An update to the free Impromptu audio-visual environment has been released. Impromptu is an OSX programming environment for composers, sound artists, VJ's and graphic artists with an interest in live or interactive programming in the Scheme (Lisp) langauge. The new version includes a number of new features especially with regard to its graphic capabilities along with stability and performance enhancements.

Full liste of major additions 0.95 and download are available on the Impromptu web site.

Antares announces that Auto-Tune has been updated to version 4.3.9 for Mac OS X in TDM, RTAS, Audio Units, MAS, and VST formats. This new release adds optimizations for Pro Tools 7 (TDM and RTAS version) and fixes some minor bugs. Auto-Tune by Antares is a pitch correcting plug-in working in two modes : The Automatic Mode corrects the pitch of a vocal or solo instrument in real time, and the Graphical Mode displays the performance's detected pitch enveloppe and allows you to draw in the desired pitch using a variety of graphics tools.

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.