Peter Mcilwain just released Matrixsynth V2 for Mac OS X. This software synthesiser is designed for the purposes of training students in basic analogue style synthesis techniques. The highly flexible nature of the matrix that was employed in the original VCS3s is used here to assist in visualising the signal pathways that are used in sound synthesis.

Sagan Technology has updated Metro and Metro SE to version 6.3.1.1. These releases add several improvements (such as the support for plug-ins dragged from the plug-ins window to the graphic editor) and fix a large number of bugs. List of bugfixes and improvements in the MacMusic Softwares section.

Remember Lemur ? The Lemur is a sleek portable controller for live performance computer music applications featuring a 12" LCD display and a proprietary touch screen interface that can simultaneously track multiple fingers. The Lemur's interface objects can be customized with JazzMutant's "physical" properties that include friction, smoothing, and fade-in and fade-out.

Firt Lemur units are leaving the factory,..for just $2495.

TC-Helicon announces that VoicePro, its voice-processing unit, is now shipping. VoicePro features include TC-Helicon's 3rd generation VoiceModeling, Hybrid Shifting and Flextime algorithms. The application based user interface centers around a 320 x 250 color TFT display. VoicePro becomes a vocal palette with 250 factory presets (250 user) that include four assignable parameters for instant tweaking.

VoicePro is shipping at 2495 euros (ex.VAT).

The See'n'Sound/X-spat boX bundle permits sound designers the quick and easy synchronization of movie subjects' depht and elevation movements and 3D spatialized audio sources, thanks to a new feature called "Ghost Window"that can be used with Pro Tools, Nuendo and any DAW software. See'n'Sound version 1.6, offers Tiger compatibility, scrub and frame-by-frame control through MIDI Machine Control plus a new background for the Ghost Window hosting video in real time from betacams or digital videocameras.