BIAS release a stand alone version of Soundsoap, its plug-in of noise reduction already available in VST format. So now users of non-VST compatible softwares can use Soundsoap like the others.

This stand alone version is available as a free update for registered users of the plug-in version, and others can purchase it for $99. Soundsoap is OS X only.

Elektron as announced is delivering the last SIDstations Final 100 Edition numbered 100 to 1 as their chip stock is about to end. The MOS6581 SID is the chip used in Commored 64 as a complete synth onboard and has gained vintage status.

900 euros in Europe and $760 in the rest of the world

Steinberg releases a bundle of the following OS 9 and X products:
- Cubase SL
- Waldorf Attack
- Waldorf D-Pole
- Waldorf PPG Wave 2.V

The bundle is said to be aimed at the Dance producer market and will retail for 499€

More info on the upcoming Monomachine from Elektron, our swedish Monomaniacs:

The Elektron Monomachine SFX-6 is a multiple synthesis and FX synthesiser with unique parameter sequencer control. The Monomachine SFX-6 is scheduled for public release in the third quarter of 2003 and delivers musical synthesis and sequencing in certainly the friendly Elektron way, built upon the traditions of previous Elektron synthesiser models SidStation and Machinedrum. The last one being a joy to use, you can count for a great user experience.

The new VG-88 Version 2.0 software takes this guitar and amp modeling system to all-new heights. For starters, there are three new COSM guitar models including Sitar, Wave Synth and an even more realistic nylon guitar.
There is no shortage of amp models either, 18 new amps total! Version 2.0 also adds entirely new features to the VG-88's repertoire, such as Defretter and Uni-V effects, plus five types of COSM wah models and more.