E-MU Systems has announced that the software bundles for the 0404 USB 2.0 and Tracker Pre 2.0 audio interface products have now been updated and improved. The new Production Tools Software Bundle, or PTSB5, contains current software versions from each third party company, which are compatible with Mac OS X, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP and XP x64.

"The PTSB5 software bundle is a tremendous collection of professional audio applications," said Michael Lee, Marketing Manager for E-MU Systems. "You get multiple recording applications, virtual instruments, and VST effects - everything you need to create, record, edit, and master your music."

The Production Tools Software Bundle consists of the following applications:

Windows Applications:

• E-MU Proteus VX with over 1000 sounds (XP, Vista 32 bit only).
• Cakewalk Sonar 6 LE.
• Steinberg Cubase LE4.
• Celemony Melodyne essential.
• Ableton Live Lite 6 E-MU Edition.
• Waldorf Edition LE (PPG Wave 2.2, Attack, D-Pole).
• IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Gear.
• SFX Machine LT.

OS X Applications:

• Steinberg Cubase LE4.
• BIAS Peak Express 6.
• Celemony Melodyne essential.
• Ableton Live Lite 6 E-MU Edition.
• Waldorf Edition LE (PPG Wave 2.2, Attack, D-Pole).
• IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Gear.
• SFX Machine LT.

Estimated street prices for the 0404 USB 2.0 and Tracker Pre USB 2.0 are:

• 0404 USB 2.0: $199.99 / €199.99 / £199.99.
• Tracker Pre USB 2.0: $149.99 / €149.99 / £149.99.