Panic has released a new OS X-compatible version of its popular digital music software, Audion. Audion 2.1 PR 2 for Mac OS X is now available for download from links on Panic’s Web site.
Audion is a full-featured digital music playback and encoding application for the Mac. It costs US$19.95 to register — more than Apple’s free iTunes software, admittedly — but the software sports more features, too.
Audion supports the use of “skins,” customized interface elements; it also enables users to encode digital music using a variety of different methods, including Fraunhofer, LAME, and AIFF. Audion also features crossfading to produce DJ-like effects; an equalizer, a ratings system, karaoke support and much more.
Panic says that they’re working on a “total overhaul” of Audion for Mac OS X, to be made version 2.5. “… but we wanted to release a little something to celebrate the launch of Apple’s Mac OS X,” said the developers.
This version of Audion is, according to Panic, the first Mac OS X application to incorporate custom, native Quartz interfaces. Quartz is the graphics engine developed for Mac OS X — it’s based on the portable document format (PDF) standard.
“Now your favorite Audion faces can look all gorgeous and shaded and transparent, live, in real-time,” said Panic.
Audion is made available as an unencumbered 15 day demo. After 15 days, sessions are limited to 30 minutes until the software is registered.
More info || Download Audion 2.1 PR2 for Mac OS X [2.2MB]