Audio Ease has updated Altiverb to v4.2.7. Altiverb is a sampled acoustics processor that offers realistic one, two and four channel sampled acoustics of real halls, cathedrals, bathrooms — and virtually any acoustic environment. This new releases features : fixed problem with loading Altiverb 3 settings in all hosts, HTDM version fixes a problem with plug-in shuffling, bypass is automatable in HTDM and RTAS version, and HTDM and RTAS improvements according to latest Digidesign specifications.

Natives instruments has updated Vokator to version 1.1.1. Vokator defines a new standard for vocoding transparency, detail, and smoothness. In addition to an exceptional vocoder, it boasts a sophisticated synthesizer and a granular sampler. This new 1.1.1 release feature : supports MIDI FX, now works as an effect in DP 4.5 and Logic Pro 7 (in AU version), MIDI node fix in RTAS version and enhancements for all platforms.

Novation are announces the release of the eagerly-awaited Bass-Station 1.4, an improved and updated version of the original classic software synthesizer (emulation of the Bass-Station Keyboard / Rack). This brand new release includes numerous bug fixes, enhanced compatibility and simplified registration.

DiskDriver by Visual Steel is a webware application that allows you to share high quality MP3 songs and tracks you develop with the World easily. A light and free version, DiskDriver Mini, is also available.

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Digigram will introduce its first professional 24-bit/48 kHz USB audio interface specifically designed for broadcast at NAB 2005. The UAX220 features 2/2 balanced analog I/Os on Neutrik XLR connectors, 1/4 inch (6,35 mm) Neutrik headphone output, is powered through USB port and is Core Audio compatible.