AudioEase has updated Altiverb to version 5.4.5 in order to fix several bugs : latency compensation problem in MAS, occassional crash with Digital Performer 5.1, better buffer size detector in Pro Tools, and buffer size checking also looks for M-Powered systems. Altiverb is a sampled acoustics processor that offers realistic one-, two- and four-channel sampled acoustics of real halls, cathedrals, bathrooms — and virtually any acoustic environment. Included in the release are dozens of presets ranging from the Amsterdam Concertgebouw to the back of a Ford Transit van.

This update is available for free.

Sonoma Wire Works, developers of RiffWorks recording software, have released RiffWorks Standard (version 2) offering increased compatibility, more features, integrated RiffCaster instant podcasting, and access to RiffLink online collaboration. RiffWorks Standard allows users to spontaneously record their musical ideas, create songs complete with drums and effects, jam online, and broadcast to an enthusiastic community. RiffWorks Standard installs easily on Mac OS Universal with any CoreAudio device

RiffWorks Standard is available for $129.99, which includes a 60-day free subscription to RiffLink.

Source Elements announces the release of Source-Live 1.1 VST plugin. Source-Live enables instant world-wide access to your studio. A complement to Source-Connect, Source-Live sits in your audio session and sends your mix directly to your clients. Email them your Live link, and they can log on to this Gateway - or open the stream directly in QuickTime - and listen immediately. No additional software required, no end user charges. And with direct management within the plug-in, you control who listens in. Source-Live is compatible with Pro Tools, from versions 6.4 and up.

Source-Live 1.1 is available now for Pro Tools and VST for $395.

Camel Audio unveils its new CamelCrusher plugin in VST and Audio Units formats. CamelCrusher is a versatile 'colouring' multi-effect plugin. It offers two characteristically different distortion sounds which can be blended together to create a wide variety of tones and textures. Great for guitars, drums and plenty more! There's also a warm, smooth analogue-style low-pass filter, with buckets of resonance. Assign a MIDI controller and start tweaking!

Best of all, CamelCrusher is available free of charge in our Software section.

Teragon Audio has updated its KickMaker VST to version 1r4. This release features : MIDI control, new low-pass filter, improved GUI, new presets and several bugfixes. KickMaker is a synthesizer designed specifically to create good kick drum sounds. It uses four independent oscillators and a wide range of effects, allowing one to create perfectly customized beats. KickMaker is the perfect solution for producers who are tired of using factory samples or ordinary drum machines, and want an easy way to create a wide range kicks for their tracks.

This update is available in the MacMusic Software Section.