PLAY Software
All users should update to the latest PLAY software. PLAY installers do not need a previous version of PLAY already installed.
EastWest urges users to consider the timing of updates. If you are in the middle of a project, it may be prudent to wait until the project is complete.
PLAY v4.2.35
PLAY Version 4.2.35 (shown below) is for Windows users and Intel Mac users running OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or higher.
If you are using Apple Mavericks and get an "unidentified developer" message when clicking on the "PLAY_4.2.35.mpkg" icon, right-click or control-click on the icon instead and proceed.
PLAY 4 system manual
What's fixed and added in PLAY Software Update v4.2.35?
Fixed various issues that caused instruments not to load
Improved load time
PLAY v4.2.2
PLAY Version 4.2.2 (shown below) is for Windows users and Intel Mac users running OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or higher.
If you are using Apple Mavericks and get an "unidentified developer" message when clicking on the "PLAY_4.2.2.mpkg" icon, right-click or control-click on the icon instead and proceed.
PLAY 4 system manual
What's fixed and added in PLAY Software Update v4.2.2?
Included compatibility for Hollywood Orchestral Percussion
For more information on PLAY software updates, visit the Update Center .
Repair Permission for PLAY (MAC only)
Instrument Updates & User Manuals
Latest updates
PLAY Instruments by Product:
-- select a product --
ProDrummer - Joe Chiccarelli
ProDrummer - Spike Stent
Ghostwriter
Stormdrum 3
Stormdrum 2
Stormdrum 2 PRO
Hollywood Orchestral Percussion Diamond Edition
Hollywood Orchestral Percussion Gold Edition
Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Diamond Edition
Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Gold Edition
Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Silver Edition
Hollywood Brass Diamond Edition
Hollywood Brass Gold Edition
Hollywood Brass Silver Edition
Hollywood Strings Diamond Edition
Hollywood Strings Gold Edition
Hollywood Strings Silver Edition
Solo Violin
Ministry of Rock 2
Ministry of Rock
Spaces
The Dark Side
Silk
Symphonic Choirs
Symphonic Choirs Expansion
Symphonic Choirs WordBuilder
Ra
Symphonic Orchestra Platinum Plus Edition
Symphonic Orchestra Platinum Edition
Symphonic Orchestra Gold Edition
Symphonic Orchestra Silver Edition
Symphonic Orchestra Free Edition
Goliath
Voices of Passion
Gypsy
Pianos
Pianos Gold
Pianos Silver - Bosendorfer 290
Fab Four
56 Strat
EW Brass
Dance Industrial 2
July 9, 2015 - ProDrummer - Joe Chiccarelli Instruments Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud support
July 9, 2015 - ProDrummer - Spike Stent Instruments Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud support
July 9, 2015 - ProDrummer - Spike Stent Sample Library Update 1.0.1
May 21, 2015 - Ghostwriter Instruments Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud Support
November 12, 2013 - Stormdrum 3 Instruments Update 1.0.3
Fixed hot output levels on some patches
Nov 8, 2011 - Voices of Passion Instrument Update 1.0.7
Addressed compatibility issues
July 18, 2007 - Voices of Passion Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Note that this update is only required if the software you received in the box is older than version 1.0.035.
July 9, 2015 - EWQLSO Silver Instrument Library Update 1.0.3
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Mar 14, 2012 - QL Solo Violin Update v1.0.1
Fixed bow change transitions in all sustain articulations
Nov 8, 2011 - EWQLSO Platinum Plus Instrument Library Update 1.0.5
fixed midi velocity curves
fixed samples for key click RT patches
fixed solo trumpet patches
various sample fixes across the library
Apr 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.
Nov 8, 2011 - EWQLSO Platinum Instrument Library Update 1.0.5 (also for Platinum Plus)
fixed midi velocity curves
fixed samples for key click RT patches
fixed solo trumpet patches
various sample fixes across the library
June 16, 2011 - EWQLSO Platinum Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Addresses the issue of missing close mic samples for solo flute. Platinum STANDARD (24-bit only) users download here.
May 21, 2015 - Symphonic Orchestra Gold Edition Instrument Update 1.0.6
Added Composer Cloud support
Apr 21, 2011 - Symphonic Orchestra Gold Edition Sample Library Update 1.0.2
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Dec 30, 2009 - Symphonic Orchestra Free Edition Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
EWQLSO Free Edition Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.
