The alleged news that Steve Jobs is said to have decided to move the opening date of the Mac App Store on December 13th gives us the opportunity to raise the question: is it good for us, as musicians? Surfing on the successful wave of the iTunes Music Store, Apple is trying to push its advantage. To what extent is it interesting for us, musicians, to turn to a Mac App Store, which is liable to be (as the numerous problems with the iPhone Apps testify) a mere censor? So far, as Apple is utterly involved in a fierce competition (with its own softwares as Logic, etc., but with the whole range of applications for Mac), we can really wonder whether they will propose all possible applications for music in the online catalog. On top of that, as the evolution of OS X runs as a tortoise rather than as a lion (!), is the market ready for this?

Ohm Force has announced the next pair of discounted plugins in its Christmas Sale, delay effect OhmBoyz and filter effect QuadFrohmage.

Christmas Sale promo codes

- FROHMAGE-PLEASURES (40% discount on the Quad Frohmage filter bank)
- OHMBOYZ-MUSKETEERS (40% discount on the OhmBoyz delay)
- FROHMAGE-OHMBOYZ-ADVENTURE (discount 40% on both)

The new version 1.1 software makes the PolyTune app fully compatible with iPhone 4 as well as the iOS 4 operating system. It also features full Retina display support for the ultimate viewing experience when tuning.

Further, a brand new Color Blind feature has been included, allowing users to switch out the green/red colors with yellow/blue.

Finally, the overall graphics has been improved, and the app now has a new, very appealing icon that will stand out on any iPhone home screen.

$0.99 for 3 days
Obviously, version 1.1 is a free update for existing PolyTune app users, but to celebrate this new version, TC Electronic will be lowering the price for new users to just $0.99 for 3 days, from December 16, 2010, to midnight December 19, 2010. Normally, the PolyTune app is priced at $9.99, but after the three-day special offer, the regular price will be dropped by 50% to $4.99.

The CP series of stage pianos from Yamaha have been the backbone of many historic and iconic musical performances for over 30 years. On stages, in homes and in classrooms around the world, pianists rely on their faithful action, accurate sound reproduction and their portability. The recent introduction of the groundbreaking CP1 saw Yamaha raised the technological bar even further. With its unique Spectral Component Modeling engine and cutting-edge VCM digital effects, the worlds leading pianists and performers have experienced and appreciated its new level of expression and accuracy.

Recognising that the full CP story lies in its extra-ordinary heritage, Yamaha have now released a special CP series magazine covering the whole story from the legendary CP70 through to todays CP series.

The new iLok is smaller, stronger, customizable and has a much higher capacity than the original. Together with iLok.com, it is the best portable software license solution available.

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- Hip: sleek black design and cool blue LED, need we say more? Price: 49,95$