"The Java Update delivers functional enhancements and improved stability for running Java applications and applets. It contains support for both Java 1.4.1 and Java 1.3.1. It is strongly recommended that all users install this update.", said Apple.

VirSyn announce TERA 2.0 , a modular software synthesizer based on different synthesis modules. This new version includes : Analog synthesis, Spectrum Synthesis, Formant, FM synthesis, Physical modeling, custom waveforms for all oscillators, and 16 modular synths (with up to  64 voices).

Tera 2 is compatible with Mac OS 9/OS X standalone / VST / AudioUnit and now ReWire 2 and RTAS. The price for TERA 2.0 will be 299.- EUR on November, 24 th. Note that all registered users with the original TERA CD 1.1 and 1.2 will get a downloadable upgrade for free.

One month ago an active member (FR side) told us that native instrument was on the verge to release a new version of Kontakt. It's done ! The new 1.55 version is available now

New features include :
- Mac OS X support
- RTAS and AU (AudioUnits) support
- Import new standards : Sample cell, REX , EXS MK II ...

This new version is FREE for users who bought Kontakt after august 1st. Older users may download the new version for 29 Euros (CD version for 49 Euros). Those promotional prices will be valid until december 6th. Then prices will be higher (49 Euros and 69 Euros)

Swar Systems, a Switzerland-based company specialized in Indian music software, is announcing the imminent release of North 2, a whole new set of instruments from North India on all their products (standalone software, VST plugins, Akai/Reason patches).

North 2 is a new set of folk instruments and a large array of typical rhythms and melodies from the Indian folk/classical repertoire. Final release of this new collection is planned before November for a price increase of 30 US$. Registered clients will be asked the same amount to upgrade.

For a limited time, Digidesign offers to SampleCell users (all versions : nubus, PCI, SampleCell II, SampleCell Soft..) to move up to SampleTank XL by IK Multimedia.

This crossgrade run from November 1st through December 20, for a retail price of 349 euros, only on the DigiStore.