KeyToSound, a software instrument technology developer and manufacturer, today announced NEXSYN, a "revolutionary hybrid instrument" which combines sample based key-map playback with an advanced synthesizer engine. NEXSYN is the first software instrument of its kind to offer NetNotes, a preset sharing technology that enables users to upload, audition and download presets directly from its interface in your favorite host sequencer. On top of that, an exclusive 4GB sample library was crafted by Big Fish Audio specifically for NEXSYN.

NEXSYN will be available in AU, VST, RTAS formats and as a stand alone instrument for Mac OS X in February 2007 (?!) for a suggested retail price of $339.

Wave Arts has updated all plug-ins in the Power Suite to v5.30.

Changes :

- Fixed problem automating VST parameters that involve latency change (playback issues).
- Implemented a new thread synchronization mechanism so that performance issues (graphics updating, slow responsiveness in particular circumstances) are avoided.
- MultiDynamics latency now properly reported.
- TrackPlug EQ display correctly reflects bypass state.
- Fixed crash problem with Wave Editor (Mac).
- FinalPlug adds denormalization protection.
- Fixed permissions problems on both Mac and Windows where accounts in user mode had problems accessing the user preset files or graphics resources.

Moog has announced a major operating software enhancement for Tribute owners.

New features in the operating software include :

- Modulation bus enhancement includes new sources for noise and sample & hold
- Front Panel control knobs are assignable to any internal or external control destination (e.g. assign the Modulation knob to Filter Resonance)
- EGR Reset—resets the envelope at every new note creating a new, uniquely Moog, expressive response
- Auto-Tune holds the Little Phatty to concert pitch or a user selectable setting. Auto-Tune can be enabled automatically at power-up and accurately tunes the instrument in seconds
- Auto-Calibration—should your Little Phatty ever fall completely out of tune, the auto-calibration function re-calibrates your Phatty without internal a ...

Frontier Design Group is now shipping the new AlphaTrack controller which combines a set of intuitive tactile controls in an attractive package that fits easily on your desktop for DAW mixing and editing. AlphaTrack has a 100mm, touch-sensitive, motorized fader (10-bit resolution), three touch-sensitive encoders, touch-sensitive jog and shuttle strip, and of course transport controls, a set of user-definable buttons* and a footswitch jack for easy punch-in recording. AlphaTrack supports a lot of applications including ProTools, SONAR, Reason, Cubase SX/SL, Digital Performer, Nuendo, Apple's Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro.

AlphaTrack (MSRP $249) works on Mac OS X (including Intel Macs), and connects to the computer using just a single USB cable. For more information, please visit their web site.

Flux audio is releasing their serie of audio plugins in a demo mode without ilok but with some limitations like no saving of users settings, limited number of channels etc....

The demo is available in VST, RTAS and UB formats. There's also another demo fully functional available but with a specific iLok.