Applied Acoustics Systems has updated the Mac OS X Technology Update for its product line, bringing support for Mac OS X Leopard (10.5). The Technology Update applies to the following Professional and Session Series instruments : Tassman 4, Lounge Lizard EP-3, Ultra Analog VA-1, String Studio VS-1, Lounge Lizard Session and Ultra Analog Session.

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HHB is showing their new CDR-882 DualBurn at the 2008 NAB Show.

Key features :

- Genuine dual REC-REC drive configuration supporting seamless extended recording time across 2 or more discs, simultaneous recording of 2 discs, and high speed duplication
- Ground-up design using audiophile circuitry for uncompromised sonic performance
- High-quality IDE CD-R drives deliver low error recording
- Robust, heavy-duty construction ensures reliable CD recording, even in unfavourable environments
- Supports all CD-R media
- Balanced and unbalanced analogue I/O
- AES/EBU and S/PDIF (coax and optical) digital I/O
- Full 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion with noiseshaped dither onto CD
- Stable, quartz crystal-derived internal clock
- Internal SRC accepts digital inputs from 32-96kHz
- External word clock input
- RS232 remote control
- Parallel control interface
- Infra-red remote control
- Gapless track increments
- High-resolution metering
- CD-Text support
- 2U rack mounting chassis

The CDR-882 will be available in April 2008 with an MSRP of $1,149.00.

IK Multimedia has announced that AmpliTube XGEAR v1.1 has been released as a free download for all registered StompIO users and all registered owners of at least one "powered by AmpliTube" product* including: Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube 2 and AmpliTube Metal.

AmpliTube X-GEAR is an expandable guitar amp and effects modeling software system, available as a plug-in and standalone for Windows / Mac OS X. It allows you to mix and match all the gear models from all current and future "Powered by AmpliTube" products in a single host interface, providing seamless control over every parameter directly from StompIO, or any generic MIDI controller.

Eligible users are able to download X-GEAR for free from their IK user area. X-GEAR is also available to purchase as a download for €74.99/$99.99 (excluding taxes) in the IK Multimedia online store.

*AmpliTube 2 Live, AmpliTube 2 DUO and Ampeg SVX UNO users are not eligible for this free crossgrade.

Sinevibes is proud to announce that the Planet F and Planet X sound libraries are now available for Roland SonicCell synthesizer module.

The Planet F and Planet X libraries have been designed to take all the great features of the Roland synthesizers to the extreme, and each included patch has been carefully crafted to instantly inspire new musical ideas. From vintage analog and digital classics to new and never-heard-before instruments, phrases and grooves, the Planet libraries include an extremely large collection of different sounds that are ready to go into any modern performance and production.

Planet F and Planet X are immediately available in all loadable formats for Fantom-S, Fantom-X, Juno-G and SonicCell, at $29 each. These libraries are part of the Planet Pack which adds the Fantom Tweakbook for a total of $59 (23% off), and the upcoming fifth edition of the Tweakbook will add SonicCell compatibility as well (as a free update to all owners of the fourth edition).

Harmonic Sense has released ChordMate 1.2 for Mac OS X. The latest version has many new features :

- New Look. Many customers requested vertical chord diagrams and diagrams for left-handed guitars. ChordMate now supports both.
- Copy/Paste Chord Diagrams. You can create chord charts, mail interesting chord voicings to your friends, and annotate your favorite songs.
- Capo. You can tell ChordMate to place a capo on any fret.
- Alternate Tunings. Players who do not use the standard EADGBE tuning can tune ChordMate to match their guitar.
- Support for Leopard.

This update is free for all existing customers.