Recordare LLC has released a Macintosh OS X version of its Dolet for Finale plug-in. Dolet for Finale 2.0 lets Finale for Macintosh users exchange files with any other programs that support the MusicXML format. Dolet plug-ins works as an universal translators between music notation programs. Finale users on OS X can now read all files produced by programs including Sibelius, PhotoScore Professional, and Virtual Composer.

More info on the Recordare web site.

It seems that Emagic major audio & Midi software, Logic, will update to version 7 in October '04. This new version will feature a new GUI (..good work with Apple ?) and will add some features already showed at Summer NAMM : UltraBeat (drum machine), Sculture (string synth) and GuitarAmp (guitar preamplifier). This new Logic will also support Apple Loops.

And now..just wait...

Hercules released Hercules 16/12 FW, a firewire audio interface for Macintosh, working on 24 bits - 96 KHz. This interface features 16 inputs/12 outputs, balanced and unbalanced mode on each analogical input/output, 2 preamp mic/instrument inputs (Neutrik XLR/TRS), Word Clock support and 2 Midi in/out.

Hercules 16/12 FW costs 700 euros.

It's not a news..it's just..art ! We spent a part ot the morning in the Apple Expo to shoot photos. And superb ones, especially on music booths. You'll find in the gallery all major music booths : Motu, Steinberg, Korg, Hercules and others...

Don't waiste time..jump to the gallery.

Native Instruments has realised Electronic Instruments v2 for use with Reaktor 4 and Reaktor Session. The eight instruments included in this collection 2 are: Photonec (Hybrid Master Synthesizer), Limelite (Advanced Beat Composer), Metaphysical function (Dynamic Soundscape Synthesizer), Krypt (Granular Drum Machine), Akkord (Sequenced Chord Generator), FastFX (6 Advanced Performance Effects) , Resochord (Programmable Polyphonic Resonator), and Cyan (Extended Vintage Chorus).

This Electronic Instruments 2 pack will be available on September 17th and will cost $119.