Oct 12, 2011 - Symphonic Choirs WordBuilder Update 1.0.1
Note that this update is ONLY for users who do not have PLAY 2.1.1 or higher. PLAY 2.1.1 and higher have WordBuilder integrated and do not require a separate plugin. PLAY version 3.0.25 and higher contains WB 64-bit integrated for Mac.
fixes issue when using 'an' in votox or English with men's and women's choirs
Dec 19, 2011 - Symphonic Choirs Expansion Instrument Update 1.0.3
fixed Womens WB VOTA SC.ewi causing crashes.
July 9, 2015 - Symphonic Choirs Instrument Update 1.0.8
Added Composer Cloud support
May 21, 2015 - Stormdrum 2 Pro Instrument Update 1.0.2
Added Composer Cloud support
May 21, 2015 - Stormdrum 2 Instrument Update 1.0.6
Added Composer Cloud support
July 1, 2014 - Spaces Software Update 1.1.22
Fixed random output levels after reloading projects
Pre delay value knob now adjustable in ms increments
To download the full version of Spaces with impulses, click here .
Nov 08, 2011 - Quantum Leap Silk Instrument Update 1.0.1
Fixed Electric Cello mapping
Nov 08, 2011 - Quantum Leap RA Instrument Update 1.0.4
fixed Frame Drum pitch bend
fixed Europe -> Winds -> Ir Low Whistle -> IRL Lo Whs KS
fixed India > Bowed > Bar Violin
May 21, 2015 - Pianos Gold Instrument Update 1.0.6
Fixed sus pdl bug in Bosendorfer
July 9, 2015 - Pianos Silver - Bosendorfer 290 Instrument Update 1.0.1
Fixed sus pdl bug in Bosendorfer
July 09, 2015 - Pianos Instrument Update 1.1.1
Fixed sus pdl bug in Bosendorfer
Nov 08, 2011 - Ministry of Rock 2 Instrument Update 1.0.3
Fixed artificial harmonic on C#1 in Gibson PC Short RR patch
Fixed Carvin Bridge PC MOD Long only playing left channel on low C
Fixed MoR 2 Bariton PC Death.ewi no sounds
Dec 13, 2011 - Ministry of Rock Instrument Update 1.0.6
Fixed mapping on Fender 5 Str
Fixed Les Paul Deluxe ‐ F# plays F at lowest velocity
ƒ
July 18, 2007 - Ministry of Rock Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
July 09, 2015 - Hollywood Strings Gold Instrument Update 2.0.4
Added Composer Cloud support
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Strings Silver Instrument Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud support
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Strings Diamond Instrument Update 2.0.3
Added Composer Cloud support
Nov 8, 2011 - Gypsy Instrument Update 1.0.4
Addressed compatibility issues
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
July 18, 2007 - Gypsy Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Note that this update is only required if the software you received in the box is older than version 1.0.035.
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Nov 8, 2011 - Goliath Instrument Update 1.0.7
fixed loading issue with Cambot.ewi
fixed pitch bend affecting release tail
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Nov 8, 2011 - Fab Four Instrument Update 1.0.3
addressed compatibility issues
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Aug 9, 2007 - Fab Four Sample Library Update 1.0.1
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.
Note that this update is only required if the software you received in the box is older than version 1.0.035.
Nov 8, 2011 - The Dark Side Instrument Update 1.0.2
addressed general compatibility issues
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Brass Diamond Update 1.0.8
Added Composer Cloud support
April 15, 2013 - Hollywood Brass Diamond Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Fixed sustain loops in Solo Tuba Sus Non Vib and Mute Sus
Fixed sustain loops in Solo Cimbasso Sus Non Vib
Fixed sustain loops in 1FH Sus
Fixed release trail clicks in F Horn
Fixed release trail length in 6F Horn
Fixed crackles in Solo Trumpet legato intervals
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Brass Gold Update 1.0.8
Added Composer Cloud support
April 15, 2013 - Hollywood Brass Gold Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Fixed sustain loops in Solo Tuba Sus Non Vib and Mute Sus
Fixed sustain loops in Solo Cimbasso Sus Non Vib
Fixed sustain loops in 1FH Sus
Fixed release trail clicks in F Horn
Fixed release trail length in 6F Horn
Fixed crackles in Solo Trumpet legato intervals
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Brass Silver Instrument Update 1.0.3
Added Composer Cloud support
July 1, 2014 - Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Diamond Instrument Update 1.0.8
Improved legato and runs
Other improvements
July 1, 2014 - Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Gold Instrument Update 1.0.6
Improved legato and runs
Other improvements
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Orchestral Percussion Diamond Instrument Update 1.0.2
Fixed Release time on Celeste Sus, and now responds to sus-pedal
Added suggested Vibraphone Sus patch, from review. (Acts the same as 'Celeste Sus')
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Orchestral Percussion Gold Instrument Update 1.0.2
Fixed Release time on Celeste Sus, and now responds to sus-pedal
Added suggested Vibraphone Sus patch, from review. (Acts the same as 'Celeste Sus')
July 1, 2014 - Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Silver Instrument Update 1.0.2
Improved legato and runs
Other improvements
April 30, 2015 - 56 Strat Instrument Update 1.0.1
Fixed Bridge and Neck Chords & FX KS Master
July 9, 2015 - EW Brass Instrument Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud support
July 9, 2015 - Dance Industrial 2 Instrument Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud support
For more downloads, visit the Update Center .
