HyperEngine is an OS X native multimedia editor that offers an innovative trackless, free-form interface. HyperEngine-AV allows the combination of video, audio and text for the creation of full DV quality multimedia content, ranging from family movies or slide shows to business presentations and feature films. HyperEngine-AV is now at version 1.3. This is a free update to v. 1.2.x registered users. The app is now quite stable (Panther recommended).

HyperEngine 1.3 price has been reduced to $59.

Ego Systems (ESI) released 2 small size AudioMidi controler keyboards. The first one, "A On" features 25 keys, 16 function buttons, 8 assignable wheels and knobs and an audio interface that supports up to 24bit/96kHz audio quality. A.ON even provides a microphone and Hi-Z instrument input. A.ON connects to the host computer via Firewire. its little brother "NeOn", has the same features but it connects to the host computer via USB.

All info on ESI web site.

Cantor is a vocal synth that can actually "sing" from text lyrics. That's right, with Cantor you can finally turn those lyrics into vocals without involving a human being, with a sonic effect ranging from weird to . . . weirder. This 1.0.2 update features : new factory phoneme sets for better intelligibility, new example projects and voice presets, new phoneme parameter "Damp" adjusts spectral slope, context menu in Score editor for tool selection and copy/paste and bugfixes.

This update is available on free download.

Digidesign has introduced the "Gain Control" Digidesign Control Surface Bundles. Now through September 30, 2004, these offers features :

- Customers who purchase a Command|8 will also receive the Bomb Factory Pultec Bundle and the latest version of Pro Tools software (Pro Tools LE or TDM).

- Customers who purchase a Control|24 will also receive the Bomb Factory Pultec Bundle, Bomb Factory Slightly Rude Compressor, and Digidesign 192 AD expansion card.

- Customers who simultaneously purchase a ProControl and a Fader Pack or Edit Pack will also receive the Bomb Factory Pultec Bundle, Bomb Factory Slightly Rude Compressor, Digidesign ReVibe, and Digidesign PRE .

- Customers who purchase a stand-alone ProControl unit will also receive the Bomb Factory Pultec Bundle, Bomb Factory Sl ...

202 Hack is an application that converts sequence information stored in standard MIDI files into a format compatible with Roland MC-202 sequences. You choose one or two MIDI channels, whose note information is then extracted from the MIDI file and converted into the "internal" and/or "external" sequences of the 202. Accent and Portamento can also be coded for.

The new OS X version is today available and costs $15.