Urs Heckmann has released the Filterscape AU plug-in bundle for MacOS X. Filterscape is a flexible sound bending plug-in, a parametric equalizer and a virtual analog filter. It comes with Filterscape VA (virtual analog synthesizer) and Filterscape Q6 (dynamic morphing 6-band equalizer).

The Filterscape bundle is available for Mac OS X (AU) for US$129.

During Namm, Korg released the KONTROL49 MIDI Studio Controller, which combines 49 full-size keys with a unique array of pads, encoders, sliders and multiple displays. An abundant 40 assignable performance elements include traditional Pitch and Mod wheels, a Vector Joystick for simultaneous control of two separate parameters, plus a pair of assignable switches. Eight pairs of assignable sliders and rotary encoders feature individual color-coded backlit LCD displays that show each controller's user-defined function name and parameter value.

EDIROL announced the newest addition to their line of audio interfaces, the FA-66. The FA-66 is a 6-channel version of the FA-101 FireWire interface. The EDIROL FA-66 allows simultaneous recording of up to 6 channels of audio at 24-bit, 96kHz, or up to 4 channels of audio at 24-bit/192kHz. Record two microphones directly into the FA-66 via the included phantom power mic preamps. These two XLR/TRS combo jacks can record from either microphone or line level devices directly into the computer – including Hi-Z capability for guitarists.

George Yohng aka, 4Front, has released W1 Limiter, a limiter that he claims to be a clone of the famous Waves L1-Ultramaximizer, with an "identical output". This result was obtained by tweaking the 4Front YLimiter. W1 Limiter is available as a free VST effect plug-in for MacOS X.

While we did not compare to the original L1, you VST compatible macmusicians should take an ear on it and submit your comments, specially for this price ;-)

During Namm, IK Multimedia announced T-RackS TDM, supporting the TDM platform for the Pro Tools HD environment. T-RackS TDM includes five sound processors, an analog-modeled Equalizer, Compressor, Limiter and a Soft-Clipping.

T-RackS TDM, now also includes the new iLok® support, for more convenience in working with the software in multiple facilities. Sold as a separate package including both TDM and RTAS support, T-RackS TDM is expected to be released in the spring of 2005, at an MSRP of $/