Lapjockey announced the release of Flatpack, a new ReFill sound source for Reason. Flatpack combines a mix of rare analogue synths and drum machines, with more modern and experimental synth kits. Inspired by Reason, Flatpack is a series of samples, loops, patches and song templates to expand the self-contained synth studio within Propellerhead's popular software.

Besides eliminating the tedious job of sorting and converting audio, Flatpack extends beyond the conventional sample CD by providing a broad range of material for Reason. 24-bit reproductions of classic synths and drum machines appear instantly as multisampled NN19, NN-XT and ReDrum patches.

Load up the "FP 808": the samples are recorded long and bright, allowing ReDrum's length and tone controls to mirror the decay and snap ...

On Mac OS X, add a personnal touch to your Midi set.
You can use the photos (by scanning them or copying on the web site) of your Midi instruments (synth, FX...).

You put the image (tiff format) in this folder : /Library/audio/midi devices/generic/images.

And now, you get the real image of your musical set in AudioMidiSetup.

The Arturia Moog Modular will be release on 1st March. This new virtual instrument brings on an emulation of the characteristics of the legendary modular synthesizer (with a new technology developed by Arturia, baptized TAE : True Analog Emulation).
You'll need a powerfull machine (500 Mhz)
The moog modular will be available for Mac OS9 and OS X, and with VST, MAS, RTAS, HTDM formats.
The announced price is 329 €.

Digidesign announced that Pro Tools 6.0 for Mac OS X is now available.

Pro Tools 6.0 software for Mac OS X adds a powerful set of new features and improvements that makes this the next evolutionary step for Pro Tools TDM and LE systems. Premier among the new features is support for Apple's OS X operating system, providing improved, solid interaction between the Pro Tools environment and Power Mac G4s. Other benefits include:

- Streamlined new look for the Mix, Edit, and Transport windows
- Increased performance with dual-processor Power Mac G4 systems
- New multi-user login functionality enables individual users to save custom
display, operation, editing, automation, processing, compatibility, and MIDI
preferences
- New DigiBase file management utility
- Enhanced MIDI functiona ...

Apple announced its Spring line of iMac computers, featuring two new models:

The new 17-inch widescreen model features a 1 GHz PowerPC G4 processor and 133 MHz system bus; 256MB of Double Data Rate (DDR) memory; a faster 4x SuperDrive for playing and burning CDs and DVDs; and internal support for AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth, for just $1,799 (US).

The new 15-inch flat panel model features an 800 MHz G4 processor and is now priced at just $1,299 (US) -- $200 less than its predecessor.