IK Multimedia has updated SampleTank to v2.0.8. It now features : SampleTank 2 (AU) is now fully compatible with Apple's Logic Pro 7, Simpler authorization process thanks to a new step by step Wizard, Lower CPU load when using PsTs and Effects are now correctly saved when saving Module Presets.

Info ond IK Multimedia web site.

Apple today added a 1.8 GHz single processor Power Mac(R) G5 desktop priced at just $1,499 to its 64-bit Power Mac G5 line. The new 1.8 GHz Power Mac G5 includes:

- 1.8 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5;
- 600 MHz front-side bus;
- 256MB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM (4GB maximum);
- 80GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive;
- AGP 8X Pro graphics slot;
- NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64MB DDR SDRAM;
- 3 PCI slots (64-bit, 33 MHz)
- 8x SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW).

The new G5

Apple just unveils the new iBook range :

The 1.2 GHz PowerPC G4 iBook has a suggested retail price of $999 (US) and includes:

- a crisp 12.1-inch (diagonal) active-matrix TFT display;
- 256MB DDR SDRAM expandable to up to 1.25GB maximum memory;
- a 30GB Ultra ATA hard drive;
- AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802.11g wireless networking;
- a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) drive.

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.