Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.78 With New Plug-In Management Features, AUV3 Support and More

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, 2026/05/21: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released yet another free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, their virtual patchbay for plug-ins.

With this new version, Blue Cat's PatchWork introduces powerful new plug-ins management features, including a built-in scanner and browser to quickly find and load third-party or built-in plug-ins. The preset browser has also been significantly improved, with real-time full-text search and enhanced filtering capabilities. PatchWork 2.78 also adds Audio Unit V3 (AUV3) support on Mac, alongside several usability improvements and bug fixes (full list below).

The PatchWork 2.78 free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version, accessible via the link provided by email upon purchase. For those who do not yet own the software, demo versions are available in multiple plug-in formats as well as standalone applications for both Mac and Windows on www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New In PatchWork 2.78:
- New plug-ins scanner: scan third party plug-ins and load them directly from the plug-in menu (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/patchworks-third-party-plug-ins-scanner-vst-vst3-au/).
- New plug-ins browser: browse and search plug-ins once scanned, with optional full text search inside saved plug-ins (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/blue-cats-patchwork-plug-ins-browser-manager/).
- Added support for Audio Unit V3 (AUV3) plug-ins on MacOS.
- Enhanced presets browser:
-- Displays results in real time while typing.
-- Supports full-text search within presets (find presets containing a specific plug-in or keywords).
-- Performs searches without blocking the user interface.
- Both the plug-in and preset browsers now match files containing all search terms (AND logic) instead of just one (OR logic).
- Plug-ins user interface is now open automatically when dragged and dropped from the file system.
- Audio player's play/pause is now NOT synchronized to host by default (this can be overridden via a user default preset).
- VST3 plug-in editors are now loaded only when their user interface is displayed.
- Fixed Polytune plug-in crashing when saved in the user default preset.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5Cz9HGkIc

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Included screenshots:
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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases AcouFiend 1.2 Feedback Simulation Plug-In & Re-Guitar 1.4 Guitar Pickups and Body Replacement Plug-In

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France 2026/05/05: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released free updates for two unique guitar plug-ins: Blue cat's AcouFiend and Re-Guitar.

AcouFiend is an acoustic feedback simulation plug-in that can make electric guitars scream, growl, or sing - even at low volume or through headphones - by generating harmonics on sustained notes. Re-Guitar is a guitar tone modeling plug-in that can emulate a wide range of guitar tones from a single instrument by virtually replacing its pickups or body.

The new version of AcouFiend delivers significant signal processing performance improvements and adds a new feature to transpose feedback harmonics across a selected note range. The free update also introduces new MIDI capabilities for both plug-ins, along with additional enhancements and fixes (full list below).

The free updates can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link provided by email upon purchase). To mark this occasion, Blue Cat Audio is offering a special introductory offer until May 31st. Demo versions are available at www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for macOS and Windows.

New in AcouFiend 1.2:
- Select the source note range where transposition applies to get different effects depending on the notes played (Fine tune not impacted).
- DSP performance improvements (up to 50% faster).
- GUI performance improvements.

New in both plug-ins:
- Windows: multitouch support (manipulate multiple controls at the same time with several fingers).
- All plug-in parameters can now be controlled with MIDI notes, pitch bend, NRPN, 14-bit CCs, aftertouch or channel pressure, in addition to existing MIDI CC.
- MIDI settings window can now be resized to display more parameters.
- Optimized MIDI settings window display on Windows (load time and scroll).
- Fixed plug-in sending Bank number 0 when loading a preset that is not located in a bank.
- Fixed audio dropouts when navigating presets via next/previous and plug-in set to send MIDI Program Change messages.
- Fixed revert current preset not always triggering undo properly.
- Fixed window opacity changes not shown in plug-in when host application modifies it.
- Fixed selected text in text edit box sometimes not easy to read on Mac depending on the color scheme.
- Fixed text edit boxes sometimes losing focus when hovering mouse over other controls.
- Windows accessibility: native system widgets are now scaled according to text size settings on Windows 8 and newer in settings windows.
- Windows: fixed return key sometimes unexpectedly forwarded to host while typing in a text edit box.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_AcouFiend/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ReGuitar/

