Two new versions of SADiE 6 have been released by Prism Sound: SADiE 6 Professional and SADiE 6 Lite. At £1139 and £540 including VAT respectively, the new versions are significantly cheaper than the previous entry-level offering from Prism Sound.  These new versions of SADiE6 are aimed at producers who wish to edit on their laptops and don't require audio restoration, audio networking or mastering facilities. 

The new iKlip Studio is a desktop stand for tablets, which can be set up at eight different viewing angles, adjustable in 10 degree increments. The iKlip 2 is specifically for iPad and iPad mini and improves on the original iKlip design, allowing an Apple tablet to be securely attached to a microphone stand.

All the sounds in Motion are a combination of at least two layers and are designed to give the impression of movement within a 3D space.

ProjectSAM, makers of the Symphobia 1 and 2 orchestral virtual instruments have just released the third instalment in the Symphobia series, entitled Lumina. This collection of solo and ensemble instruments has been specially created for composers of TV, film and game music, where a sense of fantasy or mystery needs to be conveyed.  Lumina features a full orchestra and choir as well as recordings of smaller groups and a series of solo instruments, including celtic harp, alto flute, oboe, tin whistle, a range of percussion and a bell tower. 

Sound On Sound will be publishing the world's first in-depth review of the Novation Bass Station II in the coming months, but if you live in the UK and want to experience Novation's new analogue synth before it's official mid-summer release, visit any of the following Novation dealers on the dates listed below. Novation product specialists will also be showcasing the brand new Launchpad S and Launchkey keyboard controllers.

Sweetwater, the online music equipment retailer, are celebrating 'Mic Month' this May by giving away two mic lockers to lucky winners. The competition is only open to US residents.

Embertone, the makers of Sensual Sax among other virtual instruments, has announced the imminent release of Friedlander Violin. The solo violin instrument has been designed with the intention of creating a virtual violin with "malleable, intuitive controls, and an authentic, living sound." 

In April, as part of the Pro Tools workshop, we reviewed Simone Corelli's eBook Pro Tools in One Hour (coffee break included). Mike Thorton called it "comprehensive, but compact and easy to understand".

IsoAcoustics specialise in decoupling technology for speakers. Their patented stands restrict all movement to being on-axis, eliminating transfer of vibrations to your desk. IsoAcoustics claim the result is an overall enhancement in sound clarity, coupled with a tightening in bass frequencies and opening up in the mid range. 

Universal Audio's UAD version 7 finally brings the ability to cascade multiple Apollo units, and also brings support for three new plug-ins.

Focusrite have announced the introduction of two new Scarlett USB audio interfaces: the Scarlett 18i8 (18-in, 8-out) and Scarlett 6i6 (6-in, 6-out), that now bridge the gap between the diminutive Scarlett 2i4 and the rack-mountable Scarlett 18i20.