VSamp is a software sample player. It comprises a program for creating and playing virtual instruments, a VST plugin and an Audio Units plugin for playing VSamp instruments from within a VST or AU sequencer. This new version features : added level column to Instrument window, added buffer size preference and fixed problems with some Core Audio interfaces.

VSamp is available from our Softwares section.

Outi is a real-time loops player which allows you to record, loop, use VST plug-ins. It includes a cut-up feature, and is tempo-synchronised. This new version 1.51 features : hardware configuration, presets and bug fixes.

Outi is available from our Softs section.

Sonalksis announces CQ1 Multi-Band Compander and DQ1 Dynamic Equaliser for Mac OS X in both VST and AudioUnits formats. The CQ1 is a multi-band frequency-selective dynamics processor, allowing independent compression or expansion of four freely adjustable filter bands. The DQ1 dynamic-equaliser is an extremely versatile processing tool that can be used for precision sculpting, creative moulding, ambient enhancement or restoration.

CQ1 & DQ1 are VST and AU compatible. Each plugin costs 229 euros and the bundle CQ1 & DQ1 costs 359 euros. Demo versions are available.

Nomad Factory released Rock Amp Legends in AudioUnits version. This guitar amp simulator plug-in features : Amp Simulator, Stage Tube Emulation, Tremolo, Auto-Pan, Stereo Imager, Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Compressor, Noise Gate, EQ, Reverb, Parametric Equalizer and Drive.

This AU version 1.0 has no automation and is Logic 7 compatible.

IK Multimedia has released six new Sonik Capsules . These sound libraries work with popular samplers (SampleTank 2, HALion, exs24, Kontakt, Battery, Reason NNXT and more). New caspules are : Acoustic Guitar Capsule, Electric Guitar Capsule, Bass Guitar Capsule, Studio Drums Capsule, Eclectic Drums Capsule, and Groove Capsule.

Each Capsule costs 99 euros or 249 euros as 3 packs.