Macworld PDFs can be a pain. As they were initially designed to be forms that were printed out and filled in by pen, they can feel somewhat anacronistic in the modern digital age. But, it’s not as hard to complete forms or annotate documents in this format, and you don’t even need expensive software to do it. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Cross-platform software that offers macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Windows Intuitive user interface that follows modern design guideline Completely free to download and use on macOS Cons Mac client doesn’t support proper PDF editing Questionable user data collection Wonky annotation tools Our Verdict SwifDoo is free to download and use, ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Improved interface and ease of use Wide range of cleaning tools Subscription or one-time purchase available Cons More expensive than some rivals Limited malware features Some technical knowledge still needed Our Verdict CleanMacMac is a good multi-purpose utility for the macOS operating system, and its bright, friendly user interface ...

Macworld For Black Friday, Babbel is making it easier than ever to learn a new language with a lifetime subscription marked down to $129.97 (reg. $599).  Babbel is a full-fledged language education tool developed by a team of over 100 expert linguists and backed by research from institutions like Yale University and Michigan State. Duolingo wishes. ...

Macworld What do you buy your favorite Mac user for Christmas, birthday, or Mothers/Fathers Day? We’re going to help you select the best gifts available for users of the MacBook, iMac, and Mac mini. ...

Macworld Apple is adding more and better ports to its latest MacBooks but for true flexibility and the very best extra functionality you should consider a docking station to expand your laptop into a full top-end desktop solution. ...

Macworld You might think that connecting anonymously to a public Wi-Fi network doesn’t reveal much about you. You might be using a VPN (virtual private network) to protect everything you do. Even if you aren’t, the vast majority of websites and email servers (and pretty much all those run by companies) use client-to-server encryption. ...

Macworld You had every intention of booking early this year, but life got in the way (again). Now, flights and hotels are sky-high — unless you have this secret travel deals app. OneAir gives you lower prices than sites like Expedia and Hotels.com, and a lifetime subscription is at its lowest price ever with this early Black Friday deal: $49.97 (reg. ...

Macworld The other night I decided to work on some home videos while watching TV. I launched iMovie on my Mac and on the Projects screen, I saw something I had not seen before: a banner ad, like the ones you see on this site. This ad was for Apple’s Final Cut Pro. ...

Macworld Charging up any of your devices on the go doesn’t have to be difficult, especially when you can get the 20,000mAh Anker Prime power bank for $110 at Amazon ahead of Black Friday. That’s a $75 discount from its MSRP, so you’ll be saving quite a bit of money and keep your devices charged no matter where you go, from iPhones to iPads and MacBooks. ...

Aly James Lab has released OB-Xtreme MK3, a major upgrade with new features for its OB-X/OB-Xa Synthesizer extended emulation for Mac & PC. Here's what Aly says: The OB-Xtreme... Read More

Noisebud has announced the release of SPLITT, a free linear-phase filter plugin available for macOS and Windows in VST3 format. SPLITT is designed for precision frequency-splitting,... Read More

HoRNet Plugins has updated ChannelStrip MK3 to v3.2.1, an update that introduces Apple Silicon support for the AAX format on macOS, ensuring compatibility with the latest Pro Tools systems.... Read More

Sumu, Madrona Labs' patchable synth combining spectral resynthesis with FM and spatialization, is now shipping in a 1.0 version. Here's what they say: Sumu breaks completely... Read More

W. A. Production has released BeatQuake, a multi FX plugin for macOS and Windows. They say: Tired of your beats falling flat and feeling lifeless? W.A. Production's BeatQuake is... Read More

Slate Digital has announced the release of Stellar Echo SD-201: Stellar Echo SD-201 is a meticulously-crafted reimagining of the iconic analog tape echo that defined the sound of... Read More

Cognitone has updated Synfire, its music prototyping studio, to version 2.5.3. This update further enhances the Snippets feature and improves overall compatibility and stability:... Read More

Kuassa has announced the release of its latest plugin, Efektor Filtrator, a modulated filter designed to enhance sound shaping with rhythmic filter modulation and integrated distortion.... Read More

HoRNet Plugins has released version 1.0.5 of AnalogStage MK2, bringing key improvements to the plugin: Added native Apple Silicon support for the AAX format, enhancing performance for... Read More

Hot on the heels of winning the KVR Readers' Choice Awards Best Free Effect Plugin, again, Valhalla DSP has released ValhallaSupermassive 4.0.0, featuring a new Pleiades reverb/echo mode.... Read More

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Audio Editing: Hokusai is a multitrack audio editor for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Record or import a track, and make it sound the way you want it to: not just trimming the ends, but full cut, copy, paste and delete, and a suite of filters and special effects available....

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: An app for choral singers who don't read music well. Snap a photo or import JPG, PNG or PDF. Touch notes in the image to hear the pitch. Not for instrumental parts - see details below. Whether you sing in a choir, or a barbershop quartet, or other vocal group,...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: All aspiring music students understand the importance of Sargam practice. Practicing Sargams each day does wonders to your “Sureelapan� as well as confidence. Practicing every day under watchful eyes of your Guru is the ideal way. But that is difficult...

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Sound Effects: Get the simplest soundboard creation app: Load sounds, samples or songs through your iTunes library Create and edit soundboards quickly and easily Up to 8 sounds per soundboard Make the most of your screen thanks to the adaptive layout Play multiple...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: Introducing Notes - Sight Reading Trainer, the ultimate iOS app for mastering sight reading in music! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, Notes is your is your tool to become the musician you were meant to be. When you are ready to...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: StaffWars is a game designed to help beginning and intermediate musicians learn, practice and woodshed the note names on the grand staff, treble, alto and bass clefs. THE APP for anyone who wants to master these clefs.

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Analysis: SPL Graph is an audio Sound Pressure Level (SPL) environmental noise analyzer, real-time frequency analyzer, chart recorder and data logger. It includes: Plot sound level over time Record audio while plot is running, playback to identify sounds that may have...

iPhone, iPad / Education / Sheet Music & Tablatures: PLAY FREE MUSIC SCORES Whatever instrument you play, whether it's a piano, trumpet, guitar, or harmonica, or kalimba, you will always find notes of excellent quality. • Browse the most extensive sheet music collection from MuseScore....

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Plays tuning notes for Viola (C G D A)

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: Accelerate your sight reading skills with instant feedback on timing accuracy. Our carefully graduated levels, from beginner to professional, allow you to start at your optimal skill level and progress at your own pace. You'll improve more rapidly than...