QuickVoice X for Mac2.4.4.327

"QuickVoice is a Macworld Magazine "Best Software Under $40" product!" - Yeah, like five years ago. This application is so dated I can't believe they even updated it. The UI looks straight out of the 90's and control/saving is a notch better than the interface, still terrible. I'm sorry if this review is harsh but come on dev. Know what you have and give users what they paid for. To everyone else who would like to record items, organize them, start/pause/stop via hotkey and menubar or icon access check out "TapeDeck." I also like AudioRecorder and Audio Hijack Pro although they are a bit more robust than a simple record and save. Worth checking out though. If your looking for more than just a recorder apps like macjournal and pear note cover recording as well as a host of other material like text, but I don't think those are for this crowd.

I tried QuickVoice today and compared it with Voice Candy. Voice Candy (with same feature set) is easier to use and has "different voices" (like chipmunk) for voice alteration. Thank you anyways, but I'll pass.

Note from the developer: Any feedback on the Voice Reminders function? Also, are there any other voice related features you'd like to see included. We're now working on a Message Manager. BTW: QuickVoice emails can be sent to iPhone.

and of curse, the UI is really nice looking!

@mofofofo: to late, path finder was mupromo some weeks ago... but this can record voices? A must take a look...

@Mada: and Word is able to record voices...

@markdavid: hope your Mac will not been stolen, too ...

An excellent program.

looks nice

I use an inexpensive widget called VoiceNotes... does the same and less obtrusively.

The voice recorder on my Treo is always with me, and works great. I'll stick with it, I think.

Seems redundant. Voice Candy will change your voice and you can do the same things as this with those files.

This application only had to mention Audacity before I stopped listening. Audacity has been tremendously buggy that I stopped checking for updates over a year ago. Also, for those hoping to offload all their ideas to audio: good luck with that. Audio is not searchable and cannot easily be skimmed for important content. Save your money and learn how to type.

I suppose compared to the other similarly capable apps, this reduced price makes it worth it.

This is just what I have been wanting to make audio notes to myself!

NOT SURE ABOUT THIS APP! I would like to see an APP that would record your voice and convert it into a new voice. Does anyone know of a software? I do have to say I do like the Audio Postcard the is a great feature.

Sounds like a great replacement for the digital recorder that was stolen from my car!

Are ther limitations to the "special version" of Audacity's editor

I thought our computers had this built in??

I've been using my iPod to do voice notes...it would be great to have an application like this that interfaced with that feature via iTunes. I think voice recording is already possible on Mac fairly easily with any audio software, but this one is a nice "central location" for doing so, and would be a welcome addition to a Mac Book!

This is an interesting idea, and one I possibly could use. I'll have to check it out today when I get time.

I too am wondering if easily accessible voice notes would help in my never-ending quest to find ways to pay attention to things that need my attention. Apparently I have limitless ability to NOT write down the "next action" that pops into my ADD brain AND to ignore the carefully written list or Sticky or iCal item or . . . . Maybe this would help?

great tool, would love to have it.

A friend has it, and raves about it. Going to have to take a look.

This is so funny since just last night I was talking about how I needed a voice recorder!

Love to give this a whirl!

I use Entourage and I am happy QuickVoice is able to send voice messages thru it. It saves me some time and pain since I am such a poor typist.

For those of you who just want to record via microphone: I reccomend a simple tool called "Audio Recorder". It's free and simple.

waiting on path finder...

Nice features, I like the one that let you send a voice email :-)

Very useful little app, looks like it could be very handy. Nice looking GUI too!

UPDATE: I meant to say sound file, not text file. Oops!

I second what others have said: if you already own Wiretap, Amadeus, Audacity, or Audio Hijack Pro, you can capture audio, edit it, etc. Once you've done that and saved the text file, you can drag-and-drop it into a Stickies note or a Mail message, and you're all set. The only thing you can't quite do is play an mp3 from within iCal (you can attach it, and double-clicking launches it in iTunes). But frankly, I don't use audio notes, audio calendar items, or audio emails. That being said, the interface is clean and straightforward, and aside from the occasional pop/click sound or inexplicable sound skips (approximately .5 sec, but noticeable), this seems like a simple, clean app for those who would use the extra features, or who don't already have software for voice recording.

Very useful idea that should have been part of he OS. It's hard to believe that we have not been using voice notes for years. The design needs lots of help both in function and looks. The interface really sucks, with too many windows, it is like each window was designed by a different person and the main window is WAY too big with useless graphics and HUGE buttons. It's inconsistent in style and has big functional hole. Too bad as this could have been good. Why is there no window/view that lists all the recordings in one quick view?

Very useful idea that should have been part of he OS. It's hard to believe that we have not been using voice notes for years. As for the interface, it really sucks, too many windows, it is like each window was designed by a different person and the main window is WAY too big with useless graphics and HUGE buttons. It's inconsistent in style. And why is there no window/view that lists all the recordings in one view?

