Digidesign announces version 2.0 of the Massenburg DesignWorks Hi-Res Parametric EQ, developed by the creator of the parametric EQ, George Massenburg. This new version of the MDW Hi-Res Parametric EQ plug-in for Digidesign Pro Tools|HD systems delivers the same reference standard sound as the original while offering a new user interface, five- and three-band versions, improved DSP efficiency, and significant workflow enhancements.

Owners of MDW Hi-Res Parametric EQ version 1.x can upgrade to 2.0 for $125.

JackOSX is now available as version 0.73, the first Unversal Binary release for both Intel-based and PowerPC Macs. This version also features :r emoved NetJack component until bugs fixed, also removed legacy Port Audio driver, and updated to latest Jack server version. Jack (the Jack Audio Connection Kit) is a low-latency audio server, written originally for the GNU/Linux operating system, and now with Mac OS X support. It can connect any number of different applications to a single hardware audio device; it also allows applications to send and receive audio to and from each other.

Monome is a US collective. These girls and guys are busy producing the first batch of 200 units of the Monome 40h. This is a USB controller, with 8 rows of 8 illuminated silicone buttons powered with the mapd software (drum machines, loopers, 1bit video transformers, physics models, virtual sliders, math games, etc.) The controller receives and sends MIDI and OSC thru mapd. The video is more explicit in the uses that can be done than a long listing. The firmware is under GNU/GPL so anyone can add his little stone… And last, there's brewing a Monome 100h with a matrix of 16x16… Oh, and they bike in Philadelphia too.

Availability, as fast as they can finish and ship them… price $500

Disc Cover is a vey new, slick and intuitive Mac OS X software to create labels and covers for CDs, DVDs and more. Variety of professionally made designs are just fine for a quick start. The program imports data and images from iTunes, iPhoto, Finder, iDVD and many other sources. You can easily experiment with styles and graphic tools. Disc Cover will fairly serve to bring you more and more design ideas. Disc Cover will help you to arrange music collection in a creative way, create beautiful-looking family photo albums, make convenient data Backup archives, label your presentations or clients portfolio and personalize DVD movies and home video.

Disc Cover is Universal Binary compatible for both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macs and ships for $34,95.

The TRM-6 is a move into the ribbon mic, it integrates a tube preamp using the ubiquitous 12XA7A. It's a classic 2 x 45 mm long aluminium ribbon figure of 8 design (2 micron thick), handling 135 dB SPL at least. The integrated preamp simplifies the ribbon mic handling though removes the preamp choice. The Nady TRM-6 come with a carrying bag, shockmount, foam windscreen, the TMPS-6 power supply, a 33' XLR cable and a padded lockable aluminium flight case.

Price TBA, available this spring.