Native Instruments introduced Deep Freq, an effects processing suite for use with Kore 2 and the free Kore Player. Deep Freq focuses on intense and intricate frequency manipulation to transform audio material. Deep Freq provides 150 sophisticated multi-effect combinations based on the powerful sound processing engines of Absynth, GuitarRig and Reaktor integrated in Kore. Through complex combinations of filters, resonators, frequency shifting, resynthesis, granular synthesis and other advanced algorithms, Deep Freq can fundamentally alter and reshape the tonality of beats, melody lines, vocals and any other audio material.

It is available for download purchase in the NI Online Shop for $79/69 EUR.

Nuendo 5 represents a new production environment tailored to top-flight production studios in post production, live recording and audio production. The wealth of new features includes an ADR toolset, new sound design features such as the unique Clip Packages system, new plug-ins as well as a range of mixing, routing and automation enhancements. Supporting Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 as well as Windows 7, Vista and XP, Nuendo 5 will be available from authorized Steinberg dealers from June 2010 and will cost €1799.00/£1531.00.

Marcel Blum released Soundplant 39 for Windows and Mac, the first major update since 2004 of the popular low cost software sampler that turns the computer keyboard into a low latency digital audio performance tool and playable instrument. Ultra-optimized for the standard QWERTY keyboard, Soundplant allows the assignment of sound files of unlimited size onto 72 keyboard keys, for hours of instantly-playing audio with no need for extra hardware.

New version 39 adds several major features in response to user requests, including support for virtually all audio file formats in existence, a 'background key detection' mode that allows Soundplant to continue receiving key input even while minimized or hidden, waveform display, detailed playback progress indicators for all channels, precise fading control, and randomization settings. Soundplant 39 also marks the first official Mac release after several years in beta on that platform.

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Unity Audio unveils the Monolith, a robust-looking speaker stand. In their own words :

"We designed and built our own monitor stands because we felt that other current speaker stand brands just were not up to the job for professional applications. The principle behind a good stand is to provide a solid base for the speaker so that energy is not lost through unnecessary movement; so that the speakers energy is projected forward to the listener! Also if your control room has a resonant floor, The Monolith decouples the speaker from the floor, again reduced energy loss.

By using our stands, bass response is dramatically improved with extended lower end performance in conjunction with tighter, better defined mid range."