DDMF has released ColourEQ, a new 4th order IIR equalizer plug-in which follows a completely different approach to generate its frequency response. It is zero-delay and almost-zero-CPU. Due to it's higher order there are more degrees of freedom to play with, which is why it is the first "super-parametric" EQ : basically there are four knobs per band instead of three !

Furthermore the colour palette can be customized, and the plugin window can be freely resized. Internal processing is in 64 bit.

ColourEQ is available now for both Mac and PC on VST and AU formats. As usual with DDMF, the price is still "whatever-you-feel-appropriate".

SoundToys has just announced the release of version 3.1 for its entire range of plug-in. One of the most significative feature of this update is the addition of the long-awaited VST support for both Mac and Windows. This version also includes a very important compatibility update for Digital Performer 6 users as well as a new version of Speed for Logic Pro users that integrates into Logic's Time and Pitch Machine.

This update is free for all registered users.

Togu Audio Line has just released TAL-Bitcrusher, a common bitcrusher with some useful additions. There is a low- and highshelf EQ and a noise cross modulator included. Its maybe useful on drums, especially hats and for distorted leads.

Features :

- Adjustable bit-depth (0-32 bit).
- Adjustable sample rate divisor (up to / 512).
- Noise cross modulator.
- 24 dB low- and high-shelf filter.
- 10 presets for bass, leads and drums.
- Low CPU usage.

TAL-Bitcrusher is free and is available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST and AU plug-in formats.

AudioMIDI.com is proud to be one of the first resellers of the Brace Audio DWG-1000 2.4gHz Digital Wireless Guitar System.

In addition to unprecedented crystal-clear sound quality and a complete absence of signal dropout, the Brace Digital Wireless is the only wireless system guaranteed to be 100% impervious to "white space" RF interference in the UHF frequency band used by virtually all other wireless mic and instrument systems on the market today. Since recent FCC ruling allows broadcasters to use this area of the UHF frequency spectrum, this is of paramount importance to the integrity of wireless performance.

The Brace Audio DWG-1000 is available at a price of $249.

FXpansion is proud to introduce the latest addition to the BFD2 expansion pack range, Japanese Taiko Percussion.

Taiko groups have wowed audiences the world over with their visually arresting performances, earth-rumbling bass, pure percussive volume, dynamics, and rhythm. The unmistakable taiko sound has also gained acceptance in many applications far removed from traditional Japanese music. And yet the taiko — the king of Japanese traditional instruments — has been missing from the ranks of professional sound libraries. Sonica Instruments Japanese Taiko Percussion finally delivers the massive sound of taiko drums to the BFD 2.1 platform.

Feature highlights include :

- Shimedaiko
- Ohdaiko
- Chudaiko
- Kane
- Vocalizations
- Groove pack for JTP — separate purchase

Japanese Taiko Percussion for BFD 2.1 is a download-only product and is available now from the FXpansion web shop. Japanese Taiko Percussion is $125/€90 /£70. Grooves for Japanese Taiko Percussion, available separately, is $25/€20/£15.