TC Electronic is proud to announce that PowerCore 4.0 software for Mac is now ready for download. At the same time this marks the final release of the Vintage Guitar Bundle that is now available for both Mac and PC. The Mac version supports OSX 10.5 (Leopard) running in 32-bit on PowerPC- and Intel-based computers as well as 10.6 (Snow Leopard) running in 32-bit and 64-bit kernel mode on Intel Macs. In short, this new version features highly optimized multi-core support as well as a large number of driver related fixes.

Just as we are putting the last touches on our Pro-Q review. FabFilter are telling us they will release a new plugin next week. The limiter plugin Pro-L will be available from October 21, 2010. FabFilter Pro-L is a top quality, feature-packed limiter plug-in suitable for both mastering and mixing.

IK Multimedia is pleased to introduce SampleTank FREE – a full-featured version of SampleTank 2.5, with a 500MB specially selected sound library. Musicians may now experience for FREE the full power and flexibility of the industry’s leading sound sample playback engine and build their compositions to perfection.

By releasing Nuendo 5, the latest incarnation of the highly acclaimed digital audio workstation, Steinberg is further focusing on crucial aspects of post, live and studio production: workflow, speed, versatility and reliability. With this in mind, the Nuendo production software distinguishes itself with many useful complements to its powerful feature set, such as the post-oriented ADR functionality, the mixer’s new Wave Meters view and Clip Packages for organizing audio events. Another highlight is the import and conversion of multi-mono audio files from Pro Tools into Nuendo’s stereo-interleaved format which allows a seamless exchange of audio files.

With over 30 plugins hand-picked especially for sound designers and post production facilities, the Waves Sound Design Suite is a comprehensive and cost-effective collection of audio plugins that provides all the essentials—without breaking the bank. And to be sure we included the perfect plugins for sound design, Waves worked closely with two of the hardest-working pros in the business: movie maven Scott Martin Gershin (Star Trek, Hellboy 2, Chronicles of Riddick, American Beauty) and game guru Charles Deenen (Need for Speed, Fast & Furious 1 and 2).

bx_XL is a low latency M/S mastering limiter. Its main purpose is to help you get your mixes loud and clear. “As loud” as any major label production and less “squashed” (aka distorted) than many of them.