Fatsondo (by MHC) was a Vsti synthesizer. Now it runs as an AudioUnit plug-in on Mac OS X. The features keep the same in both formats, but this version adds a new audio engine, 256 presets (192 are news presets) and new graphics.

Fatsondo is a part of StudioBundle (by MHC) which cost around 89 euros. A 30 days demo is available.

At the National Association of Broadcasters conference, Apple has introduced major updates to its PowerBooks and iBooks, bringing its mobile line even closer to the performance and functionality of its desktops. The new PowerBook G4 features up to a 1.5GHz G4, with faster graphics and, perhaps the most significant jump, 4X DVD burning. The entire G4 line is cheaper, running US$1599-2799, which should help fend off canibalization by the iBook as well as bring the top-of-the-line into reach of more consumers. The iBook also gets a 4X SuperDrive option, has faster processors and a new RAM ceiling of 1.25GB, yet starts at just US$1099. Apple's mobile machines make up nearly half its total sales now, and the introduction at NAB makes the message from Cupertino clear: these are mobile machines f ...

MacMusic is back on with Inside Mac Radio's Scott Shepard (pictured at right) with a special extended interview on the latest in Mac music technology. Scott and I got to chat about the drama between Apple and Real over opening up the iPod's digital rights management, specifically in terms of how it affects musicians, and we took a look back at all the new technology to come out of Musikmesse, with the coolest gear and software and what it means for Mac musicians. As usual, you can download the show to your iPod or other music player and listen wherever you want.