Tutorials

Transferring files between your PC and Android phone

#962 / 2011-09-23 09:30:00 / 2:27 min.

Android phones offer either internal USB storage or expandable storage via microSD cards. This storage space is user accessible and can be used to hold your music, videos, pictures or just about anything else. We'll show you how to manage that space and

transfer files from PC to Android phone

in this tutorial.

60-Second App - Apple

Rdio for iPhone review

#116 / 2011-08-30 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.

Rdio for iPhone

is the perfect app for music lovers of all descriptions. This app allows you to find and

stream millions of albums

and share your favorites with friends. While the app itself is free, a subscription to the Rdio service will run you $9.99 per month, well worth it if you're curious to find new and interesting music but aren't interested in buying or downloading it.

Gadget TV

SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip video review

#264 / 2011-08-24 11:01:25 / 4:06 min.

SanDisk's latest, the Sansa Clip Zip, is a low-end digital audio player well suited to the Shuffle set. Priced competitively with the Shuffle (Apple's tiny DAP is the most logical comparison), the Clip Zip brings some features the Shuffle can't touch. Expandable storage via inexpensive microSD, radio play and voice recording. Oh yeah, and the 1.1-inch color screen. If you're looking for an inexpensive player for the gym, cycling or running, the Clip Zip is a solid bet. Budget a little extra for a pair of decent headphones though.

How do I use a Sonos

Playing music through zones on your Sonos

#4 / 2011-08-18 10:00:00 / 4:17 min.

One of the greatest benefits to owning a

Sonos system

is the ability to control your music from anywhere in the home. Another is the ability to manage the various devices you have set up and manage what music is played on those zones. We'll show you how that works in this episode.

How do I use a Sonos

Managing your music content

#3 / 2011-08-17 10:00:00 / 3:35 min.

In this episode we'll show you how to add music libraries on your

Sonos system

. We'll also show you how to set up

music streaming services

and access Internet radio stations so you can expand your listening library. That way you'll never run out of music no matter where you are in the house.

How do I use a Sonos

Setting up your Sonos hardware

#2 / 2011-08-16 10:00:00 / 3:18 min.

Once you've got your Sonos system products together, your next step is to install them and go through the set up process. This can differ depending on what Sonos devices you ended up purchasing, and how you want to connect to your local network, but we'll walk you through the process regardless of whether you've got one zone player or a number of them and a Sonos Bridge.

How do I use a Sonos

Understanding Sonos products

#1 / 2011-08-15 10:00:00 / 4:04 min.

Once you have a

Sonos zone player

, you're only a few steps away from being able to

wirelessly stream music

through your home. In this episode, we'll walk you through the installation process and introduce you to some of the available products. We'll also show you some of your options for wirelessly controlling your Sonos devices.

How do I use a Sonos

#7 / 2011-08-15 10:00:00 / 20:03 min.

Sonos devices are fairly high-end audio devices that can be used to

listen to music wirelessly

throughout your entire house. You'll need specific

Sonos players

of course, but once you've got these set up, you can create zones in your house, wirelessly control music, manage playlists and more.

Tutorials

Creating custom ringtones on your Android phone

#933 / 2011-08-15 09:30:00 / 1:33 min.

Ringdroid allows you to create your own

custom ringtones for your Android smartphone

. Since the number of default ringtones available on Android devices can be limited at times, this can be a great help. We'll show you how to use the

free Ringdroid app

to create custom ringtones using audio files on your Android in this episode.

60-Second App - Android

TuneIn Radio for Android review

#36 / 2011-08-03 12:00:00 / 1:23 min.

While one might think that radio would have no place in today's society in the Internet age, such is not the case. That's because with

Internet radio

programs like

TuneIn Radio for Android

you can listen to more than 50,000 radio stations from all over the world. In addition, you can

browse podcasts

and listen to those whenever you want.

60-Second App - Apple

SoundHound for iPhone review

#109 / 2011-07-27 12:00:00 / 1:18 min.

SoundHound for iPhone

is a piece of

music recognition software

that records a sample of a song and uses it to

find out what song is playing

. SoundHound can give you the name of the song, album and band, and even provide you with lyrics. SoundHound can even correctly identify your a capella version of Bohemian Rhapsody.

60-Second App - Apple

White Noise for iPhone review

#105 / 2011-07-07 12:00:00 / 1:09 min.

More than just an app that generates simple static,

White Noise

can actually

generate ambient noises

that range from the

sounds of gentle rain

to the purring of a cat to distant thunder. These sounds can help drown out outside noise in order to

help aid sleep

,

improve concentration

or simply zone out.

Tutorials

Transferring iTunes media to your Android

#921 / 2011-06-02 09:30:00 / 1:13 min.

If you want to

sync your iTunes library

with your

Android smartphone

then you can do so by getting the

doubleTwist app

. This

free application

allows you to easily

transfer media between iTunes and your Android

. It can also be used as a media player on your computer.

Gadget TV

PureBeats in-ear headphones video review

#241 / 2011-05-30 12:00:00 / 3:04 min.

PureBeats, not to be confused with Beats by Dr. Dre, are relatively inexpensive in-ear phones that offer excellent sound quality at a relative bargain price. At about $50, these PureBeats feature the flat cable that is currently en vogue. They're capable phones and the addition of the in-line mic with single remote button is welcome. As is the subtraction of $100 from the Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour In-Ear Headphones. While not as fashion-forward as Monster's phones, they're stylish and more importantly, do their job well.

Gadget TV

Sonos S5 video review

#239 / 2011-05-23 12:00:00 / 5:01 min.

Room to room music and wall to wall sound; the Sonos S5 is a killer sound system that liberates your music from hard drive purgatory. The S5 has been around for a little while; we've looked at some Sonos products previously on this show. What's new here though is an Android app that lets you control the music coming out of your S5 from anywhere on your wireless network. You can control multiple S5s, sync music between rooms, pair two S5s into a stereo array, listen to Internet radio, podcasts and more. It's a slick and well designed system and the speaker unit kicks out crystal clear, room-filling sound.

60-Second App - Apple

AmpliTube for iPhone review

#86 / 2011-04-12 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.

If you

play the guitar

and own an iPhone, then the

AmpliTube app for iPhone

is perfect for you. This application allows you to use

virtual effects pedals

in the app to transform the sound of your instrument. With a free version available to try you can see for yourself the wide range of

tools, amps and pedals

there are available.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Sharing your GarageBand songs

#11 / 2011-04-08 10:00:00 / 2:40 min.

The best thing about

making your own music

is being able to show it off. In this episode, we'll show you

how to share GarageBand songs and projects

using the

iPad GarageBand app

and show you how to

transfer files into GarageBand

through iTunes.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Using a USB keyboard with your iPad

#12 / 2011-04-08 10:00:00 / 2:15 min.

In episode six, we showed you how to plug an electric guitar into your iPad. In this episode, we'll show you how to

plug a USB keyboard into your iPad

so you can

play your own keyboards in GarageBand

. You need a couple of extra accessories but many will prefer this method to the onscreen keyboard offered in the

GarageBand app for iPad

.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Using loops on GarageBand for iPad

#10 / 2011-04-07 10:00:00 / 2:50 min.

The

loops provided by Apple

can be extremely handy when

composing music

on

GarageBand for iPad

. These loops include different styles of music for

guitar, bass and keyboards

, as well as percussion and vocal bits. We'll show you

how to use and edit loops

in this episode.

