Fresh checks have shown the earliest signs that iPad 2 supply might be ramping down ahead of the iPad 3 launch rumored for the next few weeks. The 9to5 investigation pointed to sales channel sources who said supply of 3G models was "constrained" across the board. ...   MacNN

An expansion upon what few details have been available from Apple's new Samsung lawsuit has suggested that it reaches more at the core of Android and less at Samsung's specific actions. ...   MacNN

Each week, we round up our most significant stories from the past seven days, mostly because the powers that be refuse to let us write about the biggest news from the week ahead. This week, we covered App Store drama, iPad 3 rumors, and a typical slew of Mac advice.   Mac Central

With the rumor mill abuzz with news of an impending iPad 3, we've already started getting press releases from case manufacturers. While we all wait for what promises to be another exciting chapter in the world of Apple tablets, your Macworld staff has been hard at work collecting a brand new batch of great cases that you can use today.   Mac Central

Some parents of autistic children see benefits from the use of apps and technology; however, experts raise concerns.   Mac Central

Two major mobile apps got updates for special features at the end of the week. Spotify on iOS (App Store) now has the option to both stream and sync audio at 320Kbps, the same quality as it exists on the desktop. While it requires either a more intensive Internet connection or extra storage for cached tracks, it puts the app's audio quality ahead of other on-demand music rivals....   MacNN

Cider port house TransGaming's download service GameTreeMac is now accepting pre-orders for The Darkness II, a first-person shooter released earlier this month for Windows and consoles originally from 2K Games, TheLoop reports. The Mac version is expected in March, and the sequel is based on the same comic book series that inspired the original game, which was released in 2007. ...   MacNN

Two different tech gear companies have announced two new products for music lovers who want small speakers. Gear4 out of El Segundo are launching the AirZone Series 1 home speaker and iPhone/iPod dock that incorporates AirPlay compatibility for remote sounds and control, while iPod accessory maker iHome is offering two different mini-speakers that stream music and more via Bluetooth ...   MacNN

A somewhat sensationalist press release from Russian forensic-cryptology company ElComSoft claims that it can "crack" passwords users put on documents created in Apple's iWork software (which comprises Pages, Numbers and Keynote). However, the company admits that the attack is just a variation on a brute-force cracking method that attempts to guess the password....   MacNN

Instagram finished the week with a significant update to its app (App Store). The 2.1 update now has Lux, an image adustment option that automatically brings out details in highlights and shadows in a rough equivalent to high dynamic range (HDR) shooting. Similar to the tilt-shift effect, Lux can stack with other filters....   MacNN

Two new job listings have hinted that Amazon will be the next commercial Internet video service to produce some of its own content. Its studio division is hiring for the People's Production Company to create comedies and children's shows. Unlike its counterparts, though, it would be developing for traditional formats as well....   MacNN

Apple's new Siri commercials are a little too comprehensible, the designer of the Mac has an unusual Steve Jobs souvenir, and one Google acquisition apparently came with some guts.   Mac Central

A staff memo has leaked plans for AT&T to hike its device upgrade fee. The BGR copy had the cost jumping from $18 to $36. The cost was allegedly necessary because the "overall costs" for upgrading to a new device had gone up, AT&T said....   MacNN

Apple is now selling a special scaled-back 13-inch MacBook Air to schools, a report says. The model is said to have the same internal specifications as the standard 11-inch Air, including a 1.6GHz Core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM, 64GB of flash storage, and Intel graphics. The new option is limited to schools buying in bulk, though, at a price of $999 per system, or $4,995 for a group of five. ...   MacNN

A German court has thrown out a Motorola Mobility patent lawsuit against Apple, breaking a recent run of courtroom successes for the company.   Mac Central

Apple's lawsuit retaliation continued on Friday after it sued Motorola in the US over 3G patent issues. The iPhone designer sought to block Motorola from making patent violation accusations based on its use of Qualcomm's MDM6610 cellular chipset as well as any others it might use. ...   MacNN

Large portions of the western half of the U.S. do not have access to 3G or faster mobile broadband service, according to a new map released by the Federal Communications Commission.   Mac Central

An escaped USA Today presentation has uncovered some of the real results of mobile news app downloads. GeekWire's copy showed a wide gap between downloads for the iPad and Android tablets: at over 2.9 million downloads, the iPad version had more than seven times the downloads of Android, which had 390,000 combined. ...   MacNN

O'Reilly has released a new programming book for iOS developers with more than 100 lessons. iOS 5 Programming Cookbook is geared towards users that are comfortable with the iOS SDK and includes lessons that show different approaches to designing an interface, how to develop location-aware apps, access the accelerometer, and more. ...   MacNN

The App Store offers so many new offerings each week (as well as updates of old favorites) that it can sometimes be difficult to track them all. That’s why we're starting The Week in iOS Apps, to highlight some of the best offerings of the past few days.   Mac Central

