M-Audio has released the KeyRig 25 and KeyRig 49 keyboard controllers. Each come bundled with M-Audio’s Key Rig software, a virtual studio rack, so users can get right to business. The KeyRig 25 features a slim, 25-note keyboard with half-depth action, along with eight MIDI-assignable knobs and buttons. M-Audio claims it is a great portable solution for...

The judge in the Phil Spector murder trial has declared a mistrial, as jurors announced they were “hopelessly deadlocked.” Moments ago, the jury foreperson told the judge that they were deadlocked 10 – 2, but did not indicate in which direction they were favored, guilty or not guilty. It was almost five years ago, that the Los Angeles DA...

Image-Line has updated their PoiZone synth plug-in to version 2.0. PoiZone 2 features a refined interface and is now available as either a standalone application, native FL Studio plug-in and AudioUnit plug-in, in addition to the existing VSTi version. The concern has also nicely updated their website. Features: • 2 oscillators: Saw and Pulse shapes, with...

Ministry Of Sound, the famed UK club and label, has released two iPod Boomboxes, the MOSMC1319P, and the MOSMC057IP (¿Snappy names, no? —Ed.) The Micro iPod Dock (black model) provides 2 x 10 Watt RMS speakers and is compatible with all burned CD types, as well as having a programmable memory for 30 tracks. It includes a USB port so you can hook it up...

Sony Creative Software has updated Sound Forge Audio Studio to version 9.0b. The update is free for registered users. Enhancements: • Fixed a crash that could occur when application is launched with a disabled audio device • Horizontal scroll controls in the data window are no longer limited to 1:1 zoom • Fixed a bug that would mix the wrong...