Greenoak updates its semi-modular synthesizer Crystal to version 2.4.9b, which is now compatible with Logic 7. Crystal is a semi-modular software synthesizer featuring both subtractive synthesis and frequency modulation (FM) synthesis. It offers abundant modulation control with over 60 parameters which may be modulated, multi-stage envelopes with graphical editors, extensive tempo sync of envelopes/lforates/delay times, built-in effects for chorus/flanging/comb filtering/echoes, and a band splitter for effects processing by frequency band.

Info and download from our Softwares section.

TerraTec announces Phase 24, a FireWire audio and Midi interface with 24-bit/192kHz analog conversion. The Phase 24 features two analog mono 1/4" inputs, two analog mono 1/4" outputs, 1 analog stereo output (1/4" jack), and a break-out cable providing digital I/O (24-bit/96kHz) and MIDI input and output connections.

Phase 24 is bundled with a full version of Native Instrument's Traktor DJ and costs $249.

Apple posted a Logic Pro 7 Audio Units compatibility list which provides a list of compatible Audio Units plug-ins. The Audio Units plug-ins of this list have passed the Apple Audio Units Validation Tool in their current version. AU plug-ins that have passed the Audio Units Validation Tool have demonstrated compliance with Mac OS X standards and are allowed to use the Audio Units logo.

M-Audio announced the Fast Track USB. This compact audio interface is USB bus powered and features 24-bit/48kHz audio, two audio channels (XLR input with gain control and 1/4" input for instrument-line), 2 RCAs outputs and a front-panel 1/8" stereo headphone jack.

The Fast Track USB is compatible with Mac (Core Audio) and costs $129.95.

Tera, Cube..and now Cantor of course is updated by VirSyn to version 1.0.3., which features : AudioUnit version updated for Logic 7 compatibility, AudioUnit automation problems fixed and Problems with Numerology fixed.

Info on VirSyn web site. Updated demo versions will be available on Tuesday the 12th of October