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Music & Radio (154 programs)

  1. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Wide selection of instruments. Customizable key mapping. No MIDI instrument required. Alternative mouse interface.
    CONS: Unintuitive default key mapping. Some odd instrument choices, such as a helicopter. Bare-bones visual presentation. Lacks more substantial features.
  2. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Create music sheets on a variety of clefs. Contains a text annotation toolset. Assign key and time signatures and edit pitch. Supports various audio formats.
    CONS: Steep learning curve.
  3. PROS: Feature-complete. Works very stably with Echolink. Connects to multiple stations. Fairly stable.
    CONS: Requires a license. Minimal keyboard shortcuts. Poor proxy settings. Manual, click-heavy connection.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Allows music collection to be kept organised.
    CONS: Does not integrate directly with popular music libraries. Not all music formats supported.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: More stations are being added on a regular basis. A highly intuitive user interface. No paid subscription is required to access basic functions. A handy icon is found within the toolbar.
    CONS: Advanced options require a paid download. 19 megabytes is rather high for only basic services. Some claim that the UI could be improved. Users have no control over which stations are added into the selection.
  6. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: An extensive library of music masters. Good for events like weddings. Well-written biographies of composers. Intuitive navigation system.
    CONS: No exclusive audio content. Needs to be updated frequently. Little information you couldn't find elsewhere. Limited avant-garde music.
  7. PROS: Supports most string instruments with 3-12 strings. Built-in tuning library with support for custom tuning. Supports multitrack documents. iCloud support syncs documents with other devices.
    CONS: Users report frequent crashes. Appears abandoned; last updated January 2015. Export to PDF feature broken. Offers little over cheaper competitors.
  8. PROS: Allows you to convert and download Line music. Is very easy to set up and use.
    CONS: Very basic with few features or tools. Conversion and download times are not good.
  9. PROS: Drag and drop. No cables required. Fast transfers. One-click sending.
    CONS: App download required on multiple devices. Can’t transfer non-media content. Some compatibility issues. Required permissions for mobile devices.
  10. PROS: Skip tracks by title, artist or album. Can automatically skip explicit tracks. Compatible with Spotify and Apple Music. Import and export skipping rules.
    CONS: No support for Tidal or Deezer. Relies on Spotify's library for some information. Some features do not work offline. Can take a while to configure perfectly.
  11. PROS: Integrates with most music players. Fast file conversions. Doesn’t require any advanced computer knowledge. Application is light on system resources.
    CONS: Can duplicate tracks in some instances. Application lacks advanced features. Audio quality may be affected in some instances. Not all ID3 data is copied with songs.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Free to use. Integrates iTunes and Last.fm seamlessly. Easy to use. Features album art.
    CONS: Cover art retrieval can be slow.
  13. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: A large number of lessons. Fifty different songs to learn. Covers a wide range of aspects. Includes many music genres.
    CONS: No feedback. Some lessons are hard to follow. Not all content is relevant. Not much replay value.
  14. PROS: Easy to understand. Supports conversion of many different formats. Can be used by both novices and power users. Doesn't require a lot of resources to run.
    CONS: Not all files are supported. Converter can sometimes cause system to become unresponsive. Limited OS support. Few advanced settings.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Unobtrusive. Can be tweaked.
    CONS: Very basic.
  16. PROS: Easy to use. Built-in search and sorting options. Excellent rhyme dictionary. Supports importing rtf, text and doc files.
    CONS: Voice memo import function isn’t perfect. Not updated frequently enough. Doesn’t seamlessly work with cloud storage. Installation issues may be there.
  17. PROS: Helps with relaxation / meditation. Easy to use. No distracting notifications. Clean interface.
    CONS: Small selection of ambient noises. Doesn't have a clear easy to use system icon. No ability to import music / sounds. Needs more frequent updates.

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