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Pinnacle Studio Version 12

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Video and Music
from: Pinnacle Systems


This product is total junk. It takes up so much system resources that when you're running it your computer is likely to freeze up continually. The developers have probably been off-shored somewhere. Aside from that, if you want a DVD menu for your DVD you can't get it here. It only allows for one menu page and demands that you upgrade for more. So if you have a main menu the only option will be "Play Movie" and if you choose to only have a submenu you can only get 4 scenes on it since you can't have prev and next pages. This is an incomplete product as far as I'm concerned. This product is total junk even for a minimalist.

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Malt Shop Memories

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Video and Music
by: Various Artists

August 07, 2007
It was a blessing to find that Amazon carried some of these Time-Life collections. Time-Life itself is known for fraudulent business practices in its direct marketing, including unauthorized credit card charges and signing customers up without their knowledge or consent for ReservationRewards, a negative-option marketing scam perpetrated by WebLoyalty.

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Music Games (Jewel Case)

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Video and Music
from: Alfred Publishing

July 20, 2004
This game is good for the price---the first 3 games are good for beginners, the last 3 are a little more challenging. The games aren't real exciting, but good enough.

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Apple Garageband Jam Pack: Symphony Orchestra

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Video and Music
from: Apple

January 18, 2006
The day before I ordered this Jam Pack, I had received an M-Audio 88es USB velocity sensitive keyboard from amazon (reviewed separately) Keystation 88es 88 Key USB MIDI Controller and sustain pedal M-Audio SP-2 US65010 Sustain Pedal Piano Style Sustain Pedal for Keyboards

The standard Garage Band 'Grand Piano' sounded just "OK", and there was no harpsichord. Those were my prime reasons for ordering this Jam Pack... and to have fun with the other sounds, of course.

The Steinway Piano in this pack is substantially better than the standard Garage Band piano. Neither is perfect - but this Steinway is great for the price. The difference is more than the soft hammer sound of a Steinway vs a hardened hammer sound of the ... Read More:

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Sound Forge 9

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Video and Music
from: Sony Creative Software

May 06, 2008
"Audio editing software? Who needs it?"

I've heard that comment fairly often. Usually from folks who embrace every software application under the sun. People seldom question the need for photo or video editing software but often audio editing flies under the radar.

Audio editing, if you don't have some experience or background, can seem daunting. On the other hand, if you shoot video, transfer music from old media, run a sound system for your organization, do recorded interviews, or use sound files in any way, you're going to want to be able to edit and output the best quality audio possible.

Whether you are sound-editing savvy or a newcomer, using an online or DVD tutorial is a marvelous way to review the ... Read More:

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PowerDVD 8 Standard

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Video and Music
from: CyberLink

June 15, 2008
"Audio editing software? Who needs it?"

I've heard that comment fairly often. Usually from folks who embrace every software application under the sun. People seldom question the need for photo or video editing software but often audio editing flies under the radar.

Audio editing, if you don't have some experience or background, can seem daunting. On the other hand, if you shoot video, transfer music from old media, run a sound system for your organization, do recorded interviews, or use sound files in any way, you're going to want to be able to edit and output the best quality audio possible.

Whether you are sound-editing savvy or a newcomer, using an online or DVD tutorial is a marvelous way to review the ... Read More:

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Apple Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Upgrade (Mac)[Old Version]

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Video and Music
from: Apple Computer

May 22, 2006
I have not had a great deal of time to delve into this application, but I can already tell that it has some major advantages over the earlier version. Most notably, the ability to keyframe effects is a huge advancement and helps propel this software well into the realm of professional video production. I'd also like to mention that the product came with a very interesting and helpful video tutorial of the typical FCE workflow - nice!

All in all, I would recommend this product to anyone who currently uses the 3.0 release and wants to get additional bang for their buck. If you can find a good deal - like I did - on this update, then grab it up quick! It's not Final Cut Pro, of course, but it's a big step in that direction.

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FL Studio 8 Fruity Edition

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Video and Music
from: Image Line


I have been a fruity loops user for over 5 years and each iteration gets more impressive and more powerful. As far as a software compay, the previous reviewer was grossly incorrect. I purchased the downloadable version back in the 2003/2004 timeframe with FREE UPDATES for life. I stopped recording music for a few years and recently started up again. I went online, entered my 5 year old key, and was immediately updated to the latest and greatest version. FREE UPDATES FOR LIFE. Now THAT's a Great software company in my opinion. The software is VERY powerful and I use it a a VST instrument to track all my rhythm tracks into Cubase. Works like a champ. Great effects and generators and VERY simple approach to developing patterns and tracking full songs.

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PhotoShow Deluxe 5.0 Simple Star

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Video and Music
from: Simple Star


to be honest, this software complete me expectations in full, but I just recive the CD with out any original box, so I was a little disapointed about It.

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Sibelius First - Music Notation Software

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Video and Music
from: Sibelius Software Ltd.

June 30, 2008
My wife is a songwriter and was able to quickly and easily learn this software and use it to compose a choir piece. It's obviously not as powerful as the full version, but definitely is a better value. The Sibelius forums are very helpful for whatever you can't figure out.