Installation and Support Videos
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FAQ / Knowledgebase
The EastWest/Quantum Leap FAQ and knowledgebase provides answers to common questions, troubleshooting steps, and solutions to common problems.
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Product Authorization and Licensing
Installation Center software is for Composer Cloud members and purchasers of downloads only.
Installation Center : Mac | Windows
If you purchased a physical product and have authorization codes, products are authorized using the included Authorization Wizard. Licenses are stored on a PACE iLok and can be moved from one system to another simply by plugging the iLok into the new machine.
PLAY Authorization Wizard 2.1 : Mac | Windows
How do I authorize PLAY to my iLok key?
For assistance with product authorization, please contact licensing@eastwestsounds.com .
Contact Support
If you are having an issue and cannot find a solution online, please contact our technical support staff. The best way to do this is to file an online support case. To do so visit the My Account tab and click on "Contact Support". You must be logged in to do so.
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PLAY Software
All users should update to the latest PLAY software. PLAY installers do not need a previous version of PLAY already installed.
EastWest urges users to consider the timing of updates. If you are in the middle of a project, it may be prudent to wait until the project is complete.
PLAY v4.2.35
PLAY Version 4.2.35 (shown below) is for Windows users and Intel Mac users running OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or higher.
If you are using Apple Mavericks and get an "unidentified developer" message when clicking on the "PLAY_4.2.35.mpkg" icon, right-click or control-click on the icon instead and proceed.
PLAY 4 system manual
What's fixed and added in PLAY Software Update v4.2.35?
Fixed various issues that caused instruments not to load
Improved load time
PLAY v4.2.2
PLAY Version 4.2.2 (shown below) is for Windows users and Intel Mac users running OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or higher.
If you are using Apple Mavericks and get an "unidentified developer" message when clicking on the "PLAY_4.2.2.mpkg" icon, right-click or control-click on the icon instead and proceed.
PLAY 4 system manual
What's fixed and added in PLAY Software Update v4.2.2?
Included compatibility for Hollywood Orchestral Percussion
For more information on PLAY software updates, visit the Update Center .
Repair Permission for PLAY (MAC only)
Instrument Updates & User Manuals
Latest updates
PLAY Instruments by Product:
-- select a product --
ProDrummer - Joe Chiccarelli
ProDrummer - Spike Stent
Ghostwriter
Stormdrum 3
Stormdrum 2
Stormdrum 2 PRO
Hollywood Orchestral Percussion Diamond Edition
Hollywood Orchestral Percussion Gold Edition
Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Diamond Edition
Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Gold Edition
Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Silver Edition
Hollywood Brass Diamond Edition
Hollywood Brass Gold Edition
Hollywood Brass Silver Edition
Hollywood Strings Diamond Edition
Hollywood Strings Gold Edition
Hollywood Strings Silver Edition
Solo Violin
Ministry of Rock 2
Ministry of Rock
Spaces
The Dark Side
Silk
Symphonic Choirs
Symphonic Choirs Expansion
Symphonic Choirs WordBuilder
Ra
Symphonic Orchestra Platinum Plus Edition
Symphonic Orchestra Platinum Edition
Symphonic Orchestra Gold Edition
Symphonic Orchestra Silver Edition
Symphonic Orchestra Free Edition
Goliath
Voices of Passion
Gypsy
Pianos
Pianos Gold
Pianos Silver - Bosendorfer 290
Fab Four
56 Strat
EW Brass
Dance Industrial 2
July 9, 2015 - ProDrummer - Joe Chiccarelli Instruments Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud support
July 9, 2015 - ProDrummer - Spike Stent Instruments Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud support
July 9, 2015 - ProDrummer - Spike Stent Sample Library Update 1.0.1
May 21, 2015 - Ghostwriter Instruments Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud Support
November 12, 2013 - Stormdrum 3 Instruments Update 1.0.3
Fixed hot output levels on some patches
Nov 8, 2011 - Voices of Passion Instrument Update 1.0.7
Addressed compatibility issues
July 18, 2007 - Voices of Passion Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Note that this update is only required if the software you received in the box is older than version 1.0.035.
