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2013 Mix Master - Black w/Mic
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Headband Cracks
September 24th, 2014
I've had 2 pairs of these in the last few years and the headband always cracks. Other than than the bad headband I loved the headphones they have great quality and they have enjoyed them.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Cracks and Heavy
September 1st, 2014
The audio quality is the best and is worth the money. But the issue, as others have pointed out, is that the headband has cracked a bit and I have to be extra careful with them now. The crack also, was not due to rough handling. The headphone itself is heavy and kind of rigid. So if you have a slightly larger head, like me, it kind of presses your head all the time. So i cant have them on for more than an hour. So cracks and heaviness aside, it is an awesome piece. Awesome noise cancellation and sound quality.
Great Sound but Shoddy Build Quality
August 27th, 2014
These headphones sound incredible. The bass is powerful, but the high and mid ranges are equally present. This would all be great if they didn't have a minor design flaw. The headband is made of a cheap plastic, and after a few months of use they will snap due to the way they are curved. I am now on my second pair of Mix Masters and these ones are beginning to break as well. Thankfully, Skullcandy's customer service are spot on and I managed to get my first ones replaced free of charge, even though I won them in a contest. Overall, these headphones sound amazing, but be ready to deal with customer service should they break.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Longer term review
May 23rd, 2014
It's been about 5ish months since i got these headphones. I'll go strait to the one con about them. after about 2 months, I did notice a crack in the headband right in the middle. After that, a smaller one started to the right. its been 3 months from them starting, and so far nothing; just a couple cracks, so all i can say is if you don't take the best of care with them you'll probably snap them (I baby all of my headphones). That being said, i cannot say a single thing about these that are bad. By far the best sounding/looking headphones on the market for normal usage. Now, to one last thing, my case for the headphones did end up breaking. Although that was probably my fault in the way i had it on me. A side note of the case however is i really don't think it does much except keep them from getting bumped up and scratched, odds are if they get stepped on in the case they're toast.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
May 19th, 2014
I bought the Mix Masters about a month ago,and I have to say I thought they were the best until i noticedthe mic3 remote was hanging on by a thread, and the headband was cracking. I would reccomend these to someone who can buy another pair about every month, or who doesn't care about cracks on the headband, which is not a lot of people so I won't reccomend this to a friend
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Overall, Disappointed
April 25th, 2014
Sigh. Sadly I went through 2 pairs of these headphones due to the headband issue. The sound from the Mix Master were superb, some of the best sounding headphones I've had, but the build quality is not worth the price. The first pair started showing cracks after three months. The second pair cracked after the first month (and that's with extremely careful use with full knowledge of the issues). Also the headphones can become uncomfortable prolong use due to the shallow ear cups, but that might not apply to everyone. So unfortunately I'm going to have to get a different set of headphones, so I wont have to go though the long warranty time for a third time.
Best Headphones Ever!!!
April 20th, 2014
These headphones are the best headphones I ever had and they are comfortable sound quality good and the disign is excellent.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Won't Last
February 19th, 2014
Sounds great however after a couple months I noticed a crack on the head band and since then there are now 4 cracks. They look great and sound great but no good to me if the head band breaks in two. Also a friend bought them at the same time that did and his are cracked in the same way.
lmfao fake review!
January 16th, 2014
ive used several skullcandys and these are one of the worst horrible quality of sound on these, i would recommend the skullcandy navigators those are great for their price! the built on these looked like if i was to drop them or just over stretch on the headband that they would easily break apart. they look cool thats the only good thing i found about these.
Love these headphones
December 30th, 2013
I just got these for Christmas they work great. Nice job skull candy
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Best Headphones I've ever earned
November 15th, 2013
I Have always been obsessed with getting the most out of my music and these headphones have done just that. All the expecaions i had for them were met and exceded ten fold and i couldn't be happier. Great Job Skullcandy
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
October 29th, 2013
I got the mix masters a few days ago. They are by far the best headphones i have ever used. Much better than beats. The only brand better is bose because they are the best brand but bose can be very expensive and bose isnt really cool like the mixmasters are. Anyways these are the best ive ever used and for the price thses are the best you can buy. I have no regrets buying these. They look great, they sound great and are cool.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
One of the best
October 10th, 2013
These head phones are amazing which sounds amazing but to me i think the level is all equal it doesn't have enough bass for me and i have to have a bass booster on other than that they sound great and the build materials its mostly if not all plastic only thing id recommend to skull candy is a metal head band cause mine have snapped in two places then again i have a huge head but other wise id love to see these with a white paint job and id never use any other headphone
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Amazing Sound Quality
September 6th, 2013
These headphones are amazing, with great all around sound quality. They feel amazing and I can wear them for many hours non-stop. The only minor issue is that the headband will start to crack slightly over a few months, but taking good care of them should resolve that.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
WOW!! (with minor problems)
July 24th, 2013
these are some of the best headphones ive ever owned, the balance in them is absolutely perfect, the bass is enough to realy make a rumble but its not so much that the bass is all you can hear, the range of the bass is truly amazing and ive never had any headphone or ear bud (and ive had a ton of both from many companies) rech the high and low bass of songs like theses can, I also play my music with the volume all the way up 99% of the time and they have not blown or had any problems but when you do turn them down a lot you still get good bass, great noise cancelation, and a premium listening experience . Ok now for the bad news :( they are a little fragile in the headband, you have to be careful when putting them on and taking them off not to stretch them too far or over time they will start to get a crack and possibly snap in half. But if you take good care of them and don't beat them up too much you should have no problem with them
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
June 1st, 2013
I have not found any headphones like these skullcandy has never let me down i used to own the hesh uprocks and skullcrushers and i have never been let down i had to send them back becuz of a few cracks in the headband but all in all i have never seen better headphones im a dj myself i make dubstep and these headphones are absolutley amazing for me go buy yourself a pair they are 100 times better than beats in quality comfortability bass u name it these are the best
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
May 27th, 2013
i hate them. sound quality is okay but the design is flawed. i purchased them the first week they became available. sadly that same week i dropped them and they cracked and split into two parts. the cord has a shortage. i had to purchase another one. WARNING!!! DONT EVER DROP THEM
Color Scheme is Crazy.
