CSound is not just only the very first and powerfull synthesis tool, it's also a monument, the very first "vintage" music computing tool, a memorial of computer music ! CSound is still alive, and is now available as version 5, which adds inter-operation support : hosting VST, working as VST or Audio Units, or communicate via OSC or Jack.

This new version is avaiable for free on the CSound web site.

My little finger, which is well acquainted, tolds me Moog Music is brewing something to be announced in March. As far as rumor goes it starts at a Taurus II medal bass synth, goes to a vocoder and end up with a full features analogue flying saucer…

It'll have LOT's of LEDs for the money and it will make sound…
Stay tuned! (drifting tolerated ;)

Apple has just released version 7.2 for its Logic Pro audio sequencing software in order to add support for new Intel-based Mac (universal binary version). This new release also offers : integrated support for new Apogee Ensemble interface, Digidesign Pro Tools HD 7 DAE support, Serato Pitch 'n Time support, improved Rewire support, enhanced support for control surfaces, 32-channel support for multi-channel Audio Units instruments, playback of compressed files, access to new GarageBand 3-compatible plug-ins, and new royalty-free jingles and sound effects Apple Loops.

QuikQuak has released the very first VST version of RaySpace for Mac OS X. This new acoustic simulator reverb plugin introduces the new DBT engine that creates fantastic surround-sound atmospheres. The characteristics of the room shape, height, positions and materials can all be adjusted in real-time. Combined with the 3D view and the parametric equaliser, the user is given the complete audio and visual feedback of room designs! With full automation, source and listener positions can be 'walked' though the rooms, ideal for patching dialogue in radio plays or films.

RaySpace costs $90 and a demo version is available. This very new Mac OS X version is available for free if you are a registered user of the Windows version...happy switchers !

Mackie's Tracktion sequencing software has been updated to version 2.1.0.6. This new release adds new features and improvements such as :

- Custom Control Surface Creation
- MP3 Import and MP3/OGG Export
- MIDI Loop Recording
- Support for the Frontier Design Group TranzPort
- Filter Icon "Quick Control" Parameter
- File Import Improvements, and more...

List of new features and download available in the MacMusic software section.