July 9, 2015 - EWQLSO Silver Instrument Library Update 1.0.3
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Mar 14, 2012 - QL Solo Violin Update v1.0.1
Fixed bow change transitions in all sustain articulations
Nov 8, 2011 - EWQLSO Platinum Plus Instrument Library Update 1.0.5
fixed midi velocity curves
fixed samples for key click RT patches
fixed solo trumpet patches
various sample fixes across the library
Apr 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.
Nov 8, 2011 - EWQLSO Platinum Instrument Library Update 1.0.5 (also for Platinum Plus)
fixed midi velocity curves
fixed samples for key click RT patches
fixed solo trumpet patches
various sample fixes across the library
June 16, 2011 - EWQLSO Platinum Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Addresses the issue of missing close mic samples for solo flute. Platinum STANDARD (24-bit only) users download here.
May 21, 2015 - Symphonic Orchestra Gold Edition Instrument Update 1.0.6
Added Composer Cloud support
Apr 21, 2011 - Symphonic Orchestra Gold Edition Sample Library Update 1.0.2
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Dec 30, 2009 - Symphonic Orchestra Free Edition Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
EWQLSO Free Edition Sibelius Sound Set v1.0
From user Jonathan Loving, for Sibelius 5 and 6.
Instructions contained in the ZIP file.
Oct 12, 2011 - Symphonic Choirs WordBuilder Update 1.0.1
Note that this update is ONLY for users who do not have PLAY 2.1.1 or higher. PLAY 2.1.1 and higher have WordBuilder integrated and do not require a separate plugin. PLAY version 3.0.25 and higher contains WB 64-bit integrated for Mac.
fixes issue when using 'an' in votox or English with men's and women's choirs
Dec 19, 2011 - Symphonic Choirs Expansion Instrument Update 1.0.3
fixed Womens WB VOTA SC.ewi causing crashes.
July 9, 2015 - Symphonic Choirs Instrument Update 1.0.8
Added Composer Cloud support
May 21, 2015 - Stormdrum 2 Pro Instrument Update 1.0.2
Added Composer Cloud support
May 21, 2015 - Stormdrum 2 Instrument Update 1.0.6
Added Composer Cloud support
July 1, 2014 - Spaces Software Update 1.1.22
Fixed random output levels after reloading projects
Pre delay value knob now adjustable in ms increments
To download the full version of Spaces with impulses, click here .
Nov 08, 2011 - Quantum Leap Silk Instrument Update 1.0.1
Fixed Electric Cello mapping
Nov 08, 2011 - Quantum Leap RA Instrument Update 1.0.4
fixed Frame Drum pitch bend
fixed Europe -> Winds -> Ir Low Whistle -> IRL Lo Whs KS
fixed India > Bowed > Bar Violin
May 21, 2015 - Pianos Gold Instrument Update 1.0.6
Fixed sus pdl bug in Bosendorfer
July 9, 2015 - Pianos Silver - Bosendorfer 290 Instrument Update 1.0.1
Fixed sus pdl bug in Bosendorfer
July 09, 2015 - Pianos Instrument Update 1.1.1
Fixed sus pdl bug in Bosendorfer
Nov 08, 2011 - Ministry of Rock 2 Instrument Update 1.0.3
Fixed artificial harmonic on C#1 in Gibson PC Short RR patch
Fixed Carvin Bridge PC MOD Long only playing left channel on low C
Fixed MoR 2 Bariton PC Death.ewi no sounds
Dec 13, 2011 - Ministry of Rock Instrument Update 1.0.6
Fixed mapping on Fender 5 Str
Fixed Les Paul Deluxe ‐ F# plays F at lowest velocity
ƒ
July 18, 2007 - Ministry of Rock Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
July 09, 2015 - Hollywood Strings Gold Instrument Update 2.0.4
Added Composer Cloud support
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Strings Silver Instrument Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud support
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Strings Diamond Instrument Update 2.0.3
Added Composer Cloud support
Nov 8, 2011 - Gypsy Instrument Update 1.0.4
Addressed compatibility issues
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
July 18, 2007 - Gypsy Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Note that this update is only required if the software you received in the box is older than version 1.0.035.
