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.

The Pro Tools TDM 6.4.1cs2 Update for Pro Tools|24 MIX Systems with Pro Tools 6.4.1 on Mac OS X is now available for download. Pro Tools TDM 6.4.1cs2 fixes :using a surround mixer in certain configurations would cause inconsistent automation playback and/or audio distortion and corrupted preferences.

This update is available in the support section of Digidesign web site.

Version 2.0 of SoundFont Synth has been released. SoundFont Synth is an Audio Unit plug-in synthesizer which is compatible with most modern music production packages such as Logic 7, Digital Performer, GarageBand etc. Version 2.0 includes an option to use the Pitch Bend wheel on your keyboard to control a low-pass, high-pass, band-pass or notch filter. A Spanish version is also now available.

SoundFont Synth is shareware ($15.0).

Apple Computer is expected to introduce a new audio interface for GarageBand users in the coming months. The analog FireWire audio device, the first product of its recently created iPod division, will allow users to directly record audio using any Mac and Apple's GarageBand music studio application. According to reputable sources, the company is on track to begin manufacturing the device overseas next month. According to sources, "Asteroid" (code name for this project) will include two XLR/ TRS audio input connectors, two RCA analog output jacks, and a standard headphone jack. The device will draw power through a single FireWire 400 port and include a phantom on/off power switch.

The device will retail for approximately $140 - $149 and will aggressively target similar products such as M-Audio's Mobile Pre and Edirol's UA-5 USB Digital Audio Capture device.