MOTU announced the HD192, a two rack-space 12-channel high definition audio interface for Macintosh and Windows personal computers. The HD192 provides high-quality audio recording and playback on 12 XLR analog inputs and outputs at any standard sample rate up to 192 kHz. A fully expanded HD192 system provides up to 48 channels of simultaneous analog I/O. As with MOTU's other new PCI-424 systems (the 24I/O and 2408mk3), the HD192 will be sold as both a core system (with PCI card and AudioDesk software for $1,895) and expansion I/O ($1,595).

Emagic has just updated his popular sequencer to version 5.5. A new exs24 mk2 and many new features are included.

Spin Doctor is a new entry-level controller, designed not only to appeal to the newcomer, but also to anyone wanting to add knobs to their setup. Spin Doctor is compatible with the wealth of free profiles available for the Freaks serie. Priced at 200 euros, it should be available end of November.

ST Audio now supports Mac OS X compatibility for the DSP24 series of cards. The new drivers allow users to install DSP24 PCI cards in modern G3 and G4 Power Macintosh systems.