Zygoat today announces the immediate availability of Doggiebox 1.3, an update
to its percussion sequencing software for Mac OS X. Version 1.3 introduces some significant features and improvements, including:

- velocity adjustment is now possible,
- a new floating inspector window provides control over time signature and tempo, default velocity, etc, new commands to insert and delete beats.
- changing time signature now preserves a bar's structure,
- zooming is now adjustable for individual bars, and is persistent,
- Playback tempo is now adjustable in real time according to inbound,
- Many other bug fixes and usability enhnacements.

Doggiebox is available at $39. Updates from previous versions are free for all current users and a free evaluation version is available for download.

ReNOVAtor, previously released for PC–based DAWs, is now available for Mac users of Pro Tools' AudioSuite platform. reNOVAtor is a high resolution processor. It can remove unwanted disturbances without audibly affecting the original program, even if the impairment overlaps desired material. reNOVAtor works when all other conventional audio tools and editing tricks fail.

The Mac OS version of reNOVAtor for Pro Tools AudioSuite is available now for 2490 euros...

GearJunkies reports that Motu will unveil a new mobile FireWire audio interface, designed for use with both Mac-Intel based Macs and PowerPC based Macs. The UltraLite audio interface ( with a "micro lite" look) will feature 24-bit/96kHz, two mic preamp, 8 analog inputs, and 10 TRS outputs. The MOTU UltraLite interface will be bus-powered and expandable via FireWire.

Motu UltraLite will cost $595,00.

Now at version 2.1, RaySpace is a completely new acoustic room simulator. This reverb introduces the new DBT engine that creates surround-sound atmospheres. The characteristics of the room shape, height, positions and materials can all be adjusted in real-time. Combined with the 3D view and the parametric equaliser, the user is given the complete audio and visual feedback of room designs. With full automation, source and listener positions can be 'walked' though the rooms, ideal for patching dialogue in radio plays or films.

This updated also fixes several minor bugs.

Some may have marked some thread types were missing… Well they are not far away. in fact, you'll even find them back in our brand new forums dedicated respectively to Cubase, Digital Performer and Garageband. Watch out for the next ones! Another small step in the big rework we have underway for the site and the forum mkII…

Enjoy! :)