RME surprises with an unconventional move, updating its two-year-old portable USB interface with two exciting new features: full USB Audio 2.0 Class Compliance for connection to the iPad and a stand-alone mode.

The update is free of charge and can be done by the user with a simple firmware update via USB.

Fast and relaxed - the unstressed and cool grooves of Drum & Bass Lounge prove this is no contradiction.

With the broad Drum & Bass genre ranging from underground to jazzy, there is lots of space for different sub styles. Drum & Bass Lounge focuses on melodic and organic D&B grooves. It fusions danceable beats and chilly vibes in a unique arc of suspense. Punchy sounds, round basses, floating rhythms, relaxed backings and catchy instrument-licks result in sparkling tracks with a cool atmosphere, completely skipping the hectic pace and aggressiveness often found in Drum & Bass.

Swar Studio v 2.0 is a major update from previous versions. they have tried to include all the important features that were still missing. Swar Sysytem have also improved the quality of the built-in instruments and added more loops.

Plus they have taken special care of providing a clear and complete user manual so that all the features are properly explained.

IK Multimedia announces the release of T-RackSŪ Custom Shop, the updated version 4.0 of its world-class mixing and mastering suite for Mac and PC.

The new T-RackS CS offers five brand-new, must-have analogue-modelled and digital processors, and it integrates the Custom Shop, IK's exclusive online gear shop, which allows users to purchase gear models ā la carte from within the T-RackS software itself, and much more.

Native Instruments today introduced ELECTRIC VICE, a new MASCHINE Expansion that highlights the intricate sound of latest electro house styles, also known as complextro.

Along with a full set of sounds tailored to the genre, this MASCHINE Expansion features a choke group workflow, designed for performance. ELECTRIC VICE also includes custom presets from NI's MASSIVE synthesizer now bundled free with MASCHINE software.