TC Electronic's reverb and signal processor gets an upgrade. Here's what they say about it:

"TC's ultimate reverb and signal processor redefines what it means to be an industry standard. Now with System 6000 MKII the best is about to get even better. Reverb 6000 and Mastering 6000 offers the same core structure, features and hardware configurations, and therefore the following is valid for both products.

The heart of Reverb 6000 and Mastering 6000 is the Mainframe 6000 housing all processing, physical input/output and connections for external control. The main control surface is the TC Icon remote-head and CPU, which easily connect via Ethernet to the Mainframe. The TC Icon remote are also available as software editors for both Mac and PC. Multiple Mainframes and TC Icons/Editors can be integrated into a network.

"MOON" is a 200-preset bank for the Ultra Analog VA-1. Following the release of the "Starlight" sound bank for Applied Acoustics Systems' analog synthesizer, it's now time to land on the "MOON".

Features:

• 31 ambient presets,
• 14 arpeggiator basses to play your backgrounds,
• 16 arpeggiator presets,
• 38 unique effects,
• 9 keys,
• 36 edgy leads,
• 6 pad presets,
• 50 synthesizer patches to complete your compositions.

You can download the demo from :

Abbey Road Studios is excited to announce the release of the RS124 Compressor Plug-in. This plug-in aims to provide incredibly accurate emulations of three original RS124 hardware units from Abbey Road's unique outboard collection, bringing the sound, look and functionality of the legendary audio equipment to all major Mac- and PC-based DAW systems.

The original RS124 valve compressors were introduced in 1960 and were in constant use at the studios throughout the decade. Their warm, creamy sonic personality and unique features made them the compressor of choice for recording, mixing and mastering. This is a key part of the sixties sound of Abbey Road Studios. Each unit was hand-built and exclusive to Abbey Road, and the three units emulated are still in use at the studios today. The RS1 ...

Xfer Records has announced the release of Nerve, a new software drum machine that brings powerful beat creation and manipulation to your host sequencer.

Nerve was designed and coded by veteran dance music producers, with a diverse sample library included from many of today's top sound designers. Create your own beats entirely from scratch using sounds you already have (AIF/WAV/REX/RX2/AKAI .SND), or utilize the factory-included Drum Kits, Presets, Patterns, and Sounds.

Features:

• Powerful Internal Step Sequencer: Nerve has an ergonomic mouse-driven Step Sequencer which allows you to program beats visually or by clicking rhythmically, with minimal mousing.
• Compact, hassle-free interface: Everything you frequently want to control is instantly accessible in Nerve - ...

Apple has updated the MacBook Pro line with faster processors, powerful next-generation NVIDIA graphics and even longer battery life. The popular 13-inch MacBook Pro features the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor for up to 80 percent faster graphics and a groundbreaking 10-hour built-in battery. The new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models feature Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and Apple's new automatic graphics switching technology that toggles seamlessly between powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and energy efficient Intel HD Graphics processors.

Here are the specifications and pricing for the various default models:

• 13" MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo, NVIDIA GeForce 320M, 4 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive -- $1199
• 13" MacBook Pro 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo, NVIDIA GeForce 320M, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB hard drive -- $1499
• 15" MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Core i5, Intel HD Graphics and NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with 256MB, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB hard drive -- $1799
• 15" MacBook Pro 2.53 GHz Core i5, Intel HD Graphics and NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with 256MB, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive -- $1999
• 15" MacBook Pro 2.66 GHz Core i7, Intel HD Graphics and NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with 512MB, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive -- $2199
• 17" MacBook Pro 2.53 GHz Core i5, Intel HD Graphics and NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with 512MB, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive -- $2299