Frontier Design Group announced a new Wireless remote control which support most of audio sequencers (protools, Logic, Digital performer, cubase, sonar...)
This transport and its USB dongle allow to :

- operates your computer-based digital audio workstation from anywhere in your studio (10 meters)
- Adjust monitor mix settings from inside an iso booth, or easily record instruments that are physically incompatible with your workspace (piano, drums, etc.)
- Uses high-frequency RF technology
- Operates on AA batteries
- Two-way interface: get timecode position, track name/number, track volume, pan settings and more via backlit LCD display and LED indicators
- Compatible with Mac and Windows

Available march 2005

WayOutWare announced the TimewARP 2600, the software synth version of the ARP 2600. All of the original control features from the ARP 2600 are there, but this plugin version features : 8 voice polyphony, extensive patch manager, real-time performance, and more...

The TimewARP 2600 is scheduled to ship November 2004. More info on WayOutWare web site.

Bass Tuner AU 1.0 by Laidman & Katsura is an Audio Unit plug-in tuner just for bass guitar. Small but powerful ! Hands-free operation, listens while you tune. Optimized bass register pitch detection.

You can download it from the MM softwares section.

Primacoustic has introduced the IsoPad series of speaker isolation devices. The pads are designed to eliminate the coupling and associated low-mid resonance of speaker cabinets as they vibrates sympathetically with solid surfaces.

More info on Primacoustic web site.

Grand Staff Audio Units 1.0 by Laidman & Katsura is a plug-in tuner for pianists, singers, and budding musicans. Shows single note on a Grand Staff. Hands-free operation, listens while you tune.

This shareware is available in the MacMusic softs section.