Tutorials

Grouping your songs in iTunes

#900 / 2011-04-07 09:30:00 / 1:16 min.

Have you ever

imported an album into iTunes

and had your songs ungrouped and scattered to the wind? Well in this tutorial, we'll show you

how to group your songs

back together again

using the iTunes software

's search feature and a couple of settings in the

song information

.

60-Second App - Apple

KORG iMS-20 for iPad review

#85 / 2011-04-06 12:00:00 / 1:17 min.

If you've ever wanted to try

making music on a synthesizer

, you might want to try out the

KORG iMS-20 app for iPad

. At $32.99, it's a pricey app, but nowhere near as expensive as buying a

vintage MS-20 synthesizer

. This app offers all the capabilities of the original synth including knobs

controlling modulation, cut-off

and more, and a patch field for altering sound output.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Getting input from vocals and acoustic instruments

#8 / 2011-04-05 10:00:00 / 4:37 min.

GarageBand for iPad

also lets you

record from a microphone

for

recording acoustic instruments or recording voice

. In this episode we'll show you how to

plug a microphone into your iPad

so you can

make your own recordings

and we'll also show you how to

make your own audio samples

and edit your samples to your liking.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Getting real guitar sound on GarageBand

#7 / 2011-04-04 10:00:00 / 3:49 min.

While

playing virtual instruments

is fun, it doesn't quite compare to

playing a real guitar

. That's why in this episode, we'll show you a way to

play your guitar on GarageBand for iPad

. You'll need a couple of

connection accessories

but once you've got it going, there are a lot of fun options available including

amplifiers and effects pedals

.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Playing with the software guitars on GarageBand

#6 / 2011-04-01 10:00:00 / 3:13 min.

We've showed you how to

play the drums and the keyboards

on

GarageBand for the iPad

, now it's time to get down to

string instruments

. The

Smart Guitar and Smart Bass

instruments allow you to choose from

different styles of guitars

and easily

play scales or chords

to your liking.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Playing keyboards with GarageBand software

#5 / 2011-03-31 10:00:00 / 6:21 min.

GarageBand for the iPad

offers you a lot of cool options when

playing the keyboards

, including the ability to play the app-assisted

Smart Keyboards

. The regular

Keyboard instrument

offers a variety of keyboards with unique sounds and a multitude of options and

keyboard layouts

while Smart Keyboards can help craft a keyboard melody that's quick, easy and professional sounding.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Playing drums through the GarageBand software

#4 / 2011-03-30 10:00:00 / 3:32 min.

In this episode, we'll show you

how to play the drums

using the

GarageBand app for iPad

. There are two ways you can do this, either by playing the

Drums instrument

and playing manually or by using the

Smart Drums

and generating a beat based on your settings. We'll show you both in this episode, as well as how to

change your drum kit

.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

#2 / 2011-03-29 10:00:00 / 40:05 min.

Throughout this series, we'll show you

how to use GarageBand for iPad

so that you can start

creating your own songs

. The iPad's

touchscreen interface

makes

playing the software instruments

an interesting experience and plugging in an

electric guitar or USB keyboard

is possible too.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Song settings in GarageBand

#3 / 2011-03-29 10:00:00 / 4:23 min.

Before

creating a song

using the GarageBand iPad app

, you might want to adjust some of the internal

song settings

. These control the

tempo and key of your song

as well as the

metronome and count in time

. We'll show you how to do that and more in this episode, including

how to create song sections

and use the

quantization feature

.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

What is GarageBand

#1 / 2011-03-28 10:00:00 / 3:22 min.

Here, we'll tell you what to expect when starting up

GarageBand for the iPad

. This app is a little different from the

Mac version of GarageBand

but most of the features are still there and the

touchscreen interface

makes many tasks much easier. Also, the

help feature in GarageBand

tells you how the menus work and can help you

create a new song

.

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CTIA 2011 video - Tunebug comes of age

#465 / 2011-03-22 09:42:05 / 3:06 min.

Tunebug is a resonance speaker whose primary claim to fame comes in strapping itself to your bike helmet to pipe music straight to your (protected) dome. Now it's come of age as the Tunebug Rumble. While it still clips into a holster attached to your bike helmet, now it can act as a Bluetooth desktop speakerphone too when dropped on the desktop dock.

Android Weekly

A new Google Voice, music in the cloud and Android overtaking

#4 / 2011-03-16 12:00:00 / 5:28 min.

All the news that's fit to Google for this week. In this episode: Google Voice is dead, long live Google Voice. Storing your music in the cloud and finally, Android outdoing everyone. Andrew talks up the possibility of a new Google Voice with actual VOIP, no land line required. Next, an XDA Developer regular finds hints of cloud-based storage for your music, right from your Android phone and finally, Android overtakes all other smartphone OSs and even makes inroads with the feature phone set.

Tutorials

Activating parental restrictions on an iPhone

#886 / 2011-02-25 09:30:00 / 1:03 min.

If you need to set the

parental restrictions and controls on an iPhone

, then you can access them

using your iPhone Settings

. Once in the

parental restrictions

menu, you'll be able to

restrict access to the camera

or choose to

restrict TV shows, movies and even apps

. We'll show you how in this tutorial.

Tutorials

Using iTunes to manage your iPhone's music

#880 / 2011-02-14 09:30:00 / 1:19 min.

It's really easy to

sync music to your iPhone using iTunes

. Just plug your iPhone into your computer and start up the

iTunes software

. We'll show you how to pick what tracks you want to sync and show you

how to create playlists

in this episode.

Status Update

Ok Go - Doing away with big labels and turning to social media

#31 / 2011-02-02 17:00:00 / 6:26 min.

Ok Go is a social media success story. The band that is its own entity and its own task master is indy in the purest sense. Rather than toiling away in obscurity though, the band has harnessed social media like no other, selling over 600,000 records (well, digital album downloads) while creating all of its own videos and effectively advertising itself without the help of a label.

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CES 2011 - iPad gear for guitarists from Griffin

#445 / 2011-01-20 11:36:51 / 5:53 min.

Are you ready to rock? I said, are you ready to ROCK? If you're replying in the affirmative, if you have your own axe at the ready and if you're sporting an iPad, the

Griffin StompBox

and

GuitarConnect Cable

will help you in your bid to rawk out with your... tech out. Getting down with your bad self is also an option. Then when you want to drive to your gig, don't forget to plug in the

Griffin CarTrip 3

so you can log your car's data!

60-Second App - Apple

VEVO for iPhone review

#71 / 2011-01-19 12:00:00 / 1:17 min.

In this episode, we show you the

VEVO application for the iPhone

. VEVO is a

free iPhone application

that allows you to

search for music videos

,

create music video playlists

and see all the hottest chart-topping hits. While it is supported by ads, it's hard to complain when you're able to

easily access music videos

from wherever you are.

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CES 2011 all your music in any room, wirelessly from iHome

#412 / 2011-01-14 15:02:24 / 5:03 min.

iHome with AirPlay takes the concept of music servers and wireless music streaming out of the realm of the home networking geek and into a simple and elegant reality. This system streams music from an iPad, MacBook or iPhone lossless over the network to the iW1 letting you listen anywhere.

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CES 2011 - Rdio may just kill radio

#326 / 2011-01-07 14:20:00 / 3:16 min.