Look like great app

Looks great, I'll give it a shot.

Great interface -- would be awesome on the iPhone...

That is a great app. Above all I like how simple recording now is- and this nice interface.

I was thinking some time ago about taking voice notes instead of writing down every single idea or task. The only thing keeping me off was lack of will to start looking for some nice tool. Today I feel forced to re-think this idea once more, especially because price and reviews of today's promo are good...

Dang, I already own Wire Tap Studio, Audio Hijack Pro, and Amadeus. I don't need another audio application unfortunately.

I really love this one. Have used it many many times and now that it's a MUPromo... great thanks

Seems to have some nice features.

Mmm… yummy interface, yummy features, yummy app!

I like the glossy interface, but I don't like the sound of my voice so I guess I am going to pass... ;-)

Great! I think I could need this!

(From user PRAMIN MacUpdate) Easy to use, intuitive interface (but it can be improved, because the stop and pause symbols are not right), customizable features, good integration with QuickTime Pro, audio editor and e-mail client. Recorded messages can quickly be stored and retrieved in user defined groups and can also be accessed from the Finder as QuickTime files. Perfect stability on my iMac G5 PPC. Can be triggered within any application from the menu bar (a hot key would be great), but the interface remains hidden. The recorded sound is crystal clear. It lacks quick ways to hide and show and to switch between internal microphone, audio in port and other sources (you have to go to the application Sound Preferences or to the System Preferences). A warning for you MacUpdate people: you posted this very same application twice! Once as "QuickVoice for OSX 2.1.1" and also as "QuickVoice X 2.1.1 -": http://macupdate.com/info.php/id/7779 . You should appriopriately merge the related information, reviews and ratings.

Very, very annoying. I was having trouble with my previous version of quickvoice so I decided to spend the money and bought the 2.0.4 Upgrade, hoping that the glitch would get fixed. Big mistake. The sound is "jumping" every 3 to 5 secs. that makes the recording unusable. In the past they had replied to my request for help. But then, at some point they no longer did. I always send requests through their "comments" page at qquick-voice.com. I sent several messages... months ago. Never got one reply. It sucks!!! They don't even have a phone # on the website! Anyone got this kind of trouble???

Quickvoice works fine on my Powerbook but on my Imac G5 it causes a kernel panic every time I hit the record button. Contacted the help desk but they gave up after a couple of failed suggestions. Anyone got any ideas ?

Following on from the previous post, I emailed the support address and received a prompt reply pointing me to a link and including a license key. This was much appreciated. Apparently they could find no record of my attempts to contact them, although I was using the contact form on their website - maybe something wrong with it?? Anyway, I am now upgraded to version 2 and happliy using the product.

I purchased Quickvoice on 3/28/05 (Version 1). Just over 1 month later version 2 was released, which is a paid-for upgrade. I left 2 messages via their website feedback page requesting a free upgrade (considering the relatively short time between purchase and the new version coming out) but had no replies, other than a few emails encouraging me to pay for the upgrade. I know I'm not entitled to a free upgrade, but a reply would have been courteous. So I've decided to vote with my wallet - it's my money, and I won't be spending any more of it with this company.

Version 2.0.2 is Tiger Certified! If you were having problems running version 2.0.1 in Tiger download 2.0.2 and you'll be good to go! Thanks to those who provided 'crash log' data. From the Developer.

quite the toy. this thing is so versatile, I find myself using it for everthing. Stickies and email options are really awesome.

Nope. Sorry. Downloading the old version again, and reinstalling, DOES NOT fix the problem! The software will not accept my name and the old registration number doesn't work. The program does not work any more. It is easy to avoid my problem (Unless, as with me, it is congenital.). Don't load the new program on top of the old one unless you are ready to pay for it. If you are where that takes time, as in China, you will have nothing at all for an extended period.

License holders of a previous version of QuickVoice should not concerned about trying QuickVoice 2.0. QUICKVOICE 2.0 DOES NOT DISABLE ANY PREVIOUS VERSIONS. That can only happen by manually deleting or overwriting it. If someone accidently loses their older version and would like it back it can still be downloaded from its original location at http://www.quick-voice.com/QVX.dmg.sit.

I paid for the program's early version and like to use it once in a while. I fully understand that issuing a new version costs money, and I will pay it. HOWEVER, IT DOES IRRITATE THE PUDDING OUT OF ME THAT THE OUTFIT POSTED AN UPGRADE THAT WILL DISABLE THE OLD ONE (THAT WORKS) IF YOU ARE AS STUPID AS I AM AND LOAD THE DAMNED THING!!! DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS ON TOP OF A FUNCTIONING PROGRAM UNLESS YOU ARE READY TO PAY FOR THE UPGRADE, OR HAVE NOTHING AT ALL! I am in China. Paying this stuff through the CPC filters is complicated and takes time. I think the manufacturer's intro should warn us.

