• Archive for August, 2006

    Apple Remote Control

    by  • Tuesday 22 August 2006 • Research • 0 Comments

    I am getting adjusted to my new MacBook and have realized that the remote control is a funny little thing. Cool features: Works with Keynote Holding down play button puts the computer to sleep Shows up as “Apple IR” using HI in Max/MSP, so that it can be used for controlling anything there. Only problem [...]

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    Soundflower

    by  • Tuesday 22 August 2006 • Music • 0 Comments

    Soundflower from Cycling ’74, a small freeware utility allowing internal audio routing under OS X, is available in Universal Binary for MacTel computers. Soundflower is similar to Jack, and while the latter has some more advanced features, I find Soundflower easier to use. They are both perfect for recording for example streaming audio.

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    A researcher’s life

    by  • Saturday 19 August 2006 • Research • 0 Comments

    I overheard a conversation the other day where a person commented that university researchers have such a relaxed life, only sitting in their offices reading and writing books all the time. This claim involves (at least) two parts: 1) quiet/relaxed and 2) reading/writing. My own experience as a university research fellow tells a very different [...]

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    Moving towards HDD video cameras

    by  • Friday 18 August 2006 • Video

    JVC everio

    I have been using the JVC Everio GZMC500, one of the first hard drive based video cameras with a decent price tag and ok features, for more than half a year and my general impressions are very positive. Positive things: No tapes!!! 3CCD, excellent for recording in dark concert/lecture halls Very small and handy Negative [...]

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