Korg has announced a free software download that can be used to auto-map the slim-line nanoKONTROL to access numerous parameters in Apple's GarageBand and Logic Pro/Express software.

In response to worldwide requests from many users of the nanoKONTROL and both GarageBand and Logic Pro/Express, the new plug-in dramatically improves nanoKONTROL's integration with the software programs. It provides immediate access to Transport Controls; Volume, Pan, Mute, and Solo functions for each channel; and EQ, Effect, and Track Instrument settings.

System requirements for the plug-in are the same as any Mac®/Mac OS X which implements the hardware requirements for GarageBand and Logic Pro/Express. The other members of the nanoSERIES - the nanoKEY and nanoPAD - already interface with GarageBand and Logic to provide note and modulation input.

The free download is available at :

Notion Music has released Notion SLE, a special version of their Notion3 scoring software that is customized for Vienna Symphonic Library's all-in-one orchestral collections, the Vienna Special Edition and the Special Edition PLUS.

Notion SLE features presets created for Vienna Instruments, Vienna Ensemble and Vienna Ensemble PRO that automatically handle all articulation changes in the background, allowing for very realistic playback directly out of the score.

Notion SLE is available now for download at a price of $89.

Brainworx has announced that version 2.0 of bx_control is now available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU, RTAS and TDM plug-in formats.

bx_control V2 contains an all new and improved M/S matrix, stereo enhancer with mono maker, and it is a great control listening tool. Chain any other stereo plug-in into the Brainworx M/S matrix, or use bx_control V2 to check your mixes and speakers.

New features include:

• Individual panning for M & S (pan vocals and guitars/keys in final mixes).
• New dynamic range metering within the LED section.
• Solo in place for all solo modes.

bx_control V2 costs €99 (Native) / €149 (TDM incl. VENUE), plus VAT if applicable. A 25% discount is available in February. The upgrades for existing V1 users are €49 (Native or TDM). The 25% discount is valid for all upgrades.

Evol Audio unveils the Fulcifer, a distortion synthesizer & sound shaper designed to give you many colors with which to create and shape your palette of sounds.

Univers Sons/Ultimate Sound Bank has released a new sound library called Acoustic Toy Museum. Here's what they say about it :

"For the first time, hundreds of musical toys were used to create a magical and unique sound library that will add innocence and freshness into your productions. Deeply multi-sampled in 24 bits / 96 kHz and meticulously recorded in the very best conditions using world-class microphones and Class-A equiment, each instrument sounds authentic and soulful.