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Podcatching Software & Sites

      

    

Podcast Editing Software

At $89.95, this package for Windows is based on a well-established digital music editing software package. It won an award the at Portable Media Expo, and seems to offer good support. They have a demo trial version available as well.

PodcastMaker is software for Macintosh OSX that specifically enhances podcast production. With slick features like the ability to add chapters and images (that show up on the iPod screen!), special iTunes preview feature, and extended RSS features, this is a nice little package. Free demo or $29.95 to own.

Part of the iLife package for Macintosh OSX, GarageBand is an easy-to-use software studio for music and voice. Record, edit, and save as MP3 files ready for podcast listeners.

ALSO! GarageBand can compose music for you in different genres such as light rock, jazz, blues, dance, house, hip-hop, and more. You can use a library of "loops" for parts and melodies, alter them, or compose your own. You can use any music thusly composed for anything you wish, royalty free, forever. This can fit the bill nicely for background or intro/outro music.

Apple's GarageBand Product Page

Apple also has online tutorial on using GarageBand to make Podcasts, too!