NotePad 2005 is here ! NotePad is the best free tool available for making simple scores, with a number of basic features borrowed from its sibling Finale. NotePad 2005 features engraver tuplets. Now you also can edit guitar and electric bass tablature.

Finale NotePad 2005 is a free download for Mac OS X.

Universal Audio today announced the release of the Cambridge EQ and the v1.3 TDM update for Digidesign TDM Systems. Cambridge is a high-end analog console-style which boasts five bands of switchable parametric or shelving EQ and two comprehensive high and low pass filters.

The update can be downloaded free to existing TDM customers, a 14-day fully functional demo is available, and the full version of Cambridge EQ TDM costs $495.

Nomad Factory have announced that their Blue Tubes Bundle and Rock Amp Legends plug-ins will be available as AudioUnits for OS X. The Blue Tubes Bundle recreates the warm sound qualities of classic analog hardware and Rock Amp Legends simulates various British and American Rock Amp Models.

These plugins will ba available as AudioUnit from October 1st, 2004.

Chuck is developed by Ge Wang and Perry Cook at Princeton University. ChucK is an audio programming language for real-time synthesis, composition, and performance, which runs on commodity operating systems. ChucK presents a new time-based concurrent programming model, which supports multiple,simultaneous, dynamic control rates, and the ability to add, remove, and modify code, on-the-fly, while the program is running, without stopping or restarting. It offers composers, researchers, and performers a flexible programming tool for building and experimenting with complex audio synthesis programs, and real-time interactive control.

More details on the new 1.1.4.8 version and free download available from the MM softwares section.

Soundraft has announced a new range of mixing desks, the GB4 serie, with 5 models (12, 16, 24, 32 and 40 channels). The GB4 is designed for installations such as churches and performance venues, or for small touring sound systems. The GB4 console features : 8 aux send, 4 group send (paired), 4 mute groups, 7+4 output matrix, limiter on record output, GB30 mic pre-amp, 4 band EQ, all metal TRS jacks and Neutrik XLR and direct outputs an all mono input channels.

These new consoles will be available soon.