Applied Acoustics Systems has updated its virtual synthesizer Ultra Analog VA-1 to version 1.0.1. It now features : Audio Unit plug-in now pass the Logic 7 validation, MIDI program changes work in Pro Tools and in Cubase, the Ultra Analog VST plug-in now works in Orion, there is no more noise or stuck notes when changing presets while playing, there is no more portamento effect when playing the first notes of a newly loaded preset, the manual has been updated, corrected a problem with the Locate command and effect presets now load correctly in the RTAS version.

Focusrite d2 v2.2.1/d2 v2.2 is now available for download. The d2 EQ graph has been updated for better response when editing EQ parameters from a control surface.

More info on Digidesign web site.

Delaydots has now combined two of their plug-in bundles, the Sound Designers Pack and Spectral Pack, into a single bundle, the Sound designers-Spectral Suite, now available in VST for Mac OS X. This suite now features five plugins : Spectral Morpher, bass exciter Phat, Phat Pro, PitchShift multiband and daBomb distortion device.

SDS Suite costs $99 and a demo version is available for download.

TC Electronic has updated TC Master to v3.8. TC Master is the virtual recreaction of the standard mastering processor TC Electronic Finalizer. Master X v3.8 adds support for D-Control and internal clip detection (Pro Tools 6.4 or higher required) .

Plogue has updated Bidule to version 0.7. Bidule is a realtime modular creation studio aimed mainly at artists seeking a new creative environment to experiment with. With Bidule, you create your own live music creation environment, inserting audio and midi devices, ReWire Devices, VST instruments and plugins.

New features full list and download are available in the MacMusic softwares section.