FreeHand System released version 4 for its Music Manager software for MusicPad Pro. MusicPad Pro is a sheet music reader in a handy tablet size featuring : touch screen, 12.1" TFT LCD back-lit, color display eliminates need for external music stand lighting, resolution 1024 x 768, Video and Audio out, 2 USB ports, built-in jack for foot pedal, two-page display in landscape mode, remote easy page turning, Audio Player for MIDI, and more.

MusicPad Pro costs $1199,00.

Flying Bamboo has released RapidPreview v1.2. This new version adds a new "Spotlight search function" and bug fix. RapidPreview is a simple sound file previewer with waveform display and cutting out. It is very convenient when using it with the Digidesign ProTools, Bias Peak, other wave editors.

RapidPreview is available for $10.00

Audiofile Engineering has released Wave Editor v1.1. This new version adds a new "Edit Blocks" and "Edit List" features. Wave Editor is an audio editor for Mac OS X. Designed in Cocoa from the ground up, Wave Editor proudly takes advantage of CoreAudio, Quartz, and other solid OS X features.

This update is available as a free download.

Digidesign just updated its Pro Tools HD software to version 7.1cs2. This new release fixes :

- Problems With Fade Dialog Preview;
- Banking Control|24 Could Result In A Crash;
- Occasional Freeze When Changing Playback Engine Settings;
- Expansion|HD Problem When Using Preroll During Record;
- Hardware Problem Could Result In A Low-Memory Error Being Reported When Launching Pro Tools Or Media Station.

Cakewalk is currently accepting applications for the Beta Testing Program. Beta applicants should be able to meet the following basic requirements:

- A Macintosh computer running OSX 10.3.9 or greater and a minimum of 512 MB RAM
- Have attention to detail and the ability to write good problem reports
- The ability to reproduce problems once discovered in the software
- A basic working knowledge of computers and music software
- Internet access and the willingness & ability to download large files
- Complete and submit the online Beta Application and Agreement (NDA) forms

If you match this profile, simply click on the link below and fill out the online Beta Application.