White Label has created this simple reverb plugin, bucketEER, which is basicly a 16-part delay module. If you use the channels parallel with very different parameters it can mix enough the sound to create a reverb-like effect. To make a real chaos, randomize functios help you. Go here to download for free.

Stanton's new DJ controller probably set a new standard in the class. DaScratch has only touch-sensitive surfaces, all the control functions are performed in that way, for only 300 USD. Go check here, especially the demo video.

Voxengo's Elephant mastering plugin reached version 3.0 recently. It has ten types of limiting, converts bit resolution, kills DC offset, oversamples 8 times, calculates with 64-bit resolution and so on. Purchase it until 15th, October for only 70 USD - later you have to pay 90 USD. Here.

de la mancha is still very active, now they introduced a two-band compression plugin, Bathtub. You can switch the two independent stereo compressor parallel or serial, what is a really new feature. It costs 29 USD, check here and try.

Although it is promised more than a year ago, it is still nowhere. Yes, this is the new drum computer of Roger Linn and Dave Smith which had several names during the times (now it is called LinnDrum II), and several designs - the actual one is here at the right. It is extremely desirable now but we still cannot say anything about the availability; what is sure that you will not find it in the shops this year.

Cakewalk's flagship sequencer will have a new version in 2nd, October. Sonar 8 will feature a new track type, instrument for plugin synths, Loop Explorer is 2.0 already, QuickTime export/import is introducing, BeatScape is a new loop instrument, TruePianos is a new piano instrument, plus there are some new effects: a tube leveler, Native's Guitar Rig 3 LE and so on. The full version costs 600 USD, and Sonar Studio 8, a smaller version costs 370 USD. Go here for more info.