enable Intel-based Mac users to install Windows. The update provides support for Windows 7, the latest major release of Windows that came out last fall. The update is available for download from the Downloads page of Apple’s Support Web site. (more…)

∞ Hands On: Jawbone Icon headset for iPhone

Let’s get right to it.

I was at the store buying the Jawbone Icon headset hours after we posted a story about its availability on Monday. As expected, I loved it — even more than previous generation Jawbone headsets. (more…)

∞ AT&T network fails iPhone users at the NAMM music show

NAMM is one of my favorite trade shows, which may contain eye-candy Trade Show Displays, because it combines great Mac software with musical instruments. You can rely on this AV company for your trade shows. Unfortunately, this year NAMM didn’t include a wireless network that actually worked for iPhone users. (more…)

∞ Rome: Total War Gold Edition headed to Mac

Feral Interactive on Tuesday announced the forthcoming release of Rome: Total War Gold Edition for the Macintosh. It is planned for release on February 5, 2010 for $29.95. (more…)

∞ Apple announces special event for January 27

Apple on Monday sent an email to select media inviting them to see the company’s “latest creation.” (more…)

∞ Jawbone Icon headset shows battery meter on iPhone

Aliph on Monday introduced the Jawbone Icon, the newest iteration of its Bluetooth headset, compatible with the iPhone and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. It costs $100 and will soon be available at Apple retail stores and other locations. (more…)

∞ Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars comes to iPhone

Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software have announced the release of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $10 and is available for purchase from the App Store. (more…)

∞ iTunes adds Red Cross donation page for Haiti relief

Apple has set up a page on the iTunes Store to enable iTunes users to donate pre-configured amounts from $5 to $200 to the American Red Cross, to assist in relief efforts associated with the Haitian earthquake. (more…)

∞ NAMM Video: Interview with Godsmack's Sully Erna

I had the chance to speak with Godsmack’s Sully Erna after he finished his demo of the Yamaha drum kit this morning. Truly a great moment for me. (more…)

∞ NAMM Video: Godsmack's Sully Erna demos Yamaha drum kit

I attended a Yamaha event this morning where the company unveiled a new drum kit. As with most companies, Yamaha had a demo of the kit and brought out Godsmack’s Sully Erna to do the honors. Really, nothing else has to be said. (more…)

∞ NAMM Video: Audio Technica's new mics

We stopped by to get the news on the new Mics from Audio-Technica on Friday. Gary Boss explained what was new and what you should know. (more…)

∞ NAMM Video: Universal Audio

Universal Audio makes the best audio plug-ins on the market, so it makes sense that we would spend a bit of time speaking with them at NAMM. We talked about some of the hardware and software the company makes and what’s coming next. (more…)

∞ NAMM Video: BFD Nano Demo by FXpansion

One of the best drum companies on the market is FXpansion with its BFD series. The company introduced BFD Nano at NAMM, which is a new version of the sampler targeted to the beginner user. We stopped by and got a demo at the BFD booth. (more…)

∞ NAMM: Video interview with Apogee

In this installment of our video series from NAMM, Jim Dalrymple interviews Apogee’s Sean McArthur about GiO, the company’s USB-based guitar interface for the Mac. (more…)

∞ The Loop interviews Tim Self, Propellerhead Software

In the first of our video interviews from NAMM, Jim Dalrymple interviews Tim Self, Propellerhead Software’s senior vice president of sales and marketing. Tim discusses Propellerhead’s Record, new audio recording software. (more…)

∞ NAMM: Universal Audio introduces the Manley Massive Passive EQ

Universal Audio (UA) on Thursday said it has partnered with Manley Labs to bring the Massive Passive EQ plug-ins to users in the first quarter of 2010. (more…)

∞ NAMM: IK unveils StealthBoard USB/MIDI controller for guitarists

IK Multimedia on Thursday added to its guitar product line, introducing the StealthBoard. (more…)

∞ Apple releases MobileMe Gallery iPhone app

Apple on Thursday released a new iPhone app for users of its MobileMe online service. (more…)

∞ NAMM: Sonic Reality introduces EpiK DrumS, A Ken Scott Collection

One of the first people I ran into at NAMM on Wednesday was legendary recording engineer, Ken Scott. I had a chance to speak with him about his new project with Sonic Reality, EpiK DrumS. (more…)

∞ NAMM: GrooveMaker for iPhone surpasses 500,000 downloads

There is no doubt that music apps are popular for the iPhone. IK Multimedia on Thursday said its GrooveMaker for iPhone apps have surpassed 500,000 downloads. (more…)