PSP Audioware has just announced the release of PSP sQuad, a new bundle of four equalizer plug-ins inspired by the best features and characteristics of classic analog hardware-musicality and simplicity.

The four processors of PSP sQuad are PSP ClassicQ, a Neve-style EQ ; PSP ConsoleQ, an Amek-style EQ ; PSP preQursor and PSP RetroQ. These EQs are CPU efficient enough to be used at every stage of the creative process, from composition to tracking to final production/mixing/mastering.

The Processors in PSP sQuad have a number of features in common with each other, and with other PSP Audioware plug-ins :

- FAT double sampling. In the PSP sQuad bundle, unlike other PSP Audioware plug-ins, FAT is automatically switched on for low (below 50kHz) sample rates, and off for higher sample rates. This ensures the most accurate processing independent of the sample rate.
- 64-bit double precision floating point computations for ultra low accumulative errors in the filters.
- An optional second generation SAT(uration) option in the output of each plug-in. This both protects against digital clipping in software or hardware following the plug-in, and adds a smooth, overdriven sound to hard-driven signals. The SATuration algorithm is located after output level control in a plug-in's internal chain and its ceiling reference level is setup a fraction of dB below 0dBFS.
- All actual parameters like gain, frequency or Q may differ from displayed values which is a typical feature of analog equalizers.

PSP sQuad is available now in VST and RTAS formats for Windows ; AudioUnit, RTAS and VST for Mac OSX (UB). The introdutory price is $199 until February 14th. Note that a fully operational 14 days demo which doesn't require any hardware dongle is also available.

Line 6, Inc. is proud to announce the release of Pocket POD Pack.

This pack includes Pocket POD (32 fully adjustable classic and modern amp models, 16 cabinet models and 16 essential effects), a 1/4-inch guitar cable for connecting a guitar to Pocket POD, a 1/8-inch auxiliary cable for connecting an MP3 player to Pocket POD, earbuds for silent practice, a DC-2 power adapter, a USB cable, and a CD-ROM that's loaded with jam tracks and Pocket POD tone-editing software.

The Pocket POD Pack has an MSRP of $209.99.

Puremagnetik has just announced the release of a new Micropak for Ableton Live 7, Kontakt 3 and Logic 8 called Microtron Tape 1.

Microtron Tape 1 contains an expertly recorded Brass, 8 Voice Choir and String Section library. All of the original imperfections, vintage analog quality and performance nuances of the Mellotron M400 have been immaculately captured through a Neumann U47 Microphone and Reeves Custom 50 Amplifier.

The Ableton Live version contains 3 individual multisampled instruments and a full "tape" instrument that has similar sound blending functionality as found on the original M400. Microtron Tape 1 for Live also comes packed with 50 Live Clips complete with Macro and effects integration.

Microtron Tape 1 for Kontakt includes all 3 multisampled instruments complete with effects and a custom KSP user interface. Logic and Kontakt versions both include a collection of 50 Apple Loops in SIAL format.

Pricing : Basic Monthly Subscription: $5.75/Month Basic Yearly Subscription: $60/Year All Access Pass - $198/Year.

Ueberschall releases Dancehall Madness Vol. II, their latest Elastik Soundbank which features 34 Construction Kits, including vocals by three different singers (two male and one female). This library comes up with 628 smashing Dancehall loops and samples. Jam packed with club oriented drums, basses, percussions, synth sounds, vocals, chords and a massive effect section.

Dancehall Madness Vol. II has an MSRP of $119 / €99 / £69. The included Elastik Players is available for Mac OS X and Windows in AU, VST and RTAS plug-in formats.

Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) announces the upcoming release of Strum Electric GS-1, an electric guitar software synthesizer plug-in.

Based on the latest AAS physical modeling technology, Strum Electric provides simulation of the guitar itself, with modeling of different pickup types, the strings, and the pick, of the amplifier and speaker cabinet, and several popular guitar effects. It also includes and elaborate voicing module which automatically voices chords played on the keyboard as a guitar player would on the fretboard. Strumming, palm-muting, picking action, and different guitar techniques are reproduced by special strumming keys or MIDI loops.

Strum Electric GS-1 will be available at the end of the first quarter of 2009 at a retail price of $229. Strum Electric GS-1 runs on both Mac OS X and Windows, as a standalone application as well as in host sequencers supporting the VST, Audio Units, and RTAS plug-in formats.