Special Pricing until May 31st:
- Blue Cat's AcouFiend: 59 USD/EUR (instead of 79 - 25% off)
- Blue Cat's Re-Guitar: 79 USD/EUR (instead of 99 - 20% off)

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Included screenshots:
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BlueCatReGuitar.png

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Axiom 2.3 Guitar Effects Processor

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France 2026/03/31: Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Axiom 2.3, an significant update to their flagship multi-effects processor for guitar and bass.

This new version of Blue Cat Audio's guitar and bass workstation is loaded with new features and improvements, bringing enhanced tone quality, significantly better performance, improved user interface (with multitouch support), expanded MIDI control, greater compatibility with third party plug-ins, and much more (full change list below).

The update is free for registered Axiom V2 owners. For newcomers who do not already own the software, the price has been permanently reduced to make Axiom more accessible, and it is currently available at an additional 15% discount until April 21st. Existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an even more attractive offer via email. It is time to download an try the free demo available on www.bluecataudio.com.

WHAT'S NEW IN AXIOM 2.3

Audio / DSP
- Smoother transition between presets (in particular between presets using IRs and others using modeled cabs).
- New quiet update mode for built-in delays (Late Replies, Echo and Multitap delay): avoid "zipping" noise that happens with analog delay emulations when changing delay lengths.
- Destructor engine can now oversample the signal up to 16 times.
- Drastic DSP performance improvements for Axiom and most built-in plug-ins (up to twice faster on some presets).
- New pedals and amps models.
- All factory presets have been tweaked and updated.

User Interface
- Select the background color to customize Axiom and the built-in Late Replies delay plug-in.
- Windows: multitouch support (manipulate multiple controls at the same time with several fingers).
- Changed Mute button color to yellow to avoid confusion with record buttons.
- Improved skin loading time on slow hard drives.
- Optimized size of image resources for GUIs.
- Improved performance when changing zoom factor.
- Minor Graphics optimizations for Hi resolution displays.
- Fixed window opacity changes not shown in plug-in when host application modifies it.
- Fixed selected text in text edit box sometimes not easy to read on Mac depending on the color scheme.
- Fixed text edit boxes sometimes loosing focus when hovering mouse over other controls.
- Fixed Mac installers not showing brand image in dark mode.
- Fixed minor glitch in Reverb plug-in layout.
- Fixed EZ View footswitches display issues on Mac OS 26 Tahoe.
- Windows: fixed context menu not always displayed in the right position when the window spans across several screens with different DPI.
- Windows accessibility: native system widgets are now scaled according to text size settings on Windows 8 and newer in settings windows.
- Windows: fixed return key sometimes unexpectedly forwarded to host while typing in a text edit box.

Macros Parameters
- Choose Macro params control style: knob or switch.
- Macro params default/neutral value can now be chosen (the value set upon right click or alt-click).
- Fixed "Learn once" issues in the Macro editor.
- Fixed macro params issues when back-inserting a plug-in (via drag and drop) in a chain that overwrites its previous position.

