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Macro utility options comparison chart

    Note: The information in this chart is provided for your convenience only; its timeliness and correctness is not guaranteed by Linguist Plus. Please check the home pages of the discussed products for the latest price and information before making a purchase decision.

The following chart can help you decide what you or your lab needs to complement Signalyze's built-in shortcuts:

product cost notes OS 8.5/6 OS 9
AppleScript free
  • part of standard system installation
  • allows automation of scriptable applications (Signalyze is not)
yes yes
AppleScript extensions
Menu Events 1.3.1 free
  • adds control of menu items for all apps
yes ?
PreFab Player 1.5 US$79
(academic)
  • adds control of all actions for all apps
  • read the Release notes before buying!
yes yes
PreFab Player runtime US$25
  • allows running but not authoring of scripts
yes yes
batch processors
FileConverter free
  • bundled with Signalyze
mostly mostly
SndSampler 4.1 US$30
  • batch processing of all files in a folder
  • excellent recording & editing features
yes yes
SoundApp 1.62 free
  • excellent for conversion & playback
yes yes
macro utilities
KeyQuencer 2.5.5 US$49.95
  • automation of anything you do on your Mac
yes pending
KeyQuencer lite 2.5.5 US$30
  • limited to 50 macros
  • other limitations are detailed here
yes pending
KeyQuencer runtime US$17
  • allows running but not authoring of scripts
yes pending
OneClick 2.0 US$59.98
(download)
  • automation of anything you do on your Mac
  • creation of clickable button palettes
yes yes
QuicKeys 4.1 US$99.95
  • automation of anything you do on your Ma
  • creation of clickable button palettes
  • version 5 is available for test-driving
yes yes

Notes

  • syntax: AppleScript has a much more English-like syntax than the macro utilities' languages, making Player a more accessible choice for scripting (but QuicKeys 4.1 can record most scripts without getting into its scripting language).
  • macro comparison: also check out the QuicKeys comparison chart for help in deciding on between the 3 macro utilities.

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