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M-Audio unveils M-Tron Pro virtual instrumentOctober 28

M-Audio has unveiled the GForce M-Tron Pro virtual instrument that emulates sounds from classic synthesizers of the '60s and '70s, such as the Mellotron. The 3.5 GB sound library features over 200 sample sets, including 19 from the original M-Tron tape banks which were remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London. Over 700 patches and 45 brand-new tape banks have been included, along with editing controls and synthesizer parameter adjustments.

Each tape bank includes up to 35 notes that are each individually sampled, and can be operated simultaneously using a dual layer or split keyboard option. Users can play the software with any MIDI controller and program the CC response with a MIDI Learn function and filter aftertouch. M-Tron Pro for Mac or Windows works standalone or as a VST plug-in, and will be available later this year with a suggested price of $200.

Filed under: software, audio
Other story tags: M-Aud

LivingSocial.com releases app for iPhoneOctober 28

LivingSocial.com has released a LivingSocial app for the iPhone and iPod touch that allows users to access and publish content in a similar way to the parent site. Users can create book, album, movie, beer, restaurant, or game reviews and add pictures to them in real-time. The app also allows each friend's library of items to be browsed. The profile can be synced with the corresponding accounts on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Orkut, and hi5.

Items can be searched to find particular reviews, and the app makes recommendations based on the user's personal catalog. LivingSocial is available now from iTunes as a free download.

Microsoft intros cloud-based Azure Services PlatformOctober 28

Microsoft has introduced Windows Azure, the foundation to its cloud-computing architecture that will allow companies to create software and services that can be accessed from centralized data centers. The platform will directly compete with similar ventures from competitors, including Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and Google's library of internet tools. Developers can create applications that exist "in the cloud," accessible from anywhere in the world. The release marks a transition for Microsoft from the reliance on desktop software and further into the realm of Web-based technologies.

The key component of the architecture will be Windows Azure, an operating system that is designed for the cloud environment, providing developers a way to manage their Web applications on the Internet through the data centers. For some businesses that are facing the costs of building and maintaining on-site systems, using Azure-based cloud services on a subscription basis could present another option. The primary storage, computing, and networking tools would be hosted in Microsoft's data centers.

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iPhone 2.2 adds App ratings upon deletionOctober 28

As Apple prepares v2.2 of the iPhone operating system, a new screenshot indicates that the company is inserting a rating dialogue before users can delete an application from their device. Greek language site iPhone Hellas reports that attempting to delete an application directly from the device yields a popup window, offering the familiar five-star system, as well as a "No Thanks" button for users who are not interested in supplying feedback about the app.

The iPhone OS 2.2 was recently discovered to include directions for public transit in various cities, including schedules, walking directions to bus stops, and routes.

MacBook Pro (late 2008) reviewOctober 27

The MacBook Pro has always been the bigger, faster, more advanced (and more expensive) version of the MacBook. While most people will likely find the $1,299 MacBook suitable for everyday work, some people might need or prefer the pricier MacBook Pro. While there has often been a persuasive case to use either, the switch to aluminum casing and an entirely new mobile graphics platform may leave you wondering which one you should choose. Click through for our full MacBook Pro review for a clearer perspective.

Filed under: computers, Apple
Other story tags: NVIDIA, GeForce, MacBook Pro