Mike Potter returns to unveil the MacStock Conference IX Digital Pass, three days of workshops and sessions in upgraded quality thanks to new gear and live switching. The talks are available as streams on the Macstock site, along with with slides and bonus moments. Those who were there in person already have access; others can purchase the pass to learn at their own pace. The discussion includes pricing, session counts, a downloadable schedule, and a tease for MacStock X in July 2026.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

[0:08] Welcome and context
[0:39] Why a Digital Pass this year
[1:27] What the Digital Pass includes
[3:02] The audio scare and recovery
[4:19] Final Cut syncing and results
[5:15] What viewers actually se
[5:42] Production setup (Ecamm, gear, director)
[6:15] Camera tracking benefits
[7:30] Session and workshop counts
[9:53] Why the pass is valuable later
[11:00] Best year yet? Reflections
[12:36] Theming the event and variety
[16:01] Pricing and lifetime streaming access
[17:21] How to access online
[18:20] Where to preview speakers/schedule
[19:37] MacStock X dates announced (July 10–12, 2026)
[23:49] “For Mac Eyes Only” podcast plug
[25:52] Live reaction episode plans
[26:57] Closing and next steps