Native Instruments has just released TRAKTOR SCRATCH 1.1, a free update for its new high-performance digital DJ system. The update includes additional functionality and a wide range of further refinements to various areas of the software, resulting in increased creative potential and optimized handling of the system.

The 1.1 update for Windows and Mac OS X is now available as a free download for all TRAKTOR SCRATCH users on the NI website.

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Mu Technologies recently released the Windows and Mac OS X Universal Binary VST versions of Mu Voice, a new plug-in that allows you to tune your vocal recordings, apply special effects and add natural sounding harmonies when mixing your track. Mu Technologies has developed proprietary spectral analysis and synthesis techniques for vocal processing providing a unique tool for your recording studio. With an internal delay of 5.8 ms Mu Voice is the ideal vocal processor to perform live on stage.

Mu Voice is currently available for the introductory price of $199 ($259 MSRP); demo versions are available. AU, RTAS and stand-alone versions are expected to be released soon.

CEntrance, Inc., announced that MicPort Pro has begun shipping. MicPort Pro is a portable, low noise USB mic preamp featuring 24-bit/96kHz performance, 48V phantom power, zero latency monitoring, loud headphone output, and knobs for input and output level. MicPort Pro offers driverless, "wizard-free" installation and lets users record with most Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X audio applications. MicPort Pro ships with a 6' USB cable and a carrying pouch. Users can download free software tools for recording and mixing from the CEntrance website.

List price for MicPort Pro is $149.95 in the U.S. with a MAP of $124.95.

Sonnet Tech launches the new ExpressCard 34 card allowing any MacBookPro or PC laptop (with and ExpressCard port) to benefit from 2 additionals firewire 400 ports and one USB2 port. Available from october, this card will only cost EUR 65.