A Demo Beta of Numerology [see the prev news on Numerology, LPM], a modular peformance sequencer
for Mac OS 10 (Jaguar) is now available to anyone who joins the
numer-pub list at yahoo groups. The beta download is in the files area of that group.

New features recently added include:
-A highly-flexible Drum Sequencing module
-Virtual MIDI input and output ports
-Updated UI graphics
-Options to duplicate modules and groups
-Direct reset controls for each sequencer
-Re-sized and simplified Bender and CC Output modules
-Numerous bug fixes and minor improvements.

Power Mac G4 Power Supply and system fan Exchange Program (G4 Mirrored Drive Doors). This kit is available at no charge, with a shipping fee of about 20 $ or equivalent local currency. The end of the ventilator blues...

The Mixed Logic 24 control surface gets new accessories: wood side panels, trim and arm rest, which are in a properly named accessory kit.
The Control Surface plug-in for MOTU Digital Performer 3.0 gets a 1.7 update including support of alternate screen sets and LCD modes.

Domz has translated an article from french, about the basic knowledges of instrumentation, the sound balance, and building an orchestral kit with the Mac.

A new update available for Spark XL 2.7 (audio editor software by TC Works). The new features are :
- Ressources optimisation with Mac OS X
- Enhanced Audio performances and better compatibility with ibooks and powerbooks

With SPARK LE PLUS :
- Enhanced burning CD features
- Encoding MP3 with Frauenhofer technology
- Compatbility with QuickTime6

With SPARK XL :
- MEGABITMAX® Word Length Reduction System(advanced Noise shaping)
- Encoding MP3 with Mac OS X
- Highly improvements of the recording possibilities (auto région, auto take..)

Spark XL 2.7 available at the price of ? 499

And for the update with a previous version :
Spark XL 1.x : 149 EUR
Spark XL 2.0 et 2.5: 99 EUR
Spark XL 2.6: Gratuit (téléchargement)