Apple today updated the MacBook Air with next generation processors, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, a backlit keyboard and Mac OS X Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. With up to twice the performance of the previous generation, flash storage for instant-on responsiveness and a compact design so portable you can take it everywhere, the MacBook Air starts at $999 and is available for order today and in stores tomorrow.
Apple Introduces World’s First Thunderbolt Display
Apple today unveiled the new Apple Thunderbolt Display, the world’s first display with Thunderbolt I/O technology and the ultimate docking station for your Mac notebook. With just a single cable, users can connect a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac to the 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display and access its FaceTime camera, high quality audio, and Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, USB 2.0 and Thunderbolt ports.
Apple Unleashes Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Mac OS X Lion, the eighth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system with more than 250 new features, is available today as a download from the Mac App Store for $29.99.
Synapse Fires Up EKS Pro Kick Drum Synth
Synapse today announced the release of EKS Pro, a complete overhaul of their former EKS-9 drum synthesizer in AU and VST plug-in formats. Featuring six models, EKS Pro now covers both vintage analog kicks as well as modern kick drums for your next electronic masterwork.
SoundHack Slings Pvoc Kit Plug-Ins
SoundHack is pleased to announce Pvoc Kit, a four plug-in bundle exploring the classic Phase Vocoder and Granular Synthesis algorithms to achieve pitch shifting, harmonizing, time stretching, layered loops, phase mangling, ambient clouds, resonant stuttering and more. These are essential tools for adventurous musicians and sound designers.