BitHeadz (www.bitheadz) has upgraded its Unity Session, Synth Expander, DS-1, and AS-1 to version 3.3.3. Some of the new features include HTDM plug-in capabilities, support for MIDI XML names, and conversion utilities for EXS, Halion, and REX files. A free update is available … MOTU (www.motu.com) is shipping a Windows-compatible version of its software sampler, MachFive, which supports the VST, DirectX, RTAS, and HTDM plug-in formats. MachFive 1.08 features the ability to import Kontakt banks and REX files, and it automatically maps each audio slice in a REX file to consecutive MIDI Notes. A free downloadable update is also available to Mac users … Soundware developer MPCsounds.com has announced a major Web site expansion that supplies CD-ROMs and downloadable sample libraries for the Akai MPC series. In addition, free PDF manuals and a selection of hardware accessories are available online … Berklee Music (www.berkleemusic.com) is offering five scholarships for online classes. Each grant pays for one year of courses and all textbooks and materials. To apply, submit a 750-word essay by August 15, 2004. See the Web site for more information … Korg (www.korg.com) has begun shipping 61-, 76-, and 88-key models of its Triton Extreme. The keyboard workstation features 160 MB of onboard wave ROM, 120-note polyphony, and Valve Force circuitry, which uses a vacuum tube for audio processing … FXpansion (www.fxpansion.com) has released version 1.20 of its DR-008 virtual modular drum module for Windows. Its library has been expanded to over 300 kits and its retail price reduced to $99. A free upgrade is available to owners of version 1.1 and above.