It’s been almost 12 months since Thunderbolt made its debut on the 2011 MacBook Pro. In that time, just a few dozen Thunderbolt products have shipped, to the disappointment of users eager to take advantage of the fast connection.   Mac Central

On and off rumors of a major MacBook Pro redesign were supported on Friday with leaks supporting a complete overhaul. The AppleInsider hints had Apple's high-end notebooks being overhauled over the course of 2012 to more closely resemble the MacBook Air, dropping optical drives and slimming down. ...   MacNN

Two insiders claimed Friday that the European Commission was likely to approve Google's acquisition of Motorola. In sync with talk of a likely US approval, Reuters understood that the EU regulatory body would greenlight the deal in "unconditional" form. The EC had reportedly decided that the takeover wouldn't be anti-competitive....   MacNN

As patent infringement lawsuits continue to pile up in the mobile industry, Google, Apple and Microsoft appear to be trying individually to reassure regulators and standards bodies that they won't use their patents to build a monopoly, experts said.   Mac Central

Apple scaled up its legal attacks late this week with lawsuits against Samsung both in the US and in Germany. The American complaint, details of which were filed in a Northern District of California court in San Jose on Wednesday and published on Friday, accuses Samsung of violating two patents that it had only just obtained in December. ...   MacNN

Google is planning to enter the home entertainment market with a Google-branded wireless device that streams music within a house, according to the Wall Street Journal.   Mac Central

Apple has updated its "iPad in Business" promotional page with a new profile, the Theatre Consultants Collaborative. The firm designs and builds theater spaces around the world, and Apple is marketing the iPad as an essential part of TCC operations. ...   MacNN

New Chitika traffic data has seen Apple possibly cross a milestone for web use online. As of February, 8.15 percent of all web traffic being monitored was coming from an iOS device, passing the Mac for the first time with OS X share at 7.96 percent. The two platforms had been converging since October, with the Mac losing share mostly as Apple's other OS gained prominence....   MacNN

Google in the same breath as the Chrome 17 final release has also posted a beta release of Chrome 18. The new version swings attention to graphics and now hardware accelerates 2D elements using HTML5's Canvas spec, a common part of more advanced websites. Animations and action-sensitive websites should see the most benefit....   MacNN

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Sonokinetic has announced the release of Vivace, a new Cinematic Orchestral FX and Textures sample library programmed for Kontakt 5 and the free Kontakt 5 Player. It costs €199.90. Vivace features t [Read More]   KVR Audio

Montclair, NJ (February  10, 2012) - Incident in New Baghdad has been nominated for an Oscar this year in the Best Documentary Short Feature category. The film was scored by Emile D. Menasche, author of The Desktop Studio, Your Sound Onstage, and Home Studio Clinic. He recorded the soundtrack to Incident in New Baghdad in his home studio using his MacBook Pro. ...   Harmony Central

Read the full story @ KVR Audio The CoreStylerz has updated Hardcore Kicks VSTi 2 to version 2.0.1. Changes: Fixed: Issue on expansions. Fixed: Does not show registered to in information. Fixed: Sawtooth sampling corrected. Ad [Read More]   KVR Audio

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Klanghelm has updated VUMT, the VU meter and trim plug-in/standalone - to version 1.8.2. Changes: VST3 support has been added. Both Mac and Windows Versions now have a dedicated installer. The PP [Read More]   KVR Audio

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Sinevibes has released Deep, a new AudioUnit plugin for Mac OS X for creating rhythmic filter effects. Deep's flexible envelope sequencer runs precisely synchronized to your DAW and modulates an ult [Read More]   KVR Audio

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Jack O'Donnell, owner of Numark Industries, Akai Professional, Alesis, Alto Professional and ION Audio, has announced the acquisition of Sonivox, a software company that specializes in developing virt [Read More]   KVR Audio

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Two Notes Audio Engineering has updated its freeware Torpedo PI-FREE to version 2.0.12. This update benefits from all the improvements and bug corrections made on the Torpedo PI-101 since last PI-FREE [Read More]   KVR Audio

Use of Aviom Products Helps Attract New Clients, Makes Production and Maintenance Easier at The Loop Studios and Venue Rental and Recording ServicesCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, JANUARY 19, 2012—An Aviom Pro16® Personal Mixing System (NAMM Booth 6720, Hall A) is key to the launch of Grammy Award-winner Dylan Ely’s two new companies, The Loop Studios and Venue Rental ...   Harmony Central

NILES, Ill., February 8, 2012 — With a platinum-selling album, three trophies from the Country Music Awards, and a GRAMMY® nomination for Best New Artist, The Band Perry has risen quickly to the  top of the charts. ...   Harmony Central

