Reason 3.0 is coming ! Propellerheads announces that Reason 3.0 will start shipping by March 10. This major update focuses on live playing and this new version will take Reason from the studio realm to the stage. Reason 3 introduces a new module, the Combinator, which allows users to build elaborate chains of Reason devices-instruments, effects, pattern sequencer etc and save as a Combi patch. Additional new features include : Remote (instant out of the box integration with most major control surfaces), new soundbank, new browser, and MClass (a mastering suite comparable with any hard or software units).

MonstaChorus is a true analog style stereo chorus effect with a simple set of controls and fantastic sound quality. It features the usual depth and speed controls, plus a mixture knob to control the ratio of original to effected signal. Astute musicians will also notice that 2 of the knobs go to 13, a clear difference of "3" more points of quality compared to other plugins!

MonstaChorus is a freeware for Mac OSX.

SonicBirth is now available as Preview version 2.0 , which adds two new plugins (Swamp Buffer and Flying Monkey Synth), features many bug fixes and new elements. SonicBirth is an Audio Units plugins designing application which allows you to build your own AudioUnit plug-ins. You can work with existing circuits or by creating circuits completely from scratch. SonicBirth is also an AudioUnits package which comes bundled with a set of plug-ins designed for standalone use as plug-ins as well as pre-constructed circuits to modify or build upon for creating new plug-ins.

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FabFilter has released the VST version of FabFilter One synthesizer for Mac OS X, in the addition to the existing Audio Units version. That means that you can now also use it in hosts such as Cubase and Tracktion on your Mac. FabFilter also announces that all future products will support VST on OS X. FabFilter also unveils that FabFilter Volcano, a new filter effect plug-in, is planned for Spring 2005.

FabFilter One VST costs US$59 and a demo version is available.