> I expect Phatfactory had disappointing sales and this could > have swung his decision to sell out to Native Instruments. > He was not having much luck getting rex licensed from the > PropellerHeads either, whereas the Natives managed it. From what bitshift says on his forum, he has absolutely nothing to do with NI and INTAKT, so he hasn't sold out in any way. I do agree that it is high time for an update though. best regards helge