D16 Group has updated its phaser plug-in Fazortan to version 1.2.0.

New features:

• Full compatibility with Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6.x)
• LFO sections were expanded with tempo synchronization parameters.
• Bank of presets and Midi CC mapping available at startup can be
customised (factory settings, empty slots and user defined files
are available).
• Recently used load/save directory is now stored within plug-in's ini
file.
• Presets storing method can be customised.

Changes:

• Midi learn functionality was improved.
• Preset management was improved.
• Presets and Midi CC map filenaming was changed regarding to
changes in all d16's plugins. Loading of old files is fully
supported.
• Factory presets were update ...

Ableton has released Live v8.1.1. This update addresses a long list of bugs :

• A very short MIDI note at the beginning of a clip would not be audible. [6130]
• Recording via 'Resampling' would not properly compensate latency. [6124]
Under certain conditions, it would be possible to get 2 Arranger tracks highlighted. [6144]
• Using the Launchpad as control surface and additionally for manual mappings would not always work properly.
• When installing Live Packs which have dependencies to other content, Live would show the corresponding message twice. [6153]
• Using a Rex file could crash Live. [6157]
• 'lock control surface' function would not properly work in user remote scripts. [6064]
• A particular Live set could not be loaded and would lead ...

The ArtsAcoustic CL Series is a bundle of 3 analog-modelled photoelectronic dynamic processors, nameley CL-1, CLMS-1 and CLMS-1 XL. they`re based on various analog optoelectronic diode tube compressor schematas used during the late 70`s up to the mid 80`s.

Features :

• Optoelectronic diode circuit
• Tube-driven gainstage
• Comprehensive mid / side capabilities
• 64-bit internal precision
• Control signal lowpass / highpass
• True stereo external sidechaining
• Accurate VCA brickwall limiting
• Sample-accurate Limiter Clip mode
• Zero latency
• Very low CPU usage
• A true analog sound

The The ArtsAcoustic CL Series is available now for both Mac and PC in VST format at a price of $229/€199. An AudioUnit version should be available soon.

Voxengo Voxformer version 2.3 update is now available for download.

Voxengo is a multi-functional vocal channel strip plugin for professional audio and sound production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.

Version 2.3 update includes the following changes :

• The "RT Max" spectrum analysis option added.
• Spectrum's precision does not depend on the oversampling level now.
• Side-chain routing presets now appear dimmed to reduce confusion.
• Parameter automation on AU Mac OS X now shows real parameter values.
• Preset "update" function implemented in the preset manager.
• Selected filter's curve is now always shown, not only when hovered.
• Control points can now be double-clicked ...

Waldorf announces the release of Waldorf Largo V1.5.0.

This free update for all Largo customers comes with a completely new Browse page for easy sound administration, a new 6-stage Chorus effect, new parameters in the Oscillator section and in the Arpeggiator. Furthermore it fixes several bugs reported by beta testers and customers and Largo now runs in Pro Tools with the FXpansion VST2RTAS Wrapper. Included are more than 450 new sounds from highly acclaimed sound programmers.

MusicLab has released RealLPC, a new virtual guitar instrument plug-in which aims to bring the Les Paul Custom Guitar sound to your studio, virtually.

RealLPC is a sample-based virtual instrument with an innovative approach to guitar sound modeling and guitar techniques emulating on a standard MIDI keyboard. It provides incredible playability based on the unique performance modes and easy-to-use keyboard layout as well as the advanced key/pedal/velocity switch system allowing a keyboardist to perform guitar parts with a whole new level of realistic expression. RealLPC covers practically all sounds, articulations, and techniques a professional guitarist can produce on their Les Paul, including mute, bridge mute, harmonics, pinch harmonics, unison bend, strumming, picking, chord chopping, ...