BeadCreator 6 Pro

BeadCreator 6 Pro
by Thoughtfish Media
Platform:   Windows NT / 2000 / 95 / XP / 98
(43)
Date first available at Amazon.com: July 31, 2011

Buy new: $149.95 $129.95

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BeadCreator Pro has more advanced features, and is the most popular version we sell, even if only for creating patterns for personal use. Included with the Pro Edition is file protection, enabling you to prevent the printing of your patterns when selling them; assembling previously created patterns in BeadCreator to create pattern books of 10 or more patterns; advanced color editing functions; etc. - Loom, Brick, 1-9 Drop Peyote, Sacred Gourd, Herringbone, RAW stitches - Mix and match stitches to create fringe - New masks and color shapes combine with all pattern formats - New color editing features using the right pane - Expanded color correction - Intelligent Color Reduction - Delete individual beads by color - Show color variants as options - Password file protection - Expanded Dewey Decimal specifications - Support for third-party plug-ins - Export pattern data to XML, an open-source format - Import JPG, TIF, GIF and PNG formats - Online video training included Standard features include: - Convert image to a pattern - Create designs from scratch - Full suite of design editing tools design - Choose from multiple bead sizes - Create custom color palettes, fully accessible - Full bead inventory management - Copy protect your patterns, limit print ability - Preview original and pattern simultaneously - Desktop publishing tools included - Create single pattern books for resale - Choose from custom cover designs for pattern books - Shopping cart links built in to books for extra sales - Customize fonts, sizes, columns - Creates custom pattern websites - Watermark images, protect your hard work - Upgradable to 20,000 image artwork database included - Export to native PDF - No third-party app needed - Free updates to software in same version number (i.e. 4.1 to 4.2) - Reasonable upgrade path for version number changes (i.e. 4.1 to 5.0) - Free web support, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day - And much, much more! Read more

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Chess Endgames 8: Practical Rook Endgames - Karsten Müller

Chess Endgames 8: Practical Rook Endgames - Karsten Müller
by ChessBase
Date first available at Amazon.com: August 9, 2011

Buy new: $31.00
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Rook endings are amongst the most frequently encountered endgames there are. And it is precisely the area in which the effort put into training is particularly quickly repaid in the form of half and full points, because the knowledge of even a few rules of thumb and methods makes life a great deal easier and provides a guiding light even in complex positions. The second DVD in Karsten Müller's series on the endgame was concerned with theoretical rook endings and was structured according to the distribution of material, but this DVD focuses on the themes which are to be found in rook endings. This course also starts with the endgame of rook against pawn because this particular constellation frequently occurs and can be understood and easily learned with the knowledge of a few techniques such as the bodycheck, intermediate check and the cutting off of the king. When looking at equally common complex rook endings, emphasis is placed on basic techniques (e.g. the umbrella) and rules of thumb (such as "rooks belong behind passed pawns"). But Karsten Müller also wants to help you with the training of your intuition. After all, the real art of the royal game can best be seen in the recognition of exceptions to the rules. Video running time: 3 h 41 min. The grandmaster from Hamburg Dr. Karsten Mueller has been playing in the top division of the Bundesliga for the Hamburg Chess Club since 1988 and in 1996 and 1997 he came in third in the German Championship. An internationally recognised expert on the endgame, he writes the Endgame Column for ChessBase Magazine. System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard Read more

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Fritz 13 Chess Playing Software Program plus ChessCentral's Sizzler CD (2 item Bundle) PRE-ORDER

Fritz 13 Chess Playing Software Program plus ChessCentral's Sizzler CD (2 item Bundle) PRE-ORDER
by ChessBase

Buy new: $69.95 $54.95

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Fritz 13 Features: * Adjustable chess playing strength , * Coach functions, move explanation, * Automatic game analysis and commentay, * Training modules for openings, tactics and endgames, * Access to "Let's Check" database until Dec. 31, 2014, * Improved and enhanced database management, * Improved user interface in Windows Office 2010 standard, * New and more powerful Fritz 13 engine, especially tuned for deep analysis, * Professional interface and chess board graphics, * Management for multiple chess engines, * Professional printing of chess games and diagrams, * A database of 1.5 million chess games, * Ten hours of private video chess instruction by Grandmasters, * Six months of free premium membership to the world's largest chess server, Playchess.com. Fritz 13 Newest Feature: "Let's Check" Gone are the days when you had to wait for your computer to reach substantial depth in order to be certain of avoiding a chess trap. Now you can simply use Fritz 13's new "Let's Check" feature and you'll see chess opening analysis, some quite deep, and theoretical novelties all submitted by users of different chess engines. This new "Let's Check" function allows you to be part of a worldwide chess community that is assembling an ever expanding chess opening knowledge base. Whenever you analyze a position to any meaningful depth with your Fritz 13 chess software program, or discover a brand new chess opening move, you can now send your chess analysis to a central server, to be shared by all participating users. Almost instantly, you will be able to find deep analysis for almost every chess opening position you look at, all generated by the finest chess playing engines in the world, all running on the most powerful machines around. Read more

