A few questions from a prospective GarageBand user...

My sister got a new Mac last year, and I love messing around on garageband, but I had a few questions.
I have only recently started to mess around with the non software instruments (i.e. playing an instrument or singing into the microphone that is built into the computer)...I was wondering, is there any way to hook up a better mic to the computer so that I could get better sound quality??
Also, instead of using the keys on my computer, is there any way I could buy a synthesizer at a place like best buy and hook it up to the computer and play it with Garagebad??? Would I be able to use all the "software" sounds that come with the synthesizer as well as the ones on the computer? Could it hook straight up to the computer, or would I have to use a microphone to get the sound off the synthesizer??
Thanks for the help!!

I need a "controller" keyboard in order to play with garage band
a controller to record MIDI (play GB's instruments), if you want to use GB like a tape recorder you could record the audio from a synth (keyboard) into GB
I can't plug in an electronic drum kit that I physically use drum sticks to hit
if it's a MIDI controller drum kit, than you should be able to do so with a MIDI interface. if not, like above, you could use GB liek a tape recorder and plug an audio out of the kit into the Line-In on hte mac.
playing the guitar on garage band as one of the external instruments, what is the best way to do it??
use an audio interface:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#interfaces
some people find pugging a guitar directly into the mac, though most do not:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#pluginguitar
(you can certainly try, it's nearly free, so why not)
Would I have to buy a good external microphone and just put it in front of the amplifier that the guitar is plugged into to get the best sound??
that's the way i do it, and to really capture that amp sound, I think it's best, though it's a little more complicated because you can't really plug a mic into a mac, again you need an interface/preamp

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I am completely new to apple products. I had never used itunes before I bought my phone.
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Thanks

joshdsalley wrote:
Hi Guys
Next question is mainly about accessories. I would like a good case that is minimal, but still providing protection from scratches. Are there any good recommendations or is it just kinda personal preference. Also, has anyone tried some of the screen protectors on the market? Can you tell that they are there, or do they give you any problems with the "touch" and "feel" of the screen?
Thanks
I don't use a protective case on my iPhone has I think it spoils the look of it. Instead I have a leather case that provides protection from the screen getting scratched and can be easily taken out when I need to use the iPhone.
The case I got has a soft velveteen interior which protects the screen from scratches. It wasn't cheap (£25) but it is well made and is lovely soft leather, and you can tell it will last.
Here's the link to it:
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I have read though that some screen protectors can interfere with the photo sensors on the iPhone (there the 3 little dots that you can see to the left of the earpiece) whereby the screen will remain on or off when it shouldn't be.

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Hi all,
I am interested in buying Apple TV and have read the product description on the Store section.I have a few question as I don't quite get how it works.
I watch digital/freeview TV currently on my iMac using a USB eye-TV thingy. Works Great!
I share WiFi connection with my neighbour to get onto the internet. Good speeds, good signal and works great.
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Any pointers to user guides, previous posts or tips would be great.
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stellamaris5 wrote:
Would adding Apple TV work here?
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JGG

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There is another way of using Time Machine that I don't think Camelot has mentioned. He is talking about using the in-system interface to flip back and forth in time and restoring individual files, but what you, metalrocker, originally asked was if you could go back to before you installed your program, and you can.
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You have jumped into the deep end with both feet.
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I know nothing about Flickr but assume you will have to choose your own images. I doubt a Smart Album can select exactly what you need.
When uploading files online galleries generally optimise the images. You are wasting your time uploading massive Tiffs IMHO. Most web services work with jpegs I understand. Consult the Flickr help and support for their requirements and advice.
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AW
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Heya,
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Oh and also if this is your first venture into dynamic development then do yourself a favor first and setup a local testing server on your computer. What kind of computer are you using? Mac/PC and what OS version? There's different ways of setting up a local testing server depending on your computer and OS.
I am in the Application Development forum a lot so if you have any other questions regarding dynamic application development just hit me up there.
Hope that helps!

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Hello!
So, I am VERY new to using Mac productions and I just got my Macbook recently.
I have a few questions that may seem to have a very simple and obvious answer but like I said, this is all new to me...
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2. Time Machine- this is the program to back up files right? when I try to set it up it doesn't give me any options for a back up disk.
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Alanna.

Alanna J wrote:
1. Do I have to install a anti-virus/spam program? If so, which one?
Not unless you want to. I have had Macs for 2 years and never had a problem. This is a good one if you decide to install one. ClamXav
2. Time Machine- this is the program to back up files right? when I try to set it up it doesn't give me any options for a back up disk.
You need an external hard drive attached to use with Time Machine. This explains it.
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what's up? new creative user, just jumped on board in april with a Muvo Micro N200 GB and bought my little sis a 256 Muvo TX FM. I just have a few questions for the experienced users.
. What's the point of the Zen Micro? Spend 80 bucks on a 5 GB player when you can buy a 20GB player for around 200 (Zen Xtra), what sense does it make?
2. Why doesn't the zen touch come in 60GB capacity like the XTRA?
3. Why is the Touch soo much more expensi've than the Xtra?
4. Why are people still buying ipods when creative is >>> the ipod in almost every way? Show me an ipod with 20 gigs that can hold 0,000 songs, FM radio, voice recorder, and with a 24 hour battery life.
5. why is Cnet.com sooo biased towards the ipod?
6. WHERE is the zen sleek available? I checked amazon.com - not there.
7. what's the difference between the muvo micro n200 and the zen nano plus that I've seen in walmart? features are the same.
8. Why doesn't creative include some REAL headphones with their mp3 players instead of those pieces of feces that they come with now? After spending 300 for a 40 gig zen touch, I deserve some decent headphones!
dang, didn't realize I had soo many questions.

