MX4 from MOTU features a unique, hybrid synthesis engine that combines several forms of synthesis, including subtractive, wavetable, frequency modulation (FM), amplitude modulation (AM) and analog emulation. MX4's flexible programming and advanced modulation architecture provide the intimacy of a vintage synth, the flexibility of a modular synth, and the innovation of a virtual synth. The plugin is available for MAS, RTAS & Audio Units

Digidesign has announced the release of Pro Tools 6.4, a new version of its professional audio editing solution for use with Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE systems. Pro Tools 6.4 includes features such as Automatic Delay Compensation, TrackPunch (on-the-fly track arming/punching), TrackInput (track-by-track input switching), 23.976 fps support for HD video, +12 dB fader support, Foley "input mute" mode, and more. Pro Tools|HD customers can purchase an upgrade from Pro Tools 5.x or 6.x for USD 150. Pro Tools 6.4 comes with all new Pro Tools systems and is a free upgrade for registered owners of Pro Tools LE 6.0 or higher.

Enhanced drivers for RME audio cards : with Jaguar 10.2.8 and Panther, and classic 8.6 and up:
- Hammerfall DSP MADI,
- Hammerfall DSP,
- Hammerfall
- Digi96.

On the link below :

Yamaha releases its new software Studio Manager for OSX to manage the Yamaha 01X.
- graphic display of the 24 channels, 4 aux, patchbay editors, and internal FX
- internal midi port via firewire
- bi directional automation (Soft <-> Hard )
- mouse drawing and editing of EQ or Compressor curve (with real time effect).

It's a first version that should be improved and enhanced very quickly.

Developed and created by reFX founder Michael Kleps, Vanguard represents years of investment in knowledge and experience and is destined to replace your old 19" rack mounted unit, giving users a warm and rich sounding synthesizer plug-in, with all the benefits of modern digital technology

Equipped with 31 different types of oscillators, including rarely found digital oscillators with new modulation options, Vanguard also includes 13 filter types with different slopes and includes a new kind of combined dual-filter variations. Along with a delay and reverb, Vanguard features the Trancegate and Arpeggiator tools. Trancegate is a 16-step gate allowing you to create rhythmic gated patterns while the Arpgeggiator features inspiring patterns and several play modes.