Ohm Force unveils Cohmpost , a new free plug-in for both Mac (AU/VST) and PC (VST). Here is the description found on Ohm Force's Blog :

"You just NEED some Cohmpost in your music. Get it in AU for Mac, VST for Mac or VST for Windows. For your information, no kittens were harmed while creating the Cohmpost (just a bit ruffled, promise). Lawyer warning : Please do not use Ohm Force Cohmpost Mac version unless you totally agree with the license agreement."

... so if we want to know what it sounds like exactly we just gotta try I guess...

Apple has updated Mac OS X Leopard, bringing the current version of the operating system to 10.5.7. As usual, this update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

For more information, please visit the following link :

Akai Professional announces that it has launched APC40.com, a dedicated web site for its APC40 Ableton Performance Controller.

APC40.com contains all of the information about the APC40 in one place, including text, images, video, an interactive product tour, the APC40 quick start guide, event listings, news, free downloads and more.

The APC40 will launch worldwide on May 30, 2009, with a retail price of $599 and an anticipated street price of $399.

Waldorf has announced that the keyboard version of their analog modelling synth Blofeld is now shipping.

Features :

- 60 Megabyte sample memory
- Class compliant USB MIDI for PC,Mac and Linux
- 16 part multimode
- maximum 25 voices polyphony
- highest quality standard keybed with 49 weighted keys and aftertouch
- Internal power supply
- Pitchbend and modulation wheel
- Virtual analog, wavetable, and sample based oscillators
- MIDI in/out
- Sturdy metal case
- Stainless steel rotary encoders
- Backlit 128x64 pixel LCD
- Over 1000 sounds
- 3 oscillators, 2 filters per voice
- Selectable drive curves
- Frequency modulation for oscillators and filters
- Three LFO, four envelopes per voice
- Extensive modulation capabilities
- Complex arpeggiator
- Powerful effects section
- weight: apprx 8,-- kgs

The Blofeld Keyboard has an MSRP of 849€.

ToneMatrix is a pretty cool free online app. Basically it is a simple sinewave synthesizer triggered by an ordinary 16step sequencer. It reminds me of the Tenori-on, not as versatile but really fun to play with !

Check it out at :