Wave Arts has released version 5.22 of the PowerSuite bundle of plug-ins for Mac OS X - FinalPlug, MasterVerb, MultiDynamics, Panorama and TrackPlug.

Changes:

* Fixed Cubase 4 display problem on Intel Macs (Mac Universal Binary).
* Fixed registration problems with Intel Mac versions (very important - Intel Mac users read installation instructions).

Teragon Audio has released the third alpha version of DualComp v1.0 which is a compressor utility plugin logarithmically calculated that gives a "unique and warm sound". In addition, DualComp has sidechaining capabilities, allowing an input signal (such as a kick drum) to "punch" through.
This third alpha version features :
* Much smoother sidechain curve; static only occurs now under "extreme" parameter settings.
* Editor disabled until graphics ready.
* Other cleanups and minor optimizations.

More informaton on their website.

[CodeOperator] has released the Universal Binary version of DelayPack v1.3 for Mac OS X, so this package of very usefull delay plugins made with Pluggo-MAX/MSP can now be used on Intel Macs !
Note that this version is compatible with Pluggo Runtime 3.6.x.

Apple has announced that its entire MacBook Pro line of notebooks now runs exclusively on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which delivers performance that's up to 39 percent faster than the previous generation of Mac laptops. All MacBook Pro models now offer double the memory and more hard disk storage capacity than the previous models, as well as a FireWire 800 port for connecting to high-speed peripherals.
For more details see Apple's website.

MacBookPro

Telefunken has introduced the company's first ribbon microphone, the RM-5C, designed by Jerry Silvia and David Browning of Silvia Classics Microphones. Utilizing "cutting-edge magnetic materials" and innovative acoustic design, the output characteristics of the RM-5C are better suited to modern recording techniques than previous ribbon mics. A highly directional cardioid pickup pattern, elevated output levels and wider frequency response results in an advanced ribbon microphone that matches well with any high quality mic preamp. The Telefunken RM-5C is physically inspired by the classic RCA BK5, but is not a copy of the well-known microphone. Using the original mid-20th Century design as a starting point, Telefunken has updated the older ribbon design utilizing advanced materials and modern technological developments.
Pricing and availability have not been announced. More info on their website.