Mac and Music News

Sound And Form has just released its first plug-in for the Pro Tools platform. Snap is an AudioSuite plug-in for Pro Tools LE or TDM.  Snap is capable of quickly generating audio click tracks that are precisely aligned to your sessions bar/beat grid.  Additionally, Snap lets you create new sound presets for the Click plug-in that ships with Pro Tools 6.0 or later.  Snap is compatible with both Mac OS 9 and OS X. Snap is available as a web download for $18.95.

"Sonalksis Ltd, a new company specialising in the development of digital audio products for the pro-audio recording, post-production and broadcast markets, opens its doors for business today. The Liverpool based company, founded by 4 former AMS-Neve R&D engineers, will initially focus on the development of a range of audio software plug-ins.

The SV-517 is a 4 band parametric EQ, available for OS9 and OSX (and PC) in VST format (AudioUnit version due later this year). It uses 'state-space' analogue modelling techniques to simulate classic EQ designs, and can produce very authentic results.
The SV-517 costs GBP 149.99 and can be purchased from the website. A 30-day trial is also available on the website.

Wave Arts announced Digidesign RTAS support (Mac OS 9 and OS X) for their full line of plug-ins: MasterVerb, TrackPlug, WaveSurround Pro. They are also planning TDM support in a future version.

Granted Software released ReVision 1.0, a ReWire-enabled QuickTime player that revolutionizes soundtrack composition with Propellerhead Reason and Ableton Live on Mac OS X.
ReVision 1.0 is directly downloadable from the Granted Software website. Registration is only $29.95 (U.S.) per single-user license.

The Native Instrument KOMPAKT is now available. KOMPAKT is a streamlined sampler that ships with a comprehensive library and can import the most common sample formats. The factory library contains more than 200 instruments, from pianos, to basses, loops, drums, guitars, strings and more from the outstanding East West and Zero-G libraries. It can also import KONTAKT, Gigasampler, EXS, AKAI and other common formats. The 2 GB library provides the tools for any musical possibility. Price 199 USD

The Superscope PSD300 is the world's first CD Recording system for the performing arts that combines a professional CD-R/RW recorder with a CD-R/RW player featuring innovative CD manipulation controls. This portable stand-alone system is designed specifically as a valuable portable music rehearsal and performance tool.

CD Player Features:
- Change key in musical half steps as much as an octave (Also features simultaneous key and tempo change)
- Change tempo -33% to +50% without changing key
- Reduce lead vocals
- Create A-B practice loops

CD Recorder Features:
- Built-in microphone and speaker
- Stereo XLR & 1/4" mic/line inputs
- Programmable mic/line EQ and filtering
- Automatic record level control
- Computer CD-R/RW disc compatible
- Convert to half speed

$1,099 Suggested Retail Price

The StreamManager 6.1 version is now downloadable on the Digidesign web site. It's only available for Pro Tools 6.1 TDM users and it doesn't support previous versions.