March 13th, 2013
I have had this before but this color scheme is so crazy I cant stop starting at them. I had an earlier edition of the mixmaster and these sound much better. Not saying the other ones were bad but I feel there is a slight improve on sound. The bass is stronger in this pair. It also seems the structure is better in this pair than my other pair.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Needs more bass
January 5th, 2013
These are crisp, beautiful headphones. They are sylish but there is one problem, the bass isn't loud enough. But I'll get use to them after adapting from beats to Skullcandys.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
great headphones
January 2nd, 2013
these are hands down thee best headphones out there ive tryed beets by dre and monster and they just do not compare to these. the reason why your ears hurt after listening to them for awile is your ears are ajusting ( pardon my spelling) to the new rounder ear piece take a couple of weeks and your ears wont hurt anymore. but the are awesome
Needs beter padding
December 6th, 2012
great sound and quality but if you use them to study or for longer than 2 hours yourears will start to hurt. The padding needs to be thicker
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
December 5th, 2012
I must say these are the best headphones ive ever heard. Beats by dre studio headphones sound HORRIBLE compared to these headphones! The mixmasters are so well balanced in sound and sound excelent when listening to any genre of music. They have nice thumping bass that will sound good with any hip-hop song. The bass is powerful enough for people who love bass yet it doesn't interfere with the sound quality of the song. The vocals are clear and crisp as if you were in the studio with the artist. And since Ive been listening to these headphones, ive heard instruments in the background of a song that ive never heard before. Its exactly what the artist entended you to hear. The style of these headphones are great and it has a ton of features for DJ's! And last but not least they don't leak sound and don't let sound in! You could be in a quiet room and the person next to you can barely hear the song at max volume. Or you could be in a club, loud car, or around a lot of traffic and it will drown out all the noise around you! Trust me their worth saving up for... BOTTOM LINE I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO EVERYONE!!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Better than Bose
October 11th, 2012
I love these headphones and the sound quality is absolutely incredible.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Best headphones ever!!!
October 3rd, 2012
I have tried almost every headphones like Beats by dre and these blew me away. I am a DJ and I have been using these at all my gigs every day. I have been using these for a year now and i had no problems with these. Bass,Vocals and Highs are perfect just like they said in the description.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
A critique on my Favorite cans ever.
September 30th, 2012
I absolutely love the sound and design. These are my absolute favorite headphones ever. The features are great, and it's clear that a lot of thought was put into making these an undisputedly incredible set of headphones. They sound great on all levels of the spectrum. The bass has minimal distortion, the mids are bright, and the swivel-mono and mute features were well thought out. Now I'm gonna be nit picky: >There are two places where the Aviators are clearly better: the cable length (not counting the DJ cable) and the ear cup shape. MixMasters are comfortable to wear, but many people don't like having their ears touch the end of the 'ear wells." The cable (with the Mic3) is is too long for a cable made for everyday use with an iPods and laptop. >The top of the headband cracked one day as I was putting them on my head. Definitely need to find a way to prevent that. Ya, lifetime warranty (totally awesome), but I don't want to have to use it within 2 months- ya know? >White. Y'all need to sell a white set of MMs in-house
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
The Perfect Headphones For Me
August 31st, 2012
Before i got this headphones i want the Beats Pro Detox,but when i prove the Beats in a friend's house they were great but then his brother show me this headphones and just by looking at them i get in love directly for me they are great looking,the sound super good,the bass not so much but i don't look to much on that.................but the best in this headphones is the comfort and looking comfort is super soft and the style is WOW i really don't have words for the style and that's why this headphones are the perfect ones and you'll love them too
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
So close to perfect!!!
August 9th, 2012
The sound embarrases all the "Beats by dre", "soul by ludacris", "Bose", and every other major brand I have listened to. The sound is flawless, at first I wished they had more bass because its more of a soothing, smooth, but powerful bass. But I later learned that that made for well rounded headphones whether it's country, Rap, Pop, ect.... But if you want them to hit hard, bass boost all your music and it's like two 12's sittin on your ears. The 50mm Mylars are amazing. They'll handle any volume you throw at them without blowing. The cable for these headphones are litreally bombproof! Ive had this same cable for an entire year and it's untouched condition, as to where the "beats by dre" cable would look like a cougar had tried to eat it after a year of use. The style of the Mix master all black is just sick.. There isn't another headphone that can compete with it's clean appearance. Now, the ONE problem with these headphones... after about a year of gentle use, I noticed two small cracks accross my headband. But remember, i used these everyday. But never dropped, scratched, or mistreated them. Overall, these are the best headphones on the market by far.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Great Headphones
August 7th, 2012
These headphones are great! My only problem is that they are not that loud. But still very good sound quality! Bass is good however not very strong but then again if all you care about is strong heavy bass then Beats By Dre are yours. But These headphones are Super comfortable and very cool! Only hardware problem is that the cord broke in my ipod but skullcandy is going to fix it for me...on hold waiting for them right now about it...
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Exceptional when they aren't broken..
