Much like they did with iClouds system backup service, Apple will be resetting iTunes Match iCloud libraries.
The resetaccording to an email sent out to iTunes Match subscriberswill take place Monday September 26 at 10 a.m. PST. The email also describes the move has become necessary so Apple can improve the services reliability and overall quality. This is likely a one-time occurrence before the official public launch of the service.
Resetting the service means songs not stored on a users hard drive or music devices will be wiped off of Apples servers. Users will need to turn off iTunes Match on all of their computers and iOS devices. Apple is kind enough to remind everyone that as always they shouldnt delete the local versions of their music tracks also found in the cloud.
The reset is likely an effort to clear out all the bad code, mismatched tracks, and any other abnormalities Apple has discovered over the course of the beta. The best par though is the little gift Apple gave beta subscribers. As a token of Apples appreciation they are awarding users an additional three free months of service with their 12-month subscription.
