Logic Pro and Express 9.1.1 Updates
Apple has put out a release to update Logic Pro and Logic Express to fix stability issues.
Logic Pro has gotten updates to the Audio Unit bridge and 64-bit support for more control applications, while Logic Express have gotten a similar 9.1.1 update (without ever having 9.1) adding support for 64-bit native on Mac O X 10.6.2 or later to increase performance and memory management performance.
You can download the updates in Software Update or by going to Apple’s support website, where you can also read the full details: Logic Pro 9.1.1 | Logic Express 9.1.1
Apple drops the price of the Mac Developer Program
Becoming an official Mac developer has been associated with some relatively high yearly costs when getting the Apple Developer Connection Select ($499) or Premiere ($3499) memberships.
Apple has now decided to drop the cost down to only $99/year and this is, according to Apple because the iPhone Developer Program (equally priced at $99/year to join) has been such a success that they hope many of these will see the move into the Mac world.
If you are already a ACD member, you will retain all of your features until your membership expires at which time you can sign up for the new developer program, or cease development.
My First Experiences With the iMac 27″ Core i7
In October 2009 Apple announced two new iMac models. One with a 21,5” display and another with a 27” display. I had looked for a new computer for a while and knew that I wanted something powerful, however not as powerful and expensive as the Mac Pro.
I looked on the Apple website and found that the 27″ iMac was available with a quad-core Intel processor, either an Intel Core i5 at 2,66GHz or an Intel Core i7 at 2.8GHz. After becoming addicted to it on the Apple site, I tried a dual-core 27″ in an Apple Reseller Store. It was huge but I loved the high resolution screen and the LED backlighting made it pop against the already astounding Apple 24″ LED Cinema Display.
Appthrough #36: Aperture 3
In this weeks Appthrough, we take a look at Aperture 3, the latest upgrade to Apple’s pro photography application. New in the update, that we are taking a look at, is Faces, Places, Adjustment Presets and Brushes.
You can watch either the HD version or the low-res version below, or subscribe right in iTunes, either to the HD Feed or the iPhone/iPod Feed!
iTunes 10 Billionth Song Download Contest
Apple recently announced iTunes is coming close to having its 10 billionth song download! This is being celebrated by running a promotion contest, awarding the person who downloads the 10 billionth song a gift card to iTunes Store, worth $10,000.
The contest is open to residents at the age of 13 or over, of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
You are able to enter up to 25 times a day by buying songs, or using their “No Purchase Necessary” form (also 25 times a day).
Learn about the new features in Aperture 3 by watching our full Appthough on it where we have a look at Faces, Places, Adjustment Presets and Brushes, all new in Aperture 3.