Plug-ins Hosting
- A missing plug-ins report is now displayed in case plug-ins are missing upon loading a session or presets.
- Improved synchronization of hosted plug-ins synchronized to host transport when using plug-ins with latency.
- Built-in plug-ins can now follow host zoom.
- Recently updated VST, VST3 and Audio Unit plug-ins can now follow Blue Cat Audio hosts zoom like built-in plug-ins.
- Plug-in format is now displayed in the title bar of the plug-in window.
- Recording status is now reported to Audio Units that support it.
- It is now possible to use different oversampling options for realtime and offline rendering.
- Fixed two memory leaks in VST3 plug-ins host (causing potential crashes upon VST3 plug-in unload too).
- Fixed plug-in latency not always fully compensated when using plug-ins with latencies of more than 1024 samples.
- Improved undo management with built-in and VST3 plug-ins, now detecting non-parameter changes.
- Fixed built-in multitap delay high DSP usage upon first load when syncing delay to host BPM.
- Fixed offline rendering mode not always reported to hosted plug-ins.
- Fixing built-in harmonizer crashing when manually configured with more audio outputs than inputs.
- Fixed some VST3 plug-ins taking several minutes to load (HALion and several other plug-ins with multiple audio busses).
- Fixed built-in harmonizer crashing when manually forcing more audio outputs than inputs.
- Added an option to use different resampling settings for realtime and offline rendering.
- Added recording status support for Audio Unit format.
- Fixed unexpected bypass control behavior with some Audio Unit plug-ins.
- Fixed VST3 plug-ins not loading when moved to a directory with the same name as the original .vst3 library file.

Audio Recording/Playback
- Recorded audio files now contain current transport position to help synchronizing recordings when imported into a DAW (BF format).
- Audio file recorder now switches automatically to RF64 file format for files larger than 2 GB.
- Fixed mp3 files loaded in audio player not always in sync with transport.
- Audio recording and playback now take plug-ins latency into account (with latency compensation).

MIDI Control
- All plug-in parameters can now be controlled with MIDI notes, pitch bend, NRPN, 14-bit CCs, aftertouch or channel pressure, in addition to MIDI CC.
- MIDI settings window can now be resized to display more parameters.
- Optimized MIDI settings window display on Windows (load time and scroll).
- MIDI Settings window now splits parameters into multiple pages for faster access.
- MIDI Settings window now shows custom display names if any.
- Optimized preset load upon MIDI messages when using several hundreds of user presets.
- Fixed plug-in sending Bank number 0 when loading a preset that is not located in a bank.
- Fixed audio dropouts when navigating presets via next/previous and plug-in set to send MIDI Program Change messages.

Standalone Application
- Windows: ASIO driver now keeps running when ASIO control panel is opened from the app audio preferences.
- Windows: the application now follows ASIO driver buffer changes made in the ASIO control panel or external ASIO configuration app.
- Performance: application now automatically selects the minimum number of I/O required from the driver.
- Fixed audio dropouts when selecting MIDI output devices in preferences when using many MIDI devices.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/

Prices until April 21st:
- Blue Cat's Axiom: 169 USD/EUR (instead of 199)
- Blue Cat's Re-Guitar plug-in: 79 USD/EUR (instead of 99)

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAxiomV2.png

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.6 Audio and MIDI Scripting Plug-In

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France, 2026/03/03: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released for Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.6, a free update for its audio and MIDI scripting software that can be programmed to create your own effects or virtual instruments.

This major update brings long-awaited features including private output parameters, DSP state persistency, enhanced MIDI control, Windows multitouch support, performance improvements, numerous fixes, and a lot more (full changelist below).

The update is free for registered V3 customers and can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com for Mac and PC, and a special offer (20% off) is in place until March 31st.

NEW IN PLUG'N SCRIPT 3.6:

Scripting / Audio DSP
- Private output params support (same as outputParams, but not exposed to host).
- Script state persistency API to save the dsp script's internal state.
- Fixed DSP script sometimes reloaded twice upon preset load.
- Fixed rare "Internal error" popup messages upon loading the user interface under heavy memory load and many user interface scripts.
- Fixed VST3 Instrument plug-in version not routing to aux channels properly in some host applications and sometimes producing white noise instead of silence.
- Reduced CPU usage in DSP thread.
- Fixed output strings corruption and random crashes when switching quickly between scripts that use different output string sizes.