GERMAN RADIO GROUP TUNES IN SONNOX BROADCAST BUNDLES  LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY: Attracting over 10 million daily listeners, RPR1., Radio Regenbogen and bigFM are three of Southwest Germany’s largest privately-owned radio stations. ...   Harmony Central

—  Bose Panaray® MA12EX system and supporting technologies, as well as an acoustical treatment that cut the reverb time in the mosque in half and restored speech intelligibility during worship, show how GC Pro is the single best resource for any HOW AV need ——  Project was completed through GC Pro’s Affiliate program, with the ...   Harmony Central

High-speed, enhanced MIDI interface delivers a portable, plug-and-play solution for music production on iOS devicesEnables communication among 5 pin MIDI, USB MIDI, Mac, PC and iOS devices – all at the same timeZero latency for immediate resultsConnects to all standards-based MIDI gear with the ability to handle twelve MIDI ports total2 mini USB ports for iOS devices1 USB A Host ...   Harmony Central

Release Date: February 8th, 2012 Equinox Sounds has released 'Electro & Tech Sylenth1 Soundbank', a  downloadable soundset for Lennar Digital's Sylenth1 VSTi that includes  64 fresh and up-to-date sounds featuring leads, basses, plucks, pads and  FX's that will enhance any Electro, Tech and House production. ...   Harmony Central

Los Angeles, CA — February 8, 2012: Alfred Music Publishing, in partnership with National Guitar Workshop, releases Therapeutic Guitar, a comprehensive resource for therapists and guitar teachers of students  with special learning needs, written by board-certified music therapist  Dr. Robert E. Krout. ...   Harmony Central

—New software makes mashup creation easier than ever— Miami Beach, Florida—February 8, 2012 —Mixed  In Key has released Mashup (mashup.mixedinkey.com) for Windows and Mac  OS X, a new software application that lets you quickly and easily beatmatch two or more audio files, edit them, and  save your results to a new audio file. ...   Harmony Central

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Celemony has been awarded a Grammy for technical merit. The Munich-based company will be honored by the Recording Academy with its Technical Grammy, which is given in recognition of 'contributions of [Read More]   KVR Audio

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Audiority has announced the release of a deep-sampled and designed Guiro for Kontakt, called Epic Pig Guiro. It is aimed to provide a useful companion for both soundtrack composing and cinematic scor [Read More]   KVR Audio

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Equinox Sounds has released Electro and Tech Sylenth1 Soundbank, a downloadable soundset for Lennar Digital's Sylenth1 that includes 64 sounds featuring leads, basses, plucks, pads and FX that will en [Read More]   KVR Audio

ROLAND ANNOUNCES RP301 DIGITAL  PIANOSuperNATURAL Piano Sound in an Entry-Level Instrument Los Angeles, CA, January 19,  2012 — Roland is pleased to announce the RP301  Digital Piano,  an affordable home instrument whose rich sound and impressive  playability belies its modest Equipped with the acclaimed ...   Harmony Central

Splurgo Audio ( announces the release of two new sample packs in odd timings: Hard Rock  Ballad Guitars (6/8) and Progressive Rock Guitar Loops (5/4 and 7/4).  All loops were recorded with a Gibson Les Paul and have been dubbed to  create a fat stereo sound. ...   Harmony Central

Portable 2.1 Monitor Systems for Project Studios, Practice and Multi-Media Displays Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 2012 — Roland is proud to introduce the CM-220 and CM-110 CUBE Monitors, two portable 2.1 speaker systems for playing,  practicing, and recording musicians. ...   Harmony Central

Full frequency vocal reproduction for the most discerning presenter Buena Park, CA - February 2012. Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, is pleased to announce that the Mogan Elite Omni Earset Microphone, the newest addition to the Mogan Microphones brand of subminiature microphones, is now ...   Harmony Central

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Sound Magic has updated Imperial Grand to Version 2.6 and Neo EQ to Version 1.1. Changes in Imperial Grand 2.6: Greatly improved CPU usage, now it only consume 40% of CPU compared to Version 2.5. Fi [Read More]   KVR Audio

Read the full story @ KVR Audio Precisionsound has released Orfeo Accordion for Kontakt, EXS24, HALion and SoundFont. Orfeo Accordion is a multi-sampled Italian accordion from the 1950s with 5 registers and a separate noise prog [Read More]   KVR Audio

