Mac and Music News

Released concurrently with Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) on April 29, 2005, Metric Halo is currently shipping the version 2.0 update of Mobile I/O Console and driver software for Mac OS X. This update provides new functionality and increased performance across all Mobile I/O hardware models. Users of the Mobile I/O 2882, 2882+DSP, ULN-2, and ULN-2+DSP can now take advantage of the update with Mac OS X 10.2.6 through 10.4.

This update is freely available to all registered users of Mobile I/O hardware.

Sonic Studio announced today that their restoration tool, Manual DeClick, has come to Mac OS X. Manual DeClick forms now the foundation of Sonic Studio's definitive NoNOISE restoration suite, which also includes DeCrackle, a distortion reduction tool, and Broadband DeNoise, which delivers high fidelity noise suppression.

Manual DeClick is available as an option for version 2.0 of SonicStudio DDP and will also be available for upcoming software packages. The Manual DeClick 2.0 option is priced at US$495 .

The Moog Movie is documentary film by filmmaker/musician Hans Fjellestad. It explores Moog's collaborations with musicians over the years, and his ideas about creativity, design, interactivity and spirituality. The film was shot on location in Asheville, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo and London, featuring appearances by Keith Emerson, Walter Sear, Gershon Kinsgley, Jean-Jacques Perrey & Luke Vibert, Rick Wakeman, DJ Spooky, Herb Deutsch, Bernie Worrell, Pamelia Kurstin, Tino Corp. with Charlie Clouser, Money Mark, Mix Master Mike, and an eclectic mix of performers.

The Moog Movie DVD is being offered at a special price of $20 until May 31 and then it will sell for $24.95. It will begin shipping June 5.

Apple has posted an update to version 10.4.1 for its operating system Mac OS 10.4 aka Tiger. This version delivers overall improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users. It includes improvements for:

- file sharing using AFP and SMB/CIFS network file services
- using DHCP in wireless networks
- user login when accessing LDAP and Active Directory servers
- core graphics including updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
- synchronization with .Mac
- Address Book, iCal, Font Book, Mail, and Preview applications
- Dashboard widgets: Address Book, Flight Tracker, Phone Book, and World Clock
- creating and burning disk images using Disk Utility and System Image Utility (Remove)
- compatibility with third party applications and devices

Bass Line by AudioRealism is a virtual recreation of the legendary silver box. Sophisticated analog modeling techniques have been employed to create a DSP algorithm that accurately emulates every aspect of the original Bass Line, from growling basses to hollow middles and beeping highs with metal rattling accents. This update 1.5.1 features : tripplets added and CPU usage slightly optimized.

M-Audio, a division of Avid-Digidesign, announces that Pro Tools M-Powered, the Pro Tools software designed to work with M-Audio interfaces, is now compatibile with six additional M-Audio peripherals. Pro Tools M-Powered now supports M-Audio's FireWire Solo, FireWire Audiophile, Delta 1010, Delta 1010LT, Delta 44, and Delta 66. These interfaces come in addition to previously supported FireWire 1814, FireWire 410, Ozonic, Audiophile 2496, and Audiophile 192.

It means thar M-Audio's complete FireWire audio interface and Delta PCI card lines are now compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered.

Those craving for a modern TB-303 and not wanting to pay the toll may have heard of the x0xb0x. This is a full TB clone down to the original electronic parts, with a full fledge sequencer (behaving like the original), MIDI, CV/gate, DIN sync in or out, USB… The x0xb0x is a kit, so you'll have to bring in your soldering iron (it may not be for beginners). Now, the first 100 pieces are reserved you have to go on the waiting list (another series is planned), it costs your time and $300.