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Save On Guitar Software!

(2026/10/20)

Celebrate the release of Blue Cat's Axiom 2.4 and Destructor 2.1 with us, and save up to 40% on selected guitar and bass software until November 3rd!

Enjoy!

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Blue Cat's Destructor 2.1 Released (2026/10/20)

Blue Cat's Destructor - Distortion and Amp Simulation Plug-In (VST, AU, AAX, VST3)

Blue Cat's Destructor 2.1 is ready to unleash more!

More power, more precision, and more ways to shape your sound: this new release delivers major DSP performance improvements, up to 16x oversampling in the Destruction module, smoother preset transitions, expanded MIDI control options, and a smarter preset browser.

Celebrate the release with 20% off until November 3rd: Check out Destructor 2.1!

As usual, this update is free for existing V2 customers.

Blue Cat's Axiom 2.4 is Here! (2026/10/20)

Blue Cat's Axiom - Guitar & Bass Amp Simulation With Effects (VST, AU, AAX, VST3, Standalone)

Blue Cat's Axiom 2.4 is here!

New plug-ins scanner and browser, smarter preset search, AUV3 support on macOS, enhanced macro controls, and improved performance and stability. Discover what's new in our versatile guitar and bass multi-effects processor and amp simulator, now 20% off until November 3rd, along with a selection of other guitar plug-ins.

Discover Axiom.

As usual, this update is free for existing V2 customers.

Blue Cat's Free Amp 2.0 Released (2026/10/02)

Blue Cat's Free Amp - The Free Guitar Amp Sim Plug-In (VST, AU, AAX, VST3) (Freeware)

Blue Cat's Free Amp 2.0 is now available and still 100% free, check it out!

Built around the powerful amp-modeling technology of Blue Cat's Destructor V2, Free Amp 2.0 delivers next-generation amp models, adds a dedicated bass amp, and now includes built-in reverb from the Axiom multi-effects processor.

It is also now available as a standalone application, making it possible to use the amp outside a DAW. See the full full change log for details.

All Free Plug-Ins Updated (2026/10/02)

Blue Cat's Freeware Plug-ins Pack II - Download Freeware Audio Plugins (VST, VST3, AAX, Audio Unit) (Freeware)

All our free plug-ins just got updated!

The (free) update includes the new Free Amp 2.0, expanded linking capabilities for the Gain Suite plug-ins, and brings to all plug-ins powerful new MIDI control options, improved preset management, multitouch support on Windows, as well as numerous fixes and enhancements.

All eight free plug-ins are still 100% free, with no registration, dongle, or mailing-list subscription required. This is not a limited-time offer either: some of these plug-ins have been available for free for 22 years!

Blue Cat's Re-Head 1.4 Released (2026/08/25)

Blue Cat's Re-Head - Head Response Simulator for Headphones (VST, VST3, AAX and Audio Unit Plug-in)

Blue Cat's Re-Head 1.4 is now available, with dramatically reduced latency, plus improved GUI and DSP performance.

The update also brings powerful new MIDI control options and, on Windows, multitouch support for manipulating multiple controls simultaneously (full change log).

The update is free for existing customers. For others, don't miss our 20% discount offer until September 15th!

Network Audio - Offline Rendering Support Released (2026/07/21)

We are very excited to announce the release of Blue Cat's Connector 1.5 and Freeceiver 1.3, bringing offline rendering support to our inter-app and network audio plug-ins!

The free update also includes improved synchronization and latency compensation, as well as several performance improvements.

Freeceiver remains 100% free, and Connector is 20% off until the end of August as part of our introductory sale.

Enjoy!

Fader Hub 1.4 - Improved Plug-Ins & Presets Management (2026/07/21)

Blue Cat's Fader Hub 1.4 is now available! This new version brings enhanced plug-in and preset browsing and search, making it easier to find and load the plug-ins and presets you need. Scan third-party plug-ins directly from the plug-in menu, browse and search your plug-in collection, and use full-text search to find presets by plug-in or keyword.

The free update also adds Audio Unit V3 (AUV3) support on macOS, improved network synchronization and latency estimation, Connector Protocol V3 support, and numerous other workflow and performance improvements.

Fader Hub is 20% off until the end of August.

Enjoy!

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