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Peak Studio LE

Peak Studio LE
by Bias
Platform:   Mac OS X
Date first available at Amazon.com: April 29, 2011

Buy new: $129.00 $93.81
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Mastering requires its own specialized set of tools. Luckily, the folks at BIAS have them ready for you! Masters of Mac-based mastering and restoration, BIAS has added Peak Studio LE to their lineup of high-performance software. This software suite offers comprehensive tools for audio editing, mastering, and delivery. It includes the latest version of their popular Peak software, Peak LE 7, as well as new SoundSaver plug-in for archiving workflows, a limited edition of popular third-party special effects plug-ins, XILS Lab virtual instruments, and other effects. Read more

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Jack 5.0 Computer Bridge Software

Jack 5.0 Computer Bridge Software
by Kuijf & Kuijf
Platform:   Windows 7 / Vista / XP
(18)

Buy new: $69.95
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Jack is a computer bridge program developed by bridge players for bridge players and has a fully graphical user interface. One of the developers is former world champion Berry Westra (Bermuda Bowl, Chile 1993). Jack uses state of the art computer algorithms. Jack's possibilities exceed those of all other bridge playing programs. Besides its exceptional bidding and playing strength, Jack offers a very user-friendly interface with many interesting features. Built in convention cards SAYC, Precision, Moscito, Acol, 2/1 GF and many others; Over 80 conventions; Network play; Professor Jack analyzes your play and advices; Play competition on the virtual bridge club; Define computer personalities; adjust playing strength in detail; Many tournaments with frequency charts included; True English playing cards by Carta Mundi; Deals in tournament; random or controlled by deal profile; World Champion Computer Bridge in 2001 (Toronto); 2002 (Montreal); 2003 (Menton); 2004 (New York) and 2006 (Verona); Multilingual CD with English, Dutch, French, German and Polish; Possibility to translate the interface to any other language included; Compose your own convention card; Double dummy problem solver System Requirements: Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit); Memory: 256 Mb; Hard Disk: 100 Mb; Video: 1 Mb SVGA. Pentium or AMD, minimum 400 MHz, recommened 1GHz Read more

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SoundSoap 2

SoundSoap 2
by Bias
Platform: No Operating System
(16)
Date first available at Amazon.com: June 10, 2006

Buy new: $129.00
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Whether you're shooting videos, building websites, creating presentations, or making music, you probably care about your audio. Now, with BIAS SoundSoap 2 there's an easy-to use tool that will make your work sound better than ever. BIAS SoundSoap 2 scrubs audio squeaky clean - dramatically reducing tape hiss, buzzing and hum, rumble, and most other types of background noise. Making a road movie? Let SoundSoap 2 wipe away tire noise. Burning CDs from your old cassette collection? Don't forget the SoundSoap 2. A perfect narration, except for that annoying air conditioner? SoundSoap it! Best of all - while BIAS SoundSoap 2 uses incredibly advanced technology to do its magic - you don't need to be an audio expert. Just click the one-step "Learn Noise" button, and watch SoundSoap 2 automatically clean your audio! Or fine-tune SoundSoap 2's intuitive controls for even more professional results - in just seconds. SoundSoap 2 works standalone - or as a plug-in for most VST or DirectX host programs. So when your sound could use some serious sanitizing, or even just a little freshening up, nothing does the job more easily, more effectively, or more quickly than BIAS SoundSoap 2. Read more

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My Memories Suite 2.0 Digital Scrapbooking Software

My Memories Suite 2.0 Digital Scrapbooking Software
by Storyrock, Inc
Platform:    Windows XP / 7, Mac OS X
(50)

Buy new: $39.97 $29.97
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My Memories Suite Version 2.0 digital scrapbooking software is a fun and creative way to keep and share memories, whether you have a Mac or PC. The software's design tools will help you to build entire albums effortlessly using one of the many installed templates, or designing your very own pages from scratch. Version 2.0 includes 20+ new templates, over 1,500 new papers and over 1,300 new embellishments. There is even a new color swatch library with matching sets of papers and embellishments. And if you're searching for even more templates, visit My Memories Suite's online Design Shop, which offers a growing library of templates, papers, and packs to inspire your creativity! Read more

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