GMedia updated the Audio Units version of ImpOSCar, which is now compatible with the latest version of Apple AU Validator and with Logic 7. ImpOscar is the virtual recreation of legendary Oscar synthesiser, released in 1984 and which became a favourite instrument of Ultravox, S-express, Jean Michel Jarre and Underworld.

More info on the Gmedia web site.

OrganWorks announced MidiJet, a new wireless MIDI system, designed to replace standard MIDI cables. Up to 64 wireless MIDI connections can be made with MidiJet system in the same environment.

A MidiJet kit costs $375.00.

M-Audio announces two new drivers for audio interfaces Delta 1010 and Delta 1010 LT. They fix MIDI timing and recording issues, OSX unistall problem, compatibility with Cubase SX and Peak and audio quality issues with AP249.

They are available in the MacMusic softs section.

Native Instruments has released four updates for : B4, FM7, Guitar Rig and the Kontakt Player used by Garritan Personal Orchestra. B4 and FM7 passe Logic 7 Audio Units Validation and Guitar Rig v1.1.2 features : time stretching for the Tapedeck can be globally turned off and diverse minor cosmetic enhancements and small bug fixes. But no information on the changes in Kontakt Player for Garritan Personal Orchestra.

The Vienna Symphonic Library adds more Horizon Series titles to its list of collections in Steinberg's HALion and Native Instruments' Kontakt format: Opus 1, Chamber Strings, Solo Strings, Epic Horns, Woodwind Ensembles and French Oboe.

But we have to wait until November to see the release of the Performance Tool for HALion and Kontakt on Mac OS X as well as the other libraries.