A couple of interesting developments in the effects plug-in market, both of which concern established plugs being offered in formats in which they were previously unavailable. First, the Sony Oxford plugs, which are very highly regarded, are now being offered in AU versions. This will open them up to a whole new market of sequencer users, including those using Logic and Digital Performer.

Along those same lines, Sound Toys, makers of such cool effects plugs as FilterFreak and EchoBoy announced that their Native Effects bundle (which recently won an EM Editor’s Choice award) will soon see a version 3 release, which will add AU support. The bundle, which was previously only available to Pro Tools users, is now opened up to a wider market.