Synapse Audio has released a major upgrade to its VST/AudioUnit plug-in Poly-850, now named X-Poly. It is available to all registered users of the Poly-850 or SynthPack Ultimate free of charge.

Features / Changes:

• Full Stereo engine.
• Panorama knob for both oscillators.
• Dual Voice mode for thicker patches.
• Enhanced interface.
• Stereo Noise generator, providing more spacious sounds.
• Release stages are now semi-log as opposed to linear (sounds better).
• Zero CPU usage when idle.
• Chorus section now provides feedback and modulation depth controls.
• Maximum polyphony upgraded to 20 voices.
• Semi-transparent readouts for all knobs.
• Additional presets added.
• LFO Rate range extended.
• Amplitude responds to velocity.

Bug fixes:

• Multiple instances on multiple cores now work properly.
• Visual Glitches in the option menu fixed.
• Keyboard now responds when triggered via MIDI too.

Pricing & Availability

X-Poly costs $49 and is available for Windows (incl. x64) and Mac OS X in VST and AU instrument formats.