Sonalksis has just released the SV-719, an analogue-modelled gate/expander. Aside from all the standard gate parameters, the SV-719 features external side-chain inputs, multiple band side-chain filtering, midi triggering capability, and independent left/right channel triggering possibilities. In addition, a hybrid analogue/digital signal chain path allows look-ahead processing if required.

Other features :

- Separate gate and expander models, with soft or hard-knee expansion capability
- Ducking capability - a mechanism often used in voiceover production, but which can also be used creatively for example to de-emphasize effects which might cloud a mix when there's too much going on.
- Zero latency throughput - enables the gate to be used in the monitor path for tracking situatio ...

Ueberschall has announced the release of a new update for the Elastik Instruments Series Loop Player. Elastik version 1.5 features the new élastique Pro 1.5 algorithm by zplane.development.

Improvements :

* New élastique Pro 1.5 time stretch/pitch shift algorithm by zplane.development.
* Redesigned setup dialog.
* Unlimited number of soundbanks slots.
* Easier soundbank registration process.
* Response key needs to be entered only once for all soundbanks of a product.
* Response keys of activated soundbanks are being remembered even after reinstalling.
* New option to reassign a moved soundbank.
* Intelligent response key reader.

Bug fixes :

* Render cache problems solved.
* Registration problems solved (soundbank turns and stays black after successful registr ...

Toontrack has updated EZdrummer to v1.0.4, bringing Universal Binary / Intel-Mac compatibility to the Mac OS X version, VST 2.4 compatibility and a few bug fixes.

Changes:

* Mac Intel support added (Universal Binary).
* VST2.4 compliance implemented.
* AU not compatible with Digital Performer under Panther.
* Looping issues with some user/3rd party grooves.
* Better conf files case sensitivity immunity in relevant environments.
* Cosmetic drum menu header bug fixed.

Image Line has announced PoiZone, a new synth VST instrument for Windows and Mac OS X (Universal Binary). A public beta version is available via the looptalk
forum. PoiZone is a subtractive synthesizer designed to bring you "professional quality results", without a learning curve that hinders your creativity. The concept behind PoiZone was to design a synthesizer that had the smallest number of controls while providing the maximum flexibility and features.

For more info, visit their web site.