Though this is still an unofficial information we can find webpages entirely devoted to a new FireWire audio/midi interface from MOTU on their official website... This newcomer is called the 8pre and provides 16 inputs with 8 mic preamps and 12 outputs including separate phone and main outs.

For more details see the

Digidesign released Pro Tools HD 7.2cs1 for PPC-based Mac only.

This update is recommended for all Pro Tools HD 7.2 users and will not work without Pro Tools HD 7.2 for Pro Tools|HD or Pro Tools|HD Accel systems on Mac OS X 10.4 ("Tiger"), already installed.

More details on Digidesign Website.

Here's an other great news from Ableton as they just announced the availability of "Sampler", an advanced sound-design and sound-sculpting instrument available as a demo version within Ableton Live 6. In addition to providing perfect host integration, Sampler offers fresh sound-design possibilities through its unique processing and modulation options. Sampler's interface is familiar to the Live user, which results in a painless learning curve and maximum fun inside the program."

To learn more about Sampler, take the interactive tour at :

Well here is a hot news! Our friends from Ableton has just informed us that the long awaited Live 6 is available as from today! Live 6 is surely their most versatile and powerful version to date. With significant workflow improvements, Live continues to feel good as the functionality grows.

What's New?

• Quicktime video support
• The Essential Instrument Collection
• Instrument and Effect Racks (Dynamic Tube, Saturator, EQ Eight, etc.)
• Multicore and Multiprocessor support
• Deep Freeze
• New Project Management Tools
• And much more...

Live 6 is available for $599 (549 EUR). Upgrade pricing details can be found on the Ableton web site.

Apple released today the 10.4.8 update for PPC or Intel Mac, if you need networks to work, or are on a deadline, wait a little for feedback before upgrading:
"The 10.4.8 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies:

- connecting to wireless networks using the EAP-FAST protocol
- Apple USB modem reliability
- using OpenType fonts in Microsoft Word
- compatibility with 3rd party USB hubs
- scanner performance
- RAW camera support
- printing documents with Asian language names
- performance of the Translation widget
- broadband network performance
- security updates

For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n304200"