User Interface
- Added 20 new knobs styles, and 3 types of sliders for automatically generated user interfaces.
- New scalable vector graphics for parameters groups.
- New graphics for built-in analog meters.
- Windows multitouch support (manipulate multiple controls at the same time with several fingers).
- Export plug-in windows is now non-modal, fixing crashes when trying to export a plug-in while hosted in Logic Pro.
- Reload script icon is back in the main toolbar.
- Windows accessibility: native system widgets are now scaled according to text size settings on Windows 8 and newer in settings windows.
- Minor Graphics optimizations for Hi resolution displays.
- Improved user interface loading time on slow hard drives.
- Optimized size of image resources for GUIs.
- Fixed window opacity changes not shown in plug-in when host application modifies it.
- Fixed selected text in text edit box sometimes not easy to read on Mac depending on the color scheme.
- Fixed text edit boxes sometimes loosing focus when hovering mouse over other controls.
- Fixed Mac installers not showing brand image in dark mode.
- Fixed audio I/O selection not always appearing in audio/MIDI settings for exported standalone applications.
- Fixed some exported plug-ins starting with no parameters upon launch.
- Fixed 3D Views openGL issues on retina displays for recent versions of MacOS.
- Windows: multiple GUI display and HiDPI performance improvements.
- Windows: fixed context menu not always displayed in the right position when the window spans across several screens with different DPI.
- Windows: fixed return key sometimes unexpectedly forwarded to host while typing in a text edit box.
- Fixed revert current preset not always triggering undo properly
- Fixed gradients not displayed properly on MacOS Tahoe when loaded in applications built with older versions of the MacOS SDK (Apple Bug)

MIDI Control
- All plug-in parameters can now be controlled with MIDI notes, pitch bend, NRPN, 14-bit CCs, aftertouch or channel pressure, in addition to MIDI CC.
- MIDI settings window can now be resized to display more parameters.
- Optimized MIDI settings window display on Windows (load time and scroll).
- MIDI Settings window now splits parameters into multiple pages for faster access.
- MIDI Settings window now shows custom display names if any.
- Optimized preset load upon MIDI messages when using several hundreds of user presets.
- Fixed plug-in sending Bank number 0 when loading a preset that is not located in a bank.
- Fixed audio dropouts when navigating presets via next/previous and plug-in set to send MIDI Program Change messages.

Standalone Application
- Windows: ASIO driver now keeps running when ASIO Control panel is opened from the app audio preferences.
- Windows: the application now follows ASIO driver buffer changes made in the ASIO control panel or external ASIO configuration app.
- Performance: application now automatically selects the minimum number of I/O required from the driver.
- Fixed audio dropouts when selecting MIDI output devices in preferences while using many MIDI devices.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99) until March 31st

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Included screenshots:
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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.76 Free Update

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, 2026/02/10: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released yet another free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, their multi-effects processor and plug-ins host.

This new version is mainly focused on performance and workflow, with a couple of new features and multiple improvements and fixes. The full change list is detailed below.

The free PatchWork update can be easily downloaded from the same location as the original full version, accessible through the link provided via email upon purchase. If you do not own the software yet demo versions in various plug-in formats and as standalone applications for both Mac and Windows PC can be freely downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com.

NEW IN PATCHWORK 2.76

New Features:
- PatchWork's background color can now be customized (tip: choose a color matching your track).
- A missing plug-ins report is now displayed in case plug-ins are missing upon loading a session or presets.
- Windows multitouch support (manipulate multiple controls at the same time with several fingers).

Performance:
- Improved large session loading performance when using some VST3 plug-ins responding slowly to setSpeakerArrangement (such as Fab Filter plug-ins).
- Improved undo performance.
- Windows: multiple GUI display and HiDPI performance improvements.
- Major performance improvements in the DSP thread, especially when used in multichannel modes.
- Reduced the impact of level meters on the DSP thread CPU usage.

