Steinberg has announced that Cubase SL is now shipping in the latest 2.0 version. This new version has many new features : a VST 2.3 audio engine, a new look with configurable toolbar, a redesigned mixer now offers the added flexibility of FX return channels, the Freeze function for VST Instruments, and the support of multiple parts (users can open and work on several MIDI or audio parts within the same editor).

Cubase SL 2.0 needs a G4 867 MHz PowerMac (G4 Dual 1,25 GHz or faster recommended), with 384 MB RAM (512 MB recommended) with Mac OS X 10.2.5 or higher, and with any CoreAudio compatible audio hardware.

Cubase SL is priced at EUR 344.00 (excluding VAT). The Upgrade price to Cubase SL 2.0 from Cubase SL 1.0 is EUR 85.00 excluding VAT.

Native people worked hard to offer an update for Logic users (on windows platform).
Improvments :
- Loading of imported files is about 5 times faster
- Folders saved under Os 9
- Folder names including more than 31 symbols
- Folders available even if very far in the folders architecture

This free update is available in the following formats : Stand-Alone, AudioUnit, VSTi and RTAS.

KavaSoft has announced iTunes Catalog 1.2 for Mac OS X. iTunes Catalog
creates web catalogs of your iTunes music library, displays the cover
artwork for each album, and copies album artwork into iTunes.

iTunes Catalog 1.2 also introduces one-click publishing on .Mac, so you
can put your catalog on the web in seconds. Or you can publish catalogs
using Web Sharing on your computer.

This software costs 10 dollars (ooops sorry : 9,99 !!) and a demo version is available.

Prosoniq announce the availability of the packaged and downloadable RTAS version of their novel realtime audio morphing plug in for the Macintosh. Optimized for OS X, this novel plug in allows seamlessly morphing two sounds in real time to achieve a stunning variety of effects. Prosoniq morph can be used to create unusal transition effects that are great for movie and soundtrack production as well as for the realtime creation of new and unheard instruments. Have a peek at their example sound files provided below to experience a small fraction of the creative potential of this new tool. Morph by Prosoniq costs 154 euros

From the DigiDesign Web site: "The Pro Tools 6.2.2 software update for TDM and LE systems provides support for Apple Power Mac G5 and Mac OS X 10.3.1 with Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Mbox, and adds support for Mac OS X v10.3.1 ("Panther") with certain Pro Tools|HD, HD Accel, and LE system configurations. This release represents the second phase of Digidesign's multiphase release plan for Power Mac G5 and OS X 10.3.1 compatibility support. Pro Tools 6.2.2 is a free download for all registered Pro Tools 6.0 and higher owners."