So, you want to make some musics, eh? But, you don't want to bother looking into guitar lessons? What, the recorder wasn't easy enough for you? Your lady friend wasn't interested in your three-chord rendition of Mary Had a Little Lamb? You know, we're not judging you. We know that you grew up in an age where technology rules all. Fortunately, there are apps out there that can, yeah, do that. C'mon, let's get into it, 1-2-3, download these free apps with me! Mac
Audacity
You've undoubtedly heard of Audacity, but that's because it's a powerful sound editing application that even professional producers use to edit podcasts and sound bytes. We've used this application before to edit a podcast (not the Mac|Live podcast, but our own little rainy-day projects) and were pleased at how quickly we got a hang of the Audacity interface.
We should note that Audacity for 10.4 and later is still in beta stages, so it may have moments of bugginess. iPad
Beatwave
It's difficult to describe Beatwave because it's one of those apps that you really need to play with to truly experience its wonder. This app employs a kaleidoscopic beat visualizer and with every touch of your finger, a new note is added--the more notes you add, the more singy your song. There's a background melody, layers and tone control, as well as the option to purchase extra features, such as other instruments and the ability to convert your tunes to ringtones. iPhone
Rockola
If you've got a mood, perhaps you need some music to accompany it. For example, if you're feeling angry, a good dose of hard thrashing metal will do you well. If you're somewhere on the happy side, a John Mayer song might help you stay in the mood. And if you're just plain sad, well don't just sit there and listen to sad music because it'll just make you sadder!
Anyway, Rockola's a unique iPhone app that takes this sort of approach. You can stream music by artist, or choose your mood on the color wheel to select a playlist of songs that fit in with that mood. Try it out!
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