Mac and Music News

Digidesign release CoreAudio 6.5 and for the pleasure of all users including

- Multi client support !
- no more needs to choose the software using Core Audio
- No more crash with for example mbox + Peak
- Improvement of the compatibility with the other software
- Quicktime Stream audio ok with 128 samples buffer

Digi Core Audio driver 6.5 is a free download for Mac OS 10.3 Panther.

Designed and built by MAGMA, the Digidesign 64-bit Expansion Chassis expands the capabilities of Pro Tools|HD Accel systems by freeing them from the PCI slot limitations typical of most host computers. With the Chassis incorporated into your Pro Tools|HD Accel system, you have access to all the DSP and video power you need for the most demanding music and post production projects.

The Digidesign 64-bit Expansion Chassis supports up to seven Digidesign PCI cards: a Pro Tools|HD Core card, and/or HD Accel cards and legacy HD Process cards for additional mixing and processing power. The Chassis makes full track counts in the Pro Tools|HD environment a reality — 192 tracks at 44.1/48 kHz, 96 at 88.2/96 kHz, and 36 at 176.4/192 kHz. A perfect complement to the modular, power-on-demand nature of Pro Tools, it also ships with an ample 400-watt power supply and extra cooling at no additional cost.

NDC plugs announces the availability of BufferSynth Alpha 1.0, a defiantly lo-fi effect. When you send it a MIDI note, it will play back the contents of it's buffer at the note's pitch. Note that this is not an alpha release (the Buffer Synth series uses a Street Fighter naming convention : i.e. Buffer Synth, Buffer Synth 2, Buffer Synth 2 Championship edition, Buffer Synth 2 Turbo, Super Buffer Synth 2, etc...).

BufferSynth Alpha 1.0 is a free software for Mac OS X (VST).

'Andy's OSX Music Software' announces the release of 'SoundFont Synth'. SoundFont Synth is an Audio Unit component plug-in designed to make the synthesis of natural instruments using Sound Fonts, available to GarageBand and other Audio Unit hosts.

SoundFont Synth is Shareware and is available for US$15 from:

Enigma by M-Audio is a software that allows users to edit all controllable parameters of Evolution products (MK425C, MK449C, MK461C, UC-33e and UC-17 X-Session). Enigma is easy-to-use : your Evolution keyboard or controller is actually shown on the screen. To assign a knob, slider or button on your Evolution product, simply drag the parameter from the list and drop it onto the controller you wish to assign ... and that's it!

Enigma is available as a free download on M-Audio web site.

Applied Acoustics System announces the availability of the demo version and v2.0.1 Update of Lounge Lizard EP-2, a recreation of the classic electric piano sound, based on AAS's own physical modeling technology. This new update features : added MIDI controller range mapping, better performance in RTAS plugin format, corrected sampling rate problem in some VST hosts, and more.

The Lounge Lizard EP-2 is available online for $199US. Lounge Lizard EP-1 users
can upgrade for $49US.

OUTI is a real-time loops player which allows you to record, loop, and use VST plug-ins. It includes a cut-up feature, and is tempo-synchronised.

OUTI is a freeware available for MacOS X and MacOS 9.

Available now, in gigasampler format the sequel to the symphonic sting collection can be yours for 995$. The huge library of 3DVDs was recorded by the Boston Pops Orchestra at 24bits/48kHz with natural ambiance. French Horns, Tubas, trombones, trumpets in solo or in section all with up to 4 takes per sample and every articulation possible, this is what you'll get. Turn your browser to the link below for some stunning demos. Do not forget it is now possible to transform gigasampler to other format on the Mac very easily and maybe as with the string collection the kontakt and EXS 24 will be soon available