Okay, let me give this a try:
. Simple - the Micro is smaller. For many folks, convenience and portability are more important than capacity. Try fitting an Xtra in your front pocket.
2. Again, it's a size issue. The Touch uses a single-platter .8 inch dri've. In any player the bulk of the space is taken up by the dri've and the battery. bigger dri've=bigger player. The Touch was designed to compete with the itty-bitty Ipod.
3. The Touch is a newer model that incorporates the whole "touch" interface. Newer things are almost always more expensi've.
8. No company provides decent headphones with their player. Have you ever heard Apple's headphones? Part of this is cost, and part of it is that for many people, especially audiophiles, headphone choice is very personal. It is akin to why most bikes don't come with pedals.
There you go Bitch!Message Edited by cameron on 08-02-2005 07:35 AM

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Hi,
I am having few questions lately on different features of Mavericks. If needed, I can split into different topics, let me know
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The quick preview became extremely slow, it is now faster to open a picture directly in a program than clicking on the space to see it...
In the cover flow view, previews are not updated when files are moved or deleted. To get it refreshed, I must change the view so the cover flow is refreshed...
Do you know when Apple will decide to provide an update on that?
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I have been using OSX since Tiger, I used to own an Android phone, now an iPhone. I realized that I have a pretty chaotic "Google account" management on my devices, each of them having its own setup. My iPhone has one account for Mail/Cal/Notes using standard type, plus another one for Contacts using cardDAV. My Mac has kind of the same setup, I found 2 different accounts setup (for only one real Google account), and one or the other is set as default in some apps. And of course everything is in sync with iCloud. I think since Apple have been improving its sync management, some stuff is not necessary anymore, or things could be simplified, but today I have no idea what is doing what.
Can someone explain what could be a "good" setup from scratch, to be able to sync everything smoothly? My question can seem stupid, but I actually did try to delete my current accounts and re-set everything, and I actually got the data back on the mac, but when I tried to do some more tests, I realized contacts are not sync back between my local / iCloud / Google properly, and I don't see any easy way to understand the logic, and if things are only pulled but not pushed for example.
I made some research, but I only find old topics that are out of date.
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I've seen the Finder issue as well with slow preview of pictures. I've reported it to Apple so I'm hopefull that it will be fixed. Generally Apple doesn't give details on what may be fixed and when. But you're not alone in noticing that.
As far as account management, you can use many back-end services to keep contacts, etc. You can have Contacts (nee Address Book) set to sync contacts with iCloud and Google if you want. I just use iCloud. If you want to move your contacts from Google to iCloud, I think you could probably just drag the contacts from Google to iCloud from within Address Book. Same with calendar appointments if you want. You just need to ensure both accounts are configured on your Mac and then drag and drop them (If they're not deleted from Google when you drag them over, then you could delete them as a separate step).
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2) After importing raw photos (referencing them to their location on a hard drive) and editing them, can I:
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b) then rename them in that order (so that the new name appears on the hard drive as well)
c) then sort by filename?
3) When cropping, is there perspective control? For instance, if I am shooting a building, can I straighten the lines?
4) Can websites be directly uploaded to a 3rd party server using ftp or do I need to export the website, then upload using a separate ftp program?
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6) Is there dual monitor support?
7) When lifting and stamping adjustments from one photo to another, is crop one of the adjustments that can be used?
8) I have a MacPro with 2gb of ram, but how will the performance be with the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT video card?
9) How does batch renaming photos work with stacks? For instance, if you rename a group of photos with stacks, are the photos in the stack included in the renaming process?
Thanks!

