# Software Suggestions

## **Audio/Video Live Streaming**:

* Listento plugin = by [Audiomovers](https://audiomovers.com/)
  * how to use it = <https://productionadvice.co.uk/remote-audio/>
* Open Source Mac/Win/Linux= [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/)

## **Audio**:

* Open Source Mac/Win/Linux = [Audacity](https://www.audacityteam.org/)
* Professional Mac only = [Logic Pro](https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/)
* Professional Mac/Win = [Pro Tools](http://www.avid.com/pro-tools), [Ableton Live](https://www.ableton.com/en/), [Reaper](https://www.reaper.fm/) (cheapest), [Izotope RX](https://www.izotope.com/en/products/repair-and-edit/rx.html) (audio repair)
* Free Lossless Decoder for Mac = [XLD](http://tmkk.undo.jp/xld/index_e.html)
* Free Granular Synth Mac/Win = [Soundgrain](http://ajaxsoundstudio.com/software/soundgrain/)

## **Video**:

* Professional Open Source Mac/Win/Linux = [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/)
* Tips = [TED Talk](https://blog.ted.com/10-tips-for-editing-video/) , [Classic Rules](https://www.lifewire.com/video-editing-rules-1081819)
* Encoding settings for [Youtube](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1722171?hl=en) or [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/help/compression)

### **Music Notation**:

* Free Online = [noteflight.com](http://noteflight.com), [flat.io](http://flat.io)&#x20;
* Open Source Mac/Win/Linux = [musescore.org](http://musescore.org)
* Professional Mac/Win =&#x20;
  * [Dorico](https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/dorico/start.html) = [How To Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIOwP19omIVDSUq2rTGgHKw/playlists?view=50\&shelf_id=7\&sort=dd) & [Online Help](https://steinberg.help/dorico/v1/en/)
    * KB Shortcuts = Help > Key Commands
    * ["Write Mode” shortcuts for note length](https://baylor.box.com/s/wi7clasgivvsqzr6bfboum5fnihkzrej)
    * [lyrics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfhDVl-vRRo\&list=PLoyaeouPUsdsnltPMEyV6pzuHh6cs9-Cp\&index=10) , [voices](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKBU7z0gAVo\&list=PLoyaeouPUsdsnltPMEyV6pzuHh6cs9-Cp\&index=9) (layers), [fit large ensemble](https://youtu.be/jlMleJMsueI)
  * [Finale](https://www.finalemusic.com/) = [Quickstart Videos](https://usermanuals.finalemusic.com/FinaleMac/Content/Finale/Quick_Start_Videos.htm) & [Online Help](https://www.finalemusic.com/support/learning-center/)
    * [Finale25 Speedy Entry Shortcuts](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Kke55wxvasSDLdYKkvZeuGqT-ClrmDx80EqjAjMVO0o)
    * [Speedy Entry Help](https://usermanuals.finalemusic.com/FinaleMac/Content/Finale/Speedy_Entry.htm)

### **Chord Chart Accompaniment**:

* [iRealPro](https://irealpro.com/)

### **Tools for Sound, Graphics, and Interactivity**:

* Mac/Win = [Max](https://cycling74.com/products/max)
* Open Source Mac/Win/Linux = [Pure Data](https://puredata.info/)

### **FTP Clients**:

* Open Source Mac/Win = [Cyberduck](https://cyberduck.io/?l=en)
* Open Source Mac/Win/Linux = [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/)
* $ (what Baylor uses) = [Fetch](https://fetchsoftworks.com/)

### **Image** - [Image File Formats Primer](https://99designs.com/blog/tips/image-file-types/)

### **Vector Graphics**:

* Free Online = [Gravit](https://designer.io/)
* Free easy Graphic Design Tool = [Canva](https://www.canva.com/)
* Open Source Mac/Win/Linux= [Krita](https://krita.org/en/)
* Professional Mac/Win = Adobe Illustrator
* Free/Paid Diagramming = [Gliffy](https://www.gliffy.com/)
* Free royalty-free vectors = [Vecteezy](https://www.vecteezy.com/), [Icons](https://www.iconfinder.com/free_icons)

### **Bitmap Photography**:

* Free Online = [Pixlr](https://pixlr.com/editor/)
* Open Source Mac/Win/Linux = [Gimp](https://www.gimp.org/)
* Professional Mac/Win = Adobe Photoshop
* Free royalty-free images = [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/), [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/), [JayMantri](https://jaymantri.com/),&#x20;

### **Presentation**:

* Free Online = [Google Slides](https://docs.google.com/presentation)
* Free Keep Computer Awake = [Caffeine (Mac)](http://lightheadsw.com/caffeine/)

### **Note keeping**:

* Free (and paid versions) = [Evernote](http://www.apple.com)

### **Computer Programming**:

* Open Source Text Editor Mac/Win/Linux = [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) (easier on Win)
* Learn JavaScript = [JavaScript.com](http://JavaScript.com), [JavaScript.info](http://JavaScript.info), [CodeAcademy](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-javascript)
* Learn Processing = [hello.Processing.org](http://hello.Processing.org)
* Learn HTML, CSS, JS = [dash.generalassemb.ly](http://dash.generalassemb.ly)&#x20;

### **Band/Choir/Orch Program Management**:

* Paid Online = [CuteTime](https://gocuttime.com/) (took the place of Charms)

### **Password Managers**:&#x20;

* [Wirecutter Article](https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-password-managers/)

### [**Setting up a Secure Home Network**](https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409751,00.asp)


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