Mixtape Nerd
Curating Analog Mixtape
Only for Mac
$24.99
Mac
Mastering analog mixtape using digital audio files.
Mixtape Nerd is a dedicated app for mastering analog mixtape with digital audio files. Designed specifically for audiotape enthusiasts, the app features a set of domain-specific tools for accomplishing digital-to-analog mixtape projects in an integrated environment.
[Key Features]
● Dynamic Range Fitting
- 3-paramer digital-to-analog
dynamic range fitting
- 4 normalization schemes
- 3 Compression schemes
- MOL & SNR measurement
(for 3-head recorder only)
- Cassette level wizard
● Tape Length Fitting
- Auto program arrangement
- Auto silence padding/trimming
- Auto fadeout or cross-fade
- Time and progress display
● Level Normalization
- Peak unification
- Quasi-Peak unification
- VU unification
- LUFS unification
● Compression
- D-ALC algorithm
- DxL algorithm
- Soft Knee algorithm
● EQ Translation
- 120μS/70μS
- Nakamichi/Others
● Standard NR Encoding
- Type-B (Dolby-B compatible)
- Type-C (Dolby-C compatible)
- Type-I (dbx-I compatible)
- Type-II (dbx-II compatible)
● Level Meter
- dBFS
- PPM
- VU
● Level Calibration
- None
- Basic
- Advanced
- Type-B/C (Dolby-B/C equivalent)
- Peak index
● Output
- Playlist (m3u8)
- Master audio (per side)
- Auxiliary audio (reference tone 0dB/Dolby)
- Live audio
- Track list
● Off-Tape Monitor (experimental)
Compares pre- and post-tape audio signals
in real time for quality review.
● Pre-distortion Recording System (experimental)
Cancels out the residual 3rd harmonic distortion
that remains beyond an optimal bias can correct.
● Audio Interface
macOS: AUHAL with exclusive mode (experimental)
● Documentation
Embedded with query button nearby each major function.
[Full Description]
http://www.anaxwaves.com/MixtapeNerd/
[Videos]
https://youtu.be/ydYxeZslKTU
https://youtu.be/Hp1nye3jLIU
[Note]
To use this app to its full potential, basic understanding of analog tape recording would be highly beneficial, e.g.: terms like “dB”, "VU", "MOL" and "SNR”... The app’s core functionalities are designed around these concepts. The app comes with documentation, wizard, and online videos to ease the learning curve. Once you’ve picked up the new workflow, it will become effortless. But please be aware before acquiring the app.
[Limitations]
- Online streaming sources are not supported, unless pre-downloaded as local files.
- Items protected in the local Audio Library (e.g.: iTunes) are not supported.
- Acceptable audio file formats are: wav, flac, mp3, aac, m4a and ape, with standard stereo L/R channel layout, 44.1kHz ~ 192kHz, 16/24Bit.
- Preferred audio file location is the system designated "Music" folder, or otherwise explicit access permissions will be required repetitively.
- Common DJ features are not included
- Basic knowledge in analog tape recording would be required.
Ratings & Reviews
This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
Bug fix: occasional crash on adding new track
The developer, Chen Wang, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Chen Wang
- Size
- 42.4 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 10.11 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 10.11 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Anaxwaves All rights reserved
