The Amazing Rolo has just released the Wii Loop Machine software. Basically it's a system for using the wireless Wii remote to sync, control, and manipulate loops in real time on your Mac ! And you know what, it's free so if you have a Mac with OSX (10.4.8 or 10.4.9 recommended) and bluetooth and a Wii controller then you should give it a try ;-)

SoundToys has announced the immediate availability of the new V3 upgrade for SoundToys TDM Effects and SoundToys Native Effects. This upgrade includes Universal Binary support, Audio Unit support and feature enhancements.

New features :

- New mono-to-stereo versions of FilterFreak1 and FilterFreak2 for dramatic stereo filtering effects
- A new mono-to-stereo version of Tremolator which can be used to create stereo pulsing effects, as well as the classic Rhodes stereo tremolo effect
- The addition of a front panel low-frequency cut control for EchoBoy, to reduce potential low frequency build-up
- Support for Pro Tools automation key command shortcuts on all plug-ins
- Parameter "locking" function for easier preset browsing. This feature allows users to dial in a specific valu ...

The Vi Series of digital live sound consoles has been extended with the debut of the Soundcraft Vi4. The new model offers all the functionality and facilities of the Soundcraft Vi6 but in a smaller, more compact footprint well suited for theatres, houses of worship, and venues or clubs with tight space constraints in the mix position area.
In just under five feet, the Vi4 offers access to 48 inputs on 24 faders, with a total of 27 output busses available for use as masters, groups, auxes or matrices. All other features of the Vi6, such as the Vistonics II touch-screen user interface and Soundcraft FaderGlow fader function display are inherited by the Vi4.

For more information, please visit Soundcraft's web site.

Pianoteq is pleased to announce that version 2 will be available on April 4. With this new version comes a brand new piano model, the Grand C2, which is developed in response to the many suggestions received from their customers and their beta team. By using a newly adapted soundboard model, the sound is vastly improved throughout all ranges of the keyboard.

New features :

- stand-alone version
- microtuning with scala support
- lid position (open, half-open, closed)
- stereo pan slider
- key release velocity
- smooth adjustment of parameters during play
- and more...

Pianoteq 2.0 will be available on April 4 as a free download to all customers of version 1. A trial version with a 45-day evaluation period will also be available. Note that audio demos are already on-line.

KResearch has updated their classic analogue-style phaser KR-Phaser to v1.2 which also sees the first Mac OS X (UB) release, available in VST and AU formats. Note that this plug-in is a freeware so... enjoy !