Audion 3.0.1 updates the Ogg Vorbis decoder to the final 1.0 spec, improves compatibility with managing iPods, makes it easier to listen to mp3PRO files, and fixes a great number of bugs.

Linnplug have just released their new modular analog modeling VST plugin for the Mac.

"We think it's the most complete "virtual analogue" synth currently available. If your sounds need to cover the full range from decent to devilish then it's the ideal instrument!"

Quite a claim indeed.

TC Works has updated PowerCore, the open DSP hardware platform for any VST or MAS recording application, to Version 1.6.1. The update brings further improved performance to all PowerCore users, regardless of platform or host application.

The handling of sample-rate changes and the system functionality with the DSound VL2 Multichannel Valve Interface Plug-In have been enhanced. Additionally, improved automation, especially for Cubase SX and Nuendo, as well as greater compatibility of the Plug-Ins with the latest host application versions are part of this update.

In multiple PowerCore card systems, all DSP cards can now run personalized Plug-Ins, such as Master X3 and DSound's VL2 Multichannel Valve Interface.

MOTU MAS users on Mac OS can benefit from full MIDI support for runnin ...

Modularing is a full modular system for live music. Including 24 softwares, Modularing is compatible with OMS, MidiShare, Digidesign DirectConnect and VST plugs. Under the demo mode, modularing is limited for an evaluation period of 20 mn. Try it!

Audio Ease released Altiverb 2.0, a major update to their reverb plug-in. Altiverb has been available to MOTU Digital Performer users for almost a year, it is now released as a VST plug-in and and in the Pro-Tools formats HTDM and RTAS as well. Altiverb requires an Apple Power Macintosh G4.