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Universal Audio today added support of the Digidesign Pro Tools platform with the 1.2 software release of UA plugins. Universal Audio announces ProTools HD Accel support for all UA plugin : 1176SE Limiting Amplifier, 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, LA-2A Leveling Amplifier Emulation and Pultec EQP-1A (Cambridge EQ and DreamVerb coming soon).

TDM v1.2 is a free upgrade for existing Universal Audio customers who already own one of UA's classic TDM plug-ins. TDM Version 1.2 is also available as a free 14-day demo download.

I am an owner of a MAC G5 DP 2.0

After experiencing a lot of serious probles, including the DESTRUSCTION of a 200 G FW ewt HD, I wrote to M-audio, end on 18 of june, M-audio released this letter:
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You are receiving this bulletin as a registered owner of an M-Audio FireWire product.

Attn: IEEE 1394 "FireWire" Users

Thank you for purchasing an M-Audio FireWire product. Reports have come to our attention of isolated problems when hot-plugging IEEE 1394 (aka "FireWire") devices. (Hot-plugging refers to making 1394/FireWire connections when one or more of the devices--including the computer--is on.)

When hot-plugging, there are rare occurrences where either the FireWire peripheral or the FireWire port on the host computer is render ...

Mackie posted an update 1.5.1.16 of its Mackie Tracktion software. This new version fixes a large list of bugs : M-Box Fix, Hypersonic Fix, fixed a problem that could make the mouse get 'stuck' after right-clicking some VST interfaces, fixed a midi input bug on the Mac, fixed a bug that could make the cursor get stuck, and more...

Scarbee Imperial Drums (S.I.D.) is now available in Kontakt format (version 1.5.3 and DFD extention are required). Now every tom drum has its separate output allowing the end user for a more precise control of such drums in the mix. Scarbee Imperial Drums is recorded in 24bit/88 khz high definition resolution and provides nearly 30,000 individual drum samples on 3 DVDs.

S.I.D. costs $369 (ex VAT) and the S.I.D. in Kontakt format is a free update for registered HALion 2 version users.

Mackie Control Universal support is currently available in Cubase SX/SL versions 2.2 and Nuendo. But the extension "Mackie Control Universal Extender" gives the possibility to add more fader to the set and to build a greater control interface. (in fact it's the same than the Mackie Control Universal but with no master section). Compatibility includes with Emagic Logic Audio, Digidesign Pro Tools, Steinberg Nuendo et Cubase SX/SL, MOTU Digital Performer, RML Labs SAW Studio, Adobe Audition...

More information on the sites below :
www.mackie.com
www.steinberg.net

The newly announced UA-25 audio/midi interface for USB 1.1 is the newest addition to their UA lineup. Much like the newer UA models, this one has a professional feel to it with its metallic body instead of the cheap plastic body. The form is also sleek with its dual neutrik xlr-1/4" combo inputs on the front and 1/4" headphone ports, combined with the 1/4", RCA, TOSlink, and MIDI ports on the back. The inputs can have phantom power as well as lo/hi impedance. The A/D converter can operate at up to 24bits/96khz. Again, this model is targeted towards more serious users 'on the go' and features USB bus powering and advanced power circuitry to ensure stable operation on finicky USB bus power. Furthermore, they have put in an improved clock generator which should reduce the jitter on audio sign ...