Happy visitors to the coming Apple expo in PARIS : Let's come and see us on the MacMusic stand (F 14). You'll get the opportunity to save money and to become an active members for 50 euros only for a new or a renewal subscription (cash or cheque only). We're looking forward to meet you on the MacMusic Stand.

On Monday, Inside Mac Radio is launching the first and only daily Mac radio show, with a summary of news and interviews with Mac experts and luminaries Monday through Friday, in English. The show, based in San Francisco, has an exclusive partnership with MacMusic.org, so I will be checking in with Scott weekly to talk about the latest in the world of Mac music and audio. Listen via the web or download archives to your iPod and listen on the bus/train! Other partners include Bare Feats, DV Guys, MacDesign Magazine, MacFixIt, MacMinute, MacSec, MacTech Magazine, MacUpdate, MacWindows, Macworld UK Magazine, Mugcenter, O'Reilly, OSXFAQ, and PowerPage. English-only for now.

Digi has announced ProTools HD ACCEL at the IBC Show in Amsterdam today. The ACCEL card appears to be a super dsp card replacement for the HD Process card. The new card is twice as powerful - but has a list price only $500 higher. HD2 and HD3 ACCEL systems will include the new card instead of the Process cards previously shipped with these systems. The other news is that ACCEL is shipping immediately.

After the warm reception for its first mixer, the TAPCO 6306, the new Mackie branch is releasing the S-5 Studio Monitor. The high quality S-5 has impressive sound and is solidly built, all for just US$560 (for the two monitors).

The S-5 is a bi-amplified compact monitor. It features two high-precision amplifiers with 120w overall (60W for the Boomer and 60w for the tweeter). The 5.25-inch boomer delivers punchy bass and a detailed middle. The 1-inch dome tweeter is coupled to wave guidance intended to deliver precise and less aggressive treble.

On the back side of the S-5 are a bass boost and treble (+/-) switch for further adjustment. The S-5 also features TRS jack, XLR asymmetric and asymmetric RCA inputs.

Emagic has announced it is renaming its USB audio interfaces, formerly the 2|6 and 6|2m, as the A26 and A62m. No other changes are being made to its hardware line other than the rebranding. Same box with a new name, in other words.