Linplung announces two new versions for RM IV and Albino :

- The RM IV is a flexible and easy-to-use drum machine that combines analog-style percussion synthesis with a fully featured, intelligent percussion sampler. The new version 4.1.3 features : ten new acoustic multi-sampled drum kits, MacIntel compatibility, AIF loading improvement and bugfixes.

- Albino synthesizer is available as version 2.2.3, now compatile with Intel-based Macs computers.

Digidesign has launched a completely redesigned corporate website using the latest technologies to deliver a superior, media-rich experience. The result of careful research and development, the new Digidesign.com website features an improved navigation system and media-rich content designed to get you the information you need with a minimum of clicks. Whether you want product information or the latest software upgrade, you can find it quickly and easily. There are several new features introduced with the site that make browsing more enjoyable: My Digi section, 360° Product Views, ICON Empowered Studios, Interactive Console Overviews, and more....

AudioEase has updated its reverb Altiver to version 5.4.1 for Mac. This release fixes some crash in HTDM and AudioSuite, [ fixes a memory allocation problem with Pro Tools, and an offline processing bug in MAS.

This update is available as a free download on the AudioEase web site.

Digidesign announces that the two new plugins by Trillium Lane Labs: TL Drum Rehab and TL AutoPan are now shipping. The first one, TL Drum Rehab, is a drum track fix utility providing engineers and mixers with precise enhancement of drum tracks in real-time, regardless of performance, equipment or recording limitations in the original track. The seconde one, TL AutoPan, is a stereo and surround panning plugin for Pro Tools. Borrowing the flexible tempo synchronization, trigger, and envelope detection features from TL EveryPhase phaser plug-in, TL AutoPan offers rhythmic, musical panning effects ranging from the subtle to the extreme.

Apple introduced the new iPod U2 Special Edition as part of a continued partnership between Apple, U2 and Universal Music Group (UMG). The new U2 iPod is based on the fifth generation 30GB iPod and holds up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 photos or over 75 hours of video and features a distinctive, all-black stainless steel enclosure, red Click Wheel and custom engraving of U2 band member signatures. U2 iPod customers will also receive 30 minutes of exclusive U2 video downloadable from the iTunes Music Store.

The new U2 iPod is available immediately for $329 on the AppleStore.