In this episode,

Sean Carruthers

talks to Marisol Segal of Rdio about

Rdio's music subscription service

. For a monthly fee, users can have

music streamed straight to their computer

or mobile devices. Rdio is compatible with iPhones, BlackBerrys, Android phones and Windows Phone 7 models, and can also stream music to the soon-to-be-released

Sonos ZoneBridge

.

Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more

up to the minute video coverage from the CES 2011 show floor.

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CES 2011 - Protecting your ears with noise-cancelling ear gear

#321 / 2011-01-05 19:17:32 / 6:01 min.

Sean Carruthers

talks to Mark Karnes, Managing Director of Etymotic Research Inc., about their line of

noise-cancelling protective earwear

.

From the

EB15 High-Fidelity Electronic BlastPLG Earplugs

that are made for military use to the

etyBLU2 devices

that have found popularity in the consumer market, these are definitely high-tech examples of ear gear.

Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more

up to the minute video coverage from the CES 2011 show floor.

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CES 2011 - Orbitsound T14, for sound that orbits the room

#320 / 2011-01-05 19:02:03 / 3:11 min.

Andy Walker

finds himself face-to-face with the

Orbitsound T14

on the floor

at CES 2011

and gets to talk with Daniel Fletcher, Product Manager of

Orbitsound Ltd.

, about the

sleek sound system

.

The Orbitsound T14 is priced at an affordable $599 and comes with a sound bar that is patented to produce

stereo sound

throughout the room, a

wireless subwoofer

and a

wireless iPod dock

that can be used as an audio-in port.

Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more

up to the minute video coverage from the CES 2011 show floor.

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CES 2011 - Rohan Marley on music and sustainable products

#319 / 2011-01-05 18:42:44 / 4:10 min.

While keeping his ears open for

audio-related products

at CES 2011

,

Sean Carruthers

runs into

Rohan Marley

of

The House of Marley

(yes, that House of Marley) and gets to talk about

sustainable products

, sustainable living and why peace and love are in no way related to cheap disposable headphones.

The House of Marley is set to release

eco-friendly headphones

,

iPhone docs

and other music products made partly of canvas, leather and recyclable plastics in the coming months.

Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more

up to the minute video coverage from the CES 2011 show floor.

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CES 2011 - Eerily well-fitted earbuds by Sculpted Eers

#318 / 2011-01-05 18:23:59 / 2:54 min.

Andy Walker

gets to talk with Lawrence Yane, Senior Product Manager of

Sonomax Technologies

, about the company's new

Sculpted Eers

.

Sculpted Eers were first revealed on the show floor

at CES 2011

as a way of creating

custom earbuds fit

for every ear. The process takes about four minutes and involves getting a hollow earbud placed in each ear which is then filled with silicone for the perfect fit.

Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more

up to the minute video coverage from the CES 2011 show floor.

How do I use iOS 4.2 on the iPad

Using AirPlay on your iPad

#3 / 2010-12-22 10:00:00 / 2:19 min.

With

iOS 4.2 installed on your iPad

, you can now use AirPlay to

stream movies to your AppleTV

. This allows you to watch your iPad movies on your big-screen television while doing other activities on the iPad. We'll show you

how to use your iPad

to stream movies to AppleTV or

stream music through AirPort Express

in this episode.

How do I use the Amazon Kindle

Using Kindle's experimental features

#9 / 2010-12-16 10:00:00 / 4:35 min.

The

new Kindle devices

come with some

experimental features

that you can access through the Kindle menu. These include the ability to

browse the Internet

using a built-in browser and the ability to turn your

Kindle into an MP3 player

. We show you how to use the Kindle browser as well as how to

add MP3s to your Kindle

in this episode.

Ten Killer Google Tricks

Listening to music in Google Search

#9 / 2010-12-02 09:00:00 / 1:18 min.

If you've ever

searched for music on Google

, then you might not have known that you could actually play the music that you found in your results without even leaving your search page. When you

search for an artist or song

it's sometimes possible to

play a song

right from your

search results

and we'll show you how in this episode.

Miss Download

Grabbing tunes from your old iPod with Senuti

#109 / 2010-11-30 17:00:00 / 3:29 min.

If you've ever wished you could get all of the music off your iPod, iPhone or other iDevice and onto your computer easily, Cheryl has the perfect cure-all. Senuti yanks all of the music off your old iPod and either copies it over, sans DRM, or copies it and then drops it into iTunes.

Top Secrets: YouTube Video Editor

Adding music to your videos

#4 / 2010-11-18 09:00:00 / 1:23 min.

In order to make your newly

edited video

stand out more, you may want to add music. When you're looking at the storyboard in the

YouTube Video Editor

, it's actually fairly easy to

add music to your video

. We'll show you how to find the music you want and add it to your edited videos in this episode.

Tutorials

Syncing music to your Android phone

#839 / 2010-11-09 09:30:00 / 2:54 min.

We show you how to

sync files to your Android

from your computer in this episode. We'll demonstrate

using iSyncr

, which is a

free application

that you can find in the

Android Market

. Follow along and you'll be able to

sync your Android with iTunes

whenever you want.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

Adding friends and neighbours

#9 / 2010-10-28 09:00:00 / 1:51 min.

In this episode, we'll show you

how to use Last.fm

to find people with similar

musical tastes

. Once you do, you can choose to

add users as friends

or check the

Neighbours tab

for more suggestions. Neighbours are people listed as having similar musical preferences and you can check their profile for

music suggestions

.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

Watching videos on Last.fm

#8 / 2010-10-27 09:00:00 / 1:21 min.

In this episode, we show you

how to use Last.fm

to

find music videos

. You can

get recommended videos

and see

music preferences

.

60-Second App - Apple

Slacker Radio for iPhone review

#46 / 2010-10-26 12:00:00 / 1:08 min.

The

Slacker Radio app for the iPhone

allows you to

stream music to your iPhone

from multiple radio sources and, best of all, it's free. Slacker Radio allows you to

purchase songs through iTunes

and choose to

like or ban tracks

. You can also

listen to news channels

or

comedy channels

if you're looking for something different.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

Finding local events

#7 / 2010-10-26 09:00:00 / 2:04 min.

Last.fm not only makes it easy to

find new music

, it also makes it easy to

find events and concerts

in your area. In this episode, we show you

how to find events

using Last.fm

and also

how to create events

that other Last.fm users can find.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

We show you how to listen to radio stations using Last.fm.

#6 / 2010-10-25 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.

In this episode, we show you

how to listen to radio

using Last.fm

. You can

search for artists, songs

or genres and the

Last.fm search

will automatically bring you to an appropriate radio station. We'll show you how to

find radio stations

in this episode.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

Making a playlist

#5 / 2010-10-22 09:00:00 / 2:14 min.

We show you

how to use Last.fm

to

create music playlists

in this episode. You can create a number of

custom playlists

and

arranging your playlists

is easy and fun. Keep in mind though that there are certain restrictions on playlists and all options will only be unlocked to users with a

paid subscription

.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

Finding new music on Last.fm

#4 / 2010-10-21 09:00:00 / 1:30 min.

Finding new music

is one of the easiest things to do on Last.fm. We'll show you a couple of ways you can

find music

that matches your preferences in this episode, including

using Last.fm recommendations

and checking out what other

Last.fm

users are listening to.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

Editing your Last.fm profile

#3 / 2010-10-20 09:00:00 / 1:50 min.

