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Fab Four (updated July 20, 2010)

PLAY Updates by product

Latest updates

PLAY Software for Windows and Mac users
 -  (Mac 10.5 or higher, Intel only - other Mac users see below)
NEW Jul 15, 2010 PLAY Software Update v2.0.18
This update is for the standalone and plugin versions of the PLAY software. Includes updated PLAY system manual.
All installed PLAY Virtual Instruments will be updated automatically by Play Software Update v2.0.18

MAC USERS MUST NOT USE THIS UPDATE UNLESS THEY ARE RUNNING LEOPARD OR NEWER ON AN INTEL MAC!

PLAY System Manual (en français - v1.2.5)
PLAY 2 Quick Guide
PLAY 2 Frequently Asked Questions
PLAY Software Update - INSTALLER NOTES
PLAY Knowledgebase

Windows 32-bit

(241MB)

Windows 64-bit

(302MB)

Mac

(293MB)
Changes and enhancements in PLAY Software Update version 2.0.18
  • Improved performance
  • Includes support for VE Pro
  • Resolved clicking in some HS Legato patches at low buffer
  • Resolved CPU Overload and Crash when using Solo function
  • Resolved problems when using multiple MIDI ports
  • Fixed wrong GUI Interface When Replacing instrument
  • Fixed clicks in some looped patches
  • Fixed crash when quitting Logic 8
  • Fixed offline bouncing issue with time stretch patches
PLAY Software for Mac PPC (G5) users and Tiger (10.4) users
Oct 27, 2009 PLAY Software Update v1.2.5.3
This update is for the standalone and plugin versions of the PLAY software. Includes updated PLAY system manual.
This update is identical to the May 21, 2009 update (version 1.2.5) except that the installer now includes the updated PACE (iLok) drivers for Windows 7. The Mac version remains at 1.2.5.

All installed PLAY Virtual Instruments will be updated automatically by Play Software Update v1.2.5.3.

PLAY Software Update - INSTALLER NOTES
PLAY System Manual (en français)
PLAY Frequently Asked Questions

Windows 32-bit

v1.2.5.3
(159MB)

Windows 64-bit

v1.2.5.3
(203MB)

Mac

v1.2.5
(265MB)
Changes and enhancements in PLAY Software Update version 1.2.5
  • fixed crash when using multi-channel audio in cards with large number of outputs
  • fix for issue with Nehalem processor in new Mac Pro
  • logic corrupt fonts bug fixed
  • protools sticky menus bug fixed
  • protools blank GUI bug fixed
  • additional fixes to prevent stuck notes on some hosts
Hollywood Strings
NEW Jul 28, 2010 Hollywood Strings Instrument Update 1.0.2
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(209MB)

Windows

(214MB)
Changes and enhancements in Hollywood Strings Instrument Update 1.0.2
  • added 'Niente' patches to all Long and Legato folders (these patches, abbreviated 'Ni', have the dynamics go all the way to 'nothing' either via their cc11 or cc1 control depending on the patch)
  • Various small fixes and tweaks across the library
Symphonic Orchestra Platinum/Platinum Plus Edition
April 20, 2009 EWQLSO Platinum Plus Sample Library Update 1.0.1 Download and run the installer for your operating system. This addresses the issue of missing close mic samples for solo flute. Platinum PLUS (24- and 16-bit) users download here.

Mac

(100MB)

Windows

(90MB)
April 20, 2009 EWQLSO Platinum Sample Library Update 1.0.1 Download and run the installer for your operating system. This addresses the issue of missing close mic samples for solo flute. Platinum STANDARD (24-bit only) users download here.

Mac

(55MB)

Windows

(46MB)
September 23, 2009 EWQLSO Platinum Instrument Library Update 1.0.4 (also for Platinum Plus)
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(30MB)

Windows

(27MB)
June 13, 2009 Sibelius Sound Set v2.1
For Platinum and Platinum Plus
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(13.3MB)
Symphonic Orchestra Gold Edition
September 23, 2009 EWQLSO Gold Instrument Library Update 1.0.4
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(30MB)

Windows

(26MB)
June 13, 2009 Sibelius Sound Set v2.1
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(13.4MB)
Symphonic Orchestra Silver Edition
December 18, 2008 EWQLSO Silver Instrument Library Update 1.0.2
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(5MB)

Windows

(4MB)
June 13, 2009 Sibelius Sound Set v2.1
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(5.8MB)
Symphonic Orchestra Free Edition
NEW
December 30, 2009
EWQLSO Free Edition Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(411KB)
Symphonic Choirs
June 2, 2009 WordBuilder Update 1.0.1
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Changes and enhancements:
  • fixes issue when using 'an' in votox or English with men's and women's choirs

Windows 32-bit

(31MB)

Windows 64-bit

(39MB)

Mac

(10MB)
July 1, 2009 Instrument Update 1.0.4
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(25MB)

Windows

(40MB)
Quantum Leap RA
NEW May 13, 2010 Instrument Update 1.0.2
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(15MB)

Windows

(10MB)
August 19, 2009 Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(368KB)
Fab Four Virtual Instrument
August 9, 2007 Sample Library Update 1.0.1 (523MB)
This sample library update includes new samples. The patches for these samples are in the 1.0.1 Instrument Update, which must be downloaded separately.
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Note that this update is only required if the software you received in the box is older than version 1.0.035.

Mac

Windows
April 16, 2009 Instrument Update 1.0.2 (1MB)
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

Windows
EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos
August 11, 2009 Instrument Update 1.0.8
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(10MB)

Windows

(6MB)
NEW February 17, 2010 Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(76KB)
EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos Gold Edition
August 11, 2009 Instrument Update 1.0.3
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(10MB)

Windows

(6MB)
NEW February 17, 2010 Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(76KB)
Quantum Leap Gypsy
April 16, 2009 Instrument Update 1.0.3
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(5MB)

Windows

(1MB)
July 18, 2007 Sample Library Update 1.0.1 (234MB)
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Note that this update is only required if the software you received in the box is older than version 1.0.035.

Mac

Windows
June 13, 2009 Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(293KB)
Quantum Leap Ministry of Rock
NEW May 13, 2010 Instrument Update 1.0.5
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(5MB)

Windows

(1MB)
July 18, 2007 Sample Library Update 1.0.1 (565MB)
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

Windows
Quantum Leap Voices of Passion
April 8, 2009 Instrument Update 1.0.6
NOTE:
This update REQUIRES PLAY version 1.1.13!

Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(5MB)

Windows

(1MB)
July 18, 2007 Sample Library Update 1.0.1 (133MB)
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Note that this update is only required if the software you received in the box is older than version 1.0.035.

Mac

Windows
NEW March 12, 2010 Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(384KB)
Quantum Leap SD2
March 24, 2009 Instrument Update 1.0.4
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(10MB)

Windows

(7MB)
NEW
December 30, 2009
Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(2.3MB)
Quantum Leap Goliath
December 18, 2008 Instrument Update 1.0.6
Download and run the installer for your operating system.

Mac

(5MB)

Windows

(5MB)
April 14, 2009 Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(151KB)
Quantum Leap Silk
August 2, 2009 Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.

Sibelius

(282KB)