Camel Audio have just released CamelPhat v3.15 and CamelSpace v1.15, as well as an extra Camel Space bank by Tim Conrardy. TC Bread'n'Butter shows how CamelSpace may be used for every-day effects needs as well as more exotic uses. Registered users will receive details of the free upgrade via email.

New in the latest versions:
- graphics code has been substantially optimized
- bug fixed in Mac version which could cause crash on certain systems
- demo version 15 min time-out removed, time between silences increased to 40 secs

Korg introduces the Legacy Collection — Digital Edition, a plug-in suite containing two virtual Korg digital synthesis masterpieces: The M1 and WAVESTATION 1.5, plus the MDE-X multi-effects found in Korg's original Legacy Collection. Like the original, the new Digital Edition delivers classic Korg synthesizers reborn as software.

M1 Software Synthesizer
The sound engine of the M1 is available as an eight-part multitimbral virtual instrument, and has been updated with new features such as a resonant filter and dual Insert effects. In addition to offering the PCM, Program and Combination data of the M1 plus all of the data from the 19 optional PCM/Program cards, new drum sounds have been added for a massive total of over 2,700 vibrant presets.

Steinberg announces that Studio Case II is now shipping worldwide. This new pack includes new version of Cubase SE sequencer, and six entry-level versions of Steinberg VST instruments : Groove Agent, HALion, The Grand, Virtual Guitarist Electric Edition, D'cota and the new Virtual Bassist SE.

Studio Case II costs 279 euros.

MacMusic announced it on August 5th, and a few weeks later, Avox is now shipping. Avox Vocal Toolkit by Antares is an interesting new vocal processor. Antares has combined five vocal processing modules : THROAT Physical Modeling Vocal Designer, CHOIR Vocal Multiplier, PUNCH Vocal Impact Enhancer, DUO Vocal Modeling Auto-Doubler and SYBIL Variable Frequency De-Esser.

Avis is available in RTAS, VST and Audio Units versions for $599,00.

Apple has posted the new 5.0 version for iTunes. It features a streamlined look, and you can find stuff faster with the new Search Bar, control kids' access with Parental Controls and hear more of what you love with Smart Shuffle.

iTunes 5 is available via "software update" utility, or on the Apple web site.