ReFX has released a demo version of Nexus for Mac OS X (the download also contains Windows version). The full version has just been updated to v1.0.9 too.

Demo limitations:

* After 5 minutes volume fades out / in.
* After 15 minutes Nexus quits (you have to restart it).
* You cannot save patches.
* You cannot render audio.
* Settings are not saved with your song.
* Reduced library (a good mixture between file size and quality).
* No skin import / expansion import.

Allen & Heath has teamed up with US software designer, Mixed In Key, to offer new software which enables digital DJ's to analyse and harmonise tracks. 'Xone Mixed in Key' is Windows and MAC OS X software, which analyses MP3 and .WAV files, identifies the key of a track, and highlights which other tracks are harmonically compatible. This eliminates the possibility of key clashes whilst performing live, and allows the DJ to analyse their entire music collection, discovering compatible songs.

Xone Mixed In Key is available as a digital download at a RRP of $58 USD. Both Mac OS X and Windows versions are available.

DUY has announced that their entire range of TDM plug-ins is now compatible with Apple's Intel-based Mac computers, in addition to the recently-released native-compatible versions. Registered users who already had an iLok license of the software can download this update for free and use the same iLok license. Users who don't have an iLok-compatible version of the software will have to upgrade to the latest version.

Note that the available demo versions being delivered through DUY's website are also Intel-compatible.

Sonalksis has released Mk2 versions of their famous plug-ins SV-315 compressor and SV-517 EQ.

New features in SV-315 Mk2 compressor :

- External sidechain input
- Input Gain control
- Textboxes for more accurate control
- New scale on gain-reduction meter to provide more detailled information
- New workflow-optimised user-interface look and feel
- Integrated presets
- Input signal LED
- Front-panel limiter threshold control
- Enhanced output metering

New features in SV-517 Mk2 EQ :

- Extra filter band, to allow for greater control
- Spectrum analyser
- New Resonant shelf type for more creative EQ effects
- Textboxes for more accurate control
- New workflow-optimised user-interface look and feel
- Integrated presets
- Improved band/total response graph
- 18db/oct shelves, for more classic corrective filtering
- Enhanced output metering

For more info visit Sonalksis web site.

Avant Electronics is now shipping the Avantone CV-12 which is a large capsule multi-pattern tube mic that comes with three different interchangeable tubes (6072A, ECC81 & ECC83 tubes from Russia and the Slovak Republic) that can be swapped out in less than a minute... "With the addition of three tubes, the user can "Hot Rod" his microphone to satisfy his sonic taste by changing the gain stage just ahead of the output transformer," stated Glen Heffner, National/ International Sales Manager for Avant Electronics.
The CV-12 large capsule multi-pattern mic has a -10 dB pad, 80 Hz roll-off switch, dual 32mm capsules and features a metallic wine-red finish with polished nickel trim. The mic kit comes complete with power supply, providing nine switchable patterns, a vintage style shock mount, cable, real wooden mic box and an aluminum road case to hold everything.

The Avantone CV-12 is available at a retail price of $399.00. For more details visit Avant Electronics' web site.