In this episode, we'll tell you how to

customize your Last.fm profile

. You can

add personal information

or even

add a picture

so that other users can find you easier. We'll also show you how to change your

privacy settings

and

notification options

.

Miss Download

Sibelius 6 pro sheet music writing software

#103 / 2010-10-19 17:00:00 / 3:42 min.

If your a choir master, a symphony scorer, a guitar tab guru whose work is known far and wide on the Interwebs, you need to meet Sibelius. This pro-level software lets you create your own sheet music, print it out and even gives you the ability to listen to a MIDI-style playback of your musical opus. Not for the casual musician, this powerful software has just about every tool you could possibly need to score your symphony.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

Using your Last.fm library

#2 / 2010-10-19 09:00:00 / 1:54 min.

We tell you a little bit more about the

Last.fm music library

in this episode. We'll show you how to

get artist and song information

as well as how to

find music videos

. Along the way, we'll also show you

how to play tracks

or

add tracks to your library

.

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

Getting started with Last.fm

#1 / 2010-10-18 09:00:00 / 1:40 min.

In this episode, we show you

how to create a Last.fm account

. Once you

join Last.fm

, you'll be able to enter your

favorite music

and have

music recommendations

generated for you according to the information in your account. We'll walk you through the

registration process

in this episode.

Getting down with GarageBand

Creating a sample project

#5 / 2010-10-15 09:00:00 / 4:05 min.

There are plenty of useful

loops and tracks in GarageBand

that you can use to

create your own music

. We'll show you how to

create unique music

using just the

sounds available in GarageBand

. We'll also show you how to

sort your available loops

by genre, mood and instrument in this episode.

Getting down with GarageBand

Project and session management

#4 / 2010-10-14 09:00:00 / 4:01 min.

If you're going to

create music using GarageBand

, you'll eventually want to

save a project

. If your

GarageBand project

is good enough, you may even want to

export your project

file so that you can

share your music with friends

. We'll show you how to do just that in this episode.

Getting down with GarageBand

GarageBand sound sources and instruments

#3 / 2010-10-13 09:00:00 / 3:52 min.

There are many

instruments available in GarageBand

and we'll show you how to find the right sound for your music in this episode. You'll learn how to

add loops to your project

, as well as

add and edit instruments

that you can use to

create your own music

using GarageBand

.

Getting down with GarageBand

Types of projects

#2 / 2010-10-12 09:00:00 / 5:16 min.

We show you some of the

types of projects

that are available in GarageBand and walk you through

how to start a project

. You'll learn how to create

loop projects in GarageBand

,

guitar projects

and more. We'll even show you

how to create a podcast

and how to use the

Magic GarageBand

feature.

Getting down with GarageBand

A tour of the GarageBand interface

#1 / 2010-10-11 09:00:00 / 4:02 min.

In this episode we introduce you to the

GarageBand interface

. We'll show you

how to start a project

and show you what each of the panes that you see are for and what some of the buttons do. In addition we show you different ways of

navigating the GarageBand software

.

Gadget TV

BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway video review

#162 / 2010-10-08 12:00:00 / 2:08 min.

As the product's title suggests, the BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway is a ... gateway between your ... BlackBerry and your ... stereo. Be it a home or a car stereo, this gadget connects to any A2DP capable Bluetooth device and streams music in stereo. Connect to your system via 3.5mm jack or RCA cables, both of which come in the box.

Status Update

Lessons learned from iTunes Ping

#12 / 2010-09-15 17:00:00 / 5:15 min.

Ping was an exciting announcement. Sharing our music and media preferences with our own network of friends and family? Sign us up! While uptake of Ping has been pretty good thus far, it's not the free for all social media model you may be expecting. As Jay Goldman explains, Ping is what you get when a tight-on-the-reigns company like Apple decides to dip its toes into the social networking waters. It works, but the restrictions, rules and regulations may prove too big a turn off for savvy online socialites.

Lab Rats

Ping! A look at what's new in iTunes 10

#239 / 2010-09-13 17:00:00 / 21:22 min.

Andy and Sean take a look at iTunes 10, the newest version of Apple's music library software. They take a look at the new design of the program as well as the addition of Ping, a social networking aspect for music lovers.

60-Second App - Apple

Bloom HD for iPad review

#38 / 2010-08-20 10:00:00 / 1:13 min.

If you like

creating music

, you'll love

Bloom HD for the iPad

. This

music application

makes it easy for you to

create your own ambient music

depending on your application settings and where you tap the screen. You can play with the settings for

different sound effects

and even set the application to enter sleep mode after a certain time.

How to use Pandora

Changing Pandora account settings

#10 / 2010-08-20 09:00:00 / 2:00 min.

Once you have a

Pandora account

, you'll want to know how to

change your account settings

. By clicking on account, you can

change your information

like your

email

,

password

and

profile information

. You can also upgrade to a

pro version of Pandora

for a fee.

How to use Pandora

Advanced features in Pandora

#9 / 2010-08-19 09:00:00 / 1:56 min.

Here are some

advanced features

you can use when you're

using Pandora

. These include being able to

find song lyrics

,

view album information

and see what users are listening to. You can also quickly create stations by picking a genre that the station will play.

How to use Pandora

How to add friends on Pandora

#8 / 2010-08-18 09:00:00 / 1:41 min.

Pandora

is largely about

sharing music

and different tastes, which is why the service allows you to

add friends to your account

. By doing so, you'll be able to see their profile, view music they've listened to recently and communicate with them. We'll show you

how to add friends

to your Pandora account in this tutorial.

How to use Pandora

How to create a QuickMix using Pandora

#7 / 2010-08-17 09:00:00 / 1:58 min.

When you're

using Pandora

, you might want to try a mix of your

radio stations

for a different sound. By

creating a QuickMix

, you can do just that so you can take the

different genres

of two or more

music stations

to create a different station. We'll show you

how to make a QuickMix

in this tutorial.

Gadget TV

Tunebug Shake turns your helmet into a speaker

#147 / 2010-08-16 12:00:00 / 3:16 min.

Tunebug Shake surface speaker video review.
It's an issue cyclists must face every time they squeeze into their sausage casing spandex, strap on their numerous water bottles and clip into their pedals: Listen to music with earbuds and alleviate the monotony of the rolling open road, thus making themselves less aware of the sounds that surround or be safe, go earbud free and suffer. Tunebug connects to your music player of choice via an included 3.5mm jack cable or via Bluetooth and lets you listen to your tunes while still being aware of the sounds around you.

How to use Pandora

Creating a gift station using Pandora

#6 / 2010-08-16 09:00:00 / 1:30 min.

There is a way to use

Pandora

to

create gift stations

that you can

share with friends

. You can

customize themes

for the station and, of course,

choose music

that will be played on the station. You can send each station to a number of people and create as many gift stations as you want.

How to use Pandora

Editing your music stations in Pandora

#5 / 2010-08-13 09:00:00 / 1:49 min.

If you want to

edit a music station

that you created in

Pandora

, you can! Just click on

options

where you can

rename the station

,

edit details

and more. This way you can always

customize your stations

however you like.

How to use Pandora

How to control the Pandora music player

#4 / 2010-08-12 09:00:00 / 2:23 min.

When

using Pandora

, you'll notice that there is a built-in

music player

. In this tutorial, we'll show you

how to

use the music player's controls as well as Pandora's

menu button

where you can

get song information

,

album information

and more.

