Steinberg will ship Nuendo 2.0 in February, the new version has surround in mind 5:1 to 10:2, the routing of I/O has been revised to get clearer and totally customisable, and it authorize the switching between 2 configs in one keystroke. the mixer in 32 bit floating has been reengineered. VST System Link is include to distribute task between computers and network utilities now permit TCP/IP transfering of tracks and events. Import wise: Cubase SX projects, AES31, Open TL 3.0 and OMF are supported.

Nuendo 2.0: 1499 euros
upgrade: 199 euros

Sibelius release G7 a software dedicated to produce and convert guitar tablatures. Create tabs, lyrics, chord symbols and issue lead sheets or piano/vocal/guitar arrangements right away. Editing stay as simple as can be: no tools!
You can even scan tabs and have it here and now in standard notation or the reverse! Enter tabs live too (what do they mean by that?). A virtual fret board helps entering tabs directly and learn using playback. Playback covers style and bends, slides etc. An extensive guide of styles and techniques allows learning of alternative uses and is completed with tutorial material for teachers and students.
All guitar tunings and number of strings are supported and a drum pattern generator creates drum notation directly for songwriters.
Available Q1 for $149

Propellerhead Software and Digidesign announced the strategic relationship between the two companies that will include the development of ReWire2 for Digidesign Pro Tools systems. ReWire is a cross-application technology to transfer both MIDI and audio seamlessly between Propellerheads' Reason and ReBirth applications and Pro Tools. ReWire was designed as the software equivalent of a multi-channel cable between two audio applications and integrates MIDI, audio and transport control in one invisible application link.
Isn't that a GREAT news? ;)

Emagic announces version 6 of the Logic Series. This update provides a new level of processor efficiency and extensive enhancements to the Arrange window that offers more editing and mixing power than before.

In addition, Logic 6 debuts two new setup and file management solutions: the Setup Assistant and the Project Manager. Users will also benefit from an improved feature set for film scoring, a newly-developed sounding EQ and MP3 import/export functionality. Further optimization of the automation system round out this update.

For the happy few who have come to buy a Neuron, Hartmann just released after the Neuron synth the MODELmaker software. This free utility let you arrange, prepare, playback, multilayer different standard formats of samples and render a model for use into the Neuron engine. You can also choose different model sets, arrange specific parameters for a model and load everything into the resynators of the Neuron.

OS 9 and X for the moment, needs a USB connection.