db audioware has released Version 1.1.0 upgrades of Sidechain Compressor and Sidechain Gate, its latest two dynamics processing plug-ins. All the enhancements in the release have been suggested by users since the plug-ins were launched in July 2007.

Sidechain Compressor gets a new manual gain control, which can either be used independently for manual gain make-up, or to fine-tune output levels when used with Auto-Gain. This rounds out the Compressor’s feature set and greatly improves its operation as a standard insert effect.

Both Sidechain Compressor and Sidechain Gate get enhanced external sidechain capability. It is now possible to side-chain multiple “receive” plug-ins from a single “send” plug-in, opening the way to one-to-many-tracks as well as one-to-one-track side-chain applications.

Finally, the noise bursts in the demo versions of both plug-ins have been reduced in repetitionnd volume so as to be less intrusive to potential users trying them out.

Registered owners of Sidechain Compressor and Sidechain Gate can download upgrades free of charge from their personal support page in the db audioware customer support centerWebsite.

Sidechain Compressor and Sidechain Gate each retail at USD $84 and are available for immediate purchase and download from the db audioware Website. A reduced-price bundle of both plug-ins is also offered at USD $126. To buy Sidechain Compressor and Sidechain Gate, or for further information including downloadable trial versions for Mac OS X Universal and PC Windows, visit www.db-audioware.com.