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.

The Audiophile 192 continues the Delta audio card line. Building on the Audiophile 2496, the Audiophile 192 features high-definition 192kHz sampling rate, 2 x 2 balanced analog I/O, S/PDIF digital I/O with PCM and surround, direct hardware input monitoring and 16-channel MIDI I/O.

Audiophile 192 is compliant with PCI 2.2, and costs 199.95$.

VSamp is a software sample player. It comprises a program for creating and playing virtual instruments, a VST plugin and an Audio Units plugin for playing VSamp instruments from within a VST or AU sequencer. This new version features : added level column to Instrument window, added buffer size preference and fixed problems with some Core Audio interfaces.

VSamp is available from our Softwares section.

Outi is a real-time loops player which allows you to record, loop, use VST plug-ins. It includes a cut-up feature, and is tempo-synchronised. This new version 1.51 features : hardware configuration, presets and bug fixes.

Outi is available from our Softs section.

Sonalksis announces CQ1 Multi-Band Compander and DQ1 Dynamic Equaliser for Mac OS X in both VST and AudioUnits formats. The CQ1 is a multi-band frequency-selective dynamics processor, allowing independent compression or expansion of four freely adjustable filter bands. The DQ1 dynamic-equaliser is an extremely versatile processing tool that can be used for precision sculpting, creative moulding, ambient enhancement or restoration.

CQ1 & DQ1 are VST and AU compatible. Each plugin costs 229 euros and the bundle CQ1 & DQ1 costs 359 euros. Demo versions are available.