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SimpleSound is an audio utility from Apple Inc. that debuted with Mac OS 7.5.3 in March 1996.

Description[]

When Mac OS 7.5.3 was released, the Sound control panel and Monitors control panel were merged into one (and for users of Mac OS 7.5.2, the Sound & Displays control panel was removed. Mac OS 7.5.3's replacement control panel, the Monitors & Sound control panel, merged the Sound and Monitors (separate) control panels, but did not feature a Record button. The Record button is hidden away in SimpleSound.

Usage[]

SimpleSound is accessible under the Apple menu. Users can pick a default system alert sound, remove alert sounds and also add (record) alerts of their own. To record sounds, a compatible microphone is required.

SimpleSound can also, via its Open command, open sound files and QuickTime movies (soundtrack only).

Discontinuation[]

SimpleSound has not been ported to Mac OS X. The only way to record a sound in Mac OS X without resorting to third-party software is to record in iMovie. Beginning with QuickTime 7 Pro, you can also record sounds directly in QuickTime Player.

See also[]

External links[]

  • SimpleSound by Maria Langer, Mac OS 9: Visual QuickStart Guide at O'Reilly
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