Digitalmusician.net has released Digital Musician Messenger (DMM), and updated Digital Musician Link (DML) to v1.6. The new plug-in makes handling sessions easier for all users and gives ProTools and Logic users access to the community's recording functions. DMM, as does the DML, creates a direct audio/video and chat connection between two sequencers such as Logic and Pro Tools. In contrast to the DML, the DMM is specially designed to work on the master channel insert. Besides the possibility of a video conference with the production partner, remote recording sessions can be simply supervised. Thus, it is possible for producers to coach their artists during a recording session without undue cost and time loss at any time and any place in the world. Using the Send File feature, uncompressed ...

SM Pro Audio is now shipping their new ADDA 192-S, a two-channel, 24-bit, 192-kHz AD/DA converter. Two high quality combo connectors are provided on the front panel for easy connectivity of mic or line level sources. The mic inputs feature preamps with switchable 48V phantom power and -20dB PAD. High-quality internal analog circuitry ensures optimum analog performance, while digital connectivity is provided in the form of both optical and coaxial S/PDIF I/O. The unit is designed to operate from internal or external sync (via S/PDIF). The built in headphone amp and analog/digital rotary mix controls allow the ADDA 192-S to be monitored effectively in any situation. The master XLR and headphone output signal can be specifically tailored to provide a controlled mix level of both the analog and digital inputs.

The ADDA 192-S is now available for $499.

WaveMachine Labs has updated Drumagog to v4.08b.

Changes:

* Keyboard problems in Pro Tools 7 fixed (spacebar issue).
* Fixed issue with Drumagog not showing up in Pro Tools XP.
* Fixed graphics issues with Logic and DP.
* Further improvements to the auto align algorithms.
* Various other improvements.

A download for the new AmpliTube 2.1 is now available, providing compatibility for IK Users with Mac Intel Core Duo Systems. AmpliTube 2 users may download this software update for free and will no longer require a USB iKey or dongle for authorization. Simply follow the instructions for the software-based authorization system to easily install AmpliTube 2.1.
In addition to Mac Intel compatibility, there are several enhancements that have been implemented into AmpliTube 2.1, such as Pro Tools 7 native support and improved CPU efficiency. Also available in the update is the standalone version of AmpliTube 2.1 which includes SpeedTrainer , an audio player with pitch and speed controls that make it perfect for learning any of your favorite songs. Slow tempos of guitar solos wihtout changing t ...

Elysia is now shipping its Alpha compressor, a high-end product designed especially for mastering applications. The Alpha's design is based on discrete Class-A technology and features an integrated M/S matrix, sidechain and audio filters, mix stages for onboard parallel compression and soft-clip limiters for protecting A/D converters.