MidiPipe is updated to v0.9.8 and now features : Added "DLS Synth" tool - user interface for Apple's DLS Synth, fixed key repeat problem in Keybord tool and fixed comment field in SMF Player. MidiPipe is a Midi utility which allows you to modify in real time MIDI messages.

MidiPipe is available in the MacMusic softwares section.

Apple announces the "Apple Logic 7 Tour" coming to 30 US cities this fall. At this informative event, you'll learn how the new features and capabilities in Logic Pro 7 make it the complete solution for music creation and audio production. In addition to Logic Pro 7, you can learn about the new Logic Express 7 and about GarageBand.

You can find the Logic 7 Tour in a city near you and register online on the Apple web site.

Gallery UK today announce imminent availability of Metacorder 1.0, enabling users of CoreAudio hardware to create a full function audio field recorder on a Powerbook. Although existing Audio hardware is perfect for field recording applications, users have been missing a dedicated software user interface and recorder for the demanding requirements of location sound recording. Metacorder replaces complex DAW software, rich with functions not relevant to field recording, and instead offers vital location-sound specific functionality such as 30 second pre-record, mirroring and metadata entry, all in a very intuitive and easy to use package.

MetaCorder costs $1795 or 1595 euros.

SoundFont Synth by Andy's softwares is updated to v1.2.3. This Audio Unit component plug-in is designed to make the synthesis of natural instruments using Sound Fonts, available to GarageBand and other Audio Unit hosts. This new version features : handles bank changes now correctly.

Multiple sources say that Apple will update iBooks on Tuesday October 19. The new iBook will feature G4 processor speeds of up to 1.3GHz, and lower prices. On the other hand, sources say that Apple is planning to release the U2-edition iPod around the week of November 21. This special iPod will feature a distinctive enclosure and will come pre-loaded with all the band's major album releases.