The Best 37 Free Items for Your Mac
Posted 05/04/2007 at 4:20pm
| by Dave Hamilton
Flip4Mac - Play Windows Media (WMV) files in QuickTime Player
You need: Mac OS 10.3.9 or later, QuickTime 6.5 or later
This great piece of software allows you to easily play Windows Media files right inside of QuickTime Player. Note that Flip4Mac doesn't support protected files - those are only playable inside Windows itself.

Use this to play those pesky Windows Media files on your Mac.
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Crystal 2.4.9d - Software synthesizer
You need: Mac OS 10.3.9 or later
The next time you get a hankering to create that perfect synth sound for your space odyssey, there's a good bet Crystal can help. This multitimbral synth provides almost limitless possibilities from which you can create the perfect soundtrack for when the Ewoks are being eaten by Mothra.

Tweak to your ear's content.
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MDA Free AU Effects, Sept. 2005 Edition - Free effects for GarageBand and more
You need: Mac OS 10.3.9 or later
Whether you want to be Jan Hammer with a ring modulator, Joe Walsh with a great talk box, or Jimmy Smith with a Leslie, this free bundle of effects is an awesome place to start.

Set it, forget it, and just jam, man.
BONUS TIP: GarageBand Plug-ins
One of the cool things about GarageBand is that you can customize it with additional plug-ins and instruments. We've provided a couple of our favorites here, but if you want more, visit sites such as MacMusic or Hitsquad Musician Network and customize your own GarageBand library.
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