Just a quick note to anyone who has been as eager for this as I have - I have tested ProTools 6.1 and found that FINALLY the same installation can be used with either the Digi002 or the MBox... no more need for multiple installations on different partitions/drives. Didn't seem to work with both simultaneously...

In the installation process, I just chose first to install ProTools 6.1 for MBox, then installed ProTools 6.1 for Digi002 (which was very fast). Now I can plug in whatever hardware I want and go!

Ableton releases Live 2.1, a new update of their award-winning sequencing instrument. Live 2.1 brings full ReWire support to Mac OS 9 and now Mac OS X and features that allow integration for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer and Reason users. The software update is now available as a free download for registered Live 2 users.

If you think that the Apple Cube was (and is) a pretty good computer to make music (so compact, so silent and and with firewire connexions), you must discover Kemplar.com. They sells cutomized Cube: G4 at 1,2GHz, 120G HD, 1 Go Ram, GeForce3 Video card, Superdrive (in option)... Stock is limited!

The original Muon Tau Bassline has now been completely overhauled and re-released as an entirely new product: Tau Bassline mk2

Tau Bassline Mk2 features:

- 64-bit 2x oversampling waveform oscillators with rich analogue-like sawtooth and square waveforms
- improved 18db/octave lowpass filter
- Glide function
- Accent mode.
- Additionally, all controls can be automated with MIDI CC controllers. Users can define their own CC mappings with the integrated and easy-to-use MIDI learn feature. CC mappings are saved in patches and songs automatically too.

Mac OS9 and Mac OSX VSTi versions of Tau Mk2 are now available from the Muon online shop at the reduced price of $17.50. The price will rise to $20 after August 31st.

Demos for all platforms and audio demos are available.

Kenton will shortly be releasing several new products :

- LD2 - MIDI level display
Designed primarily as a MIDI volume level indicator for synth/keyboard players, particularly those using a foot pedal for volume control. However, this handy little device can be used in any situation where a clear, accurate level display is required.

- XC5 - 'Hands-free' control hub
This box has 2 inputs for switch pedals, 2 inputs for variable pedals and a breath controller input. Intended to add lots of control possibilities to your performance.

- Wireless MIDI system
The system consists of a transmitter, which is a small battery powered pack intended to be worn on the belt and has a MIDI In socket for connection to your keyboard or MIDI guitar, and a receiver unit, which has a MIDI Out socke ...