I couldn't help spreading rumour from a digidesign forum (DUC). Digi could announce a very new audio and midi and portable interface with... firewire connexion : some kind of ... super Mbox or... mini rack digi 002...

Is it true ? Some of the aficionado enthusiast of the Firewire (oh yes i am !) were dreaming for a long time of a midi connexion on the Mbox. BUT, it's only a rumour...and may be i've been hoaxed !!!! :-)

Digidesign ships DV Toolkit for Pro Tools LE, this bundle adds desktop post production functionality to Pro Tools LE 6.1 software. DV Toolkit is an optional software bundle that adds desktop post production functionality to Pro Tools LE systems (version 6.1 or newer). Specialised functionality gives users tools to edit audio with frame accuracy, support for the import and export of AAF and OMF media files with applications such as Avid Xpress DV, using bundled plug-ins, the ability to replace bad on-camera dialogue and repair/restore poor field audio.

Rogue Amoeba Software has updates for three different pieces of software.

- Detour updated to version 1.0.1 : provides Japanese localization, fixed a bug that could cause iChat AV and other similar apps to crash when using Detour. Detour 1.0.1 for OS X 10.2 and up is immediately available for download and purchase.

- SoundSource updated to version 1.0.1: respects devices that announce themselves as not being capable of being the default system device (such as Apple's iSight), fixes a bug where the menu became null. SoundSource 1.01 is immediately available for free download.

- Audio Hijack Pro, the comprehensive audio recording and enhancing application updated to version 1.2.4 : alerts closer closes alerts after 5 minutes to prevent blocking, new 1.0.4 version of Audio Hijack Ser ...

Ambrosia Software announce a new and very useful utility program for Mac OSX available as download.

WireTap allow to record any audio signal produce by the Mac: Streaming, video game sounds, DVD sound, iChat AV discussions etc...

And on top of it WireTap is free !

Apogee Electronics Corporation announced that its 192 kHz portable D/A converter 2-channel, the Mini-DAC, is now available worldwide. Mini-DAC augments the Apogee Mini-Series which began with its award winning, A/D companion Mini-Me.

Digital-thru-mode gives Mini-DAC users the exciting option of connecting virtually any 2-channel digital device (Rosetta AD, Trak2, Mini-Me) to their computer/DAW via Mini-DAC's optional USB.
For Mac OS X users the Mini-DAC offers true plug and play setup with no driver required and ultra low latency. And for those seeking a professional portable studio solution the Mini-DAC and the Mini-Me is a mighty combo that makes tracking anywhere a reality.

Other features available with Mini-DAC are analog output level control, up to 192kHz sampling rates and multiple input and output options such as AES, optical, and S/PDIF.

Support for OSX Core Audio and USB drivers available for Mac OS 9. Pricing: $995 without USB / $1295 with USB