A 1.05 updater for The Grand has been released, adding OS X support to Steinberg's concert grand VSTi (previously only available for OS 9 and Windows). The Grand is more than just a sampled piano instrument: there are lots of editable parameters, too, for sound and playing style. Watch this space for a review. Download 1.05 Updater

Mackie should announce the production of an USB audio interface (24bits/96kHz). The name should be "XD-2". And this interface could be released before the end of 2003. The price should be close to 419 $.
AND a special pack (named "spike") should be bundled with the XD-2 including two bonus software : "Tracktion audio recording" and "Ableton Live Mackie".

Features expected :
- 2 micros preamps Mackie (preamp/micro/line/instrument)
- SPDIF I/O,
- MIDI I/O
- Monitor stereo output
- front jack input for earphone (with volume controller)

Is it a rumour ?...or Mackie really made a MBox....? ;-)

We had announced it 4 month ago ... Cantar X will be available on october 10 th. It will be introduced at the IBC in Amsterdam (stand 6108) from sept 12th to 18th 2003. Have a look on the link below...

Apple also updated its iMac line. New features include:
- Up to 1.25Ghz PowerPC G4
- Cinematic 3D graphics
- High-speed USB 2.0
- Up to 160 Go Hard drives
- Airport Extreme and Bluetooth ready

> the new iMacs

Apple just enhanced its iPod line, improving the hard drives capacities. The news models were updated to 10Go (lower price), 20Go and 40Go HDs.

I want one ! ;-)

> the all-new iPod