Bad news : The Massey plugins society stopped the project of porting their plugins to the AU format.

Steven Massey himself explains the reasons on the gearslutz forum here.

We've just published a new review in our article section about the brand new version of the flagship software from Ableton.

As says -i snor, our reviewer : "It's hard to believe, but Live 7 is already there. The miracle software from Berlin-based Company Ableton, both a tracker and a sequencer at the same time, is constantly evolving: we were just beginning to control Live 6 and its numerous new features when its follower arrived, of course filled with improvements and surprises. Throughout this article we'll try to see, apart from describing the new functions, if Live 7 fills the gaps left by the previous version, what it brings and what it removes from our music, on stage and in the studio."

PreSonus has just announced new drivers for its FaderPort and the FireStudio :

FaderPort beta native driver for Logic Pro and Logic Express versions 7 or later

This new native driver incorporates new functionality to the FaderPort not supported by HUI mode. The new functionality includes mix/edit/transport window view, write and latch automation as well as overall improved performance.

FireStudio drivers for Mac Leopard and Windows Vista

The updated FireStudio drivers offer complete compatibility for Mac Leopard and Windows Vista operating systems. Support for the Monitor Station Remote (MSR) is also included with the updated drivers.

Steinberg Media Technologies has announced that its new Personal Music Production System, Cubase Essential 4, is now being shipped out to its distributors worldwide. The availability of Cubase Essential 4 at local outlets may vary regionally.

Audio Damage has just updated its analog-modeled chorus Fluid to version 1.1 to address a common complaint. There is a low-cut filter in the unit, and it was accidentally placed on the entire output of the release version, and effected the dry signal as well as the wet signal. In the update, the filter is moved so that it effects the wet signal only, as was originally intended.

Note that this changes the sound of Fluid slightly, when used at 100% wet but existing projects will be effected.