They pulled beta 9 because of a memory bug (the one that caused your problems and mine). I happen to have a beta 9+ that's an interim fix that Mike sent me to test today (it fixes that memory bug but the EQ's are still not all there yet), but I don't know if Mike wanted 9+ distributed. So for now, go back to beta 8c until they have a chance to officially post 9a. Remember to rewind your Emplode to beta 8c, as well.