Fixes:
- Fixed a crash upon unloading some VST3 plug-ins (Dada Life and probably others).
- Fixed some audio unit plug-ins detected with no audio I/O (Berlin Studio and probably others).
- Fixed VST3 plug-ins not loading when moved to a directory with the same name as the original .vst3 library file.
- Fixed zoom menu sometimes missing check mark for current zoom when follow host option is available.
- Fixed revert current preset not always triggering undo properly.
- Fixed VST3 Instrument plug-in version not routing to aux channels properly in some host applications and sometimes producing white noise instead of silence.
- Fixed a random crash happening when automating the visibility of plug-in editors.
- Fixed issues with undo when loaded as a plug-in inside a Blue Cat Audio host.
- Fixed MIDI Program Change message dismissed when receiving any MIDI CC on the same channel shortly after.
- Windows: fixed context menu not always displayed in the right position when the window spans across several screens with different DPI.
- Windows accessibility: native system widgets are now scaled according to text size settings on Windows 8 and newer in settings windows.
- Windows: fixed return key sometimes unexpectedly forwarded to host while typing in a text edit box.
- Mac: fixed param names background color in plug-in settings window.

Standalone Application:
- Windows: ASIO driver now keeps running when ASIO control panel is opened from the app audio preferences.
- Windows: the application now follows ASIO driver buffer changes made in the ASIO control panel or external ASIO configuration app.
- Performance: application now automatically selects the minimum number of I/O required for the audio driver.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchwork2.76.jpg
BlueCatPatchwork.png

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Fader Hub 1.3 Multitrack and Connector 1.43 Free Updates

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France 2025/01/20: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has unveiled Blue Cat's Fader Hub 1.3 "Multitrack", a significant upgrade for their network mixing, streaming and recording console software. Simultaneously, a free update for Blue Cat's Connector, their universal connection plug-in, has been released.

Fader Hub acts as a low latency hub and personal mixer for multiple musicians or multiple computers connected thru a network, with built-in remote multitrack recording, audio effects, third party plug-ins support, and automatic latency compensation and anticipation.

With Fader Hub 1.3, is now possible to access individual remote audio inputs instead of only stereo mixes: you can aggregate up to 128 audio channels from up to 8 different computers on a local network or thru the Internet, and even more if loading Fader Hub into itself as a plug-in. It gives direct access to individual audio streams to apply effects, mix them together, or record them locally.

In addition to this major upgrade, the new version is packed with new features: multi-touch support, recorded files synchronization, major performance improvements, new MIDI control features, many plug-ins hosting enhancements, and much more (full list below).

The Connector 1.43 free update brings a couple of improvements and fixes, as well as a few optimizations to support Fader Hub's new multitrack streaming capability (full list below).

To celebrate the launch, Fader Hub 1.3 is available at 20% discount until February 10th. Existing customers will receive an even more attractive offer via email. Demo versions of the products are accessible for download on www.bluecataudio.com.

***NEW IN FADER HUB 1.3***

New Network Audio Multi-Channel Mode (Multitrack):
- Send individual input signals (instead of just the stereo mix) to other Fader Hub or Connector instances, thru the network, the Internet or on the same machine.
- Visualize and remix individual channels from remote instances in the LLAN Mixer, which gets automatically upated upon remote changes.
- Aggregate, mix and record up to 64 stereo inputs (128 audio channels) from up to 8 different computers (and even more by loading Fader Hub inside itself).

Performance:
- Major audio processing performance improvements.
- Major user interface performance improvements on Windows.

User Interface:
- Windows multitouch support (manipulate multiple controls at the same time with several fingers).
- Changed Mute button color to yellow to avoid confusion with record buttons.
- Improved skin loading time on slow hard drives.
- Optimized size of image resources for GUIs.
- Fixed factory FX strips not listed in FX Strip menu.
- Fixed window opacity changes not shown in plug-in when host application modifies it.
- Fixed selected text in text edit box sometimes not easy to read on Mac depending on the color scheme.
- Fixed text edit boxes sometimes losing focus when hovering mouse over other controls.
- Minor Graphics resources optimizations for Hi resolution displays.
- Fixed Mac installers not showing brand image in dark mode.
- Windows: fixed context menu not always displayed in the right position when the window spans across several screens with different DPI.
- Windows accessibility: native system widgets are now scaled according to text size settings on Windows 8 and newer in settings windows.
- Windows: fixed return key sometimes unexpectedly forwarded to host while typing in a text edit box.

