Native Instruments has just posted the 1.5.2 update of its sampler Kontakt. This new version features multiple dimension controllers, inverter modules for pan and phase and important enhancements and fixes, like Akai batch convert for entire CDs. This update is available as a free download for registered users of version 1.5 on the Native Instruments website.

PSP Nitro by PSP AudioWare is a multimode filter plugin (VST for Mac OS X; AU/RTAS for Mac OS X in development). It offers many filter types derived from analog prototypes in addition to other useful processing blocks such as phaser, bit-crusher/downsampler, waveshaper and interpolated delay blocks. These can be connected to each other using virtually any routing scheme.

A VST demo version for Mac OS X is available for download now; the full version will be released March 21 for MSRP US$149.

If you have Logic Audio with EXS24, this is your opportunity to experiment with microtuning (to the nearest cent).
These free files and associated samples can be downloaded from:
http://www.lucytune.com/midi_and_keyboard/pitch_bend.html

In 1971, at the NAMM Convention, Bob Moog introduced the Minimoog. 33 years later ARTURIA announces the release of Minimoog V, the recreation of what became the most popular synthesizer of all time.Offering all the features of the original, the Software version also brings polyphony, MIDI management, preset handling. And taking advantage of modern tools, additional functions are hidden beyond the control panels: a modulation matrix, a LFO, an arpeggiator, a chorus and a delay.

A few days after the availability of the demo version, The Minimoog V full version is now available for Mac OS 9 and OS X (Standalone, MAS, AU, TDM, RTAS) for a retail price of 199 €.

BIAS announces that Peak 4.1, the newest version of its flagship stereo audio editing tool, is now available for download. Back at NAMM in January, BIAS announced that the new release of Peak would bundle extra software: professional CD burning software Roxio Jam and SFX Machine LT, a limited edition of the popular multi-effects sound design plug-in. The update also fixes somes minor bugs and enhances Mac OS 10.3 Panther compatibility.

The Peak 4.1 update is a free download for registered users. clouvel also contributed to this story