Auto-Tune, the professional solution for pitch correction from Antares, will soon be available in version 5.

Key new Auto-Tune 5 features include:

* Improved pitch detection algorithm.
* A sleek new interface.
* Consolidated Pitch Tracking control.
* Humanize function.
* Realtime natural vibrato adjustment.
* Larger Pitch Edit Display.
* Sync to host transport (host dependent).
* Selectable Clock Source.
* Realtime pitch tracking display.
* Full-time correction mode (host dependent).
* Multiple simultaneous Graphical Mode instances (host dependent).
* Editing functions no longer modal.
* Enhanced Envelope Display functionality.
* Realtime graphical vibrato depth adjustment.
* Dedicated Snap To Note button.
* Dedicated Clear All Data function.
* Compat ...

Though this is still an unofficial information we can find webpages entirely devoted to a new FireWire audio/midi interface from MOTU on their official website... This newcomer is called the 8pre and provides 16 inputs with 8 mic preamps and 12 outputs including separate phone and main outs.

For more details see the

Digidesign released Pro Tools HD 7.2cs1 for PPC-based Mac only.

This update is recommended for all Pro Tools HD 7.2 users and will not work without Pro Tools HD 7.2 for Pro Tools|HD or Pro Tools|HD Accel systems on Mac OS X 10.4 ("Tiger"), already installed.

More details on Digidesign Website.

Here's an other great news from Ableton as they just announced the availability of "Sampler", an advanced sound-design and sound-sculpting instrument available as a demo version within Ableton Live 6. In addition to providing perfect host integration, Sampler offers fresh sound-design possibilities through its unique processing and modulation options. Sampler's interface is familiar to the Live user, which results in a painless learning curve and maximum fun inside the program."

To learn more about Sampler, take the interactive tour at :

Well here is a hot news! Our friends from Ableton has just informed us that the long awaited Live 6 is available as from today! Live 6 is surely their most versatile and powerful version to date. With significant workflow improvements, Live continues to feel good as the functionality grows.

What's New?

• Quicktime video support
• The Essential Instrument Collection
• Instrument and Effect Racks (Dynamic Tube, Saturator, EQ Eight, etc.)
• Multicore and Multiprocessor support
• Deep Freeze
• New Project Management Tools
• And much more...

Live 6 is available for $599 (549 EUR). Upgrade pricing details can be found on the Ableton web site.