Synthogy has released their first Universal Binary version of Ivory for Audio Units. While the update is essential for all Intel based Macs, it is also highly recommended for all users with Mac PowerPC processors running OS 10.4 or higher. Included in this download and installation is also the first release of the Ivory stand-alone version for Mac.

The update is free for all registered Ivory users and requires a previous installation of Ivory 1.5. Both the Ivory stand-alone version and the Ivory UB AU update plug-in are installed in the same package that is available for download at Synthogy’s web site.

Says Joe Ierardi, co-founder of Synthogy, “I am overwhelmed by the way Ivory has been embraced by so many different kinds of musicians, composers and music producers. I also want to extend my thanks and congratulations to George Taylor, Rick Cohen, and the entire Synthogy team for their efforts in providing our virtual pianos for the next generation of Macs.”

Ivory retails for $349 and is available for AU, VST (Mac/PC) and RTAS (Mac/PC). The Italian Grand Expansion Pack for Ivory is expected for a release within the next few weeks.