M-Audio announced that Keystation 49e and Keystation 61es Midi keyboards are now shipping. These two models are Usb compatible, with 49 and 69 notes, and Mac OS 9.1/Mac OS X compatible.

Keystation 49e costs 119 euros and Keystation 61es costs 199 euros.

Lynx Studio Technology has announced the final release of the OSX Core Audio drivers for their LynxTWO, L22 and AES16 products. More than a year in development, the final release allows the Lynx products to utilize the power of Apple Computer's popular Core Audio protocol, and operate with all G5 model computers. The OSX driver is now shipping with all AES16, LynxTWO and L22 interfaces.

Current owners can download the driver free of charge from the Lynx website

BIAS Inc. announced that the Spark to Peak spring cross-grade promotion first launched at this year's Musikmesse, will be extended until August, 31st 2004. The "Spark to Peak" cross-grade will be offered from now until August 31st through the worldwide network of BIAS resellers and distributors for $299 US.

This month RecordingMusicien (july/August) propose for free a light version of the fully usable small brother of Tera2. It is available as a Mac/PC, Vst/AU format. In addition the journal propose four pages on a detailled analysis of this soft, including some unbelievable presets.

Quite a hit, better follow this magazine !

Arturia's products are mainly used in conjunction with hardware interfaces. In particular, the Moog Modular V, minimoog V and CS-80V need proper MIDI keyboards for optimal performance. In that context, and following some concerns raised by customers, Arturia is interested in knowing more about the way you work - or plan to work - with MIDI keyboard controllers.

Thank you for taking their brief on-line survey.