How to use Pandora

Updating your Pandora profile

#3 / 2010-08-11 09:00:00 / 2:26 min.

When

using

Pandora

, you may find that you want to

update your profile

. You can

enter your name

,

add details about yourself

or even

add links to songs

or artists that you've found on Pandora. This is a great way to

personalize your account

so that other users can learn more about you.

How to use Pandora

How to create a music station with Pandora

#2 / 2010-08-10 09:00:00 / 1:56 min.

Creating a custom music station

is easy

using
Pandora

. All you have to do is just

choose a band

you like, then a song and add it to the list. Pandora will suggest more songs you can add to your list. You may then click on either the

thumbs up

or

thumbs down

button in order to

narrow down your results

.

60-Second App - Apple

Shazam for the iPhone review

#29 / 2010-08-06 10:00:00 / 1:12 min.

If you find yourself

listening to a song

and thinking "I wish I knew what song that was" then

Shazam for the iPhone

is your new best friend. Shazam will fetch

song details

and

band information

after listening to a portion of a song and matching it with the Shazam database. Shazam now also gives you access to

Facebook sharing

and related

YouTube clips

.

Sexy Tech

Top five ways to spice up your sex life

#25 / 2010-07-31 17:00:00 / 5:50 min.

As relationships move beyond the initial honeymoon period, they become strong and stable. Unfortunately, they can also become a little stale in the bedroom. Kate Abraham offers five tech tips to help spice up a flagging sex life. From free online porn to toys and lingerie through to sexy chocolates and other phallic foods, these tips are sure to set the mood.

Tutorials

How to use the FM radio on your Android phone

#762 / 2010-07-23 09:31:00 / 2:22 min.

If you like

listening to music

on your

Android phone

then you no doubt have some music on your storage device. Of course, if you get sick of listening to that, it would be nice to

listen to the radio

for a change. Well if you've got a wired headset, chances are you can

listen to FM radio

so long as you have the app. We'll show you

how to get FM radio

on your Android in this episode.

Pimp my PC

Pimpin' iTunes with CoverSutra

#36 / 2010-06-17 17:00:00 / 4:38 min.

You probably have gigs and gigs of music sitting in iTunes, ready to play at a whim. However, anyone stopping by your desk at work can immediately see that you're listening to your music instead of focusing on the task at hand. Fear thee not. Lucas offers up details on CoverSutra, an unobtrusive iTunes pimp that'll optimize your iTunes experience.

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E3 2010 video - Rock Band 3

#285 / 2010-06-17 13:45:00 / 2:57 min.

Video from the E3 2010 show floor

: Chances are good you've at least tried out Rock Band. The plastic drum and guitar peripherals seem to litter every rec room in North America. The next Rock Band, Rock Band 3 will feature a sweet song list, redesigned peripherals as well as real instruments you can pick up and really play.

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E3 2010 - Power Gig - Rise of the Six String

#269 / 2010-06-16 10:10:00 / 3:54 min.

Video from the E3 2010 show floor

: Power Gig: Rise of the Six String is a different type of music / rhythm game. Rather than mashing buttons and waggling a strum bar, gamers

learn how to play an actual six string guitar

. A string muting bar will cut the noise before you figure it all out, but once you're ready to really play, drop the mute bar and play along.

60-Second App - Apple

ReBirth review

#7 / 2010-06-10 10:00:00 / 1:14 min.

Depending on your personality,

composing a melody

or a piece of music can either be extremely frustrating or a relaxing way to pass the time. If you find you fit into the latter category then

ReBirth for the iPhone

or

iPod Touch

might be just the app for you. ReBirth gives you a virtual synthesizer to work with to

create your own music

from wherever you are. It's fully loaded and will take some experimentation to figure out all the options but for $6.99 it's a budding rock star's dream.

Tutorials

How to add ringtones to your Android phone

#715 / 2010-05-25 09:30:00 / 1:25 min.

While some phones make it difficult for you to

add custom ringtones

it's actually quite easy to do on your Android. You can

set MP3s as ringtones

and there's practically no limit to how many you can have available. Here we'll show you how to start

adding ringtones to your Android

phone!

Mr. Mobile

Play music from your iPhone or iPod right on your car stereo

#69 / 2010-05-12 17:00:00 / 5:02 min.

You've got a brand spanking new iPhone, iPod or iPod Touch. You've got a less than brand spanking new car though. While many newer cars are offering USB ports or at least an AUX in jack to crank your MP3 player's tunes through your car speakers, it's a fairly recent phenomena. Chances are, you'll need a work-around to get the music from your iPod running through you car stereo. Jay Goldman abides with two simple and elegant solutions from Belkin.

Tutorials

How to listen to Internet radio in Windows Media Player 12 in Windows 7

#692 / 2010-05-07 09:31:00 / 2:18 min.

Those of us looking for diversity in music might find traditional radio stations to be a bit of a bore. Of course, some people like to hear the same song eight or nine times a day. If you're not one of those people and you're looking for

new radio content

, you'll be happy to hear that

Media Player 12 in Windows 7

has

access to Internet radio

. We'll show you how to use it in this video!

Tutorials

How to burn a CD under Windows 7

#661 / 2010-04-16 09:30:00 / 2:54 min.

You may have bought a lot of music online. You may now want to play it in your car or your camper. Well, it's easy to do! Simply "burn" the music onto a CD. We'll show you how to

record a mixed CD with Windows Media Player

. You can

burn an MP3 disc

to play in a compatible stereo or

burn an audio CD

that will play in any CD player.

How to use the iPad video series

iPod and Video on the iPad

#8 / 2010-04-15 09:01:00 / 5:00 min.

While it won't fit in your pocket like an iPod, the iPad iPod application actually bests the stand-alone in many ways. We continue our

how to use the iPad video tutorial series

and

iPad new user guide

with a look at entertainment apps included on your iPad.

Tutorials

How to rip a CD on your Windows PC

#653 / 2010-04-12 09:30:00 / 2:20 min.

You've got a bunch of CDs, but you'd like to

have the music on your computer

and mix it up a little. So, all you need to do is "rip" the music from the CD and save it to your computer's hard drive.

Tutorials

Using iTunes alternative doubleTwist to sync music, movies and more

#651 / 2010-04-09 09:30:00 / 1:47 min.

If you're looking for a different program for

managing music, photos

, and more, then take a look at doubleTwist. This free

iTunes alternative

makes it easy to manage your media collection and

sync music to an Android phone

or other media device.

Tutorials

How to create a ringtone on your Android phone

#632 / 2010-03-26 09:30:00 / 3:25 min.

Your Android phone is not truly your Android phone until you customize it to your tastes. The first place you'll likely start is by switching up the ringtones. Utilizing a free utility called RingDroid you can

create custom ringtones for your Android phone

easily and without spending a dime.

Tutorials

How to stream music in Windows 7

#620 / 2010-03-18 09:30:00 / 1:50 min.

Among the cool features found in Windows 7 is the ability to stream music to other computers running Windows 7. Makes it a great way to share music throughout the house, and no special hardware is required. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan explains.

Web Watch

The Top Online Music Visualizations

#36 / 2010-03-16 12:00:00 / 4:55 min.

