Now solely disbributed by MacMusic, The Wild Bits released Ask The DJ version 1.4. This new version includes a new track browser, works with Unicode (Japanese script support) and includes a French version.

Ask The DJ is a $29 shareware which analyses beats to perform truly seamless transitions between tracks. Like a real DJ, it matches beats and adapts tempos whenever needed so the music always flows, even when cross-fading between tracks with different bpms. Ask The DJ also cuts unrhythmical intros and outros, and levels volume. Better yet, all this is done automatically. You just need to click Play and dance. You can also export Ask The DJ's mix art to audio files, suitable for burning audio CDs. AskTheDJ produces perfect transitions, even when mixing tracks with different tempos.

Filter is a multi-format plug-in that gives you everything you need to harmonically sculpt your tracks with surgical precision or animate them with a limitless variety of tempo-synced timbral variations.

Filter starts with four true stereo multimode filters that provide all the warmth and smoothness you'd expect from a meticulous model of classic analog filters. Add four individual delay lines, flexible routing options, powerful modulation capabilities, full MIDI control, two programmable rhythm generators and the ability to lock every time-based parameter to Filter's master tempo or external MIDI clock, and you have a tool that will allow you to create tracks (or entire mixes) that pulse with life and character.

Filter will be available around mid October for Mac RTAS (OS 9 and OS X), Mac VST (OS 9 and OS X), and MAS (OS 9 and OS X).

• Pultec Bundle : The Pultec EQH-2 and Pultec MEQ-5 join Bomb Factory's Pultec EQP-1A in the new Pultec Bundle ($599/$399 MSRP). Existing owners of the Pultec EQP-1A may download the two new Pultecs at no charge.

• Fairchild Bundle : Bomb Factory's sweat-and-blood re-creation of the legendary Fairchild TM 670 joins Bomb Factory's Fairchild TM 660 replica in the new Fairchild TM Bundle ($599/$399 MSRP). Existing owners of the Fairchild 660 may download the Fairchild 670 at no charge.

• Slightly Rude Compressor : The Slightly Rude Compressor TM ($399/$249 MSRP) is Bomb Factory's first custom compressor design. Used conservatively, it sounds beautiful on vocals, drums, guitars and piano. Pushed hard, it's unique and aggressive. The stereo version is s ...

A new upgrade of pro Tools is available in the support-download section of the Digidesign web site.

Here are fixes included with Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X :
- Potential crash on ProTools launch when another application uses Digidesign hardware and CoreAudio for sound output.
- CoreAudio Driver installation deactivates Digi001 MIDI input

Applied Acoustics Systems has released Audio Units versions of the Tassman 3 Sound Synthesis Studio and Lounge Lizard EP-2 Electric Piano.

The Tassman is a modular instrument and sound design environment based on physical modeling. Lounge Lizard EP-2 is a recreation of the classic electric piano sound.

The Audio Units version of Tassman 3 and Lounge Lizard EP-2 will be available as a free upgrade to all registered users from the Applied Acoustics Systems' website.