Cycling '74 has released Pluggo 3.6, Hipno 1.1, Mode 1.3, and UpMix 1.1 for RTAS, VST, and AU. These plug-ins have been updated with Universal Binary support and you can download them here.

Furman Sound is shipping the AR-20 II, a 20-amp regulator that delivers 20A of AC power. It features Furman's SMP+ technology, which combines Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT), Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP), and Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS).

Kid Nepro has released Screamin' B3's ($35), an organ soundbank for the Korg Triton Series. The Screamin' B3's has 128 programs and a number of multi-effects, such as overdrive, distortion, multi-tap delays, and the Rotary.

MakeMusic, Inc. is shipping Finale 2007 (Mac/Win; click here for pricing). The updated notation program includes a Linked Parts feature that creates and formats individual parts as scores are created; Kontakt Player 2 to play back more than 100 Garritan Personal Orchestra sounds; and SmartMusic Accompaniments to help you practice.

Sonivox has announced the 250 MB General MIDI SoundFont bank ($99.95), which features stereo instrument sounds selected from Sonivox's Complete Symphonic Collection.

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The latest Special Report, sponsored by Primera, offers mastering tips for the personal studio. Read about it here.