Who created the Mac startup sound?

CNBC Make It recently highlighted Jim Reekes, a former sound designer from Apple. Reekes talks about creating the macOS startup and iPhone camera sound.

Where did the Apple chime come from?

Apple’s camera click sound is everywhere. It’s the sound of a screen grab or the noise your iPhone makes when you snap a photo. It comes from Reekes’ old 1970s Canon AE-1 that he purchased in high school. He recorded his camera and then slowed down the shutter speed in order to build the custom sound.

Where is the Mac startup sound located?

Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Sound. In the Sound Effects pane, use the “Play sound on startup” setting to turn the startup sound on or off.

How do I make my Mac sad?

Question: Q: Trigger a Sad Mac How do I trigger a sad mac? Answer: A: Answer: A: pressing the interrupt switch on Mac computers that had one installed, or by pressing Command and Power keys shortly after the startup chime.

How do I get the chime back on my Mac?

To bring the chime back to your Mac, open the Terminal app on your computer. Start up the Mac’s Spotlight feature by pressing Command and the Space Bar at the same time. Type “Terminal,” and then when the app is highlighted, press Return.

How do I permanently turn off startup sound on Mac?

Keep forgetting to mute?

1. Download and install the latest version of Auto Mute.
2. Select the ‘Auto Mute’ icon from your Mac’s menu bar.
3. Click ‘Preferences…’
4. Select both the following checkboxes: ‘Automatically run program on startup,’ and ‘Mute sound on log off, suspend, and shutdown. ‘

What happened to startup sounds?

The startup sound is no longer a part of Windows starting in Windows 8. You may remember that older Windows version had their unique startup music that was played once the OS finished its boot sequence. That was since Windows 3.1 and ended with Windows 7, making Windows 8 the first “silent” release.

Why does my Mac chime randomly?

Odds are the sounds are coming from a program you have running on the Mac. Apple’s Mail software, for example, can be set to make a whooshing noise when you send off a message. You can see what systemwide alert sounds are used on your Mac by going to the Apple Menu and opening System Preferences.

How do I change startup programs on Mac?

Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items for a list of apps set to launch on startup. To remove a specific app, highlight it and click the minus button under the list. If you prefer, certain apps can be set to launch at startup without necessarily popping up onto the screen.

What is SysRq trigger?

SysRq or “System Request” also known as Magic Keys, which allows us to send some specific instructions directly to the Linux kernel. This can be invoked by using a specific keyboard sequence(according to the system hardware) or by echoing letter commands to /proc/sysrq-trigger.