The RM IV by LinPlug is a flexible and easy-to-use drum machine that combines analog-style percussion synthesis with a fully featured, and intelligent percussion sampler. RM IV is available for Mac OSX (both VST and AU). This version features more than 2700 MIDI grooves, 100 new drum kits, output configuration can be changed on the fly with Live 4. RM IV is now compatible with Mac OSX 10.3.5.

This update costs $25 but anyone that purchased RM IV after August 1st will get it free.

Hercules announced the availability for end of september of Hercules DJ console Mac edition. This pack bundles the DJ console (a double mixing desk) by Hercules and a special version of Traktor DJ Studio.

This pack will cost 299.99 euros.

Rephrase by Leap Frog Audio is a phrase editing virtual instrument. Rephrase imports monophonic audio files and automatically splits them up into notes. Notes can be played back in-order, allowing changes to timing, pitch and volume of each note via MIDI. it also features modulation - vibrato and tremolo effects, a resonant filter and reverb.

Rephrase will cost $199 and the Mac version will ship early 2005.

Dont' dream, you can't win a Moog but a trip ! Moog Music is offering the chance to win a trip for two to Ashville for the Asheville Film Festval, which will feature the new Moog documentary movie. You will be also invited to tour the Moog Factory.

The contest closes on October 3rd, complete rules are available on the Moog web site.

We announced the audioUnit version of DHF Superior on 8th September. Now comes the 1.3 version which features : new Tama snares, new graphics, E-Drum support and save, sound preview and midi playback in construction window, new manual , project files and tutorial for Logic, Pro Tools, DP & Cubase and more.

Full features list and download available from the MM Softwares section.