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Nov 8, 2011 - Goliath Instrument Update 1.0.7
fixed loading issue with Cambot.ewi
fixed pitch bend affecting release tail
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Nov 8, 2011 - Fab Four Instrument Update 1.0.3
addressed compatibility issues
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
Aug 9, 2007 - Fab Four Sample Library Update 1.0.1
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.
Note that this update is only required if the software you received in the box is older than version 1.0.035.
Nov 8, 2011 - The Dark Side Instrument Update 1.0.2
addressed general compatibility issues
Download and run the installer for your operating system.
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Brass Diamond Update 1.0.8
Added Composer Cloud support
April 15, 2013 - Hollywood Brass Diamond Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Fixed sustain loops in Solo Tuba Sus Non Vib and Mute Sus
Fixed sustain loops in Solo Cimbasso Sus Non Vib
Fixed sustain loops in 1FH Sus
Fixed release trail clicks in F Horn
Fixed release trail length in 6F Horn
Fixed crackles in Solo Trumpet legato intervals
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Brass Gold Update 1.0.8
Added Composer Cloud support
April 15, 2013 - Hollywood Brass Gold Sample Library Update 1.0.1
Fixed sustain loops in Solo Tuba Sus Non Vib and Mute Sus
Fixed sustain loops in Solo Cimbasso Sus Non Vib
Fixed sustain loops in 1FH Sus
Fixed release trail clicks in F Horn
Fixed release trail length in 6F Horn
Fixed crackles in Solo Trumpet legato intervals
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Brass Silver Instrument Update 1.0.3
Added Composer Cloud support
July 1, 2014 - Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Diamond Instrument Update 1.0.8
Improved legato and runs
Other improvements
July 1, 2014 - Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Gold Instrument Update 1.0.6
Improved legato and runs
Other improvements
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Orchestral Percussion Diamond Instrument Update 1.0.2
Fixed Release time on Celeste Sus, and now responds to sus-pedal
Added suggested Vibraphone Sus patch, from review. (Acts the same as 'Celeste Sus')
July 9, 2015 - Hollywood Orchestral Percussion Gold Instrument Update 1.0.2
Fixed Release time on Celeste Sus, and now responds to sus-pedal
Added suggested Vibraphone Sus patch, from review. (Acts the same as 'Celeste Sus')
July 1, 2014 - Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Silver Instrument Update 1.0.2
Improved legato and runs
Other improvements
April 30, 2015 - 56 Strat Instrument Update 1.0.1
Fixed Bridge and Neck Chords & FX KS Master
July 9, 2015 - EW Brass Instrument Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud support
July 9, 2015 - Dance Industrial 2 Instrument Update 1.0.1
Added Composer Cloud support
For more downloads, visit the Update Center .
Installation and Support Videos
Browse all available Instructional Support Videos
FAQ / Knowledgebase
The EastWest/Quantum Leap FAQ and knowledgebase provides answers to common questions, troubleshooting steps, and solutions to common problems.
Browse the knowledgebase now
Product Authorization and Licensing
Installation Center software is for Composer Cloud members and purchasers of downloads only.
Installation Center : Mac | Windows
If you purchased a physical product and have authorization codes, products are authorized using the included Authorization Wizard. Licenses are stored on a PACE iLok and can be moved from one system to another simply by plugging the iLok into the new machine.
PLAY Authorization Wizard 2.1 : Mac | Windows
How do I authorize PLAY to my iLok key?
For assistance with product authorization, please contact licensing@eastwestsounds.com .
Contact Support
If you are having an issue and cannot find a solution online, please contact our technical support staff. The best way to do this is to file an online support case. To do so visit the My Account tab and click on "Contact Support". You must be logged in to do so.
Soundsonline Forums
Join the Soundsonline Community. Find tips and tricks posted by fellow users of EastWest/Quantum Leap Virtual Instruments. Share your music. Discuss film, TV, and game music.
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