Apogee is pleased to announce compatibility with Digidesign's recently released Pro Tools HD 8. All X-HD compatible Apogee hardware, including AD-16X, DA-16X, Rosetta 800 and Rosetta 200 has been approved for use with Pro Tools HD 8 hardware and software running on Mac OS X 10.5.5 or Windows XP SP 2.

All questions regarding Apogee products use with Pro Tools HD 8 can be submitted to Apogee Tech Support at :

Toontrack Music proudly announces that its all-new sound-replacing tool is now shipping in all territories.

Drumtracker is a stand-alone, host independent, multi-track audio to MIDI converter. Specifically designed to convert drum session audio recordings to MIDI files for drum replacement purposes, Drumtracker will grant your drums a new lease of life.

Drumtracker is available now for both Mac and PC and is priced at $149 / €99. Note that a demo version is also available.

By the way, this year Toontrack Music is bringing the entire development crew to the NAMM show in Anaheim, CA from the 15th to the 18th of January (booth 1200 in Hall E). Take this unique opportunity to talk directly to the people behind products like EZdrummer, Superior Drummer 2.0, etc...

Roxio unveils Toast 10 Titanium, the latest version of the do-it-all, disc burning and file converting app. This new version adds enhanced iPhone streaming, TIVo support, an audiobook creation tool and archiving support for AVCHD video. The Pro version comes bundled with a plug-in for Blu-ray support, SmartSound Sonicfire Pro, BIAS SoundSoap, LightZone and FotoMagico.

Both versions of Toast require Mac OS X 10.5 or higher and work with both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs. Toast 10 Titanium costs $99.99. Users of Toast 9 can upgrade for $79.99. Toast 10 Titanium Pro sells for $149.99.

TC Electronic and Blue Microphones have announced that TC Electronic is appointed as the exclusive European distributor for all products and accessories of Blue Microphones. Here's the official Press Release :

Since its inception in 1995, Blue has grown to become a top brand in the industry through its unmatched sonic quality, application specific designs and unparalleled aesthetic. TC Electronic is a leader in digital signal processing and a major player in other aspects of the digital audio technology world, such as digital amplification and networking.

Waves has just released a new plug-in called Center.

Ideal for final mixes and mastering, Waves Center is an innovative new processor that separates phantom Center content from Side (L/R) content. With Center, you can zero in on the phantom center and bring out or bring down the vocals without affecting everything else. Perfect for post-production engineers and DJs as well, Center lets you reposition, isolate, and even eliminate elements of your mix.

Using a unique dynamic engine which considers the amplitude, frequency, and time envelope of stereo sources, Center gives you the power to radically re-balance your spatial imagery. Adjustable punch, high frequency, and low frequency controls let you enhance detail with maximum impact.

Controls :

- High controls balance of high frequency content between the Center and Sides. 0 - 100 (0=Center)
- Low controls balance of low frequency content between the Center and Sides. 0 - 100 (0=Center)
- Punch controls the spread of transient content between the Center and Sides. 0 - 100 (0=Center)
- Center controls the Center gain. +6dB to Off
- Sides controls the Sides gain +6dB to Off
- Master Gain controls the overall stereo gain. +6dB to -24dB
- Output Meters displays the stereo output after processing. 0 dBFS to -36 dBFS
- Center Detection Meter Displays the Center content of the stereo source

Waves Center is available now for both Mac and PC in VST, AU and RTAS formats for a fee of $400 and in TDM formats for $800.