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Percussions: Always wanted to play a bottle xylophone? Never had the motivation to build one yourself? Now you don't have to: Bottle Xylophone brings the fun of playing music on bottles filled with water to your iPhone & iPad! Features: ⇒ One full scale...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Synthesizers: Everybody's favorite musical pugs are back - this time for FREE! Definitely the puggiest two voice synthesizer on the app store....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: A useful utility for tuning guitars. Plays each note in standard tuning (E A D G B e). Best if used with headphones. update coming soon   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / Effects: From the Creators of ProStudioApp, ProRecorder - FX is a great recording Tool, Simply to record, and easy to use with real time Effects....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Here's a simple guitar tuner that supports multiple tunings! This is a universal app for both iPhone and iPad! Some of us guitarists prefer to tune by ear. This app plays the notes of popular guitar tunings....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: Download this amazing piano teaching game and your kids will learn the basic of music playing instantly. 50+ songs are included....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: Ralph, the Restless Rhythm Rat has rhythm in his blood. Do you too? Make the right Moves while keeping the beat, following the commands that Ralph gives you....   440Software

Mac, Pc / Tools / Accessories: Wireless audio around your house. Airfoil can now capture audio from Airfoil Speakers. Airfoil now uses a brand-new audio capture engine, for better performance. Airfoil's interface is now resolution independent, and fully compatible with Windows text scaling....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others: Kyoto Keyboard allows you to play a piano keyboard with the sound of the beautiful instrument from Japan - called the 'Koto'. This is a traditional stringed instrument dating back over 1000 years....   440Software

Mac, Pc / Audio Production / Virtual Instruments: Synthesizer. The deputy Mark II is a VSTâ„¢2.4 software instrument Microsoft Windows® in the tradition of classic string machines and early 'polyphonic' synthesizers, written in native C++ code for high performance....   440Software

Mac, Pc / Audio Production / Virtual Instruments: Synthesizer. * fixed problem with hanging notes   440Software

Mac, Pc / Audio Production / Virtual Instruments: Synthesizer. * fixed problem with hanging notes   440Software

Mac, Pc / Audio Production / Virtual Instruments: Synthesizer. * fixed problem with hanging notes * fixed problem with pitch bend wheel   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: Ralph, the Restless Rhythm Rat has rhythm in his blood. Do you too? Make the right Moves while keeping the beat, following the commands that Ralph gives you....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Guitars: Play guitar on your iPhone & iPad. Tap the buttons on the right to select the chord you want to play while you strum. Supported devices: iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPad, and iPod Touch 3rd and 4th gen.   440Software

Mac, Pc / Audio Production / Virtual Instruments: Synthesizer. - Added new filter types. - Added non-hex values to MIDI assign dropdown. - Added mouse over descriptions to module connectors. - Added dropdown to control length of envelopes....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others:...drroopp! That wobble bass be speakin' yo. No longer are the sick beats and filthy drops reserved for those with professional software and expensive equipment. Now YOU can slam some womp with your iOS device. It's simple....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Guitars: Check out this free guitar with real strumming and fretting, and you can learn songs on it! There are over 500 awesome songs! There are simple songs like Happy Birthday and really cool more advanced songs like Canon in D....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: ★ the best note trainer app for iphone ★ BEST IN ITS CLASS 'As a beginner I tried (and paid for) a lot of similar apps and this one is by far the best. Thanks!' by Ruslan Hristov, United States WORTH A LOT MORE....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Drums: If you are into drums and want free video lessons, current drum related news and articles, free tuition books, drum based ringtones, online drum tracks or info on all thing drum based then this is the app for you....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others: Make inspiring music creations with NodeBeat, the intuitive and fun visual music app for all ages. Whether you're 5 or 105, NodeBeat will make you sound like a pro. Create your own music in a matter of minutes or listen to NodeBeat generate its own....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others: Make inspiring music creations with NodeBeat, the intuitive and fun visual music app for all ages. Whether you're 5 or 105, NodeBeat will make you sound like a pro. Create your own music in a matter of minutes or listen to NodeBeat generate its own....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: Learn how to read music in a game. Five minutes here - five minutes there and your reading will improve dramatically. Mozart is a program designed to aid in the process of learning how to read music. It does that in form of a game....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Chords and Scales: Listen to and learn complete musical modes! The App ‘Modesâ€ô is a great training tool for musicians to improve their improvisation and aural skills....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Chords and Scales: This is a great tool for learning and exploring extended chords. The App that will help you to master extended chords; the 9th, 11th and the 13th chords....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Guitars: In celebration of being the #1 iPad music app in 30+ countries!! If you like guitar, you will love this. Perhaps you are not a professional guitarist, but can still play a convincing music....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Chords and Scales: This App, ‘Chord & Triadâ€ô is a comprehensive learning tool for all levels. This is a perfect tool for ear training and for improving your improvisation skills....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Courses: Want to learn Balvihar shlokas!!! This app helps to memorize the basic shlokas. The text is in both transliterated English and Sanskrit which will help to read-along. Volume can be adjusted from the settings page....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Drums: Make music on 10 drums and themes Comes with 3 FREE drums and backgrounds Little Drummer is hours of drumming fun for you and your kids....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Drums: Make music on 10 drums and themes Little Drummer is hours of drumming fun for you and your kids....   440Software