Stacy Reed takes us on a visual journey through

5 interactive sites that provide various forms of musical data

. See how lyrics and artists relate to each other, get to know more about the

musical interests of your friends

, find out how you can install music visualizations and graphs on your own website, and even how to develop your own for free.

Mr. Mobile

Awesome Internet radio with Slacker

#58 / 2010-02-24 17:00:00 / 5:11 min.

Slacker radio belies its name by doing way more than many other

Internet radio apps

. It's available on the major smartphone platforms and lets you skip songs, build playlists, mark artists and tracks as favorites, even get song lyrics or build your own station made up of your fave tracks and artists. If you're not sold yet, you will be when you find out Jay Goldman is giving out

five free one-year Slacker Radio accounts

. Click through to find out how to win.

Miss Download

Making music with FL Studio 9

#68 / 2010-02-16 17:00:00 / 4:41 min.

For musical virtuosos, there's a lot of creative room to play with in FL Studio 9. For the musical tinkerers though, it's easy to put together a simple song and get a feel for the software before launching your career as an international superstar DJ.

Gadget TV

Sonos ZonePlayer S5 Wireless Music System

#78 / 2010-01-22 12:00:00 / 3:36 min.

Streaming music

from room to room has traditionally been an exercise in geekery. Configuring music servers, creating a network or a portion of the network specifically for streaming audio, buying and setting up a mish mash of components to get everything to work together... hopefully. Sonos has an answer with its S5 Wireless Music System. This simple (and loud!) sound system connects to your home network, can be controlled using the free Sonos Controller (iTunes link) app and is super easy to set up.

Nexus One - the Google Phone video tutorial

Getting music and movies on the Nexus One

#7 / 2010-01-21 09:00:00 / 4:00 min.

We continue our

in-depth look at the Nexus One Google Phone

with a look at the music and

movie playing capabilities

of the first "

Google Phone

." In part seven of our 10-part

Nexus One video tutorial series

, we look at mounting the included SD card on your computer to push music and video to the device.

The Sweet Stuff: Software

Four fantastic free music apps for BlackBerry

#26 / 2010-01-14 12:00:00 / 3:40 min.

Your BlackBerry is a powerful productivity tool. However, it's also a pretty sweet entertainment device. With these

four free streaming radio and music apps for BlackBerry

, you can listen to your favorite radio stations, bands and albums wherever you may roam.

Miss Download

Free guitar tuner helps find that Perfect Pitch

#61 / 2009-12-22 17:00:00 / 4:02 min.

Miss Download will be home for Christmas. You can count on her. Cheryl Poirier shows off Perfect Pitch Guitar Tuner. This

free guitar tuner software

can be used for much more than just guitars; it can tune just about any stringed instrument. It can even warm up our own Miss Download's voice so she can belt out a Christmas classic with special guest Danielle.

Miss Download

Keeping time with TempoPerfect metronome software

#57 / 2009-11-24 17:00:00 / 2:59 min.

Miss Download takes a look at TempoPerfect Computer Metronome; software that's perfect for the musically gifted but tempo challenged. This software helps keep time when practicing or playing your instrument of choice. And its

free software

. You can change the tempo, measure and much more. Try doing that with your analog metronome!

Gadget TV

SanDisk slotRadio

#46 / 2009-10-21 12:00:00 / 2:38 min.

SanDisk is reaching out to new markets with its slotRadio cards. These are microSD cards pre-loaded with music content. The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ can play slotRadio cards right out of the box and older SanDisk players like the Sansa Fuze can play slotRadio with a firmware upgrade. slotRadio comes in several different flavors, broken down by activity and genre and consists of about 1,000 songs preloaded and organized into playlists.

Mr. Mobile

Let your backbone slide with GrooveMaker on the iPhone

#40 / 2009-10-14 17:00:00 / 5:40 min.

You darned kids with your hippin' and your hoppin' and your groovin' and your movin'. Back in our day, we'd have been happy with a Moog and a funny haircut, perhaps hidden by a hat that was funnier still. Jay Goldman, AKA Mr. Mobile, shows off

GrooveMaker Hip-Hop, an iPhone app

that lets add loops and samples to create music on your favorite smartphone.

Miss Download

Tickling the virtual ivories with TinyPiano

#49 / 2009-09-29 17:00:00 / 4:00 min.

What do you do if the urge to play piano overtakes you in the airport? At work, while having coffee or just about anywhere else your laptop is but your piano isn't? If you're Cheryl Poirier, you bust out TinyPiano and do a rousing rendition of a Jason Mraz tune.

Feel the Beat with FL Studio

Using the FL Studio Fruity Slicer

#10 / 2009-09-11 09:00:00 / 2:37 min.

Andrew Carr delves into some of the more advanced

FL Studio tips and tricks

to round out our 10 part

FL Studio video how to series

. These tips make it easy to create patterns from loops and even

beat-match different samples and loops in FL Studio

. These tips are guaranteed to launch your music career. Guarantee not guaranteed. If you do go multi-platinum though, remember where you got your start though, OK?

Feel the Beat with FL Studio

Mixers and effects in FL Studio

#6 / 2009-09-07 09:00:00 / 3:32 min.

FL Studio

has a wide array of

effects and a powerful mixer board

that let you take control of your sound. Andrew Carr continues our 10-part video how-to on

FL Studio

with a close look at these program features.

Feel the Beat with FL Studio

Drop the beat in FL Studio

#2 / 2009-09-01 09:00:00 / 3:17 min.

Introductions out of the way, we'll take a look at how to

create a solid beat in FL Studio

. Layering snare drum, bass, high hat, claps and (if you so desire) more cowbell in the step sequencer. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to lay down your first beat in

FL studio

.

Feel the Beat with FL Studio

Getting the feel for FL Studio

#1 / 2009-08-31 09:00:00 / 4:17 min.

FL Studio

is a powerful program that lets you

create electronic music

, import your own beats, instrument recordings and even MIDI tracks. Andrew Carr starts off this 10-part

FL Studio video tutorial

series with an introduction to the FL Studio interface.

Tutorials

Get free radio on your iPhone

#330 / 2009-07-30 09:30:00 / 1:47 min.

Sure you can carry lots of

music on your iPhone

, but what about radio? You can create your own "station" on Pandora and then

listen to your favorite radio stations on your iPhone

with the

free Pandora Radio app

!

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Linksys by Cisco offers your music in every room

#108 / 2009-07-17 11:00:00 / 2:43 min.

We think that

streaming your music and media from anywhere in the house to anywhere else in the house

should be easy. It shouldn't break the bank and it should be simple to set up. You shouldn't require a degree in Network Engineering to get it working. Fortunately for all involved, Linksys by Cisco agrees. Sean Carruthers chats with Trevor Bratton about the latest media streaming gear from Linksys by Cisco.

Miss Download

An iTunes TuneUp

#37 / 2009-07-07 17:00:00 / 3:26 min.

Is it time to send your

iTunes library

in for some scheduled maintenance? If you have a library filled with helpful descriptive song titles like "Track 2," or if you have

mislabeled songs

, if you're

missing album art

, if you have a music collection that predates your first iPod and subsequent switch to iTunes, the answer is likely yes. Cheryl Poirier, AKA Miss Download takes a close look at TuneUp, the ultimate clean-up tool for cleaning up your iTunes music library.

Web Watch

Best music discovery and streaming Internet radio sites

#7 / 2009-06-26 13:34:33 / 4:07 min.

