Scratch SE is a TDM,HD and RTAS plug-in allowing the user (via an interface connected to the DJs' gear) to manipulate audio files in a"DJ's style". Pitch up to 64 %, vinyl touch emulation, start/stop, forward/reverse and... scratch! The package is delivered along with two vinyls used as computer interfaces and should cost about 300$.

An upgrade version of Serato Pitch 'n Time 2.1 HD is now available for $99 USD to all current users. The 2.1 upgrade adds Pro Tools HD and iLok dongle support for Pitch 'n Time 2. Please note that v2.1 HD is compatible with Protools HD running 44.1k and 48k sessions only. A version of Pitch 'n Time compatible with 96k and 192k sample rates is planned for release later in 2002.

Radium is a new keyboard by M-Audio. With 5 octaves, Radium features a USB interface dealing with 16 midi channels and 2 midi outs . That makes the Radium a convenient keyboard+Midi interface+real time controler...

PPG Wave 2, Attack or D-Pole can now be plugged in Cubase SX on OS X.

IK Multimedia announced the release of its analog mastering software T-RackS as an HTDM plug-in for ProTools for MacOS. This new release of T-RackS has also been enhanced with the ability to support all Digidesign control surfaces, including the new digi002 system and the already popular Control |24 and Pro Control. All previously registered RTAS users of T-RackS may download the upgrade for free from the T-RackS web site.