Smartelectronix offers a public beta 1.01b version of KT DrumTrigger, a VST plugin with custom editor that triggers MIDI notes based on the sound level of the incoming audio stream in different frequency bands. It allows you to "detect" occurrences of percussive sounds in an audio stream and send out a MIDI event whenever that happens.

KT DrumTrigger public beta is downloadable on VST Mac OS X version.

Opuslocus released LC Xmu. This software provides emulation of an Emagic/ Mackie Logic Control, for control and automation of Emagic's Logic Gold or Platinum software in Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X. A hardware controller's knobs, faders, buttons or keys can be mapped to the Logic Control's various functions, and Logic will behave exactly as if it has a real Logic Control connected.C Xmu provides a flexible way of using generic controllers with Logic, without spending hours building a custom Logic Environment.

LC Xmu costs 30.00 euros and a demo version is available.

Sonicstop annouces a special offer for Christmas. The Megapack 1 is a new 12 CD package today, featuring a large collection of loops and multisamples : Drum Necessities, Chameleon Drums, Chameleon Drums 2, Atomic Beats, Atomic Synths, Groundscapes 1, Groundscapes 2, Icebox, Table Manners, Remix Essentials, Hotbox 1, Hotbox 2 and Studio Drum Kits - "A" Multi-Pak.

Megapack Volume 1 can be purchased for a limited time through January
4th, 2004 for $349.99 as part of a holiday special offering significant
discounts. Megapack Volume 1 carries an MSRP of $411.75.

Elemental Audio Systems announces the availability of version 2.0 of its unlimited band EQ tool box, Eqium. This new version adds adds automation support, a completely redesigned user interface, and Digidesign Pro Tools RTAS compatibility for Mac OS X. This new version presents also a flexible mechanism for automating EQ changes through a host. Eqium is available on VST, RTAS and AudioUnit, and costs 129 euros.

A version 1.0.1 update of Amplitube Live from IK Multimedia is now available. This update makes Amplitube Live compatible with MacOS 10.3 Panther. The bug (crash at startup) on OS 10.2.8 is now fixed. Previous version of AmpliTube Live 1.0.0 was not able to work with some Audio Interfaces : Emagic USB models, MOTU all models, Digidesign Core audio drivers for all systems and iMic by Griffin Technology.