1) When referencing files to their hard drive
location on import, can I later move the files on the
hard drive using Aperture to do the moving?
according to the overview and a comment from joe schorr in another thread, yes
2) After importing raw photos (referencing them to
their location on a hard drive) and editing them, can
I:
a) manually sort the remaining images
b) then rename them in that order (so that the new
name appears on the hard drive as well)
c) then sort by filename?
not sure yet, will have to wait to play with it ...
3) When cropping, is there perspective control? For
instance, if I am shooting a building, can I
straighten the lines?
do you mean the ability to correct perspective distortion? No ...
4) Can websites be directly uploaded to a 3rd party
server using ftp or do I need to export the website,
then upload using a separate ftp program?
as of the current version, no, and no mention of it in the overiew of new features ...
5) Sometimes when exporting files to a TIF or JPG, I
would like to manage these new files in the program
as well. Is there a way to import files into
Aperture during the export process? Or, would I have
to manually import the exported files. And is there
a way to tie each exported file to its master?
no, manually import, make a stack out them ...
6) Is there dual monitor support?
always has been
7) When lifting and stamping adjustments from one
photo to another, is crop one of the adjustments that
can be used?
no mention in new features - wait and see
8) I have a MacPro with 2gb of ram, but how will the
performance be with the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT video
card?
cannot comment on 7300 GT performance with 1.5, it isn't out yet ...
9) How does batch renaming photos work with stacks?
For instance, if you rename a group of photos with
stacks, are the photos in the stack included in the
renaming process?
as far as i know, if there are selected the get added to the batch process ...
Thanks!
sure thing

Questions from a Prospective Buyer Regarding Calendar and Contacts

Hi. I am interested in buying a new IPod Nano, largely for its Calendar and Contacts features. I am replacing a Palm PDA that I accidentally lost earlier this week.
I looked at some Nanos in the Apple Store near me but there were no calendar items or contact entries in any of the Nanos. I therefore have a few questions that weren't answered for me at the Apple Store.
Regarding syncing with Address Book and ICal:
1. If you have multiple Groups in Adress Book, will all the groups show up in the Nano? Or does the Nano lump all the contacts into one group?
2. Similarly, if you have multiple calendars in ICal, will all the calendars show up on the Nano as separate calendars?
3. Do all alarms set in ICal, for both calendar events and to-dos, show up in the Nano?
Lastly, a few questions about the calendar view in the Nano:
4. Does the Nano's monthly calendar view somehow indicate which days have events? I couldn't tell at the Apple Store because there were no events in the Nanos there.
5. In general, do people find the Nano's calendar view sufficient? From what I could tell, you can view a full monthly calendar and then click on a day to see that day's calendar items. But I couldn't tell if there was a larger day view. Also, it didn't seem to have a week view. So, I'm just looking for general opinions on the calendar's overall usability.
Thanks a lot in advance for all replies.
David

+1. If you have multiple Groups in Adress Book, will all the groups show up in the Nano? Or does the Nano lump all the contacts into one group?+
It's just one big group.
+2. Similarly, if you have multiple calendars in ICal, will all the calendars show up on the Nano as separate calendars?+
You can view as All or select on one Calendar. If you view as All you don't get to see which calendar an entry is for. It's just one big group.
+3. Do all alarms set in ICal, for both calendar events and to-dos, show up in the Nano?+
Not sure on this. I don't think it includes to-dos. Also the nano does not make much of a noise. It does have a full speaker on it. I don't hear the alarm on it.
+4. Does the Nano's monthly calendar view somehow indicate which days have events? I couldn't tell at the Apple Store because there were no events in the Nanos there.+
Yes, there will be a dot on a day with an entry.
+5. In general, do people find the Nano's calendar view sufficient? From what I could tell, you can view a full monthly calendar and then click on a day to see that day's calendar items. But I couldn't tell if there was a larger day view. Also, it didn't seem to have a week view. So, I'm just looking for general opinions on the calendar's overall usability.+
When selecting a day you get a list of the items for the day. You can then select one to see more details. There is no week view.
You do realise it is read only. You can't edit at all. If you are expecting alarms then you will be disappointed with the nano.
If you were relying on an iPod for calendars you would be better served by the iPod touch. The calendar on the nano is useful for seeing if you are doing something on a day, but not great for reminding you that you have something happening in a few minutes.

Questions from a prospective Zen g

Hi to you and thanks to all who help out here!
I am VERY interested in getting a Zen xtra but would like to ask a few questions before I do. For some context, I will be going overseas soon and will not always have access to a puta let alone my own computer.
. Do I need AudioSync or any other software to upload or manage data files on the Zen xtra? -- Can I do it merely through Windows Explorer? (read the manual and nothing said you cant, hoping to get lucky)
2. Can the Zen xtra plug in directly with a digital camera via USB or something else? (very unlikely but worth asking) Ie, for times when i dont have access to a computer but need to get pics off my digital camera.
Thank you VERY much for your help

Greetings.
. Yes and no. If you install a driver and the NOMAD Explorer application, you can transfer files to and from your player with drag and drop in Explorer.
2. No.
Regards,
Mattias.

Questions from a prospective buyer regarding the Zen To

I have a few questions..
) Can you transfer music *to* and *from* your computer, or only *from* it, like the ipod?
2) What files can it store? That is to say, to what extent does it act like a hard dri've? Could I copy avi files onto it, and then copy them onto another hard dri've? How much freedom do you have in copying files?
Thank you for your time.

Hey,
You can transfer TO and FROM without any problems from the zen on ANY computer that has the software installed. There is basically a data foler and a music foler and you can store ANY type of file in the data folder and only the supported music types for playing on the Zen. I love my Zen, I hope you will get one and enjoy it for years!
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