August 6th, 2012
When I first recieved my MixMasters, I was blown away. The quality was amazing, the sound quality was unparalleled by it's opponents, and the overall package was just perfect. However, it does have it's flaws. After wearing the headphones for an hour, you really start to realize how snug they are. You start to get uncomfortable with them and need a ten minute break. Its a small flaw, but it's still one. The comfort is great for short periods of time. The only other flaw I could find is quite large. One day, I was putting on my MixMasters just like I normally would when I heard a rather loud popping sound. Thats when I knew they cracked. Upon inspection, I found that there were two small cracks in the headband. Keep in mind that I baby these headphones. They still look new. Anyways, I'm just dissappointed by the cracking. I just shipped them back and I am expecting a replacement. Overall, they are very good headphones. I would deffinitly reccommend these. I would of given five stars if they were still solid.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
July 15th, 2012
These headphone are really the best pair I ever had. But the one thing that iffy about them is that the right rotating ear cuff is looser that the left. But over all there the best things in my life right now
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Mix master mike review
July 1st, 2012
They are good, but not enough. I think that they are a bitt over priced for the quality. They need more base. But the do have good crirstal clear sound. And make a good job on sound leaking. I would reciment this for people that hear clasic music. But I DON'T recocoment this for people that hear rock, rap, ect. Overall nice pair of headphones.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Great Buy
June 30th, 2012
Overall I am more than satisfied with my Mix Masters. The Sound Quality is far beyond what I expected after having owned multiple Skullcandy headphones. The Dynamics of the sound is amazing, it makes the sound feel as though its around you and not just being pumped right into your ears. You can hear the depth in the music and vocals and highs are crisp and clear. The low mids/bass aren't thumping and vibrating like skullcrushers, but they are clean and precise and you won't miss a note. The memory foam headband and earpads are ludicrously comfortable; in fact as I am typing this I've been wearing my MMM for 3 hours straight and I do not plan on stopping any time soon. I might not be a DJ but I can see the usefulness of the dual inputs, mute button, coil cable, swivel to mono, and replaceable ear pads (that is why they are call "encore pads"). The coil cable is indestructible and feels super high quality. The additional mobile straight cable with Mic3 would be great but the volume controls do not work with my Samsung Galaxy Player. The plug ins are snug and sturdy and the cables are great quality. Cons, these things feel cheap. The polycarbonate (plastic) construction does not feel durable or tough, however I have owned these phones for a good 4 months and after taking some abuse they aren't showing any signs of wear. The aluminum frame holding it all together underneath is lightweight, flexible, and very durable. As far as build quality goes I have to give it a 3.5/5 only because of the plastic. Sound: best I have heard in a long time Comfort: never worn a pair of headphones like them Build quality: meh, but they hold up well Features: great and thoughtful, good for anyone Overall: Best Skullcandies I have owned (Aviators, SK pros, Hesh, Skullcrushers, titans, ink'd, smokin' buds, the fix) , won't replace them for a long time.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Simply The Skull Candy Mix Masters are The Best Over All
June 17th, 2012
I bought these fine jewlery of Ear Buds for my Kid 11 year bday, I was not sure Vs the Dr. Dre, when he opened and connect them to his ipod, I was amazed about the GREAT sound, no doubt The Mix Master are longer BETTER than Dr. Dre!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
May 18th, 2012
These headphones are the same if not better compared to the beats. I have had both and all the features are amazing and the sound quality is better than the beats.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Holy Cow
May 15th, 2012
I wear these babies all day everyday. Never had a problem and probably never will. Hats off to skullcandy for thinking customers first!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Compliments galore
May 8th, 2012
So I received my Red Mix Masters on Friday and wore them on a flight to Miami this morning. I had 3 different people ask me about them. These are one of the hottest looking headphones on the market, and people will notice. I had tried a pair of MM's before but I was pleasantly surprised with the sound isolation, I barely heard the plane take off and when I listened at full volume the person next to me couldn't hear (yeah, I asked). Overall I give these a perfect rating. My only complaint is that Skullcandy didn't come out with cool colors much sooner.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
#The best!!!!!!
March 22nd, 2012
Boston Celtics! best headphones out there!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
March 11th, 2012
I got a pair of the Laker headphones and are totally worth the 300$+ They have the best comfort, awesome bass, and great sound.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Definitely top of the line headphones
March 3rd, 2012
Well my Knicks Mix Masters just came 2 days ago, since then ive listened for about 15 hours of just music, and then some videos. I was really surprised by the quality of the headphones, they are great. When theres no music playing its pretty easy to hear whats going on around you, but right when the music starts playing its like insane noise cancelling. Also its awesome because i listen to all types of music and the balance of the sounds are amazing. The cushions on the ear cups are also so good, its like melted butter and leather on your ears haha. The only downside is that after probably about an hour i had to take them off and shake off my ears a little, but then the headphones went right back on.
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Fantastic headphone!
February 26th, 2012
I got these headphones a few days ago and was blown away. The sound quality is the best I've heard from any pair of headphones I've ever owned. I have a friend with Beats Studios who came to my apartment earlier and we traded headphones back and forth with different songs and both agreed these sounded way better. She even told me she was jealous!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
The sickest headphones of all time, period.
February 18th, 2012
Just got these in the mail today (had to overnight but oh well). These are the best sounding, best looking, best fitting headphones I've ever used. They weigh much less than the Beats Studio and are more comfortable. The packaging and carrying case are top-notch, definitely going on the shelf!
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
BeanTown BABY!!!!!!!
February 17th, 2012
Best team in league history!!!! 17 Rings
BOTTOM LINE YES, I recommend this product
Nothing more I could want.
