We get more info from our source: Protools 6 should be showed during AES show, next month. It should be released, as expected in december first week. LE versions should also be launched at the same time, except for the DIGI002. Our source confirmed that this will be an OSX version only, but that Mix cards will finally be supported (great!!!). Current TDM plug-ins will be compatible with protools 6 (some requiring a minor update) but RTAS plug-ins will need to be rewritten. Note that this version will fully support (and use) dual-processors macs.
more news later...

Edirol Corporation today announced the release of their latest set of beta OS X drivers with increased functionality. The latest release includes fully functional Audio & MIDI drivers for their line of 'all-in-one' audio/MIDI products - UA-700, UA-20, SD-90, and SCD-70.

EMI 6/2M is the sister of the EMI 2/6M from Emagic. It comes with six analog audio inputs, two analog outputs at up to 24 Bit/96KHz, as well as two cinch connectors which can be configured as either a SPDIF in and output or as a MIDI in and output. There's also one adjustable headphone output and one USB hub with two ports. It should be available in one month, for 420 euros. The 2/6M price would also drop to 420 euros.

Those of you thinking Cubase was a toy, may change their mind with the new Cubase SL/SX. This fully rewritten software is based on the nuendo audio engine, and adds tons of new features. Cubase SX for OSX should be available in one month, priced at 599 euros. Cubase owners will have to spend 199-349 euros to update their current version, depending the version they own.

We have been told that an OSX version of Steinberg Nuendo should be released in three weeks.