VirSyn has upgraded its CUBE additive synth to 1.5, adding the ability to resynthesize stereo samples of virtually unlimited length. Sound morph between up to four sources, or add time warping envelopes, on top of the software's already-unique additive synthesis approach. The new version also adds (get the part of your brain that knows about DSP theory ready, readers!) WAV/AIFF import for resynthesis, FFT sound analysis, 512-partial decomposition of samples with internal envelopes for frequency, level, and pan, analysis and resynthesis of notes, loops, or even entire pieces, 64-breakpoint time warp envelopes for movement through the resynthesized sample, formant analysis, solo function, global level for source, microtuning, and more. An unusually powerful tool: we'll be back soon with a review.

A demo version is available for download for OS 9 standalone/VST and OS X standalone/AU/VST. 1.5 upgrades are free(!) for registered users; check the support page.

Mondays will normally be Mew and Zach Day, but Macboy has given us a special Post-Super Bowl edition.

Korg has released the Triton Extreme, a new version of its flagship workstation. The Extreme is loaded with 160 MB of waveforms, 1344 presets and 1280 combinations. The unit also features 120-note polyphony, double arpeggiator, and 2 USB ports to connect to your computer, or to a hard disk or CD-ROM. Data can be saved on CompactFlash cards or Microdrive. There's even a tube circuit (12AU7 dual-triode) for use in both effects and sampling -- a real breakthrough in this type of keyboard!

Gleetchplug proudly announces that today you can download (free, as usual) Cosmo, a custom-made plugin for Teradélie new music artwork.

Cosmo is a spectral delay + granulizer that works for VST/MAS and RTAS applications. OS 9 only, though OS X versions of all the software are scheduled. It transforms non-ryhthmical signals into huge drones or pads: try it with voices or long transient sounds. On the same page you can also listen to a Cosmo sound sample made by Teradélie herself from her forthcoming CD. Enjoy!

Breakbeat scientist bitshift has created 40 MB of exclusive Apple Loops, available for free download, perfect for GarageBand and Soundtrack. And since Apple Loops are plain AIFFs, of course, you can load them into non-Apple Loops software like Ableton Live and loop them there, too. Best news: if you saw this item a few days ago, just tried the download and thanks to a new server it's downloading nice and fast! Opt-in for their mailing list and you'll get free software instruments, too. Enjoy!