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To participate at Poesybeat.org, you need some tools. The web is loaded with many free tools that will help you get up and running quickly.
Software for Listening to Music on Poesybeat.org
- QuickTime (FREE - Mac/Win) - The QuickTime engine gives your computer all sorts of multimedia functionality. Your web browser will use QuickTime to play songs in the Workshop at Poesybeat.org.
- iTunes (FREE - Mac/Win) - ITunes is a full-featured audio player that you can use to listen to all tracks that appear on Poesybeat.org.
- WinAmp (FREE - Win) - A Windows audio player that can play MP3 format.
Software for Preparing Music to Upload at Poesybeat.org (aka "ripping")
- iTunes (Mac/Win) - ITunes can encode music in both MP3 and M4A formats for uploading to the Poesybeat.org Workshop. It is the ideal Macintosh and Windows encoding tool for those who want to upload to Poesybeat.org.
- WinAmp (Win) - WinAmp can encode music in MP3 format.
Software for Recording Poesybeats, Poesies, or Beats
- GarageBand (Mac) - GarageBand is the easiest way to start recording your own music on a Mac. It has many professional features, a low cost, and a small learning curve. It also integrates nicely with iTunes to make the Poesybeat creation process a snap.
- Logic Pro (Mac) - A professional level tool for recording and mixing music. Top notch features with a price tag to match.
- Logic Express (Mac) - Sports many of the features in Logic Pro, but with a reduced price tag. Logic Express falls somewhere between GarageBand and Logic Pro.
- Acid XPress (FREE - Win) - Acid XPress is an entry level sequencer and digital audio workstation. It has many professional features and is well-suited for getting started creating Poesybeats.