Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) Inc. on Thursday announced Digital Performer 4.6, an update to their audio workstation software with MIDI sequencing for Mac OS X. The new version is a free update for Digital Performer 4.5 updates, and it works with Mac OS X v10.3 and v10.4.
New features in this release include pitch automation; “V-Racks” that let you load plug-ins and virtual instruments from all sequences in their project; a new “Pattern Gate” plug-in; the ability to exchange files with Pro Tools and other audio and video applications that support the AAF file interchange standard, “Bounce to QuickTime Movie,” to export DP project audio tracks straight to QuickTime; support for multiple Audio Unit outputs; custom click sounds; and enhancements for musicians writing film and video scores.