Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Create and Design a Professional Business Card


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"Go out of your way to make an outstanding first impression."

The professional world weighs heavy on first impressions, these can make or break any deal or job opportunity. Having a well-designed business card is similar to a sturdy handshake and welcoming smile, it shows others that the individual has a strong sense of organization and presentation. Creating and designing a business card is incredibly easy with the proper business card design software. NCH Cardworks provides several intuitive tools and free business card templates to use.

How to Design a Business Card

Step 1: Download NCH Cardworks and browse the several available templates. Start sketching and envisioning the layout of the card. Make sure to include all the most crucial information: name, image (logo or headshot), business phone, personal phone (optional), email (professional), website, LinkedIn, and more.

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Step 2: Make sure that the most important information is in, but not overcrowding the layout. Business cards should have a focal point that drives the eyes to the most crucial information. Whether that be the brand imagery or the contact information, this is where the eyes of the beholder need to fixate. 

Step 3: Do NOT forget about the back of the card, be sure to leave a lasting image on the reverse side. Preferably a slogan and brand image will create a lasting impression on the viewer. Leaving a blank back to a card makes it look rushed and cheap. Balance the imagery on the back and front.

Step 4: Once the card has been reviewed, begin the export or printing process. Feel free to print it if you have the necessary tools to make a quality business card. But, it may be easier to export the files and have them professionally printed. This is not a hasty decision, business cards can help make a new business deal, secure a new position or win a free sandwich.


Just Released: DrawPad Graphics Editor for Windows

Download DrawPad 2.37 now at www.nchsoftware.com/drawpad/index.html. Also available for Mac OS X at the same page

Friday, August 19, 2016

Just Released: Inventoria Stock Manager for Mac OS X

Download Inventoria 3.70 now at www.nchsoftware.com/inventory/index.html. Also available for Windows at the same page

How To Record Instrumental and Vocal Tracks with MixPad MultiTrack Mixer

Record Audio and Instrumental Tracks with MixPad MultiTrack Mixer


MixPad MultiTrack Audio Editor


MixPad is a multi-track audio mixing software that is useful in recording and mixing audio tracks. This audio software will allow you to mix an unlimited number of tracks, add audio effects such as EQ, reverb, or compression, and finally export your mixes in a number of high-quality formats. MixPad can export audio compilations as mp3, burn directly to a CD, or upload audio projects to SoundCloud and Dropbox.

How To Record Audio Tracks with MixPad

To enable recording in MixPad, click on the recording icon on the track that you would like to record.


When recording is enabled for a track, the recording icon will be red.


When you are ready to record, click on the recording icon on the bottom of the MixPad window. You can also use the F5 key on your keyboard to begin recording without clicking in MixPad.



To pause or stop your recording, click on the stop button, or square in the bottom toolbar. You can also press the space bar on your keyboard to stop recording without clicking in MixPad.

Recording multiple tracks will allow you to isolate instruments, vocals, and other audio tracks. With MixPad, you can then add effects, change volume levels, apply pitch correction, change stereo pan, and apply looping to tracks.

Isolated tracks will allow you to remove vocals to create audition tapes and karaoke tracks, remove or re-record instruments, and professionally edit your audio tracks. Bands and recording artists can use MixPad to lay down instrumental and vocal tracks individually, then mix, edit and upload songs directly to fans on SoundCloud with the click of a button. 

Easily Identify Instrument Tracks

You can edit the names and colors of individual tracks in order to make them easily identifiable during the editing process. To edit the name of a track, select the "Track" tab from the top menu. Click to select the track, then select, "Rename Track" from the Track Tab. 


You can also double click on the "Untitled Track" label to edit the track name. The track name will become an editable field which you can change to whatever title will be easily identifiable for you.


 To change the color of a track, select the "Track" tab from the top menu. Click to select the track, and then select "Track Color" from the top menu. A color selector window will appear. You can select a common pre-set color, or you can create custom colors by clicking on the button that says "Define Custom Colors".




