112dB has just released Redline Reverb, a new reverb plug-in described as a "musical reverb based on a completely new and original concept that excels in both warmth and transparency at extremely low CPU usage". Its core algorithm is based on the Rev-6 and Space Master Reaktor ensembles by Martijn Zwartjes.

Redline Reverb is a fully algorithmic and true stereo reverb with possibilities far beyond the conventional - check out the 112 factory presets for a comprehensive showcase of what it can do. Unlike conventional algorithmic reverbs, Redline Reverb does not need separate plate, hall, and room algorithms. Instead it features a comprehensive yet intuitive parameter set that allows you to easily recreate any given reverb characteristic, leaving you free to create lush smooth vocal reverbs, convincing room simulations, almost infinite reverb tails, synth pad and delay effects, and everything in between.

Priced at $99, Redline Reverb is available now for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU and RTAS formats. 60-day fully functional demo versions are also available.

Roland has launched a video contest called "How Do You JUNO ?".

Enter this competition and get a chance to win one of three new JUNO-Stage keyboards. The concept is quite easy, you just have to upload a short YouTube video that shows a creative way you use your Roland JUNO keyboard.

AudioPort Universal is a stand-alone system for enabling samplers or computers dedicated to digital audio plug-ins to send multichannel digital audio over gigabit Ethernet.

AudioPort Universal is a software-based digital audio transport that uses a readily available Gigabit switch and standard Cat 5e or Cat 6 cabling to send up to 32 channels of digital audio from PCs to a Mac.

AudioPort is cross-platform and can send audio from one or more PC sample players to a PC or Macintosh based sequencer and eliminate having to integrate multiple audio cards, expensive audio converters, interfaces and cabling.

AudioPort is comprised a Host and a plug-in that can be install on one or more Windows-based computers, for use with VST based virtual instruments and effects plug-ins. Digital audio is routed from Host to plug-in via standard Gigabit Ethernet to one or more AudioPort plug-ins installed on either a Macintosh or PC sequencer or DAW. Each host can route up to 32 channels of 192 kHz 32 bit digital audio and works in conjunction with Audio Lab's Midi Over LAN CP for communication with software-synths and samplers.

For the latest specifications, pricing and other information, please visit Audio Impressions website.

FXpansion has updated GURU to version 1.6.

New Features and Fixes :

- Note repeat, note erase and fixed-level triggering for the pads.
- Looping and phase flip per layer.
- Patterns can now be up to 16 pages (512 steps) long (increased from 4 pages).
- 16 stereo outputs (increased from 8).
- Instant graph record from MIDI CC.
- Skinning support.
- Various workflow and MIDI implementation enhancements (improvements to MIDI remote control, layer context menus etc.).

GURU v1.6 is a free upgrade to all GURU version 1.x registered. Guru is also now available as a download only product from FXpansion's web shop, priced at £129 / €199 / $249.

The sE4400a is the latest in a lineage of mics started 6 years ago by SE Electronics with the sE2200a. Based on the same capsule tuning, but with a dual capsule to give multi polar pattern function, this mic is described as a "rarity… a true all-rounder".


It has 4 polar patterns, Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Figure of 8 and Omni. 2 bass cuts at 60Hz and 120Hz; 2 pads at 10 and 20dB. The chassis is small… very small, but still manages to house a twin diaphragm 1" capsule and all the top grade electronics and switches. This flat, round edged chassis design allow the mic to be used flat onto a drumhead or guitar cab, or pushed through into the skin of a kick drum. It is also perfect for sung vocals and voice over work, because although it's the smallest mic of it's type, it still 'looks' big when used full face on.

The sE4400a is available now at an estimated price of €500.