I make tools to help people write great software. I am a software engineer at Apple helping businesses succeed.

Previously, I led the platform team for Yahoo Mail’s web application which is relied upon by millions of people every day around the world.

  • Roland VS-840: Upgrade to EX

    I received my VS-840 multitrack recorder a few weeks ago and it’s a nice little machine. I am getting started with recording and this will be the heart of my setup. Despite not having anything the plug into it yet I’ve already gotten used to some of its features. However, the total time I can More →

  • Foray into Recording

    This weekend I bought a Roland VS-840 digital multitrack recorder from eBay. Ever since I’ve done audio work for Gimme 5 I’ve been wanting to do my own recording stuff and this is the first step. I plan on using it to do some simple live recording stuff at first and as I gain my More →

  • Hackaday!

    Wow! I’m on the front page of Hackaday! My recent article on Linux on the 2G iPod mini was accepted as a Hackaday post… very nice. Thanks guys! Check out the Hackaday post if you haven’t already. More →

  • iPodLinux on 2G iPod Mini

    Update: (2005-08-17 5:05 pm) This story has made news on Hackaday! WARNING: This procedure is unsupported by Apple, the iPodLinux project, or myself. I, Reid Burke, can not accept any responsibility for any damage this procedure may cause to your iPod, your computer, or your sanity. I hosed my firmware the first time I tried More →

  • In Loving Memory

    God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away. Although we love you dearly, We could not make you stay. A Golden Heart stopped Beating, hard working hands at More →

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  • Starting at Apple

    I will help small businesses succeed by building Apple Business Essentials — a product which brings together device management, 24/7 Apple support, and iCloud storage into flexible subscription plans. More →