Last week we told you about the upcoming release of the Stereo EQ Module, a new module for the SSL X-Rack modular rack system.

We still don't know the release date but now we have a price tag : £699 + VAT (~ $1090).

MellowMuse is about to release SATV, an analogue modelled saturation plug-in with four preset models, perfect for adding harmonic depth and richness to any material.

Together with four preset models (A to D), SATV features Drive, Mix, Output, and an innovative Group mode.

Group mode allows all instances of SATV in your session to be controlled from any one instance of SATV.

For example, setting Drive or saturation mode on any SATV will update all other instances allowing subtle or radical changes to the character of your entire mix from any SATV. SATV's efficient CPU usage allows for high instance counts.

FXpansion is proud to present BFD Sleishman, a set of 2 expansion packs for BFD2 and BFD Eco that capture the sensitivity, tone and dynamic range of Sleishman drums. Here's what they say about it :

"Sleishman's extraordinary free-floating drums enjoy legendary status by those drummers in the know, and by those lucky enough to own them. The Sleishman system of suspending the shell without any physical contact with lugs and other hardware results in unbeatable sustain and purity of tone. The drums' patented tuning system keeps both heads precisely in tune with each other, resulting in a very unique sound.

This means that the BFD Sleishman expansions offer a very individual drum flavour: ultra-refined and full of thick, sustained tone."

Audio Pluggers is pleased to announce the release of the beta version of K-Meter.

K-Meter is a metering plug-in (Audio Unit) built around the K-System with support for ITU-R BS.1770-1 (LKFS) perceived loudness, upsampled peak detection, and pink noise generation for monitor calibration.

Feature Overview :

• Built from the ground up around the K-System.
• Upsampled peak detection that discovers inter-sample peaks missed by other meters (upsamples up to 4x the input rate).
• Perceived loudness meter supporting the LKFS measurement (ITU-R BS.1770-1). This models the ear's sensitivity to different frequencies.
• Band-limited RMS meter for monitor calibration and compatibility with other meters.
• Pink noise generator for monitor calibration.
• Resettable clip indicators with sensitivity dial.
• Collapsible interface that occupies less screen space.
• All-in-one 32-bit and 64-bit universal binary supporting Intel and PPC Macs.
• SIMD optimization including AltiVec and SSE support.
• User manual including background on the K-System.

K-Meter will sell for $50 when it is released; however, by joining the beta today, you SAVE 50% on the purchase price. For just $25 you get access to upsampled peak detection, perceived loudness metering, K-System compatibility, and pink noise monitor calibration. Plus, when you purchase the beta version of K-Meter you will be given access to all future K-Meter updates and patches, free of charge.

Pearlman Microphones has released a brand new "Beatle" style pop filter.

Features :

• easily adjustable and will fit any microphone
• double mesh screen
• attached to the mic not the shockmount
• felt ring so there is no metal to metal contact

The price is $60 plus S&H.