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How To Record Instrumental and Vocal Tracks with MixPad MultiTrack Mixer

Record Audio and Instrumental Tracks with MixPad MultiTrack Mixer


MixPad MultiTrack Audio Editor


MixPad is a multi-track audio mixing software that is useful in recording and mixing audio tracks. This audio software will allow you to mix an unlimited number of tracks, add audio effects such as EQ, reverb or compression, and finally export your mixes in a number of high quality formats. MixPad can export audio compilations as mp3, burn directly to a CD, or upload audio projects to SoundCloud and Dropbox.

How To Record Audio Tracks with MixPad

To enable recording in MixPad, click on the recording icon on the track that you would like to record.


When recording is enabled for a track, the recording icon will be red.



When you are ready to record, click on the recording icon on the bottom of the MixPad window. You can also use the F5 key on your keyboard to begin recording without clicking in MixPad.



To pause or stop your recording, click on the stop button, or square in the bottom toolbar. You can also press the space bar on your keyboard to stop recording without clicking in MixPad.


Recording multiple tracks will allow you to isolate instruments, vocals, and other audio tracks. With MixPad, you can then add effects, change volume levels, apply pitch correction, change stereo pan, and apply looping to tracks.

Isolated tracks will allow you to remove vocals to create audition tapes and karaoke tracks, remove or re-record instruments, and professionally edit your audio tracks. Bands and recording artists can use MixPad to lay down instrumental and vocal tracks individually, then mix, edit and upload songs directly to fans on SoundCloud with the click of a button. 

Easily Identify Instrument Tracks

You can edit the names and colors of individual tracks in order to make them easily identifiable during the editing process. To edit the name of a track, select the "Track" tab from the top menu. Click to select the track, then select, "Rename Track" from the Track Tab. 


You can also double click on the "Untitled Track" label to edit the track name. The track name will become and editable field which you can change to whatever title will be easily identifiable for you.



 To change the color of a track, select the "Track" tab from the top menu. Click to select the track, and then select "Track Color" from the  top menu. A color selector window will appear. You can select a common pre-set color, or you can create custom colors by clicking on the button that says "Define Custom Colors".




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New Release: Express Scribe Transcription Software for Windows

Download Express Scribe 5.87 now at www.nch.com.au/scribe/index.html. Also available for Mac OS X at the same page

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Friday, August 12, 2016

Screen Capture Gameplay for Social Media with Debut



The "Let's Play," genre of videos has become a staple for internet viewers and social media. The opportunity to share the triumphs and defeats of the personal gaming experience with others has never been more available than today. Having a reliable program to record gameplay and an easy uploading process is essential to any LP member. NCH Debut provides quality screen capture software that can connect with social accounts and record high-resolution screens.


How To Capture Screen During Gaming

Step 1: Download NCH Debut and open the program. Select "Screen" in the toolbar directly at the top of the program. At this point it there will be a small window displaying what Debut will be recording. Select the type of video output desired and other video options directly below the screen display.

Step 2: Select a game to be recorded. It is important to record as much of the gameplay as possible,  helping immerse the viewer in the game alongside the gamer. If there are dual monitors, make sure the monitor displaying the game is selected.




Step 3: Begin recording by either selecting the "Record" button to the bottom left or under "File" in the menu bar. A prompt will ask if faster screen capture will be needed. If this a newer generation game, please select "Yes, switch to 'Fast Capture' mode." At this point begin to play the game.


Step 4: To finish, Stop the video or Ctrl + F10, then select "Recordings" in the top toolbar. This will display a popup window where the video can be viewed for quality. Now the video will already be saved to the computer's video folder.



Also, Debut can connect to social accounts directly, this can begin uploading the video to social media by selecting the "Share" button



NCH Debut can be downloaded for free.
Available for Mac and PC


Thursday, August 11, 2016

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

New Release: NCH Tone Generator for Windows

Download Tone Generator 3.26 now at www.nch.com.au/tonegen/index.html. Also available for Mac OS X, iOS and Android at the same page

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Just Released: RecordPad Sound Recorder for Windows

Download RecordPad 5.35 now at www.nch.com.au/recordpad/index.html. Also available for Mac OS X, iOS and Android at the same page

Monday, August 8, 2016

New Release: Zulu DJ Software for Mac OS X

Download Zulu 3.70 now at www.nch.com.au/dj/index.html. Also available for Windows and Android at the same page

Saturday, August 6, 2016