Who is spreading this bit about you can use you version 1 serial number to make version 2 registered????? This is simply put untrue as I just now received a registered user notice that you need to pay a $12.95 upgrade fee to get the version registered, that is if you paid for version in the first place!!!!

QuickVoice 2.0 is a major release over our previous 1.X product versions. We are in the process of notifying our QuickVoice license holders about the upgrade but that entire process will take about week or so. In the meantime users wishing to upgrade now from a previous version to 2.0 can do so by visiting: http://www.quick-voice.com/qv2upgrade.html There is a nominal fee of $12.95, which includes new voice reminders software module, a specially produced Audacity Audio Editor designed to handle QuickVoice files (ideal for editing and post-processing larger recording files), the new 2.0 interface (see screenshot) and as a bonus copy of our Audio Postcard product.

Here is the quote from their FAQ page I have an older version of QuickVoice and-or Audio Postcard how do I upgrade to the latest version? When you first purchased one of our products you received an email that directed you to our download page. Simply trash your older version and go to that download page to get the newer version. You should not have to re-enter your registration code.

Same here. 2.0.1 rejects my registration code and I just payed for it 2 months ago. There website states delete old copy install new copy registration does not need to be reentered. HA!

I am a registered user of QuickVoice 1.8. Today I downloaded 2.0.1 but it refused my registration code and now 1.8 no longer accepts my registration code. The contact site cannot be reached to register a complaint or ask for info. What has happened?

This is a great program! I use version 1.8 on a G3 PowerBook 400, OS 10.2.8, every day. In effect, I use my PowerBook as a digital dictaphone and email the file as a sound arttachment to my secretary for typing. She's on a Windows machine, but has no trouble and prefers this method to listening to dictation on a tape. I'd recommend it to any-one (and do, frequently)!

As a hobby musician I'm a bit bemused by the volume handling of QuickVoice. I'd intend it for musical idea memos, not for quality recordings. So I took the download, went straight to the Sound Settings dialog and got a FEEDBACK LOOP between the open Microphone and the built-in Speakers! Good Start! There is no Auto-Gain setting as we had decades ago on our compact cassette recorders. So I *have* to control the gain myself. So could there be a level indicator & control knob in at least one of the Skins, instead of having it in the dialog? Maybe Gain is not important, maybe it is. It really depends on the recording situation. Check out the marketdroid talk of the new MS Word VoiceNotes to get ideas. At least they compress in their own application. And, all the dialogs are Modal. I thought that user interface style was a thing of the past?

Now with two help menus!

Very cool app - ignore the 'haters' who download stuff and complain and then never develop thier own apps.

STILL two help menus. This is getting embarassing for the developer...

Forget that there might be a typo on their site. What's most important is the fact of the matter is that this is some nice software. I agree with the with the others, Apple should license this one because it significantly enhances the OS X operating system. Keep it up nFinity!

nFintity is becoming sloppy as they have version 1.7.1 posted for download at their own site! Then they state how downloading it versus buying off the shelf gives you the latest version! Funny stuff. This company is losing.

1.7.3 was last version that was posted. What gives with posting it again?

Funky numbers float around in the screen area of the pseudo recorder screen. Something is buggy.

The new refinements only enhance this mind-numbingly intuitive voice note app. It's a must for any Powerbook or iBook users with the basic built-in mic, but I also use it with my Macally iVoice II and get ultra clean recordings. Good stuff that should really be bundled with all mac notebooks.

Great little app. Love it for recording song ideas and memos on the fly. Great use for my Mac's microphone. Apple should liscense this thing and include it in OSX.

This application works very well on my iBook (700). It is well worth the small fee. A job well done.

_Still_ two help menus? This is sloppiness.

Ah, now I see... this is typical! They've started porting their programs to windows - and forgot about us on Panther!

Needs some Panther tweaking - won't send to iTunes, double help menu.

Sorry, this application failed to run on my iBook, 10.2.8, 900 MHz. Dont't know why. Anyway: Good idea!

I'm just wondering why Aladdin's Internet Cleanup targets QV prefs as spyware? Other than that, it's nice.

This is a great little program. Not only can you make voice recordings, but you can transfer music cassettes to MP3 format (with the addition of a few cables available at your local Radio Shack and costing no more that $12-$13); a great feature if you're not looking to repurchase all of your old music. The conversions are pretty good, and settings can be altered to reduce tape hiss to a minimum.

As far as I can tell, this download ("1.7.1-b") is identical to the "1.7.1" archive I downloaded from MacUpdate on 4/28/03. Both archives are precisely the same size, and both contain app version "1.7.1 Build 30". So why the "-b"? Where's the change?

I purchased the recorder to facilitate the ability to leave myself little notes on my desktop faster than I could type them up. It is a very well designed piece of software and so far is worth the price of the shareware fee. It's price, I should point out is 19.95 and not the one reported from this website.