Directly from the AES Digidesign is presenting its' new releases.

Protools 7.4 includes Elastic Time a new time streching tools , video workflows from Avid, compatibility improved with Rewire allowing to receive MIDI informations form Rewire software.

A new Control 24 which including record, editing, routing and mixing functions from Protools.

The icon D-Control ES offers a new look, an improved color code of commands and optimized switch color layout for a better view in low light environment.

Digidesign Virtual Instruments package includes all the 5 virtual instruments A.I.R. for a special price. If you are a user of either Structure, Structure LE or Structure Free, EastWest Symphonic Orchestra Gold Complete or Structure Edition allows you a full control of a complete symphonic orchestra.

Cycling '74 announced Version 5.0 of its Max/MSP media development tools. This version represents a new era of Max programming, with a completely redesigned multi-processing kernel and a streamlined development environment built on a platform-independent foundation. With a new patcher interface, searchable database of objects and examples, integrated documentation and new tutorials, the new Max user will find a smoother learning curve while experienced users will see improved productivity.

In addition to a modern infrastructure designed to support today's multi-core processors and tomorrow's operating systems, Max 5 features a stylish new UI intended to aid in the expression of complex ideas in a fluid manner. As a result, Max's pioneering concept of interactive graphical programming ha ...

Arturia has announced Analog Factory Experience, a combination between a native software application and a dedicated controller-keyboard. Based on the Analog Factory 2.0, a software instrument offering 3500 legendary synthesizer sounds, Analog Factory Experience includes a high quality 32-key MIDI keyboard.

Main Features :

- Hybrid synthesizer based on advanced Software/Hardware combination :

• New Analog Factory 2.0 inside the box
• 32-key Universal MIDI keyboard built by CME
• Plug and play: the Hardware and Software is instantly recognized and offers perfect integration Analog Factory 2.0
• 3500 synthesizer sounds that have shaped modern music production
• All preset are carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths: the Minimoog V, ...

Ableton is excited to announce a range of new products to be released before the end of 2007: Ableton Live 7, several new add-on instruments, and Ableton Suite, a product that combines Live 7 with a choice selection of instruments in one comprehensive, discounted package.

Some of the Ableton Live 7 Features :

- The enhanced audio engine improves fidelity with 64-bit mix summing, POW-r dithering, optimized sample-rate conversion and other advances.
- The new compressor device integrates three compression models, one of which is based on a feedback design commonly found in the most praised vintage compressors.
- Fully integrated side-chaining capability is available for the new Compressor as well as Gate and Auto Filter.
- High-Quality modes have been added to Operator, Dynam ...

Focusrite unveils the Liquid 4PRE at the 123rd AES show in New York. Focusrite's new Liquid 4PRE four-channel microphone pre-amplifier utilizes The Liquid Channel's proven Liquid technology, marrying a hugely flexible analogue front end with cutting-edge dynamic convolution DSP to deliver the sounds of 40 vintage and classic microphone pre-amplifiers across all four channels.

Features :

- 4-channel microphone pre-amplifier
- 40 vintage and classic microphone pre-amplifiers emulations
- fully digital controls and remote software control over Ethernet
- 99 Unit Setup Memories
- 'Harmonics' and 'Session Saver' features from the Liquid Channel
- highpass filter, phantom power and phase reverse for each channel
- large information display screen for each channel
- 'Operator Lock' function
- AES and ADAT optical digital inputs and outputs

Liquid 4PRE will be shipping worldwide in November 2007.