The Royer Labs R-101 is the newest addition to Royer's popular R-series line of ribbon microphones. Following in the footsteps of their famous R-121, the R-101 is a mono, passive ribbon microphone utilizing a patented offset-ribbon transducer and a 2.5-micron ribbon element.

The R-101 is a solid microphone (17 oz) and ships in a protective carrying case with a shock mount. Matched pairs are available.

Features :

• High SPL capabilities for electric guitar and percussion
• Multi-layered wind screen provides superior protection to ribbon element
• No internal electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL rating
• Extremely low residual noise
• Ribbon element not affected by heat or humidity
• Absence of high-frequency peaks, "ring ...

Voxengo has updated its mastering compressor plug-in Polysquasher to version 2.3.

Changes :

• The "Show All Channel Meters" routing switch added.
• Input level meter added.
• Additional visual look variation settings added.

Waves releases the W43 Noise Reduction plug-in. Here's what they say about it :

"Ambient noise: Hiss. Hum. Traffic. Wind. Air conditioning. They can all wreak havoc on dialog tracks. With Waves W43, they're a thing of the past.

Inspired by the renowned CAT43, the W43 noise reduction plugin builds upon the legacy of the popular unit that's been a post production favorite for decades. With four fixed frequency bands, the W43 is an affordable, easy-to-use plugin which delivers high quality, minimal artifact noise reduction like the original hardware, while adding all the advantages of software."

Features :

• Affordable and easy-to-use
• Zero latency for perfect picture sync
• Multiple simultaneous instances
• Up to 24bit, 192kHz resolution
• Supports TDM, RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
• PC and Mac compatible

PSP is pleased to announce a release of the new delay plug-in: PSP 85 successor of the PSP 84. PSP 85 is the product of their eternal fascination with the endless possibilities offered by variable sample rate delay lines. PSP 85 benefits from aggressive algorithm optimization and adds numerous significant new features while retaining full preset and bank compatibility with our renowned PSP 84 delay. The plug-in comes with sixty wild and twisted new presets designed to highlight its exciting new attributes, in addition to a supplementary bank containing more 'bread and butter' PSP 84 factory programs.

Some of the most prominent new features are:

• pre-delay for creating complex rhythmic patterns
• delay line output panning
• delay gating, which offers extended control ...

Studio Devil has released a new version of its guitar amp modelling plug-in : Studio Devil Virtual Guitar Amp II.

Features :

• 18 Preamp Models cover every range of playing styles and modeled using Studio Devil's proprietary digital vacuum tube modeling technology
• Authentic Tone Controls: Gain, Bass, Mids, Treble, and Presence controls
• 18 Cabinets selected from the world-reknown Red Wire Impulses collection
• 2 Studio Quality Modulation Effects: Tremolo and Chorus
• 2 Delay Effects: Echo Modeler and World-Class Reverb
• Noise Gate with adjustable Threshold.
• Built-In Chromatic Tuner to stay in tune.
• Master Volume control.

Available now for both Mac (AU, RTAS, VST) and PC (VST, RTAS) at a price of $79. Note that the upgrade for registered users of the previous version is $29.

MellowMuse is about to release SATV, an analogue modelled saturation plug-in with four preset models, perfect for adding harmonic depth and richness to any material.

Together with four preset models (A to D), SATV features Drive, Mix, Output, and an innovative Group mode.

Group mode allows all instances of SATV in your session to be controlled from any one instance of SATV.

For example, setting Drive or saturation mode on any SATV will update all other instances allowing subtle or radical changes to the character of your entire mix from any SATV. SATV's efficient CPU usage allows for high instance counts.