Tascam has introduced the DR-03, a new portable 24-bit stereo digital audio recorder that's about the size of a energy bar.

Features:

• Stereo condenser microphone design
• Up to 24-bit, 48 kHz WAV recording or MP3 recording modes
• Records to microSD media
• Auto-recording function starts when input exceeds a reference level
• Limiter, low-cut filter, and auto gain control for input
• Variable Speed Audition changes the playback speed without changing the pitch
• Loop playback mode
• USB 2.0 connection for file transfer
• 1/8" stereo microphone / line input
• 1/8" stereo headphone output
• 96 x 96 backlit LCD display
• Powered by two AAA batteries or USB bus power
• Built-in speaker
• Built-in desktop stand
• Includes a 2 GB microSD card and AAA batteries

The DR-03 is now available with an MSRP of $149.99 and a retail price of about $100.

MeldaProduction has released two new plug-ins : MMultiBandConvolution and MRhythmizer.

MMultiBandConvolution (€35; intro €10) is a zero-latency convolution plug-in that's ideal for processing recorded, or generated impulse responses (IRs). Perfect for simulating halls, rooms, boxes, microphones, and even other plug-ins. It also contains filter generators and an integrated reverb.

MMultiBandConvolution comes supplied with several impulse responses, including a limited set of incredible church IRs from www.hauptwerk.cz.

Features :

• File manager with automatic stitching - integrated file manager explores the internal IR library or the global file system letting you choose from your own impulse response libraries. The plugin loads WAV, F ...

Although specifically designed for live sound, the audio performance, and the addition of a FireWire digital audio interface mean that the VeniceF is equally at home in recording and remixing applications. One look at the VeniceF confirms that this console is continuing the legacy established by the XL3 and XL4 consoles, then consolidated in the Heritage series.

Features overview:

• Frames: 16, 24, 32
• All-new Alex Cooper mic pre
• XL3 EQ – four-band swept eq with two parametric mids
• Input polarity switch
• Insert in/out switch with LED
• Direct out with pre/post EQ switch
• Discrete mono bus
• Individual routing to stereo, mono and groups with pan-to-groups enable switch
• 32x32ch. FireWire interface
• 100mm faders
• 3 year warranty

Availablility : October 2010
Pricing : TBA

Fire Juggler by 9 Soundware is a set of patches for the Thor Polysonic Synthesizer within Propellerhead Reason. The collection harnesses the variable architecture and modulation options of the highly flexible instrument. The patches, which span a vast array of timbres, were designed for performance interactivity, as well as mix-conscious tonal balance.

The sound set consists of 100 patches. It is divided into 5 categories. "Bass", "Lead", "Pad", and "Piano" (one-shot, tonal sounds) each contain 15 patches, and "Drums" consists of 40 patches which cover all drum kit components.

The 0.4 MB download includes 100 .thor files.

Fire Juggler is available now for $24.99 at :

WaveMachine Labs has announced that Drumagog 5 will become available on October 1, 2010.

Some of the new features include :

• Auto-Align 2.0 - A collaboration between WaveMachine Labs and Fraunhofer (inventors of the MP3 format) has resulted in a revolutionary new alignment algorithm.
• Direct Plugin Hosting - Play any virtual instrument from within Drumagog. VSTi plugins like BFD2, Kontakt, and Superior Drummer are inserted directly into Drumagog to allow a virtually unlimited sample palette. (Platinum version only)
• Redesigned graphic interface – Streamlined control and easier sample editing.
• Support for multiple room samples - The Gog format now allows for different room sounds and mics. Simply dial in the amount of room desired.
• Auto Hi-Hat ...