Apogee Electronics officially announces today the end of production for its X-Series and Rosetta 800 converters.

While production will continue on Rosetta 200 and all X-cards, the torch will be passed to Apogee's new flagship interface, Symphony I/O, as the historic X-series and Rosetta 800 converters step down from their notable place in Apogee's 25-year history. Full customer support service for the X-Series and Rosetta 800 converters will continue as usual.

Current owners of these legacy product converters can feel free to contact technical support at support@apogeedigital.com, or contact sales for information on upgrading to Symphony I/O at askapogee@apogeedigital.com.

Puremagnetik is proud to announce MachineKits for Ableton Live.

MachineKits brings together six classic drum machines, over 2000 high quality samples and a huge selection of clips. MachineKits is a perfect add-on to Ableton's Drum Machines, programmed by the same sound designers.

MachineKits will be available this fall.

Wusik EVE V3 has been released for Windows (VST) and MAC (VST/AU).

Both Full and Demo versions now come with a complete library of sounds. The new Xenos Soundworks and the old Famous Keys sets 1, 2, 3 and 4. (LoFi Retro Sounds). And Wusik will keep bundling the Mellotronix, Zvon and the DBear Genesis sets, (each set has its own ZIP file).

The upgrade is only $ 39.95 USD for all previous users. You can also participate on the current Group-Buy where you will receive Wusik EVE V3 Full and other extras.

Code by Livid Instruments is a flexible and stylish control surface for computer music creation and performance. Its compact grid of 32 endless encoders with LED rings have built-in pushbuttons with addressable LEDs let you "think outside the grid." Code sends and receives MIDI, providing endless possibilities for use with software such as Ableton Live, Max/MSP, Properllerhead's Reason and Record, and NI Traktor, just to name a few.

Class-compliant, bus-powered, and completely reprogrammable, Code is an ideal companion to hardware and software for music production. Open source firmware (licenced under GPL v3) provides developers with new avenues of exploration and the potential for users to try out different configurations.

Weighing in at only 2 lbs and 6" x 11" x 2" (WDH), Code is extremely portable and adaptable, so it will easily integrate with your existing hardware and software. Each encoder on the Code has an LED indicator ring that provides visual feedback on its position. Every encoder also works as a push button and has an LED indicator button below knob, opening up creative possibilities for use as a grid controller and knob controller at the same time. The minimal design and adaptability of Code make this controller a true instrument. Code is crafted at Livid facility in Austin, TX from sleek anodized aluminum with hand finished mahogany sides for style and performance.

Pricing : $449

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

The inspiration for the four preset models were :

• A - Transistor
• B - Transformer
• C - Tube
• D - Tape

Together with the 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.

Available for both Mac and PC in VST, AU and RTAS formats at a price of $99.