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Topic: Mac's Garage Band |
Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 6 Jan 2004 3:28 pm |
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Apple announced some new products today.
The one that I find very interesting is "Garage Band", which is part of the new iLife suite.
It appears to be a BIAB on steroids. I've been waiting for PG Music to release their Mac OSX version of BIAB, but now I'm not sure if I want it. ILife is only $49, BIAB is several times that amount. Of course you need a powerful Apple computer
(I have the computer, a PowerBook G4 with SuperDrive purchased two months ago.)
Info about iLife, including a demo movie is at http://www.apple.com/ilife/
I try to avoid newly released software, but I suspect this will be an exception. |
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Ken Lang
From:
Simi Valley, Ca
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Posted 6 Jan 2004 7:34 pm
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One thing I noticed is there are no sample songs to listen to in ilife, or I missed them somewhere. At least BIAB has samples.
I'm still at BIAB ver 10 and looking for something that may be better, even to the investment of a Mac if necessary. I do have some mac internet studies to learn from, but haven't as yet had the time.
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 7 Jan 2004 12:11 pm
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It looks more like ACID than BIAB. Loop-based music.
BIAB applies styles to chord progressions, and outputs MIDI. ACID repeats small segments of pre-recorded music and outputs audio.
Personally, I find the BIAB approach more useful for real composing. I like working with chord progressions, and trying them in different styles. It has expanded my understanding of music.
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bob drawbaugh
From:
scottsboro, al. usa
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Posted 8 Jan 2004 5:40 am
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| Bob, I think it can do some of both. But, if you have a MAC what a great practice tool for only $49. I have spent that much on one or two tracks to play with. I have it ordered so I will let you know how it works when it gets in. |
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 8 Jan 2004 6:09 am
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The price is great, and it includes upgrades for other programs in the iLife suite.
Besides, BIAB for OSX in not yet available.
I look forward to your report Bob. |
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Joey Ace
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