Independent developer Aaron Smith today announces MicroAC 1.1 for Mac OS X, an update to his streamlined audio application that enables batch conversion between 9 Core Audio compatible formats.

Ideal for developers, audio engineers, and audiophiles, MicroAC is a GUI version of Apple's command line "afconvert" tool and comes with support for most of its input and output formats. Features include Drag and Drop, Concurrency Control, Queueing & Requeueing, Sample Rate, and Multi-Channel Capability.

The new Super C handheld supercardioid condenser is the first in a new line of customizable performance mics created by Holophone.

Combining ruggedness and low handling noise with unprecedented ergonomic comfort, the Super C features the same proprietary capsule technology employed in Holophone's highly acclaimed surround microphones, including the award-winning H2-PRO, the go-to mic for the world's most prominent productions in Broadcast, Concert Sound, Film, and Music Recording.

Audio Mind Project has released Moonshine soundset for U-he's TyrellN6.

The set contains 65 sounds, not constrained to or devoted to any particular genres. Various bass, pad, lead, keyboard, organ, guitar and other synth presets are included. Mod wheel and aftertouch are assigned for most of the sounds.

Samples pioneers Zero-G and Xfonic have released Maximum Force: Imaging Elements for Film and Games Producers – an awe-inspiring collection of sounds designed to add huge impact to cinematic scores.


Includes:

- 550 Acidized WAV files
- 550 AIFF Apple Loops
- 40 Kontakt Instruments
- 40 EXS24 Instruments
- 40 NN-XT Instruments

The Vienna Symphonic Library team has updated their complete range of software products, making them compatible with Avid's new plug-in format AAX Native.

In addition, the new version of Vienna Instruments PRO comes with a brand-new Remote App that converts iOS and Android tablet PCs into external MIDI controllers for Vienna's proprietary sample player. Registered users have access to the updated versions at the company's User Area, free of charge.