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 $/

During NAMM, Genelec launched its new 8130A Digital Monitoring System. Featuring a 192 kHz/24-bit digital audio interface, AES/EBU digital and analog audio inputs, as well as automatic detection of word length and sampling frequency, plus Genelec's Minimum Diffraction Enclosure design, the 8130A is the latest addition to Genelec's 8000 MDE Series of Bi-amplified Active Monitors.

The 8130A supports single and dual-wire digital input mode, is compatible with Genelec's 7050A subwoofer, and up to eight 8130A's can be daisy-chained together in digital or analog mode.

The new Genelec 8130A will be available March '05 at an MSRP of $995.00 per monitor.

The webradio broadcast software Nicecast by Rogue Amoeba is now updated to version 1.7, and now features : new advanced Hijacking and Advanced Device options for more powerful audio control, new Public URL field for External Servers, new retryTimeInterval hidden preference and everal bug fixes, included two crashing bugs.

More info and download in the MM Softs section.

Beta Monkey Music has released several of their most popular drum loop and sample libraries in Apple Loops format for use in GarageBand, Soundtrack, Logic Express 7, Logic Pro 7 and Final Cut Pro 4. Nearly 3000 brand new Apple Loops and song starters in total.

New Apple Loop releases is $29.99. More info on BetaMonkey web site.