Technical Specs
- 24 ohms
- 102 dB (1mW/500Hz)
- less than 0.05% (1mW/500Hz)
- approx. 270 g
Key FeaturesCollaboration is an understatement. For 18 months Skullcandy and Legendary Beastie Boys DJ Mix Master Mike were more like conjoined twins – the kind with a shared body and twice the bandwidth upstairs. The result of such a hive-mind? The Mix Master brags custom styled drivers, highest-grade materials, and list of world class features that has even the DJ elite drooling. This headset comes packed with our Attacking Bass, Natural Vocals, and Precision Highs – a pure audio experience worthy of any genre. The Mix Master is a salute to modern form and pro-level function, complete with Supreme Sound.
Features & Highlights
|Supreme Sound delivers Attacking Bass, Natural Vocals and Precision Highs.
| Mic3 delivers complete control of any IOS device.
Mute button lets you silence the boom.
|MM travel carry case stores your assets.


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5 Ways to Create Better iPad Applications
We've just passed the two-year mark of the iPad being on the market. And with a second milestone of 200,000 iPad applications on the App Store nearing, there's no better time than now to reassess how to approach the UX of iPad applications.
Some of the ideas in this article are relevant to all tablets, not just the iPad. But in consideration of the tremendous success of the iPad (73% of all tablet sales last year), it does warrant specific attention and focus. So, without further ado, here are five interface guidelines to (re)consider when approaching the UX and design of iPad applications.
1. Retiring the Tab Bar
When it comes to the iPad, tab bars are simply passé. Leftover from the task-driven, "get in get out" mentality of the smartphone, tab bars aren't needed on a "lean-back" device like the iPad. In other words, the more relaxed mode of use of iPads means there's no hurry to quickly change views by having all navigation options front and center, which is what tab bars are meant to do. Unlike an iPhone app, people immerse themselves in iPad applications for longer periods of time and with a more relaxed mindset.
Tab bars are also less usable on a larger screen. They aren't reachable with thumbs and require a change in hand position. Visually they're eyesores, and from a layout perspective they often take up precious real estate. More elegant alternatives to the tab bar include slide-out (see Facebook), gesture-based (see Paper), or content-driven (see USA Today) navigation. Beyond being more usable and aesthetically pleasing, an added benefit of these options is that they are particularly complementary to the crisp new Retina displays on the iPad 3.
Short version: Just say no to tab bars!
2. Stop Pinching Me
Gestures are one reason why touch devices are special. They make apps feel personal, fun, and intuitive. Unfortunately, they also can lead to frustration when conventions aren't followed or if non-standard gestures aren't kept consistent in the app itself. Gesture consistency is a general mobile problem that's more evident on the iPad, where additional gestures are available such as multi-finger taps, pinches, and swipes.
When working with gestures on the iPad:
- Remember that one hand will usually remain on the device.
- Introduce non-standard gestures through onboarding and first-time walkthroughs.
- Consider reinforcing non-standard gestures through visuals or animations either the first several times they are used, or every time.
- Be aware of iOS-level gestures, including the four-finger swipe up, five-finger swipe left or right, and five-finger pinch, so the app's gestures do not compete or conflict with iOS.
3. Over-Heightened Realism
Heightened realism and skeuomorphic design became more popular with the introduction of the iPad, which in turn influenced applications on Macs (e.g., iCal). In it's Human Interface Guidelines, Apple writes, "When virtual objects and actions in an application are metaphors for objects and actions in the real world, users quickly grasp how to use the app." It sounds great in theory, but doesn't work well in practice.
The first issue with this approach is that a UX designer's perception and usage of a real-world object may not be the same as users. Secondly, unless all aspects of the physical object are translated, the metaphor can break, leading to unexpected behaviors in the application.
These problems can be seen even in Apple's own apps, such as Notes on the iPad. Notes visually resembles a traditional notepad, but its pages cannot be flipped. To start a new page, one must tap the "+" button, and the sidebar or a popover is used to navigate between each note. Ultimately, it's not clear which parts of the interface are supposed to function like an application and which like a real a notebook.
Due to these kinds of problems, when it comes to skeuomorphic design or heightened realism, the general recommendation is to avoid them. In the not too distant future, application interfaces are going to be the more common and known interaction models. So there's no need for the UX of iPad applications to be hampered by old, aging, or historical metaphors.
4. Split (Headache) Views
While not a holdover from the iPhone, split views come from the first days of the iPad, resulting in their over-used as a primary landscape view and way to navigate an application.
The classic example of the split view (which also helped popularize it) is Mail on the iPad. The split view is typically represented with a smaller master pane on the left that aides in navigation, along with a larger detail pane on the right, which focuses on displaying content. The split view is so prevalent on Apple's own iPad applications (it appears in Mail, Notes, Messages, Reminders, and Settings) that it almost feels like the default view for the iPad when in landscape orientation.
The major shortcoming of the split view is it creates a busy and unfocused screen. That's not a big deal in the Settings application, but in Mail, where every email that must be responded to, filed, or deleted is always a tap away, users shouldn't have to rotate into portrait to get a more focused mode.
The split view isn't going anywhere just yet though, so here are some takeaways:
- Don't simply default to using a split view when designing landscape views on the iPad.
- Although it's not recommended by Apple yet, consider an option to hide the master pane when using a split view. A more daring approach would be to follow the portrait model of using a popover for showing a list view even when in landscape (see iA Writer).
- If a list view is not needed but it's helpful to keep navigation visible, consider putting the navigation in a sidebar (see PBS for iPad) or in the toolbar.
5. Think Different, Think iPad
As a concluding thought, some of the best iPad apps to date have looked at the larger iPad screen as a blank canvas, creating new and innovative user experiences. Apps that showcase fresh perspectives on what's possible with one of Apple's most "magical" products ever include:
- Pennant (a 2011 Apple Design Award Winner)
- Nursery Rhymes
- The History of Jazz
- Paper
- and Magic Piano
These apps follow Apple's slogan, "think different," while still embracing human interface guidelines and community-established standards.
