Sonnox has just released the Mac OS X version of its new plug-in - Oxford SuprEsser.

The Oxford SuprEsser is both a very highly-featured professional De-Esser and a Dynamic EQ. There is a simple mode for quick fixes, but also an advanced mode for increased functionality and fine-tuning. The combination of an intuitive FFT display and three listen modes enables the user to easily see and hear exactly where the problem frequencies are, allowing the rapid reduction or removal of the offending audio. As well as being able to trigger the full band compression, only the offending frequencies can be carefully carved out. Since the SuprEsser can operate at all frequencies, 'plosives' and other annoyances can also be removed effortlessly, making it more than a simple De-Esser. Additional features include Automatic Level Tracking, Linear Phase Filtering and a Wet/Dry blend control for final balancing.

The Oxford SuprEsser is available for Mac OS X in VST, AU and RTAS formats at a retail price of £180 but if you purchase it before June 30th 2008 you will receive a 10% discount (£162). A 15-day demo version is available. Note that Windows version will follow in a few weeks.

Synesthesia has released the second version of Mandala which is now an USB Drum trigger pad packed with a Virtual Brain software control module. The Mandala Drum pad is able to detect where and how hard you hit it and translates that information into sound and sound controllers.

Features :

- Every hit gives you a Note with Velocity AND a Strike Position for HD sound control
- Surface detects 128 strike positions from center to edge
- 128 strike velocities from soft to hard with no false triggers
- Multizone configuration allows mapping of up to 7 zones per pad
- USB interface with easy, yet powerful 'Virtual Brain' software for Mac or PC.
- Includes original sound library with scores of instruments, or load your own samples
- Tons of out-of-the-box presets to get you playing right away
- Connect multiple Mandalas to your computer to form a kit
- Also works seamlessly with Logic, Battery, BFD, Live, Reason, GarageBand, etc.

Each Mandala is hand-crafted and thoroughly tested before it is shipped. The Mandala 2.0 retails for $349, and is available online.

AMS - Neve also presents the 4081 Quad Mic Preamp.

Build on the success of the 1081 and 1081R modules, the 4081 is a four independent Mic/Pre or Line input channels in a 3U high robust desktop mounting design with external PSU. 2 x 4081 units can be fastened together, to give 8-channels of Mic/Pre or Line inputs in a 19" wide unit.

Features :

- Gain control per channel (+20dBu to +70dBu in 5dBu steps)
- Signal Presence and Clip LED indication
- XLR Mic input can be switched between Mic and electronically balanced Line
- Line level up to 20dB gain in 5dB steps
- Phantom Power source for microphones
- 20dB pad, Phase and Low Z functions per channel
- Optional Digital output/Sync card (available Q2 2008), with selectable sample rate and Sync Source

Unit can be controlled from front panel or all functions controlled remotely by Mac or PC computers, using a USB connection and the dedicated Neve Remote Control software – or remote control via midi from ProTools. Up to 16 boxes can be connected together off one daisy-chained control cable.

AMS - Neve unveils the Digital Multimedia Console (DMC) at the 2008 NAB Show.

The DMC builds on the legendary success of the Academy Award winning DFC film mixing console. It has been designed to deliver comprehensive mix and DAW control capabilities at an incredible price. The standard package adds the legendary AMS Neve sound, EQ and Dynamics to all your mixes and provides the full stereo and 7.1 surround monitoring modes featured on our Hollywood-dominating DFC Gemini consoles.

After the announcement in March, Antares has finally released AVOX 2 - the second generation of the Antares Vocal Toolkit.

AVOX 2 is available for native plug-in formats including RTAS (Mac and PC), VST (Mac and PC) and Audio Units (Mac) at a retail price of $599. It will be available shortly at your local Antares dealer and you can already purchase a copy from Antares' online store. Note that a fully functional 10 day trial version is also available. Upgrades to AVOX 2 are available for purchase and download by current owners of the original AVOX, AVOX AT, and Harmony Engine. See the Antares Software Upgrade page for details.

Last but not least, if you purchased and registered a copy of AVOX or AVOX AT after March 12, 2008, you are entitled to a free upgrade to AVOX 2.