Akai has just given new informations on the mpc 1000 :
- 3,3 kg and small size
- 16 Mo de ram (upgradable up to 128 Mo)
- 6 analog outputs
- S/PDIF I/O
- 16 pads and the sequencer
- Backup to a compact Flash card via an USB connection (very convenient)

TC-Electronic has announced the avalaibility of a new version of their 2 tracks audio editor for mastering. New features include support for burning multiple CDs from a single playlist, Audio Units plug-in support for the batch converter and automatic plug-in delay compensation for the playback cursor. Additionally, new user settings for the Preferences dialog has been added, as well as preloading-support for Waves' plug-in shell.

Happy visitors to the coming Apple expo in PARIS : Let's come and see us on the MacMusic stand (F 14). You'll get the opportunity to save money and to become an active members for 50 euros only for a new or a renewal subscription (cash or cheque only). We're looking forward to meet you on the MacMusic Stand.

On Monday, Inside Mac Radio is launching the first and only daily Mac radio show, with a summary of news and interviews with Mac experts and luminaries Monday through Friday, in English. The show, based in San Francisco, has an exclusive partnership with MacMusic.org, so I will be checking in with Scott weekly to talk about the latest in the world of Mac music and audio. Listen via the web or download archives to your iPod and listen on the bus/train! Other partners include Bare Feats, DV Guys, MacDesign Magazine, MacFixIt, MacMinute, MacSec, MacTech Magazine, MacUpdate, MacWindows, Macworld UK Magazine, Mugcenter, O'Reilly, OSXFAQ, and PowerPage. English-only for now.

Digi has announced ProTools HD ACCEL at the IBC Show in Amsterdam today. The ACCEL card appears to be a super dsp card replacement for the HD Process card. The new card is twice as powerful - but has a list price only $500 higher. HD2 and HD3 ACCEL systems will include the new card instead of the Process cards previously shipped with these systems. The other news is that ACCEL is shipping immediately.