With the iPad already in classrooms, kitchens, automobiles, offices, and coffee shops, it's an exciting time to be creating iPad applications. The only way for UX and design professionals to keep up with the ever-changing iPad landscape is to be as obsessive as consumers about trying the latest apps to see what works and what doesn't work. At least for the time being, it's the age of the iPad, so it's time to truly think different.
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Excellent post, and it's nice to see the evolution of iPad apps now that it's been several years. I completely agree with your statement on "Don't Pinch" - as a well designed app should not need to have users constantly zooming in, flicking pages, etc.
Flipboard & Reeder do a beautiful job of utilizing space to showcase the bulk of the content, while encouraging you to then click thru if you want to read that information. No zooming required, no special gestures ... just a tap.
Great articlen although I'm using Paper for some while now and even this great app did not use well-known gestures for some of its commands. For example the Undo function is applied by using two fingers drawing a circle counterclockwise. As this might be a fun way to undo things, I learned it as being a pain in the .. ,well you get it. Reading into forums about this function, I am not the only one.
Also Paper IS using the old metaphors for closing a book, deleting a page and flipping through them..
As for the other apps, They sure don't use a tab bar for sure and Flipboard for iPad aswell as for iPhone (which works different than the iPad), this is a great way new interaction is applied.
I'm going to take a look at the the others as I am eager to learn new ways and see the more basic gestures and lack of tabbed bars you seem to see as Passé. I hope they will be some day. Until then, let's embrace the ways we know of..until there's something else to embrace :-)
My two cents..
After three days of testing on a prototype, It's clear the average user does not fully grasp the concepts and gestures that you and I take for granted. Yes, I love to look at exciting and new apps that push boundaries, but until the average user is fluent on a tablet as they are on a computer and mouse, we strongly need to take the basics into consideration.
Ken, I wouldn't say that we are ready to retire the tab or tool bar. As Eric Hope (User Experience Evangelist at Apple) pointed out in his talk in 2009 – your UI is more or less pre-defined heavily by the type of application you are working on. Obviously, if you develop an entertainment app – sure – why would you wanna surface lots of navigational elements? If you work on a productivity app, well, a smart navigation helps people to get things done quickly. They complete many clicks in a very short amount of time. Again, assessing the application type (tool, serious, entertainment, fun) helps you demystifying your UI. Quite simple.
If everyone were trying to innovate it would equal a new navigational experience with every app, which a great number of people would regard as a hassle. That might be fine with UX and design professionals but many users have a strong need for consistency. I might come across as a usability zealot but I personally love the big UX-strides, just thought it might be worth pointing out.


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Solving gun violence in the US in today's insane political climate requires a solution that makes it painless for everyone.
First that this idea even needs to be broached in the first place is ridiculous especially given the lack of clarity in the second amendment (eg it does not specify types of arms so that should be handled by laws not as a "do what you will free for all").
That said it seems there are some major elements that would be necessary to reduce gun deaths in the US and there are some obfuscating interests embodied in the NRA that must be sidestepped or accommodated in the solution.
Four main areas of focus jump out to reduce gun deaths:
1) "mass killings" (included in this would be the 2 or 3 person shootings as well as as Newtown or Aurora types)
2) Accidental shootings
3) Non-owner shootings (eg the shooter is not the owner of the gun)
4) "black market" trading
Added to these I would say the parameter that makes gun control legislation difficult is gun manufacturer revenue stream protection using the second amendment as a shill.
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2) Make sure that guns cannot be used in public places or by someone other than their owner
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On kill switches, in the same locking mechanism put a chip and actuator that freezes the locking mechanism mentioned above when it receives a certain modulated radio signal.
If mandatory then all existing guns will have to be refitted with the new bolt mechanism creating revenue streams for the gun manufacturers and on all new guns they can charge more creating more revenue.
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Last month's terrorist attack on a shopping mall in Kenya was a wake up call for security and police agencies everywhere.
And Arizona is no exception -- where there are plenty of so-called soft-targets.
Malls, sporting venues, places of worship, even schools are potential targets because in an open society like ours it is nearly impossible to seal off such places where people normally gather.
But it doesn't mean nothing can be done.
"The United States in general being an open society a lot of our targets are considered soft," says DPS Capt. Steve Harrison.
It went on for days. A Somali off-shoot of Al Qaeda took over an upscale shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya.
The bloody standoff killed at least 67 people -- hundreds more wounded or held hostage.
The mall left in ruins after running gun battles between the terrorists and the Kenyan army.
"The Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center is here to protect the citizens and infrastructure of Arizona."
Whether it is a shopping mall in east Africa or MetroCenter in northwest Phoenix, malls are considered "soft" targets by those who plan for the worst.
"We receive about 160 tips a month," says Harrison.
Captain Steve Harrison from the Department of Public Safety met us at the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center, or ACTIC. It's staffed by law enforcement officers from different agencies statewide.
Running down tips on any suspicious activity, and keeping an eye on web cams, traffic cams and satellite images from across the state.
"The counter terrorism center was initially created to combat terrorism. We have since evolved where we consider all crimes and all hazards."
After the Kenyan attacks, Harrison said they took a closer look at malls statewide.
"What we try to do is get as much information about that specific attack and see if there is any implication to Arizona. We reach out to the malls, specifically obviously the attack was at a mall and we've done that in the past as well."
Of course, the details of mall security in Arizona won't be discussed with the media.
But Harrison did say they work closely with area malls to make sure they are doing everything they can to avert a potential attack.
