Drumagog has been updated to version 4.0.3 for both Audio Units, VST and RTAS formats. This new release adds a new "Fixed Latency" plugin, full MIDI support for all platforms and fixes some minor bugs. Drumagog is a plug-in that automatically replaces drum tracks with a vast array of other samples.

This updated version is available in the MacMusic software section.

Arturia announced the upcoming release of the Prophet V, a perfect hybrid of two synthesizers that changed the face of music during the 70's and 80's. The warmth of the Prophet 5, one first programmable polyphonic analogue synthesizer, meets the digital features of the Prophet VS in a new unison called the Prophet V.

Arturia also reduced prices for all of its virtual instruments range :

- Minimoog V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V, ARP-2600V and new Prophet V ship at a unique price of $249,00 each.
- Brass is not affected by these new prices, and costs $349,00.

Ueberschall release "60s a GoGo" and "THE RESOURCE". Both products use a new highspeed timestretching and pitchshifting engine called "ELASTIK" which is the latest software development from Ueberschall. "60s a GoGo" contains authentic retro music arrangements, samples & loops inspired by beat-, surf-, twist-, pulp-, rock-, lounge-, easy listening, french and italian film music from the faboulus sixties. "The RESOURCE" contains 10 GB beats, licks, chords and percussion, 16370 loops and single sounds (11843 loops and 4527 single sounds) and includes Ueberschall's new ELASTIK loop player.

60s a GoGo is shipping at $119.00 and The Resource costs $299.00

Cycling '74 has redesigned its web site, which now features a new interface and a lot of useful tools for both beginners and advanced users : a dedicated new forum for all novices, interviews with musicians, easy-to-understand new tutorials, and also users pages, where they can share teir work.

Good visit...

SonicBirth is an AudioUnit designing application which allows users to build their own AudioUnit plugins, either by working with existing circuits or by creating circuits completely from scratch. SonicBirth is also an AudioUnits package, as it comes bundled with a set of plugins designed for standalone use as plugins as well as pre-constructed circuits to modify or build. A new version 1.1.2 is available in the MacMusic software section, and now adds two new modules (Notch filter and Peak filter), a new 'Hum remover' plugin, and fixes MIDI channel related bug in VST plugins.

At last, SonicBirth is now available at a reduced price of $49.