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WireTap Studio, reviewed.

WireTap StudioHave you ever needed to record directly from software, say Safari or iTunes? Or hardware? WireTap Studio does just that in an all in one package.

WireTap Studio is the successor to WireTap Pro, which used to be a very popular application for recording audio from any source coming in or out of your Mac. The application consists of three different windows: the recording window, the editing window, and the library window. Each has its respective function, and is designed by the great Adam Betts.

WireTap Studio main window

Lets say you want to record an audio snippet from a podcast playing in iTunes. It’s as simple as selecting iTunes as the source, the file format, and the effect (if needed). When you’re done, press stop, and the editing window opens. One of the great features unlike other audio editing software, is that WireTap Studio has lossless audio editing. No need to worry about backing up the original.

WireTap Studio is also great for podcasting, since it can record from multiple sources to two tracks. Put Skype or iChat on track #1, and your microphone on track #2 - you don’t need to record them separately or go through loopholes to get it into another place.

WireTap Studio library window

The pièce de résistance is the LivePreview feature, which allows you to hear what your final mix will sound like using different codecs without recompressing audio. This works great for re-encoding audio for the web. Best of all, WireTap Studio is super easy to use and isn’t overwhelming to new users.

WireTap Studio is a great application for any Mac user, and especially for a podcaster. It’s available today for $69 from Ambrosia Software.

December 11, 2007 | Filed Under Software Reviews 

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