If you just need a simple recorder for mono voice recordings and to use as a musical sketch pad, Recorder (V. 7, Retronyms; $0.99), which also offers Wi-Fi sync and emailing of files, is both inexpensive and easy to use. Just hit the big, red Record button and go. A good free option is iTalk Recorder (V. 1.04, Griffin), which also is designed for fast-and-easy recording. It gives you three quality settings, offers an Append feature, and transfers files using Griffin's free iTalk Sync app for Mac or Windows.

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