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MacVoices #26139: NAB - Krotos' Newest Sound and Integration Enhancements

Release Date: 05/07/2026

MacVoices #26171: Road to Macstock - Jeff Gamet

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Jeff Gamet is the latest stop on the The Road to , revealing his workshop session focused on helping everyone create digital art from simple paper sketches. Jeff explains how attendees can use iPhone, iPad, Mac, Linea Sketch, Affinity, or other tools, while emphasizing creativity, play, low-pressure participation, and overcoming the belief that “I’m not an artist.” This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Jeff Gamet on the...

MacVoices #26170: Live! - AI Security Tools, Teams Weirdness, Safer Logins, and 'Bugmageddon'

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AI is taking on a growing role in cybersecurity (whether we like it or not), from vulnerability discovery to faster exploit development. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, and Marty Jencius look at both sides oof the issue and push back on “Bugmageddon” hype. The discussion also covers X post limits, Microsoft Teams retiring the misguided Together Mode, safer login practices, AI-run radio chaos, Google’s Apple-like naming choices, and free storage tied to phone numbers. This edition of MacVoices is brought...

MacVoices #26169: NAB - RØDE Introduces RodeLink 2 UHF Wireless and AI Podcast Editing

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At NAB 2026, Chuck Joiner talks with Ryan Burke, Portfolio Director for about the new RodeLink 2 UHF wireless system, developed with Lectrosonics expertise. The discussion covers interference-resistant UHF performance, 32-bit float recording, timecode, adaptive power, battery life, and removable storage media. Ryan also provided a look at the new RODECaster Studio AI audio editing app for podcasters. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:03 Introduction from NAB 2026 00:10 Why RØDE remains a favorite stop at the show 00:33 Introducing the RodeLink 2 UHF wireless system 01:04 How...

MacVoices #26168: Road to Macstock - Mike T. Rose

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The Road to takes a serious turn as Mike T. Rose previews his workshop on becoming a digital caretaker for family members and loved ones. Mike discusses scams targeting older adults, password sharing, remote support, Apple Passwords, financial preparedness, and the need to balance protection, respect, independence, and trust when helping others manage their digital lives. Today’s edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at at 8...

MacVoices #26167: Live! - A New Show, Goodbye BTN, Encryption Fights, Politics, and DuckDuckGo

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This MacVoices Live! starts out with the introduction of the new Foreshadowing Tech series, mark the end of the British Tech Network after 18 years, and examine Apple-related privacy, politics, and search issues. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea discuss Canada’s encryption proposal and Apple’s response, the Towson Apple Store closure, DuckDuckGo’s surge after Google search changes, and Meta’s AI pendant ambitions. MacVoices is supported by Macstock Connference, along with Ecamm Creator Camp, taking place in...

MacVoices #26166: NAB - OWC Brings Thunderbolt 5 Speed and DIY Storage

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At NAB 2026, Larry O’Connor of discusses the new Express 4M2 Ultra, a Thunderbolt 5-certified, four-blade M.2 DIY storage solution built for speed, quiet operation, and thermal control. The conversation also covers OWC’s dual 10G dock, StudioStack, Helios 5S PCIe chassis, and the company’s focus on reliable, accessible technology for creators, prosumers, and professionals. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction from NAB 2026 00:59 What’s new from OWC 01:05 Introducing the Express 4M2 Ultra 01:26 A Thunderbolt 5 four-blade M.2 DIY solution 02:09 Feedback from the original...

MacVoices #26165: TV+ Talk - Sports, Cooking, Bundles, and Apple’s Evolving Media Strategy

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the Apple Sports app expanding to more than 170 countries, its World Cup features, and how sports increasingly connect Apple’s entertainment ecosystem. They also consider possible Apple smart glasses, Apple TV’s growing industry credibility under Eddy Cue that includes his Cannes Lions honor, the return of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, and Apple TV bundling through financial products as a strategy to gain subscribers. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Opening topics and host introductions [0:53] MacPaw’s post-WWDC event and Charlotte’s...

MacVoices #26164: Foreshadowing Tech Premiers With 2001, 2010, and the Future They Imagined

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The debut of a new MacVoices’ series, Foreshadowing Tech, examines how science fiction has influenced real-world technology using 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: The Year We Made Contact as the first case study. Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Marty Jencius discuss the depictions of various technologies, and how they measure up to the current state of things, including space travel, tablets, biometrics, HAL, AI, cryosleep, movie aesthetics, and the lasting cultural impact of both films. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introducing Foreshadowing Tech and the science fiction premise...

MacVoices #26163: NAB - CYME Expands Peakto for Larger Libraries and Team Collaboration

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In the booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Matthieu Kopp, Chief Technology Officer, previews the next Peakto release, highlighting support for much larger media libraries, expanded collaboration, guest sharing, and secure on-premise access without cloud uploads. He also discusses other features such as new culling tools, improved ingest control, subclips for video workflows, and how AI agents may shape future media asset management. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:03] Introduction from NAB 2026 [0:43] CYME previews the next Peakto release [0:58] Supporting millions of media assets and larger archives...

MacVoices #26162: NAB - PugetBench Helps Creators Compare, Troubleshoot, and Upgrade Systems

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From NAB in Las Vegas, Matt Bach, Senior Product Manager at , explains PugetBench, a free benchmarking tool for end users that tests real applications such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and soon Unreal Engine. Matt discusses why real-world benchmarks beat synthetic scores, how software updates can dramatically change performance, and how Mac and Windows systems each excel in different workflows. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:03] Introduction from NAB 2026 [0:20] Matt Bach introduces PugetBench [0:31] Real-world benchmarking for creative applications [1:23] Why...

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Matthew Collings, Head of Product for Krotos was manning their booth at NAB in Las Vegas, showing off the latest upgrades to their new AI-assisted sound design workflows in Krotos Studio for Adobe Premiere, with support for DaVinci Resolve and other NLEs planned. The system analyzes selected video regions, places synchronized royalty-free sound effects from Krotos’ recorded library, and lets editors quickly swap, remix, and customize impacts, ambiences, drones, footsteps, cloth, and surfaces without generative audio.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:03 Introduction from NAB 2026
0:24 Matthew introduces Krotos Studio’s new Adobe Premiere integration
0:51 AI analyzes selected video regions for sound design
1:33 Traditional Krotos Studio workflow and interactive sound performance
2:31 Automatically generated sounds appear in the Premiere timeline
3:17 Customizing AI-assisted sound choices after placement
4:14 Swapping impacts and transitions while maintaining sync
4:46 Security, privacy, and cloud processing questions
5:32 AI tools used and planned launch timing
6:04 Royalty-free licensing and ownership of sounds
6:51 Krotos’ expanded sound library and AI-assisted placement
7:25 Recorded sound vs. generative audio
8:02 Cloud processing and connection-speed considerations
8:36 Using AI for footsteps, ambience, and cloth sounds
9:55 Instant Render for drones, ambiences, and music beds
10:42 Stem drag-and-drop for greater mix control
11:15 AI-generated synchronized footsteps demo
11:42 Changing footstep surfaces while preserving sync
12:23 Manual fine-tuning and creative flexibility
13:04 AI as a time-saving creative assistant
13:40 Pricing, subscription tiers, and website