Audio Companion is a sound recorder allowing you to record music via the built in sound input or any sound input device connected to your computer (USB devices such as Griffin iMic). It will either act as a normal audio recorder or as a recorder that automatically split each song into separate files.

Info and download from the MM Softs section.

Cory Tyson (CoryT at korgusa.com), Product Support Specialist of Korg USA, writes that "... currently there are no plans to make an OSX OS loader for the MS2000 ..." Even though software versions 1.05 and 1.07 have been available for the Windows platform for quite some time. As this may have some bearing on Korg's willingness to support current and future software revisions for the platform, OSX users may wish to think twice before commiting to hardware or software purchases from the company.

Camel Audio have announced the release of version 1.5 of their synthesizer Cameleon 5000. Cameleon 5000 is an additive synthesizer with morphing and resynthesis abilities. Version 1.5 adds RTAS support, standalone mode, revised manual, including new tutorials and tips, and smaller improvements and optimisations.

You can find it in our Softs section.

As usually the list of new features is spread accross several Apple pages. For those of you wondering what is really new in Logic Pro 7 and who are too lazy to surf the multiple pages and pdf files of the giant Apple web site, here is the complete list of new features, copied from Apple documentation.

Apple introduced two new Jam Packs for its GarageBand music creation software. Jam Pack 2 "Remix Tools" makes it easy to produce compelling dance, hip-hop and
electronica tracks, and Jam Pack 3 "Rhythm Section" offers songwriters a complete backing band to help build a good foundation for their rock, alternative and country music.

The new Jam Packs are available now for a suggested retail price of $99 (£69).