Apple pushes iTunes 9.0.1 Update

It was on Sept. 22 that Apple released slew of updates for its iTunes and Logic Suite applications. These updates are mostly intended to fix bugs and also bring overall stability with a couple of enhancements. The iTunes 9.0.1 update gets number of fixes for the media player and Apple devices verification issues. The Logic suite apps got fixes for improving stability and enhancements.

Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later, Windows XP SP2 and Vista (32-bit) users can download iTunes 9.0.1 update (82.95MB) from the Apple website. Windows Vista 64-bit users can download iTunes 9.0.1 update (88.80MB) for their system separately.

The Fixes in iTunes 9.0.1 update include:

• Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store
• Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive
• Fixes a problem where iTunes may unexpectedly quit
• Fixes a problem syncing Podcasts in playlists to iPod or iPhone
• Fixes a problem sorting albums with multiple discs
• Addresses an issue with the Zoom button not switching to Mini Player
• Improves application syncing for iPod touch and iPhone
• Genius is now automatically updated to show Genius Mixes
  

Apple also released updates for Logic Pro 9.0.1 (183MB) and Logic Express 9.0.1 (133.74MB) for Mac OS 10.5.8 systems. The update brings fixes for:

• Flex Markers can align and snap to MIDI notes
• Performing a punch-in recording with Replace Mode now behaves correctly
• The I/O plug-in adds an option for latency compensation
  

Logic Pro 9 users must update their suite with the above mentioned updates for better stability of the program.

MainStage 2 users also get few fixes and enhancement in their program for Mac OS X 10.5.8 systems.

• The Reverse option for Loopback now behaves consistently
• Pitchbend data is transmitted properly to external instruments
• A recording in Loopback can be used to define the tempo for MainStage
• The I/O plug-in is now available in MainStage
  

All these updates are intended to improve overall program performance and stability - that's what bug fixing updates are for.