Digidesign unveils several details about the new MBox USB 2 :

- TRS inserts have been removed (place is used for the MIDI ports);
- Mic preamps are not Focusrite but technology used by Digidesign gives the preamp nearly 4 dBu of equivalent input noise (EIN) improvement over the original Mbox.
- the handle can be removed and switched to use the other piece included (Mbox 2 comes with two faceplates, which are easily swapped using the included hex wrench);
- the MBox 2 replaces the discontinued MBox 1.

VSTunnel Plug-in behaves like an effect Plug-in. Simply place the Plug-in to the "Master Insert" of the sequencer. Instead of modifying the audio, like usual effects do, VSTunnel transmits your local production to all paticipants of a session. It also mixes the received audio so that it can be heard. You can download the VSTunnel Plug-in for free. In the free version, all saving functions are disabled, the maximum song length is limited to 1 minute and the download quality cannot be adjusted.

If you get your registration code for 69.00€/$85.00 all features are available.

SeqCon is a software designed for live performances (theater, dance, circus, mime...). SeqCon is a sequencer not linked to time : the sequence steps are linked to conditions defined by the performance.

It is now available as a freeware on Mac OSX, in MacMusic software section.

Steinberg announces a free Nuendo 3.1 update. It offers a variety of new features which are mainly targeted at post production for film and television. Additionally, this version of Nuendo provides significantly optimized workflow and performance features; it is also the first which is capable of interfacing with Euphonix hardware control by means of the Euphonix EuCon protocol. This release also adds a new Audio Pull up/down function, supports HDTV Frame Rates, support of Mac OSX Quartz 2D, and adds video Thumbnail Pre-Cache option.

FabFilter announces an update to version 1.11 of FabFilter Volcano in order to fix several bugs. FabFilter One has also been updated to version 3.02. This release fixes errors with preset automation in Logic and with loading presets in the VST Mac OS X version. Compatibility with Ableton Live has been improved as well.