Guitar Rig by Native Instruments is a complete solution for the modern guitarist. It combines highly advanced software and a sturdy hardware foot controller: "Rig Kontrol". The Guitar Rig software offers first-class emulations of classic and modern amplifiers, cabinets, microphones, and effects. This new version (1.1.2) features : time stretching for the Tapedeck can be globally turned off, minor cosmetic enhancements, new default component templates (name: INIT) and improved Audio Units compatibilty. Since some instabilities may occur in Logic 7 which are not completely isolated yet, Native Instruments is in close contact with Apple/Emagic and is working on further updates to ensure their products run smoothly in Logic 7.

This update is free and is of course available from MacMusic Softwares section.

Basement Arts have released the Mac OS X version of their Beat Slicer plug-in, Reflex, available as a VSTi. Reflex combines intelligent beat slicing with a powerful and easy to use graphical interface. It detects the tempo of your loop, pitches it to the host tempo and maps the slices to your keyboard. The library system allows you to instantly change a loop without annoying open sample dialogs. The online library system enables you to download new loop content via an internet connection.

A demo version is available and Reflex costs 189 euros (CD version and library) or 149 euros (download version, without library).

Princeton Digital has taken the the Reverb 2016 rack-mountable reverb and squished it down to fit inside a Digidesign Pro Tools TDM plugin. It features : three independent reverb plug-in effects in one package, natural, characteristic soundn simple UI, novel position control, decay time, pre delay, EQ and diffusion controls, smooth decay tail and mute button for quick effect audition.

Info and download from the MM Softs section.

ICompositions, a web site for users of Apple's GarageBand, has posted the internet's first complete listing of Jam Pack 3: Rhythm Section's contents including loops and software instruments. This ariticle is a resource for potential buyers of any of the GarageBand Jam Packs.

Sonic Studio announces an update to v1.6 for NoNoise, which includes TDM and AudioSuite plug-ins that perform the following functions: broadband noise (hiss) removal, manual and production declicking, decrackling and High-Resolution Filters. This new version includes bugfixes : DeCrackle was not properly processing audio, Hi-Res Parametric Filer was cutting/boosting signals when set to 0 dB and Hi-Res Filters version 1.6 and higher now provide full support for ICON.

NoNoise needs Pro Tools|HD systems with Pro Tools 6.2 or higher.