Stacy Reed takes a look at her top five favorite

music discovery, music downloading and music social networking

sites on the web. Stacy shows us where to find

free streaming music and Internet radio

, where to go to discover new music perfectly suited to your tastes and much more in this episode of

The Sweet Stuff: Web 2.0

Miss Download

Skin iTunes and more with SkiniTunes

#32 / 2009-06-02 17:00:00 / 3:35 min.

SkiniTunes is a powerful little iTunes add-on that gives you two unobtrusive player interfaces, allows for customization with skins, displays album art, offers hotkeys to control your music and even song lyrics for your iTunes library. In short, it brings extra functionality to your music library with both the free basic version and the US$4.99 Pro version.

Miss Download

Access your media anywhere with Orb

#30 / 2009-05-19 17:00:00 / 2:50 min.

Cheryl Poirier runs down her favorite new download: Orb. This slick program lets you access your music, movies and other media from anywhere on any computer or online device. You can even connect your home PC to a video source and get free streaming over the Net... like a SlingBox but free!

Tutorials

Get radio on your BlackBerry

#213 / 2009-05-08 09:31:00 / 2:03 min.

The BlackBerry has become a well-rounded device. It handles your phone calls of course, but it also lets you surf the Web. It gives you the power to do your email, manage your calendar, monitor tasks, and more. You can play music that you put on storage cards and now, with IHeartRadio, you can listen to radio too!

BlackBerry Basics

Using media on your BlackBerry

#8 / 2009-05-06 09:00:00 / 2:44 min.

Your BlackBerry is not just a phone, email and web device. All recent models of BlackBerry also include media functions. You can watch videos, listen to music, view pictures and more, right on your BlackBerry's screen. Who said the BlackBerry was all business?

Lab Rats

Rock out with GarageBand

#165 / 2009-03-30 17:00:00 / 25:38 min.

Sean and Andy put on their Devo hats and show off some of the basics of creating your own music using Apple's GarageBand music-creation software. Andy also valiantly tries to defend the music of the 80s.

On Deck

Miss Download sings in the soundproofed studio

#21 / 2009-03-13 17:00:00 / 2:50 min.

Matt Harris catches up with Cheryl Poirier, better known to butterscotch visitors as Miss Download. Matt shows off the newly soundproofed studio and to celebrate this auspicious occasion, Miss Download bursts into song with an showtunes ode to DivX Player and DivX Converter, covered in episode 25 of Miss Download.

Tutorials

Create an even smarter Smart Playlist in iTunes

#133 / 2009-03-13 09:30:00 / 1:50 min.

In an earlier tutorial we showed you how to create a Smart Playlist in iTunes. That works really well to give you a playlist that's always changing. But I think we can do that one better by having a playlist that always has you listening to something new.

Tutorials

Create a Smart Playlist in iTunes

#131 / 2009-03-12 09:30:00 / 2:04 min.

Most of us get in an occasional rut when it comes to listening to music. We tend, by nature, to listen to many of the same things over and over again. Now you can get out of that rut by creating Smart Playlists in iTunes using criteria you dictate, but that iTunes controls. The result? A playlist that really is smart and always changing.

Rocking with Winamp

An overview of Winamp

#1 / 2009-03-09 09:00:00 / 2:08 min.

A big music fan are ya? Well, then does Winamp Media Player have something for you. You can listen to your own music, but there's so much more. Listen to music remotely with Winamp Remote, listen to free online radio, television, and podcasts. If it has to do with media you can check it out in Winamp.

The A-List

Gaming geeks get some A-List love

#14 / 2009-03-05 12:00:00 / 4:39 min.

Amber Mac takes a look at some of the hottest, most hilarious and altogether amazing video game related viral vids in this episode of The A-List. Whether you're a gamer or not, these videos really must be seen to be believed: from the one-man bands to the marching bands, the retro throwbacks and the beatboxing flutist.

Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes

A novice guide to iTunes

#11 / 2009-02-06 09:00:00 / 14:23 min.

Molly McDonald, AKA Demo Girl runs through

beginner, intermediate to advanced iTunes

tips, tricks and techniques that will help you get the most out of Apple's audio and video player and

iPod syncing program on PC or Mac.

She'll show you how to find the content you're looking for, how to organize it and even where to look for the elusive iTunes freebies!

Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes

Finding free content

#10 / 2009-02-06 09:00:00 / 1:38 min.

To reward us all for taking the time to learn the finer points of iTunes, Molly McDonald makes with the free iTunes content in this installment of Tune In: Novice Guide to iTunes.

Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes

Doing more with iTunes

#9 / 2009-02-05 09:00:00 / 2:04 min.

The iTunes Store can be a little overwhelming thanks to the sheer volume of content available. Molly McDonald breaks down some practical tips for navigating the iTunes Store to find what you want quickly and easily, without getting lost.

Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes

Sorting your iTunes content

#8 / 2009-02-04 09:00:00 / 1:45 min.

The whole idea behind iTunes is that it acts as your one-stop media library. All your music, movies, TV shows you've downloaded, iPhone apps you've grabbed, podcasts you subscribe to and more are all there. To avoid information overload, Molly McDonald has some practical tips for navigating your ever-growing iTunes library.

Mr. Mobile

I'd tap that: Music gaming on the iPhone

#6 / 2009-01-28 17:00:00 / 2:48 min.

If you've ever played any of the Guitar Hero, Rockband or Dance Dance Revolution games, you'll get the idea behind Tap Tap Revenge immediately. With adaptations of popular songs available for download, one- two- and online multi-player modes, Tap Tap Revenge brings a level of interaction to your favorite music using the iPhone's touch screen.

Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes

Buying movies, music and more

#3 / 2009-01-28 09:00:00 / 2:10 min.

After searching for and finding the movie, music or TV show you want to purchase, you'll want to look at the price. While the cost of individual items is reasonable and largely universal, the price varies between different types of media. You'll also want to keep an eye out for the elusive "free" tag. More on getting free stuff from iTunes in a future episode.

Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes

Browsing the iTunes store

#2 / 2009-01-27 09:00:00 / 1:59 min.

As soon as you've installed iTunes on your Mac or PC, you can start looking around for movies, music, applications, podcasts and TV shows that are of interest to you. Whether you missed the latest episode of your favourite cop drama or you're looking for the slow song they used to play at every high school dance, you can probably find it in iTunes.

Mr. Mobile

Name that tune with Shazam

#5 / 2009-01-21 17:00:00 / 2:46 min.

You're in a restaurant with friends and a song comes over the speakers. You know it, you're sure you know if but what's the name of it? And who's it by? While it might make for interesting dinner conversation for a short while, playing Name That Tune gets old pretty fast. Enter Shazam. Let your iPhone hear the music and Shazam will (almost invariably in our experiments) identify the song. You even get iTunes links to buy the track in question.

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CES 2009 - Becoming an iPhone DJ

#80 / 2009-01-19 17:30:00 / 3:30 min.

Using gesture control and the accelerometers in the iPhone, ZooZ Mobile's ZooZ Beat turns anyone with an iPhone into a DJ.

Lab Rats

Best of CES 2009

#154 / 2009-01-19 17:00:00 / 22:13 min.

Sean Carruthers and Andy Walker make the trek to tech Mecca, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2009. Shot live on location at and around CES 2009 in Las Vegas, NV, the Lab Rats kept their eyes peeled for what's new, what's next, what's coming and the very best of CES.

