Version 1.1.6 is now available for download at the M-Audio website. The site notes that there are still remaining AC3 issues that will be addressed in the next release

Digidesign announces that Amp Farm 2.3.1 for Pro Tools|HD Accel systems is now availble for download. Amp Farm v2.3.1 adds support for Pro Tools|HD Accel, Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|24 MIX. Amp Farm v2.3.1 supports Mac OS X.

Amp Farm 2.3.1 is free update for all Amp Farm owners with iLok authorized versions of Amp Farm. A version 2.1.1 is also available for Pro Tools systems on mac OS 9.

Folks who were concerned about the soldered in 128meg ram stick limiting their total ram in the new G4 iBooks now have one less thing to worry about. While still expensive (like the ram for the 12" pbook) the first G4 iBook 1gig so-dimm from Trans Intl. for $499 at leasts levels the playing field, allowing G4 iBook owners to upgrade to 1152meg rather than the 640meg max listed on the Apple website.

This plus the monitor spanning hack helps to make the G4 iBooks a competitive choice when compared to the 12" powerbook.

Propellerhead Software has invited existing users of ReCycle to sign up for beta-testing of their new version 2.1. It supports Mac OSX and Windows XP. It will work with 24-bit audio, as well.

"The Java Update delivers functional enhancements and improved stability for running Java applications and applets. It contains support for both Java 1.4.1 and Java 1.3.1. It is strongly recommended that all users install this update.", said Apple.