Plasq announces an update to version 2.0 Universal Binary and another update to version 2.0.1 for its Rax. These releases add :

- Allow songs and sets to be duplicated.
- Menu and volume buttons on the IR Remote now usable.
- Some error numbers were being reported in the wrong format.
- Cancelling the PreStage process results in an error message when it shouldn't, and more.

Updates are free for current users and full version costs $49.95.

IRCAM has updated a bunch of softwares in June :

- Najo Sampler for MaxMSP is now available with sounds and demo
- FTM Library and Suivi for Max/MSP is now available
- MODALYS 2.5.68 for Mac OS X now includes a lisp version, and an OpenMusic & Modalys~ library for MaxMSP
- SuperVP 2.85 is available as MacOsX version.

These updates are available for Ircam forum members.

CodeOperator has released a new version 1.3 for its DelayPack. This release includes two new delays, COTapeDelay and CODirtyDelay, and fixes several bugs in the other five delays. DelayPack is a Package with very usefull DelayPlugins made with Pluggo-MAX/MSP from cycling74, and includes COSimpleDelay , COSpectralDelay5, COModulationDelay, CODuckingDelay and COPingPongDelay.

Details and download in our Software sectiion.

Arturia announces that the demo version of Analog Factory is now available. This light version does not require a syncrosoft key, but has some limitation : only 137 presets available, Prophet V unavailable. From classic phat lead lines to crystalline digital pads, Analog Factory provides the contemporary musician with a broad, versatile and instantly striking sonic palette. The intuitive interface includes a smart Preset Manager that allows in just a few clicks to find desired sounds from within the huge preset collection. But Analog Factory is not only a collection of sounds. Since it is based on synthesis, all sounds are dramatically modifiable. A set of the most essential parameters provides the user with an efficient way to tweak and alter the sonic character of the sound. Presets all carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths (minimoog V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V, ARP 2600 V, Prophet V and Prophet VS).

Analog Factory will be available in July 2006 as Stand-alone, VST, Audio Units, and RTAS formats, for 199€.

Audio Damage announces the release of Discord version 2.0. This update includes Universal Binary version for MacIntel and features a new and easier-to-read user interface, a true stereo signal chain, with individual controls for every parameter, twin tempo-synced delays and MIDI Learn. Combining a stereo pitch shifter with digital delay lines and analog-style filters, this plug-in is capable of accurately simulating vintage digital pitch and harmonizing effects, as well as creating interesting sounds in its own right.

Discord v2.0 (VST, AU) ships for $49. Update from v1.0 or v1.4 costs $10.