Arturia announces that is has updated its reproduction of the legendary Yamaha CS-80, the CS-80V to version 2.0.

The main improvements are :

• VCF audio quality improvements
• Ring modulator audio quality improvements
• A revolutionary preset navigation system called SoundMap
• Lower CPU utilization on Mac OSX
• Better Audio Unit compatibility (Digital Performer most notably)
• Ability to use NRPN midi messages for automation
• Better handling of control surfaces while changing preset
• Fresh batch of presets made by a selection of top sound designers
• MIDI RPN "pitch bend range" message is now recognized
• New Syncrosoft copy protection
• Numerous bug fixes

The upgrade is free for all registered users.

Sample Logic presents a powerful collection of creatively new and inventive organic instruments.

Morphestra is derived entirely from orchestral recordings and psycho-acoustic sound design. In association with Kirk Hunter Studios and powered by Native Instruments Kontakt Player 3, Morphestra is an epic collection of over 27 GB and 1200+ instruments and multis delivered pre-installed on a pocket-sized Glyph hard drive.

Morphestra is available now for both Mac and PC at a price of $699. Note that audio examples are available at :

Audio-Technica introduces the AT4050ST Stereo Condenser Microphone, a stereo version of the AT4050.

The AT4050ST, developed in direct response to feedback from end users, is a stereo side-address externally polarized (DC bias) condenser microphone with independent cardioid and figure-of-eight elements, configured in a mid-side arrangement with switch-selectable internal matrixing. The AT4050ST offers sound recordists the choice of selecting a left-right stereo output (wide 127° or narrow 90°) via the microphone's internal matrixing system or choosing discreet mid-side signals for later manipulation.

The AT4050ST's dual-diaphragm capsule design maintains precise polar pattern definition across the full frequency range of the microphone. Unwanted internal reflections are minimized by ...

RealTraps has announced their new MegaTrap which is supposed to absorb more, and to lower frequencies, than any other bass trap product ever made at any price.

MegaTraps are meant for corner placement only, and boast a front face nearly three feet wide. When stacked from floor to ceiling, they fill the corner completely for maximum absorption. MegaTraps are built similarly to other RealTraps bass traps, using a proprietary limp mass membrane behind the front fabric for maximum absorption at bass frequencies.

MegaTraps are available with the front fabric in white, wheat, gray, and black colors.

MegaTraps are sold in pairs only for shipping efficiency. MegaTraps cost $249.99 each, or $224.99 each when buying eight or more. An optional rigid top made of 1/4" thick Masonite is availab ...

NuGen Audio has updated the OS X versions of all plug-ins with code optimisations for when used with a plug-in wrapper within ProTools. This is a recommended free update for all existing users.

Plug-ins affected :

• SEQ1 Linear Phase EQ
• SEQ2 Linear Phase Spline EQ
• Visualizer
• Stereoizer
• Monofilter
• Stereoplacer
• Line-up (freeware utility)

This update is available now, free demo's are available.