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Motel Kye Houndstooth Print Dress
Add super cute smarts to your wardrobe this season in this chic houndstooth dress by Motel.
With a mono houndstooth print, this frock works in the infamous chalkboard trend of last season perfectly. The shorter length showcases your svelte pins, while the contrast collar and cuffs add to the sophisticated appeal of this piece.
Wear this printed dress with bare legs and sandals while the days are still warm, swapping them for tights and ankle boots as the mercury descends.
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Motel Virgo Metallic Dress
This cute retro dress by Motel is a perfect pick for adding a little casual-glam to your party wardrobe.
The straight cut gives this dress a super laid back appeal, while the side pockets play up this relaxed angle. In a futuristic silver metallic hue, this frock makes an impact on your party wardrobe this season.
Wear this metallic dress with a pair of colour pop barely there sandals, matching clutch and silver bangles.
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Motel Leah Floral Print Dress
This gorgeous day dress by Motel is a stunning piece for your lovely daytime wardrobe this season.
Covering you in pretty florals this frock works in a cute colourway of yellows and greens to brighten up your look. The scoop neckline adds a sultry appeal, while quarter sleeves keep it cute.
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Motel Blackbird Midi Dress
Round neck. 3/4 sleeves. All over striped detail. Lined. Stretchy fabric for ease of fit. Approx 40 inch from shoulder to hem.
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Motel Neon Print Shift Dress
This printed shift dress by Motel will see you through the season stylishly with its stand-out neon highlights.
In a classic shift shape this dress will always be chic and your go-to piece this season. The statement print lifts your looks as you dress it up or down with your favourite accessories.
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Updated August 19, 2013 - Monday night was the last night for the Pittsburg Aquatic Center, and area dogs were invited to take a dip before the pool is to be drained.
It's the seventh year the pool has held it's annual Dog Swim.
The photos above are from KOAM Videographer Adam Wilson.
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7th Annual Dog Swim
The 7th Annual Dog Swim will be held on Monday, August 19th from 5:30pm- 7:00 p.m. at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center. Dogs and their owners are invited to take a dip before the pool is drained for the summer. The Dog Swim is a great way for your pup to get relief from the summer heat.
General entry fee is $4. If you bring in a donation for the SEK Humane Society, your entry fee is discounted to $2. Dogs of all different breeds and sizes are welcome to come and practice their dog-paddling.
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Rowdy students partying into all hours of the night are keeping neighbors awake. These so called off campus "party houses" are now at the center of debate over American University's plans to expand. Neighbors want AU to get the problem under control and have taken their complaints to DC's zoning commission. The board's decision on AU's expansion was delayed again this month. Commissioners voiced concerns that the university needs to do more to address these types of issues in the community before they become a problem.
One of the biggest problems continues to be the university's policing of off campus parties by students. While AU is ranked among the top in the country, it's those students behaving badly and keeping neighbors up all night that give the university a bad rap. "We tried everything. We tried earplugs. We tried Nyquil," lamented Kris Persinger, who lives in AU Park. It's a neighborhood where homes often sell for a million dollars. On the flipside, it's also a neighborhood where houses are rented to students with sometimes 6, 8 or more people in one house.
Four years ago, groups of current and former AU students moved in on Van Ness Street across from Persinger, his wife and their daughter. They tried to live with it, but after a while he began to dread nights when he saw beer kegs arrive at the house across the street. "The first group had parties maybe once a month, but the second group of people …it got to be an every weekend, maybe not an official party every weekend but they had gatherings," he said.
Persinger's five-year-old daughter wears ear muffs to drown out the noise, referring to the young men across the street as the "noisy boys."
Persinger is one of the few that will speak publicly about the problem. Other neighbors complained in e-mails of finding the alley "full of beer cans" and "used condoms" strewn with other debris. A resident at the home suggested FOX 5 talk to Jocelyn Hicks, who lives two doors down and has lived in the same house for more than 30 years. Even she says the parties got much worse, when the latest group moved into the Van Ness Street house. "They have very loud parties at night going on until 2:00 a.m. in the morning," said Hicks.
On Facebook pictures show the house as being used for fraternity meetings and numerous parties. It was nicknamed "forward operating base Van Ness" and on Four Square the address is listed as a "dive bar." The young men who live in the house are military veterans, and unlike typical college-aged students, most are in their mid-20's, going to college after tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. At one point, Hicks says one of the young men went door to door in the neighborhood trying to apologize for the parties. "I said I admire what you've done for this country, but I'm not admiring what's going on now," she told them.
The house on Van Ness is one of several problem houses the university deals with each year. According to university officials, AU receives repeated complaints for about 6-10 student houses off campus. It's been an ongoing issue for a decade or more.
A few houses have had notable problems. On 43rd Street, neighbors complained of finding women's underwear and beer cans in the front lawn at a house rented by a group of fraternity members. The problems went on for two years. At one point, a neighbor told FOX 5 her husband and child were mooned by a student. It took repeated intervention from the university and the national fraternity to deal with the problems. "The national office affiliated with that organization, the property owner or landlord got involved and eventually the students did move out," said Michelle Espinosa, American University's associate dean of students who handles these issues.
In 2010 on Ellicott Street, neighbors reported public urination and nude dancers at another home rented by students. The university worked with police to address the problems but at the time could only discipline students off campus for criminal behavior. The students finally moved.
Over on 44th Street, neighbors complained one house has been rented to AU students for at least 10 years and remains a continuous nuisance. They describe "large drunken parties and vandalized cars." One person told FOX 5 party goers will hide in bushes and neighbor's garages when parties get busted by police. No one would talk publicly, citing fear of revenge. AU says the house isn't on their radar but neighbors say that's because they call police when parties get too loud rather than notify the university. "Most AU students are good neighbors but this small minority of students is able to cause just tremendous persistent problems for their neighbors," said Jonathan Bender Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and Chairman of ANC 3E, which includes AU Park.
