MOTU has just announced that a new software update is now available as a free download for all owners of MOTU "mk3" FireWire audio interfaces. This new software installer package includes an updated version of CueMix FX, the cross-platform software application that gives users graphic, on-screen access to the many mixing and processing features in their mk3 interface.

The CueMix FX software update provides three new advanced diagnostic tools for visual analysis of individual audio signals and entire mixes : a real-time FFT graph, a Spectrogram "waferfall" display, and an Oscilloscope. This CueMix FX software update enables these new tools for owners of all currently shipping MOTU "mk3" FireWire audio interfaces, including the 828mk3, 896mk3, UltraLite-mk3, Traveler-mk3, and even the V4HD FireWire video interface.

NUSofting has just released Prima Delay, its new effect plug-in capable of producing a myriad of echo types and a compelling array of reverbs. And as if that isn't enough, it's also able to produce stereo chorusing and a cluster of unique phasing effects that will provide complete transformations of your sounds.

Features :

- Number of Delay Taps adjustable from 1 to 128.
- Tap Delay Time, each from 1 to 2000 ms (dependant on Sample Rate).
- Amplitude Envelope for taps with adjustable curvature.
- Tap Times deployment for accelerated or decelerated delay effects ("bouncing ball").
- Positive or Negative Feedback.
- LFO modulation of delay lengths (Rate and Depth controls).
- 3 Delay Line Quality types.
- 12dB Highpass and Lowpass filters on input signal before delay.
- Mono, Stereo and inverse Stereo output of the Taps, alternated on left and right channels.
- MIDI learn for each parameter, preset selection by Program Change.
- Graphic Display of the series of taps, with zoom focus.
- Works at any Sample Rate.
- Skinnable interface, 3 skins already included.
- Use Alt key and click on the display to open the PDF Manual from the GUI.

Prima Delay is priced at $45 and is currently available as a VST effect plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows. The AU version will be released shortly. Note that audio examples are available on their website.

D16 Group unveils Nithonat, a Roland TR-606 emulation. All instruments in Nithonat are fully synthesized and offer more advanced and extended sound shaping capabilities than its predecessor. The whole functionality of Nithonat is very similar to the other drum machines from D16 Group, which makes it an easy-to-use and creative instrument. Nithonat's GUI is in the same fashion as D16 Group's Phoscyon.

Nithonat is planned to be released as both VST and AU for Windows and Mac OS X simultaneously. More information should be available "soon".

Adern announces the release of two new plug-ins for the Scope platform.

Xor is a Variable Wave synthesizer. Xor's combination of varying waveform oscillators, rich sounding multi-mode filter, diverse pattern LFOs and intuitive modulation routing allows the creation of new and exciting soundscapes revealing the darker, and electric side of Scope - like never before.

Mojo is an ultra dynamic guitar amp emulation. Mojo has been designed to achieve the most expressive tone in current emulations, have a smooth, elegant, very light crunch and be extremely dynamic and touch responsive. Mojo's character is unique, yet its sound palette is rich, ranging from blazing hot lead guitars, through scooped and crunchy blues sounds, to sensitive and dynamic clean tones.

Xor and Mojo have fully functional demos on adern's site.

Celebrating the release, Adern's online shop is offering a time limited discount to all of its products until May 1st 2009.

Voxengo is happy to announce the release of version 2 of Voxformer vocal processing plug-in. Voxformer is a multi-functional vocal channel strip plug-in designed to be a comprehensive solution for all your vocal processing needs – be it spoken or sung vocals.

New Features :

- Smoother compression sound
- De-breath gate algorithm
- Multi-channel support
- Multi-platform support
- Wet/dry mix
- Mid/side processing
- Processing mode editors
- Selectable oversampling level
- Undo/redo
- Routing matrix
- Preset manager
- User interface coloration
- User interface re-scaling
- Channel grouping
- Plug-in instance naming
- Bypass switch

Voxformer 2.0 is available now for both Mac OS X and Windows in VST and AU formats. One-month introductory price of $55.95 is now effective, which is 20% off the regular price. Upgrading from the previous version costs $34.95 if previous version was purchased earlier than 90 days from now, otherwise upgrade is free during this grace period.