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.

Digidesign announces that TrooTrace plug-in by Troodon Technologies will be included with all VENUE Pack 2.0 promotional bundle. TrooTrace is a TDM plugin for tuning, equalization and time-alignment problems. It contains ten essential audio analysis and system alignment tools that run directly on VENUE's DSP mix engine.

Please also note that Venue's owners who purchased their systems before April 14, 2006 are entitled to receive $100 off when purchasing the TrooTrace plug-in bundle at the regular $495 price.

M-Audio announces three Wirelss MIDI devices : the new MidAir 25 is a 25 key controller featuring the new MidAir receiver, eight MIDI-assignable knobs, mod&pitch bend wheels, assignable sustain button and a pedal input. The MidAir 37 features 37 and nine assignable faders. At last, the MidAir receiver is a 2.4GHz wireless USB-MIDI interface working on Mac .

The MidAir 25 ships now for $249.95. The MidAir 37 will ship in July ($299.95) and the MidAir wireless MIDI interface will ship in August (price TBA).