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Colleges Can Raise ROI By Creating Classes and Spaces That “Look Like Where Students Will Work”

With student demands only going up, colleges can boost students' investments by providing opportunities for real world experiences.

November 10, 2014 Jessica Kennedy Leave a Comment

To keep current students happy and boost the number of accepted students, colleges are providing curricula and learning spaces that “look like where students will work.” Students that take advantage of such curricula and learning spaces have the opportunity to see where their degree paths could take them after graduation, and get real world experience during their undergraduate years.

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6 Pro MIDI Sequencer Apps for Android and iOS

Professional MIDI sequencers for your mobile device.

January 23, 2014 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Professional audio creation apps like digital audio workstations, virtual synths and sequencers are becoming more robust as new updates and products continue to hit the marketplace. Mimicking conventional hardware, rack mounted devices and computer software, these apps are designed to bring the functionality of more expensive products to your smart device–offering you access to comprehensive music technology on the go. Great MIDI sequencer apps not only function alongside your devices MIDI capability, but also function as MIDI sources and destinations themselves. Working in cooperation with other synth and music creation apps on your device, these sequencers can bring in MIDI voices from a variety of applications or from within the sequencing app itself. While the more simple, straightforward sequencing apps might not function as MIDI routes for your device as a whole, the more robust and intricate apps can take on more professional tasks.

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Smart Mobile: 6 Network Monitoring and Access Apps for Android and iOS

Check out these secure, capable network utility apps for IT pros.

December 17, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment

The best network monitoring and access apps. These iOS and Android mobile apps cover a range of functions: monitoring and testing networks, file access and management throughout a network and Wi-Fi connection and congestion troubleshooting. Bolster your mobile IT toolbelt with these professional and secure network monitoring and access apps for your smart device. Check out apps from developers like Lysesoft, Metago, Kenny Root and Jeffrey Sharkey, Farpoc, Techet and Comcsoft for Android and iOS.

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Android Only: Pro Sound Meter and Spectrum Analysis Apps

Pro audio apps for your Android device.

September 13, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment

There are a lot of different A/V toolkit applications developed for the Android market that address just about every A/V need. From lighting to audio, and everything in between, you can guess they have an app for that. However, there are also a lot of apps that are fine-tuned for a specific purpose. Whether you are measuring a throw distance for a specific brand of projectors or trying to measure the decibel output of a newly staged speaker system, purpose-specific apps are out there and most of them are very accurate. The following slideshow contains pro Android audio apps for SPL reference and audio spectrum analysis.

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8 Pro Acoustical Calculators and Reference Tools for Android and iOS

These are must-have apps for defining the acoustical physics of your space.

June 19, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Acoustical calculators and reference apps allow your mobile device to become a convenient utility for calculating the physics of your space’s acoustics. Check out apps from developers like Sebastian Rivas, Sparkle Solutions, Al Ayyoub, V PUGAZHENTHI, Gabriel Moreno Ibarra and acoustassist Ltd. for Android and iOS devices.

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5 Fully Functional Mobile Projector Remotes for Android and iOS

From lens focusing to content management, these apps do it all.

June 5, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment

These remote apps are multi-functional applications that do more than just change the slides and brighten the display. From lens focusing to content management, many mobile projector remotes have evolved from convenient utilities to essential work tools in projector-ready spaces. Check out mobile projector controllers from developers like Barco, IIX Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.,

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The Best Music Apps for Audiophiles: The Best iPhone, iPad and Android Apps

Push music streaming from your mobile device to the next level. Because audiophiles are never satisfied with good enough. This article is being updated continually!

June 1, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment

More recommended! Audiophiles are never satisfied with good enough sound quality for their music. And I agree. This collection of highly rated apps is being continually updated as audiophiles send in their favorites. Get the best sound from your Apple iOS or Andriod smartphone or tablet mobile device. For example, most people in the A/V industry and audiophiles know McIntosh Labs for outstanding products. They have also developed an app to give you control of your mobile music. Check out the others as well.

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5 Pro Mobile Stompbox and Multi-effect Pedal Apps for your Android or iOS Device

Bring your effect arsenal with you wherever you go with these innovative mobile apps.

May 23, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Bring your effect arsenal with you wherever you go with these innovative mobile apps for your Android or iOS device. Checkout powerful mobile effect apps from TC Electronics, 4Pockets.com, IK Muiltimedia, Githara Studios Pty Ltd and Positive Grid LLC that will give you an extra edge on tone control and effect variety.

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