Audion 3, an extremely versatile Mac audio player/recorder/encoder from Panic was retired today and is being made available for download free of charge. Make sure to read the true story of audion, the story behind the story. These guys not only can create great software, but I think they missed their true calling as gonzo journalists:

The feeling of being beat to market by days is an interesting one — imagine being punched in the face by a drunk kangaroo then finding five dollars while lying on the floor, a simultaneously crushing but ultimately inspiring experience.