It seems like Korg is about to unveils new products. One of them is called microSAMPLER and may have the following features :

• 37 key (Natural Touch Mini Keyboard with Velocity)
• 8 user bank (A ~ H), 1 ROM bank
• 5 types of sampling (Loop / One Shot / Gate / Auto Next / Key Gate)
• Sample rates of 48kHz - 24kHz - 12kHz - 6kHz
• Approximately 160 seconds per one bank (Mono / 48kHz sampling rate at 159.7 seconds)
• Up to 14 voice poly (stereo / mono regardless)
• 64,000 note sequencer (one per bank notes (16,000 notes max in one pattern))
• 96 ticks / quarter note resolution (real-time recording)
• MIDI IN, OUT and USB
• Software editor for Windows: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or later ...

Presonus is pleased to announce that they expect to ship Studio One in mid September 2009.

Studio One will be available in two versions: Studio One Artist, which ships with every PreSonus audio interface; and Studio One Pro, which has all of the features of Studio One Artist and includes VST, AU, and ReWire support; a fully integrated mastering section; and other significant additional features and bundled content.

Apple announces the Pro Studio World Tour. Join Apple for one session with Apple product experts diving deep into the groundbreaking new features of Logic Studio.

The new Logic Studio includes over 200 new features that let you write, record, edit, mix, and perform your music. It also comes with the largest collection of software instruments, effect plug-ins, and Apple Loops ever packed into a single box. The Logic Studio session covers :

• Logic Pro 9 — Explore everything you need to make great music even better with the most advanced creation and production tools in the industry.
• MainStage 2 — Learn how to perform live with the same sounds, instruments, and effects you use in the studio, and see why your Mac is the best live rig you'll ever have.
• Amp Designer a ...

For the month of September, McDSP offers a great special, allowing all customers to purchase individual HD/Native plug-ins at a great discount.

Purchase HD versions of Analog Channel, Channel G Compact, Chrome Tone, CompressorBank, DE555, FilterBank, FutzBox, ML4000, MC2000, NF575, and Synthesizer One for just $395 each, or Channel G HD for $795.

Purchase Native versions of Analog Channel, Channel G Compact, Chrome Tone, CompressorBank, DE555, FilterBank, FutzBox, ML4000, MC2000, NF575, and Synthesizer One for just $195 each, or Channel G and Revolver Native for just $395 each. For even more savings, check out their Build Your Own Bundle (BYOB) pricing on their website.

The McDSP HD product line sup ...

Sample Logic has announced that Morphestra - The Cinematic Virtual Instrument is now available for pre-ordering at a price of $699. The website has also been updated with product demo tracks and in-depth videos.

Morphestra will ship on October 1st - if you order before then you'll receive a $25 gift certificate for future products.