Police would not say how often they've been called to any specific house citing privacy concerns. The Persingers turned to police after initially trying to work things out with their student neighbors. They contacted city officials, the university and circulated a petition collecting about 50 signatures. Then they claim the harassment started, carried out by roommates in the house who were not AU students. They had taxi cabs sent to the Persingers at 2:00 a.m. and food delivered to their door at 4:00 a.m.
One night the Persingers recorded the incidents with their cell phone. On the video you can hear the delivery man ask "Did you order food?" Persinger's wife tells him no, and then asks to verify the delivery information he was given. The restaurant had been given the Persingers' address and home phone number. At the same time the lights were on across the street. Persinger's wife suggests the food may belong to the young men there.
When the delivery man goes across the street, someone answers the door, waves toward the Persingers' camera and pays for the food. On the recording the delivery man is asked "They said the food is ours?"
"Yes," he replies. The Persingers reported the harassment to police, but when officers showed up at the house there was no answer at the door.
Persinger's wife, a former FOX 5 employee, described what happened under oath to DC's zoning commission, during one of many hearings over AU's expansion plans. The zoning commission has twice postponed its ruling on the plan to add additional dorms, increase enrollment and build additional facilities on the campus. The commission asked the university to address some of the neighborhood concerns as a condition of expansion. At the most recent meeting on February 16, the commission raised concerns that not enough was being done. It has now asked AU to work to strengthen its Neighborhood Liaison Committee, to work with the community in an attempt to resolve issues before they become a problem. Camille LePre, assistant vice president of communications for AU said, "We will work to achieve that."
Some of these same issues were raised 10 years ago, the last time AU's campus plan was approved. Bender, the ANC chairman hears many of the neighborhood complaints. "If police are unable to stop the misconduct. That can be a year of hell for neighbors," he said.
In 2010, the university broadened its student conduct code to off campus incidents that may not necessarily break the law but are disruptive to the community. This fall, four incidents resulted in conduct charges. "The range of sanctions in our process includes everything from a citation, which is basically a warning, letting the student know their behavior is unacceptable to suspension or dismissal from the university," said Espinosa.
The university has also made other changes. Students are now required to register their off campus addresses at the beginning of every semester. It's public safety officers, under an agreement with DC police, can also respond to off campus student housing when there are complaints. If public safety officers believe a party is too loud or behavior is disruptive, they can file a report that could lead to disciplinary action by AU, even if DC police don't issue any citations or file criminal charges.
The Persingers had complained to the university about the house on their street on numerous occasions. In the fall, one of the young men mistakenly sent an email to Persinger's wife. It talks about "bigger parties" and the need to "watch for police" and encouraged everyone to "do the sh** that bothered her". The family showed the e-mail and video of the alleged harassment to school officials. It's this type of evidence the university often needs to take action. "We do need to have the identity of the student. We need to be able to identify specifically who was involved. We need to have a witness involved... so it is difficult sometimes to reach the level of evidence necessary to pursue conduct [charges]," Espinosa said.
In this case, AU's actions were limited because not everyone living in the house is an AU student. Espinosa told FOX 5 she believes the Persingers may have been harassed, but the night of the incident university officials determined the two students who lived there were not home at the time and could not have been involved in the food delivery or late night cab calls. The e-mail came from another roommate. "I did meet with the two students involved in that particular residence and they agreed at that point that no additional issues would be occurring," Espinosa said.
No one who lives at the house would talk to FOX 5, except for a one sentence statement by email on the condition the student not be named saying "that we have been working constantly, and will still continue to work towards maintaining a positive relationship with our community."
Their next door neighbor says she hasn't had problems with any loud parties since moving in 9 months ago, calling them "nice young men." But last month citing "nuisance activity at the property" the DC attorney general's office filed a civil suit against their landlord for renting without a business license. Neighbors say the parties stopped around September or October, after the university intervened. "Without any proof we were just another complaining neighbor, without any evidence. So once we had the signatures [from the petition] and the video then I think they took us seriously," Persinger said.
Other universities in DC have faced similar complaints. Police say noise complaints can be difficult to enforce. Not all officers have noise meters and they can't go into a house if no one answers the door. AU says it believes it has far fewer problems than other campuses. The zoning commission is also weighing zoning changes involving Georgetown University over problems with students who live off campus in Georgetown's surrounding neighborhood.
Right now, about 30% of AU students live off campus. While a particular house may be an ongoing problem, the student tenants often change, handed down in a way from one group to the next. It puts the university back at square one because it's a whole new group of students that can't be held accountable for previous problems. So every year AU admits the fight to quiet house parties starts all over again.
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Welcome MacCreate Readers!
It is with great pleasure that I announce the joining of forces of MacCreate, one of the largest and most popular resources for Aperture users on the web, with ApertureExpert.
The growth of ApertureExpert has been deliberately slow and steady, as I have always felt that the quality of training and support is of paramount priority. I've experimented along the way, one step at a time, allowing the growth the be organic and metered, and unbiased. For example, you'll notice there's no advertising on this site — all revenue is derived from sales of ebooks, video training, presets, AppleScripts and more — and all Aperture and photography related.
However today we welcome the biggest single change we've ever faced. MacCreate has been shuttered, and we are welcoming all of their users and contributors here, to ApertureExpert.com.
Meet David Schloss
David Schloss, the founder of MacCreate, will continue to contribute to the Aperture community here on ApertureExpert. David has been writing about technology and photography for many years, has published multiple photography books, and was the Technical Editor for Photo District News for six year prior to launching MacCreate.
