AudioEase has just and quickly updated Altiverb v5 to version 5.0.1. This release fixed automation problems in HTDM version, speeds up load times, fixes 'resource not found -192' bug, and adds "alternative IR searcher' for Preset selection.

Mackie has announced the availability of demo version 2.0 of its Audio-Midi sequencer Tracktion. This new release introduces an enhanced MIDI editor, more comprehensive keyboard rol and the ability to map hardware MIDI controllers to filter parameters. This version also adds a new 64-bit mix engine, improved external synchronization support, eight auxiliary sends and returns, and full integration for Mackie Control Universal and C4 controllers.

The demo version is available on Mackie web site and full version will be in shop in May 2005.

Heizenbox the Granulizor v2.2 beta 1 is now available. This release improves Length Quantization, Buffer Record Quantization and Filter synchronization, allows you to assign and change presets with MIDI keyboard and fixes several bugs.

Heizenbox is a granulizor plugin for VST hosts running on Mac OS X

MPEG Streamclip is an application that converts MPEG files (including transport streams) into muxed, demuxed, QuickTime or DV files with more than professional quality, so you can easily import them in Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro and Toast 6.

CreamWare announces Authentic Sound Box (or ASB), two new digital emulations of classic synthesizers. The first one is the Minimax ASB, a recreation of the famous Minimoog, which fully integrates with your computer via USB and offers polyphony and preset management. The second one is the Profit-5 ASB, a recreation of the classic Prophet V synth, with features similar to those of the Minimax ASB.

Minimax ASB will be available in the first half of June, and the Profit-5 ASB is expected in August. Minimax ASB will cost around $899 and Profit-5 ASB will cost $999 (excl.VAT).