Year: 2003

Apple launches ‘New Arrivals’ section

Posted by | Sep 9, 2003 | |

To assist Mac users in navigating the sea of new and updated products, Apple has added a “New Arrivals” section to its Web site. New Arrivals is a bi-weekly, Web-based newsletter that provides users with information on a wide range of newly released products in all market categories. In addition to information on specific products, New Arrivals provides users with the ability to see the entire product line of a particular developer, as well as information on each product in the developer’s line.

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Blue World announces Lasso Professional 7

Posted by | Sep 9, 2003 | |

Blue World Communications today announced Lasso Professional 7, a major upgrade to its Web application server product for building and serving data-driven Web sites. Lasso Professional 7 adds support for embedded MySQL, Unicode, SOAP, image manipulation, data caching, and more. The new version supports both Mac OS X 10.3 Panther and Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar. It was compiled using GCC 3.3 with optimized support for the PowerPC G5 processor in addition to providing support for existing G3/G4 processors.

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FM7 update, Reaktor 4 demo now available

Posted by | Sep 9, 2003 | |

Native Instruments has released FM7 1.1.1, an update to its FM synthesizer. The new version brings support for Mac OS X, as well as its modern technologies and interfaces, including AudioUnits, RTAS, VST, and standalone operation with CoreMIDI and CoreAudio. The FM7 1.1.1 update is immediately available to all registered users as a US$29 direct download. In related news, Native Instruments has also released a demo version of Reaktor 4, its award-winning modular sound studio.

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Discreet announces Combustion 3

Posted by | Sep 9, 2003 | |

Discreet today announced Combustion 3, the latest version of its award-winning visual effects and 3D compositing software. Combustion 3 users will experience “increased productivity, flexibility and improved workflow” through enhancements including: customizable brushes, savable presets, timeline markers, DV capture and output, and “superior integration” with various Adobe After Effects and Photoshop plug-ins.

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