Meet Thomas Boyd
Thomas Boyd is another familiar face to MacCreate readers. He's a professional photographer, has been a photojournalist for several publications, is published in National Geographic Traveler, Sports Illustrated, and many more, and is currently on staff at The Oregonian in Portland, Oregon. He will write tips and create videos for the ApertureExpert readers. You can check out his photography at thomasboyd.net.
What's Next
We're all predicting the imminent release of an update to Aperture, and with that will come an influx of new training, discussions, posts and so much more. And now, more than ever, ApertureExpert is poised to deliver the absolute best training available on the web.
Every single contributor to this site is a working professional photographer or a professional trainer — and in many cases, both! They don't just use Aperture, they live by it.
So again, we welcome you to the site. Check out the abundance of tips, the user forum where you can ask (and contribute answers to) any questions on Aperture you like, the brand new FAQ for the most common Aperture troubleshooting questions, and of course, the store.
Welcome our new friends
ApertureExpert members… please join me in welcoming our new friends from MacCreate. Feel free to add your own message in the comments below; I'm sure they'd love to know just how dedicated we all are!
-Joseph & the ApertureExpert team
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on March 15, 2012 - 6:59pm
An amazing site just got better.
on March 15, 2012 - 8:07pm
I do hope that AE won't go the way of MacCreate's predecessor - which was a free to air Aperture user's site!
It then became MC and started charging for access, at which point I moved here…so I hope I won't be looking for Version 3 of the Aperture User Group in due course.
on March 15, 2012 - 9:01pm
I've attended Davids aperture class at adorama,and I have all of Thomas's aperture videos. They are both wonderful instructors.
Welcome David and Thomas.
on March 15, 2012 - 11:38pm
Joseph and David,
Smart move.
Looking forward the new and improved ApertureExpert.com
"There is nothing worse than a sharp photograph of a fuzzy concept." Ansel Adams
on March 16, 2012 - 10:51am
I think MacCreate swallowed the Aperture Users Group or whatever it was called then but it was a long while ago and I have enough trouble remembering what happened last week, never mind what happened 5 years ago!
on March 19, 2012 - 8:42am
I'll add a less positive comment.
I have avoided the maccreate site like the plague.
I loathe the fanboyish attitude that both Thomas and David have expressed on their maccreate site, eager to pick on any person who speaks badly of their beloved software, and eager to do comparisons to prove their software of choice is ahead of any competition. Any update that apple has put forward was always immediate bliss for them, but nonetheless many people, including me, have had ongoing issues with Aperture, but according to maccreate everything has always been golden.
I do hope you impose strict rules here and at least moderate all content on this site.
Please carry on bringing us knowledge, tips & tricks, and please avoid opinion pieces.
Preferences aside, it is sad to see yet another aperture resource bite the dust, the o'reilly inside aperture was my all time favourite, and I hope it's not a sign on the wall for the direction aperture is headed.


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Can you say turf war?It looks like the legislature may be headed for another confrontation over downsizing the state's Emergency 911 system which has about 150 call centers around the state. By comparison New York City has one.This could involve the sheriffs, the state cops, the organization that represents the hundreds of call center operators and who knows who else will get into the scrum.The renewed impetus could come from the governor's secret law enforcement study committee which prides itself in not telling anyone what it is debating. Exempt from the open meetings act, one person correctly reports, it operates in a cone of silence.But the cone has sprung a leak.A former state lawmaker opened this debate in 2011 when he first proposed reducing the number of call centers from its 166 level then to ten. Do the math. Somebody was going to lose his or her job fielding those emergency calls.Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D-Westland) didn't care. He valiantly did his homework but when the governor refused to sign off, LeBlanc's effort went poof. Mr. Snyder said at the time he wanted to see if the consolidation could be handled on a volunteer basis and indeed in some areas, local governments combined operations.In Grand Rapids and the City of Wyoming, for example, the combo produced an automatic $1.5 million savings according to G.R. Mayor Heartwell who declared it a success.Sensing there are more dollars to be squeeze out of the system, the governor's special commission of law enforcement types is taking a second look.LeBlanc still thinks the case can be made for change and he even met with House GOP Speaker Jase Bolger (R-Marshall) at the beginning of the year, urging him to pick up where the Democrat left off.For example, in Detroit, where putting cops on the beat has taken on a new urgency, the governor's Emergency Manager was told the other day he could redirect 100 officers out of these call centers, where few crooks rob anybody, and into the streets where the crime is being perpetrated. EM Kevin Orr was reportedly asked to nudge the gov to give the effort some oomph which the governor declined to offer two years ago.Enter the Association of Public Safety Communication officials which is apparently oblivious to this move. The APSC represents the call center employees who were none too happy when Mr. LeBlanc took them on two years ago. Unaware of the latest secret effort, it has reserved judgement on what might be done until it sees something in writing.When that might be, no one knows. The governor's panel meets once a month and is clearly discussing at the subcommittee level "taking the 911 system out of the hands of the 911 directors."It will take legislative votes to do that and if and when it gets in the legislative arena, that's where the turf war would be fought.On one side you will have those who might argue more police officers can be hired, if you take the savings from the consolidation and pump it into those crime fighting budgets around the state.On the other side, one labor source contends the sheriffs, in concert with the APSC, don't want to give up the call centers because they provide jobs and they could prevail on lawmakers to vote no.Which brings us to the nut of the consolidation problem. Everyone wants the other guy to downsize, which means the status quo wins. We have seen that in the effort to reduce the number of school districts; have the counties assume some of the chores of townships, and now this.The governor is fond of saying, everyone likes change until they are the ones having to change.Here we go again.
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