MusicLab have released RealGuitar v1.5 and Rhythm'n'Chords Pro v2.5. RealGuitar is now also available as a VSTi for OS X. In RealGuitar, new features are : added special 'RnC' mode providing the direct access for Rhythm'n'Chords Pro 2.5 MFX plug-in to RealGuitar multi-sample architecture. RealGuitar is now Mac compatible (OSX VSTi only). Rhythm'n'Chords Pro v2.5 adds a special 'RealGuitar' mode providing direct access to the RealGuitar 1.5 multi-sample architecture.

Info on MusicLab web site.

Bitcartel announces an update to RadioLover, the MP3 radio song recorder, bringing it to version 1.3. The update brings iTunes playlist integration, user recording styles and other enhancements and bug fixes.

RadioLover costs $15 and registered users can upgrade for free.

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.