The Saffire PRO 24 is the latest in Focusrite's new generation of FireWire audio interfaces.

Features :

• Two High Quality Focusrite Pre-amps
• High Quality 24-bit/96kHz FireWire Interface - Features high quality A-D / D-A conversion and JetPLL jitter elimination technology
• Total I/O Count of 16 Inputs and 8 Outputs
• Unique Loop-Back facility for routing audio between software applications via Saffire Mix Control
• Saffire Mix Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router
• Xcite+ Software Bundle
• Focusrite VST/AU Plug-in Suite
• Front panel 5-LED metering
• Dedicated front-panel headphone bus

Pricing and Availability TBA. However some Online webstores have the Saffire Pro 24 in pre-order for around €300.

LiquidSonics has released Reverberate, an efficient convolution audio processor with modulation capabilities offering true zero-latency operation for two separate, stereo impulse responses.

Reverberate seeks to provide a richer and more dynamic sounding reverb from impulse responses by optionally modulating an amalgamation of two, separately controllable IRs using an LFO. Further modulation is possible using the post-processing effects; an all-pass interpolator chorus provides a fuller sound and an over-sampled analogue prototype paragraphic equaliser is provided with dual LFOs. These features make for a livelier sound than typically associated with some convolution reverbs.

Features :

• Stereo convolution reverb.
• Dual IR for true-stereo capability.
• IR mix m ...

Roland unveils the new JUNO-Di Mobile Synthesizer. This latest addition to the JUNO Series is specifically designed for the musician on the go, providing a vast array of professional sounds in a lightweight, portable design.

The user-friendly design of the JUNO-Di will deliver hassle-free live keyboard performances for both the seasoned musician and entry level user. Weighing just under 12 pounds, the battery-powered JUNO-Di can be played anywhere, anytime. Plug the JUNO-Di into a portable amplifier such as the Roland Cube Street or Mobile Cube for instant amplification, or plug in headphones for quiet practice. With eight Ni-MH AA-size rechargeable batteries, the JUNO-Di can go for up to five hours without being plugged in.

The 61-note synth-action JUNO-Di boasts over 1,000 diverse customisable sounds to fit any style of music, including grand and electric pianos, modern synth sounds, lush strings, beautiful guitars, powerful brass, percussion, and banks of exotic instruments. Simple navigation with dedicated category buttons and the large LCD display ensures players can recall and perform their favourite sounds on the fly. In addition to a world-class sound engine and extreme portability, the JUNO-Di offers an array of features for the live performer. Process vocals live through its microphone input, built-in vocoder, and dedicated reverb. And with its USB memory port and song player function, the JUNO-Di enables direct playback and control of MP3, .WAV, AIFF, and SMF sound files with dedicated transport controls on the front panel.

The JUNO-Di is expected to be available in September. Pricing TBA.

Applied Acoustics Systems has just updated its virtual electric piano Lounge Lizard EP-3 to version 3.1.2. This is a maintenance update containing the following changes :

• Fixed Recorder crash on Windows;
• Fixed automation from plug-in window in Logic 8;
• Fixed audio cuts when the plug-in window was displayed;
• Fixed MIDI Link crash on "Default" channel;
• Fixed Cubase 5 crash on Windows;
• Now works with Cubase 5 64-bit VST Bridge;
• Now works with Sonar 64-bit BitBridge;
• New solution for volume build-up on repeated notes with sustain pedal;
• Fixed "Fatal Error 417" during authorization on Mac OS X;
• Fixed Edit MIDI Link dialog values glitch;
• No more clicks when changing Pickup Type;
• Fixed MIDI Link on Pickup Type.

This update is available now, free of charge for all Lounge Lizard EP-3 registered users.

Toontrack Music updates EZplayer pro to version 1.0.4.

New Features in 1.0.4 :

• New wrappers for Steven Slate Drums and generic IMAP formats
• SDX kit pieces available for Superior content
• contextual filtering for kit piece selection
• internal logging of missing wrappers for QA purposes

Fixed in 1.0.4 :

• channel is no longer offset by 1 in the Browser
• graphical issues on PPC affecting clips in Arranger
• uninstalling/re-installing should resolve MIDI path issue arising from relocating EZdrummer
• clicking in the timeline while looping and playing should no longer crash EZplayer
• empty MIDI files (or files emptied by wrapper action) no longer crash the program
• further sync to host improvements in Apple Logic
• missing input wrapper for RDK is now included
• Drumcore wrappers are no longer placeholders but do more than looking nice
• minor other fixes in various wrappers