TapeDeck for Mac
Audio recorder with quick-capture workflow in mind.
$20.00
In English
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TapeDeck overview
TapeDeck is a new audio recorder exclusively for OS X, designed with a quick-capture workflow in mind. You're never more than a single mouse click (or keystroke) away from making a new recording, which are called, unsurprisingly, "tapes." TapeDeck records directly to compressed MP4-AAC audio, making it equally useful for quick high-fidelity samples or hours and hours of lecture.
As you can see, TapeDeck was designed to emulate a real cassette tape recorder (perhaps you have a similar model in your basement), but with a few key differences:
- Every recording you ever make is immediately saved in the box of Tapes.
- You cannot record over an existing tape; clicking Record automatically starts a new tape for you.
Of course, TapeDeck improves on the traditional tape recorder in a number of ways:
- In much the same way that digital cameras made film "free," TapeDeck makes tapes "free": you'll never run out of tape (until you run out of disk space).
- TapeDeck's recording quality is far better than that of an audiocassette. You can adjust the recording quality to trade file size for recording length.
- An audiocassette has a label (where you can write a little bit) and a case liner (where you can write a lot). TapeDeck has these too, but they're full-text searchable.
- Tapes are standard .m4a audio files, so you can copy them into iTunes and synchronize them with your iPod, or email tapes to others.
What’s new in version 1.5.4
Version 1.5.4:
- Fixes bugs that lead to a failure to launch on OS X 10.9 Mavericks.
TapeDeck for Mac
$20.00
In English
Version 1.5.4
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Jun 7 2013
Version: 1.5.3
Really great app, very useful and with a lot of possibilities and options. Hopefully the developer will find time update the manual and support info...
Apr 18 2013
Version: 1.5.3
I bought this program and loved it until I got a new iMac with no line in port. Without that port TapeDeck can't record anything but from the computer's microphone. A whole host of new audio recording software is out now that lets you record sound from within applications. TapeDeck is not one of them. If you're contemplating purchasing a new Mac, consider some better, more avant garde recording software.
Dec 6 2012
Version: 1.5
What is tapedeck used for?
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Oct 3 2010
Version: 1.3.4
Great tool for voiceover work. Use it everytime I want to record bits for inclusion in FCP.
Nov 25 2008
Version: 1.1
Here is a discount heads up:
"On the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 28, 2008, sit down with family and friends to share stories-and record them for future generations-as part of the National Day of Listening.
To celebrate this innovative project, we're offering a 20% discount on TapeDeck, the powerful and fun audio recording tool for Mac OS X. With its foolproof recording interface and retro tape-recorder style, TapeDeck is perfect for capturing stories, songs, and anything else worth sharing aloud. And through November 30th, you can purchase TapeDeck for just US$20."
The offer can be found at the normal URL with the subdirectory "ndol".