Amongst other things, claimed audio imporovements with this update.

Digital Hub and Audio Enhancements:

• Further improves an enhancement introduced with Mac OS X 10.2.3, in which files and folders specific to Mac OS file systems are no longer copied to the disc when burning a CD.
• Improves audio quality for FireWire audio devices.
• Enhances support for mLAN devices.
• Adds support for LaCie d2 48x12x48x disc burners.
• Improves the way voice-activated applications work in Classic.
• Addresses an issue in which audio may not be sampled when using some Mac OS 9 audio applications in the Classic environment.

Edirol released several new control maps for their PCR line of keyboards. These include:
- Propellerheads Rebirth (www.propellerheads.se/)
- Audio Simulations Dream Station (www.audio-simulation.de )
- Audionerdz Delay Lama (audionerdz.com)
- Roland XV-5080 (rolandus.com)

This adds to the impressive list of 50+ freely downloadable control maps for a variety of software applications.

I find out a midi patch software for Mac OSX.

It's a freeware call "MIDI patchbay". It allows to virtually connect all the synthesisers/expanders and keyboard controllors of your midi set.
Many combinations are possible to organise and control all your instruments.
I tested it with a MPU64 (Roland interface) with Mac OS 10.2.3

Legendary record producer Phil Spector was arrested on February 3 in connection with the murder of woman at his California mansion. The victim was identified as actress Lana Clarkson, 40.

Police said Clarkson had small roles in Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Scarface, and made a living playing Xena-like warrior women in such B-flicks as Barbarian Queen and Amazon Woman on the Moon.

Spector, the 62-year-old hit maker, has been known for a volatile temper and a history of pulling pistols on the likes of John Lennon and the Ramones. Spector has posted $1 million bail and has been released.

Manifold Labs has debuted Plugzilla, the first-ever standalone VST plug-in player. Plugzilla combines the power and flexibility of Steinberg's open VST platform with the reliability and mobility of a quiet, 2U rackmount chassis and an intuitive, easy-to-use interface. Plugzilla by Manifold Labs is distributed exclusively by Eventide.

"Plugzilla is one of those 'Why didn't I think of that' products," explained Eventide chief technology officer, Tony Agnello. "It creates a new dimension for the use of plug-ins in a wide range of audio applications."

Capable of running nearly any PC-based VST plug-in, including VSTi instruments, Plugzilla can run up to eight plug-ins simultaneously. Internal flash memory allows thousands of plug-ins and plug-in sets to be stored, while additional storag ...