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CES 2009 - Boxee social video platform

#69 / 2009-01-16 15:30:00 / 8:17 min.

You probably have hundreds of hours of video and music and thousands of photos on your computer. Meet Boxee. It grabs data for your movies and music to give you DVD covers, subtitles, reviews, lyrics and more. Connect with friends over Boxee to give them movie and music recommendations.

iPhone Basics

BONUS EP.: Using the iPod in your iPhone 3G

#11 / 2009-01-16 09:01:00 / 5:26 min.

The reason you decided to step up to the iPhone 3G probably has something to do with its extensive music and video playing capabilities. While the iPhone is a great phone and an excellent connected internet device, it also leverages Apple's impressive legacy in digital audio players and brings all of the iPod features to your phone. Anything that requires us to carry one less device is OK by us.

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CES 2009 - Auto-tuning guitar from Gibson

#55 / 2009-01-15 10:30:00 / 5:14 min.

You're rocking out on the first leg of your stadium tour and the next song calls for a drop-D guitar tuning. The roadies are nowhere to be found. Is it time to fire your roadies? Possibly. Is it time for the Gibson Dark Fire guitar? Most definitely! This slick guitar features robotic tuning, can interface with your computer and in so doing, can even take on other instrument sounds.

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CES 2009 - Music streaming to anywhere

#37 / 2009-01-13 10:30:00 / 2:52 min.

Your computer is in the den but you're in the living room. It used to be that the only cost-effective way to get your music from the computer to every room in the house was to turn it up really, really loud. Creative is among the companies showing off wireless audio streaming technology at CES with its SoundBlaster for iTunes, coming in spring 2009.

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CES 2009 - Music in every room

#26 / 2009-01-09 16:30:00 / 3:35 min.

You too can roll like Bill Gates, taking your audio into every room in your house. The aptly titled Wireless Home Audio System from Linksys by Cisco is an audio ecosystem that allows you to play your music from any room in the house and even have your music follow you as you move from room to room.

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CES 2009 - Simple streaming media

#19 / 2009-01-09 09:30:00 / 2:48 min.

Linksys by Cisco gets consumer friendly with its latest line of media sharing devices. The Media Hub is a prime example; rather than bother you with convoluted setup steps, the Media Hub promises to be a simple and friendly way to get all your photos, music and video in one place without worry. Trevor Bratton of Linksys by Cisco says that if you can click a mouse and type on a keyboard, you can use this device. We can do both of those things. Where do we sign up?

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CES 2009 - Radio goes HD... sort of

#14 / 2009-01-08 16:30:00 / 3:10 min.

We witnessed a radio renaissance of sorts at the Consumer Electronics Show. Radio has gone digital with HD Radio. While it's not high definition (the accepted meaning of HD) it is clearer than traditional radio by a wide margin. Though in fairness, we couldn't hear anything above the din of the show floor.

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CES 2009 - Keeping the beat with Pacemaker

#16 / 2009-01-08 11:29:00 / 2:04 min.

Not that Pacemaker, though if the beat is loud enough, perhaps it could correct an arrhythmic heart...
This Pacemaker is a music mixing device designed for DJs and electronic music lovers alike. It's a 60GB digital audio player that allows you to use the multi-touch trackpad and source slider to mix between songs. For people that like to play with their music as opposed to simply playing their music.

Lab Rats

Catch the WAV: Audio files explained

#148 / 2008-11-24 17:00:00 / 25:02 min.

Andy and Sean break through the acronyms and jargon as they demystify audio files. Should you choose a "lossy" format like MP3 when converting your aging CD collection to your computer and digital audio player? Or should you choose a "lossless" format like FLAC? What is an MP3? What about AAC and WAV? And how about DRM? All these terms and more are demystified in classic Lab Rats style.

Facebook for grownups

Create your facebook profile

#3 / 2008-10-28 00:00:00 / 3:32 min.

Now that you've found your friends online, it's time to get a full Facebook profile online. Here, you can update your interests, musical taste, favourite books and movies, even political and religious leanings. Then, decide how much of this information you want displayed publicly and how much you want your network of friends to see.

Lab Rats

How to Fix an iPod

#90 / 2007-09-17 17:00:00 / 18:54 min.

Andy and Sean show you how to repair and refurbish your Apple music player.

Lab Rats

How To Be A Geek Musician

#31 / 2006-06-26 17:00:00 / 19:55 min.

Andy and Sean check in with Dee Long on how use technology to write songs.

Get Searching with Bing

Microsoft's Bing

is a search engine first and foremost, but it's a lot more than that too. With maps, shopping, video and much more, Bing is a worthy entry into the search engine space.

Bing is not Google

and until Google comes out clearly to say that user privacy is of the utmost importance, even Firefox is recommending Bing over its benefactor Google.

Feel the Beat with FL Studio

Andrew Carr shows us

how to use FL Studio

in this

video tutorial series

. Running through everything from

using the step sequencer in FL Studio

, to

importing loops into FL Studio

. We look at the

piano roll

,

using the MIDI interface

and much more. Then, when our musical masterwork is complete, we discover

how to export MP3 and WAV files from FL Studio

.

Getting down with GarageBand

In this series we'll be showing you

how to use GarageBand

. GarageBand is a great piece of

software to create music

with and it gives you a lot of

beats, instruments and sound effects

to work with. We'll show you how to start

composing with GarageBand

and even

how to connect instruments

and

create an enhanced podcast

.

How do I use GarageBand on iPad

Throughout this series we'll show you how to use GarageBand for iPad so that you can start creating your own songs. The iPad's touchscreen interface makes playing the software instruments an interesting experience and plugging in an electric guitar or USB keyboard is possible too.

Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes

Molly McDonald, AKA Demo Girl runs through beginner, intermediate to advanced iTunes tips, tricks and techniques that will help you get the most out of Apple's audio and video player and iPod syncing program on PC or Mac.
She'll show you how to find the content you're looking for, how to organize it and even where to look for the elusive iTunes freebies!

Listening to tunes on Last.fm

In this series we show you

how to use Last.fm

to

play your favorite tracks

and

find new music

. We'll start by showing you how to

create a Last.fm account

and show you some interesting features like how to

find events in your area

, how to

create playlists

and how to

get music recommendations

.

How to use Pandora

We'll show you

how to use Pandora

in this 10-part series.

Pandora

is a

free Internet service

that allows you to

create custom music stations

and

receive music suggestions

from the Pandora servers. You can also

customize your account profile

,

connect with other users

, listen to other custom stations and more!

How do I use a Sonos

Sonos devices are fairly high-end audio devices that can be used to listen to music wirelessly throughout your entire house. You'll need specific Sonos players of course, but once you've got these set up you can create zones in your house, wirelessly control music, manage playlists and more.

Rocking with Winamp

Winamp is a music and media player par excellence. Listen to music remotely with Winamp Remote, listen to free online radio, television, and podcasts. If it has to do with media you can check it out in Winamp.

Top Secrets: YouTube Video Editor

In this edition of

Top Secrets

we introduce you to the

YouTube Video Editor

. A product of

YouTube's TestTube

where the developers test out exciting new features for YouTube, the Video Editor allows you to

edit your YouTube videos

by

cutting and splicing video clips

as well as

adding transitions

and

background music

in order to make a truly unique video. We'll show you how to do all that in more in this series.

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