The folks behind the digital audio editing application Reaper just don't seem to know when to stop. We just noticed that the digital audio workstation got bumped up to version 2.0, and by the time we went to download it Reaper 2.002 was out.

Sometimes it seems like there's an update every time we blink. And unfortunately, there's no automated updater, so you have to download and install a new version every time you upgrade.

That said, Reaper 2.0 looks sweet. There's a new default theme which is pretty sexy, but there are also a ton of tweaks under the hood. Here are a few highlights:

• New pitch and time-stretch modes
• New extended mixer views
• New pitch-shifter plugin
• New automation options
• Improved plug-in compatibility
• Performance enhancements and bug tweaks galore

You can download an evaluation copy of Reaper and use it for free for 30 days. After that point, a message pops up every time you load it asking you to register, but the program remains completely functional. A full commercial license will set you back $225, but if you plan to use the software for non-commercial use, you can buy a license for $50.

[via Making Music]