Motu announces that its sampler software MachFive is updated to v1.21b1, in both VST and Audio Units formats for Mac OS X. This is a public beta (pre-release) of MachFive 1.21 pending the final update of MachFive 1.21. The AU addresses compatibility with Logic 7's new AU validation process, and the VST adds compatibility with Ableton Live and Max/MSP.

Native Instruments announces that NI Komplete Sound is now available in stores worldwide.NI Komplete Sound is a massive collection of ensembles, sounds and samples for NI's range of software instruments, combining all eight products from the NI Soundline into one single package.

Komplete Sound is now available for $339 /289 Euro. Owners of NI Komplete Care 2005 can purchase Komplete Sound for $229 / 199 Euro.

VSamp is a software sample player. It comprises a program for creating and playing virtual instruments and a plugin for playing VSamp instruments from within a sequencer. These new 3.6, AU and VST versions feature : added option to stream samples from disk, faster and more efficient use of RAM when importing large SoundFonts and improved portability of instruments and banks.

Info and dowload in the MacMusic softwares section.

ReVibe by Digidesign is a powerful room-modeling TDM plug-in exclusively designed to take advantage of the supercharged processing capabilities of HD Accel PCI cards. The 96 kHz-optimized ReVibe provides nine reverb algorithms combined with hundreds of room reflection models.

Info and download of this 1.1cs1 version available in the MM softwares sections.

Solid State Logic announces an automation system for AWS 900 console. This popular console will be shown for the first time with its own automation system (AWSomation) and the recently launched Total Recall software, at NAB 2005, Booth N3211, Las Vegas, 18th-21st April 2005. SSL's C100 and C200 digital consoles will also be shown with major new feature upgrades. Powerful new functions include the ability to cross-fade set-ups and DAW integration.