It was close to midnight here in France when I first heard about it. I was getting pretty sleepy because of a hard working day so I went to bed without really paying attention, a Legend can't die after all...

But when I woke up this morning and turned on the radio, I realize that it was for real, the 80's and my childhood were gone definitely. One single heart attack can break so many things...

Goodbye Michael. Rest in Peace.

Prosoniq has released version 1.1 of its free NorthPole AudioUnit plug-in for Mac OS X.

Version 1.1 is a speed and compatibility update - it almost doubles processing speed and keeps up with the latest changes introduced in Mac OS X 10.5.7. It is recommended for all users of the plug-in, especially those using Carbon-only hosts such as Ableton Live and DSP-Quattro.

Kenton presents the USB Solo, a USB version of the Pro Solo MIDI-> CV and Gate converter.

Features :

• Designed to control all types of mono-synth
• Super-fast response time
• Famous Kenton build quality
• Rugged brushed aluminium case
• High specification 16 bit D/A converters for rock-steady pitches
• CV/Gate/Aux1,2,3 outputs on 3.5mm jack sockets
• Any MIDI channel can be selected
• Switchable for V/oct & Hz/V & 1.2V/oct scaling systems
• Fine tune & scale are software controllable
• Transpose (coarse tune) - up & down 12 semitones
• Adjustable pitchbend range
• Programmable Gate V-trig (up to 15v) or S-trig (with or without pull-up)
• Multiple and single trigger modes - adjustable re-trigger time
&bull ...

Following the acquisition of Crowley & Tripp in april, Shure unveils the KSM313 and KSM353 ribbon mics.

Both of them use technology from the old Crowley & Tripp range. The KSM313 is based on the Naked Eye Roswellite while the KSM353 is based on the El Diablo.

The KSM313 and KSM353 are available now for $1560 and $3320 respectively.

AudioMIDI.com offers you a new great deal : 93% off upon the Antares Mutator plug-in.

Available for both Mac (AU/VST/RTAS) and PC (VST/RTAS), the Antares Mutator provides a combination of tools for creating unusual, weird, or downright wacky voices. With high-quality pitch shifting, throat modeling, pitch-tracking ring modulator-based "Mutation," and a mind- bending Alienization function, Mutator is the perfect tool for unique vocal special effects and post-production sound design. Additionally all of Mutator's various tools can be automated.

The Antares Mutator is available now from audioMIDI.com at the incredible price of $10.

Offer only valid 06/15/09 - 06/30/09. Only available for electronic delivery. You must have a Pace iLok USB key to authorize Mutator. Offer subject to change without notice.