LinPlug has released SaxLab v1.1, Rob Papen Albino v3.0.2 Beta and CronoX3 / Sophistry v3.0.8 Release Candidate.

SaxLab 1.1 changes :

- Improved compatibility with Sonar.
- Slightly less CPU usage.
- Separately adjustable pitch bend range for up and down.

Albino 3.0.2 Beta changes :

- Fixed problem when loading Albino 2 presets with Triangle osc waveforms.
- Fixed flickering preset name when loading presets.
- Fixed Cubase 4 incompatibility.
- Fixed problem when randomizer changed effects only visually.
- Fixed problem of certain matrix modulations not working.
- All delays are now optimized for smooth behaviour on tempo changes.
- Fixed different filter sound of version 3.0.1.
- 63 new Rob Papen presets.

CronoX3 / Sophistry 3.0.8 Release Candidate changes :

- Fixed effects Wet parameter.
- Improved Reverb module with modulation.

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The book "Recording the Beatles" is $100, and you can buy it directly at the Publisher's website.

Nomad Factory has updated the Audio Unit version of Liquid Bundle II - Classic to v2.3.

Changes:

- Fixed sample rate problem when changing the sample rate from the host.

Expert Sleepers has released a beta version of Crossfade Loop Synth v3.0.0 (beta 3). From version 3, Crossfade Loop Synth is actually two plug-ins: Crossfade Loop Synth and Crossfade Loop Synth Effect. The effect version takes the power of Crossfade Loop Synth and turns it into a live sampler, a looper and a very unusual and powerful delay effect.

Crossfade Loop Synth v3 is expected to be available for purchase some time during March 2007. Beta versions are available in VST and Audio Units formats for Mac OS X Universal Binary.

FXpansion has released Audio Units and RTAS versions of Orca, the freeware experimental monosynth based on detailed and accurate models of analogue synthesizer circuits and components.

Orca v1.11 is available now for Mac OS X (UB) as a free download from FXpansion's website, note that a free registration is required.