The release of a new innovative instrument which combine the advantages of an hardware instrument and the innovativeness of software plu-in technology.

Noah comes as a compact 19" rack module. It features a 2x40 character display. Regarding audio inputs and outputs, Noah is equipped with stereo analog input and output, eight individual digital outs in ADAT format, Wordclock for the synchronization in digital setups, headphone output, MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB port and a slot for Compact Flash data storage.

Six spectacular instruments, over 1000 inspiring sounds : Minimax (Moog Minimoog), B-2003 (Hammond B-3), Six-String (guitar), Vectron Player (the Prophet VS), Lightwave, Sequential CircuitsTM Pro-One. All instruments are polyphonic, and equipped with sounds created by top sound design ...

The fellows from Macosrumors gave this weekend some hints (rumors I say! ;) on a few Mac hardware issues for 2003:

- An update for Ipods on the way for March maybe.

- An update of the current PowerMac lineup around April with Firewire 2, new graphic cards and superdrives, and dual 1.4 GHz

- An update with the "G5" whatever it'll be in september, I may add, at last a major release in Paris'Apple Expo ? The features listed are drool material…

- and last: a dual processor powerbook later…

Well if it's verified, it won't be rumors but news, and if it comes sooner, it'll be a dream :)

Eventide announced the launch of Clockworks Legacy plug-ins for the ProTools HD platform. The sounds of Eventide's H910, Omnipressor, Instant Phaser, Instant Flanger, and H949 old time classics can be replicated in a collection of audio effects plug-ins. The Eventide Clockworks Legacy series of plug-ins offer full automation, MIDI Control, and Pro Control integration.

Eventide will continue to design and manufacture dedicated hardware processors. The company even updates the Eventide Orville software to version 3.0 and new functions.The software upgrade is available for $149 from Eventide or as a free download from the web site.

Yamaha release new Powered Monitor Speakers, the MSP10 STUDIO. They take over the famous NS10 and take Yamaha monitor performance to new levels with state-of-the-art materials and design as well as high-performance built-in biamplifications.

Technical specs :
- Frequency response : 40 Hz ŕ 40 kHz (-10 dB)
- Maximum Output Power : LF: 120 W ŕ 400 Hz, THD= 0.02%, RL= 4 ohms
- HF: 60 W ŕ 10 kHz, THD= 0.02%, RL= 8 ohms for a max level of 110 dB
- Hum and Noise : 98 dB

Controls: TRIM Switch
- LOW: 3 positions (0 dB, -1.5 dB, -3 dB ŕ 50 Hz)
- HIGH: 3 positions (+1.5 dB, 0 dB, -1,5 dB ŕ 10 kHz)
- LOW CUT Switch (80 Hz): ON/OFF with the Subwoofer SW10

For systems requiring extended bass response that only a subwoofer can provide, the SW10 Powered Subwoofer is a perfect match for the MSP10 systems

Yamaha revealed a whole new family of mixers. The MGs range from a simple 10:2 to a 32:4:2 with digital effects, six models in all. Their aim is to be aggressively priced (no need to tell you who in Germany is in competition ;) while leaving all the features on for users and proves Yamaha commitment to analogue mixers. Prices from $138 to $1,250