Mackie annouces a version 2.0.2.8 of Tracktion, which now features : international language support for GUI display, folder grouping for built-in effects plug-ins, custom naming ability to audio outputs, new group soloing functionality, and new render track dialog with options.

Plogue announce the release of Bidule version 0.9, which now works as VST/AU plug-in (only for registered versions), allows audio monitoring of inputs/outputs of a bidule, and adds spanish support. This release fixes several bugs and adds new modules :Key Sender, MIDI Aftertouch Value Filter, MIDI CC Value Filter, MIDI Channel Pressure Value Filter, MIDI Note Closer, MIDI Note Velocity Filter and MIDI Pitchbend Value Filter.

Molecular Bytes has released a pre-release demo version (Windows only) of Membrane. This very new multi-track sample sequencer allows users to easily edit, adapt and change audio data like samples, loops and sequences under the heading 'elastic-audio'. Membrane is based on the concept of Melodyne and allows you to graphically easily edit audio data, and will work with both monophonic and polyphonic samples.

Membrane will be available for Mac OS X as standalone application and as VST/AU versions. ReWire will be also supported.

During October and November, Apple will host a series of free seminars around the UK designed to demonstrate why the Mac is the perfect platform for creating and performing music with your guitar. You can join this event at:

- Olympia Conference Centre, London - October 29th  13.30-18.00
- Music Live, NEC, Birmingham - November 5th  11.30-14.45
- The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh - November 28th  18.30-21.30

Places are "strictly" limited for these Apple Pro Series seminars so you should register now to avoid disappointment...