TC Electronic has just released a software update for its System 6000. System 6000 is a rack-mount audio processor consisting of a combination of hardware and software components, including DSPs and I/Os, along with effects for a variety of sound formats, from mono to 6.1 channels.

The new version 3.3 offers a variety of improvements, including new dynamics processing or enhancement for Skywalker collection, and is available now. This update is available now on download for registered users.

Smartelectronix offers a public beta 1.01b version of KT DrumTrigger, a VST plugin with custom editor that triggers MIDI notes based on the sound level of the incoming audio stream in different frequency bands. It allows you to "detect" occurrences of percussive sounds in an audio stream and send out a MIDI event whenever that happens.

KT DrumTrigger public beta is downloadable on VST Mac OS X version.

Opuslocus released LC Xmu. This software provides emulation of an Emagic/ Mackie Logic Control, for control and automation of Emagic's Logic Gold or Platinum software in Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X. A hardware controller's knobs, faders, buttons or keys can be mapped to the Logic Control's various functions, and Logic will behave exactly as if it has a real Logic Control connected.C Xmu provides a flexible way of using generic controllers with Logic, without spending hours building a custom Logic Environment.

LC Xmu costs 30.00 euros and a demo version is available.

Sonicstop annouces a special offer for Christmas. The Megapack 1 is a new 12 CD package today, featuring a large collection of loops and multisamples : Drum Necessities, Chameleon Drums, Chameleon Drums 2, Atomic Beats, Atomic Synths, Groundscapes 1, Groundscapes 2, Icebox, Table Manners, Remix Essentials, Hotbox 1, Hotbox 2 and Studio Drum Kits - "A" Multi-Pak.

Megapack Volume 1 can be purchased for a limited time through January
4th, 2004 for $349.99 as part of a holiday special offering significant
discounts. Megapack Volume 1 carries an MSRP of $411.75.