MOTU have released their MachFive 2 universal software sampler which provides cross-platform compatibility for the latest Mac and Windows OS, including Universal Binary support for Mac Intel CPUs. Here are all the details outlined in their own words
Compatibility

• Open third party sample libraries directly - no time consuming conversion required.
• Switch between Mac and Windows platforms. All instrument plug-in formats supported, as well as stand-alone capability.

Content

Four 8GB DVDs contain a staggering 32 GB of instruments and loops. Featured sounds include 8GB Grand Piano, surround-sound drums and orchestral instruments, a wide array of loops, ethnic and acoustic instruments, as well as a "best of" collection from the award-winning Vienna Symphonic Library. Choose instruments from a wide variety of basses, guitars, keyboards, drums, voices, and sound effects.

Creation

Sound Design tools include up 128 samples per key, oscillators and organ generators, multi-point envelopes, tempo-synchronized LFOs, comprehensive effects (including a convolution reverb), rules based programming, and LoopLab for creation and manipulation of MIDI and audio loops.

Highlights

• MachFive 2 provides an obvious single-window interface. Whether you are calling up sounds for multi-timbral composition, or creating loops and instruments from scratch, MachFive is a one-stop sound source for your Mac or Windows computer.
• MachFive 2 provides Disk Streaming and modular design for maximum CPU efficiency.
• MachFive 2 supports 24 bit, 192khz sample playback.
• Unlimited parts (unlimited multi-timbral operation)
• Unlimited polyphony and ultra low software latency
• Unlimited sample keygroups and keygroup layers
• Up to 200 discrete audio outputs (depending on host)
• Up to 256 MIDI channels (depending on host)
• Multi-column browser for fast and easy navigation; audition loops & samples while browsing
• Full-screen keygroup/sample editor with unlimited undo/redo, batch processing, and 47 DSP effects
• Advanced time-stretching and pitch-shifting engine
• LoopLabâ„¢ beat-slicing editing of multi-channel loops; playback at any tempo with or without stretching; sample, stretch, and slice loop engines
• Built-in graphic mixer with faders, FX inserts, metering

Pricing and Availability:
MachFive 2 upgrade from previous version $195.00 More information:

• www.motu.com
  
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