Bias just unveils Peak pro 5 XT, a suite including 5 full featured plug-ins, plus SuperFreq, SoundSoap and SoundSoap Pro restoration plug-ins. The complete bundle features :

- Peak Pro 5, audio editing software
- Repli-Q EQ Matching plug-in
- Reveal, a complete set of seven analysis tools
- Sqweez 3- and 5- band linear phase compression plug-ins
- PitchCraft real-time pitch correction plug-in
- GateEx pro-quality gate/expander plug-in
- Optional Extension for DDP file export
- SuperFreq 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-band paragraphic EQ plug-in
- SoundSoap and SoundSoap Pro restoration plug-ins

Peak Pro XT 5 will be available Q2 2005 at $1199.

Edirol has announced the release of two new USB MIDI keyboard controllers, the PC-50 (49-note) and PC-80 (61-note). The PC-50 can be powered via USB as well as battery and the PC-80 is equipped with a built-in USB audio Interface and a speaker system.

The new PC-50 will cost $185, and PC-80 is $495.

From MusikMesse, Bias announces Peak Pro 5. This new version of Bias sound editing software now features :

- brand-new playlist with graphic waveform view and advanced crossfade control
- 100% Redbook Replication-ready CD burning with ISRC, PQ subcodes and more
- VST and Audio Units instrument support in Vbox
- new DSP algorithms for Change Pitch, Change Duration and Sample Rate Conversion
- optional Extension for DDP file export

Peak Pro 5 will be available Q2 2005 at $599. Customers who purchased the full edition of Peak before April 1, 2005 can upgrade to Peak Pro 5 for $179, and customers who purchase the full version of Peak after April 1, 2005 can upgrade to Peak Pro 5 for $39.

Dynaudio Acoustics is launching the BM 5P, a new passive nearfield monitor that delivers transparent sound and high performance at an affordable price. The 2-way passive monitor operates within a frequency response of 50 Hz – 21 kHz, and is equipped with a 170mm (6,9") woofer and 26mm (1") soft dome tweeter.

The BM 5P is expected to ship in May 2005 at 580 euros retail ex. VAT per pair.

At Musikmesse, PreSonus announces that the Firebox is now shipping. The FireBox is a compact yet powerful FireWire recording system with the ability to record and playback six inputs and ten outputs simultaneously at professional-grade 24-bit/96k resolution.

The Firebox ships complete with Steinberg's Cubase LE.