14 DAY TRIAL // SuperMegaUltraGroovy has released a new version of its virtual analog tape recorder, TapeDeck. Now at version 1.1.1, TapeDeck copies .m4a tapes directly into the library, rather than sending them through the QuickTime importer engine, improves drawing performance, and more.
TapeDeck's quick-capture workflow records "tapes" that can be started or stopped at any time with a single mouse click or keystroke. The program is very similar to old analog tape recorders we used back in the day. However, a virtual such recorder presents the user with some advantages.
For instance, recordings are automatically saved and organized in a searchable 'tape box,' eliminating the need to tape over anything. TapeDeck records directly to standard MP4-AAC files at one of three configurable compression settings, while users can add titles and "liner notes" to their tapes.
Full-text searches on this criterion are available, with recordings being accessible through Spotlight, Quick Look, and iTunes. Finder and Cover Flow can also be used to browse recordings saved in TapeDeck. The full release notes for TapeDeck 1.1.1 can be found below.
· Fixed a crash that occurred when playing back corrupt audio files. Now the tape will simply appear to stop playing earlier than expected. · Copies .m4a tapes directly into the library, rather than sending them through the QuickTime importer engine. · Drawing performance slightly improved. · Set the file’s extension automatically, according to the user’s currently selected QuickTime export component.
"TapeDeck [...] adds many welcome improvements to traditional tape recorders, such as a never-ending supply of tapes to record on, far better audio quality, lots of space to write notes, and full compatibility with iTunes and the iPod," the developer notes on its website. "Live level meters, rotating cassette spindles, live search, and UI sound effects make TapeDeck truly fun to use," the developer adds.
The app's developer says it has designed TapeDeck to be a simple, but useful, audio recorder that leverages Core Animation for the Zing! and Pop! that Mac users can expect from Leopard apps these days. TapeDeck requires a Mac running OS X version 10.5 (Leopard) or later.