Macros Parameters:
- Select Macro params control style: knob or switch.
- Set macro params default/neutral value (the value set upon right click or alt-click).

Plug-ins Hosting:
- A missing plug-ins report is now displayed in case plug-ins are missing upon loading a session or presets.
- Improved synchronization of hosted plug-ins to host transport when using plug-ins with latency.
- Built-in plug-ins can now follow host zoom.
future updates of Blue Cat Audio VST, VST3 and Audio Unit plug-ins will be able to follow Fader Hub's zoom like built-in plug-ins (previews available).
- Plug-in format is now displayed in the title bar of the plug-in window.
- Recording status is now reported to Audio Units that support it.
- It is now possible to use different oversampling options for realtime and offline rendering.
- Fixed two memory leaks in VST3 plug-ins host (causing potential crashes upon VST3 plug-in unload too).
- Fixed plug-in latency not always fully compensated when using plug-ins with latencies of more than 1024 samples.
- Improved undo management with built-in and VST3 plug-ins, now detecting non-parameter changes (for Axiom: Destructor skin changes etc.).
- Fixed built-in multitap delay high DSP usage upon first load when syncing delay to host BPM.
- Fixed offline rendering mode not always reported to hosted plug-ins.
- Fixed some VST3 plug-ins taking several minutes to load (HALion and several other plug-ins with multiple audio busses).
- Fixed unexpected bypass control behavior with some Audio Unit plug-ins.
- Fixed VST3 plug-ins not loading when moved to a directory with the same name as the original .vst3 library file.
- Fixed revert current preset not always triggering undo properly

Audio Recording/Playback:
- Recorded audio files now contain current transport position to help synchronizing recordings when imported into a DAW (BF format).
- Audio file recorder now switches automatically to RF64 file format for files larger than 2 GB.
- Fixed mp3 files loaded in audio player not always in sync with transport.
- Audio recording and playback now take plug-ins latency into account (with latency compensation).
- Improved playback and recording synchronization (locally and remotely).

MIDI Control:
- All plug-in parameters can now be controlled with MIDI notes, pitch bend, NRPN, 14-bit CCs, aftertouch or channel pressure, in addition to existing MIDI CC.
- MIDI settings window can now be resized to display more parameters.
- Optimized MIDI settings window display on Windows (load time and scroll).
- MIDI Settings window now splits parameters into multiple pages for faster access.
- MIDI Settings window now shows custom display names if any.
- Optimized preset load upon MIDI messages when using several hundreds of user presets.
- Fixed plug-in sending Bank number 0 when loading a preset that is not located in a bank.
- Fixed audio dropouts when navigating presets via next/previous and plug-in set to send MIDI Program Change messages.

StandAlone Application:
- Windows: ASIO driver now keeps running when ASIO Control panel is opened from the app audio preferences.
- Windows: the application now follows ASIO driver buffer changes made in the ASIO control panel or external ASIO configuration app.
- Performance: application now automatically selects the minimum number of I/O required from the driver.
- Fixed audio dropouts when selecting MIDI output devices in preferences when using many MIDI devices.

***NEW IN CONNECTOR 1.43***

- ASIO driver now only sends the minimal number of audio channels requested by the app, instead of all possible channels accepted by the destination.
- Lossless audio compression is now the default option for network audio.
- Multiple performance improvements (user interface and audio processing).

User Interface:
- Windows: multitouch support (manipulate multiple controls at the same time with several fingers).
- Fixed window opacity changes not shown in plug-in when host application modifies it.
- Fixed selected text in text edit box sometimes not easy to read on Mac depending on the color scheme.
- Fixed text edit boxes sometimes losing focus when hovering mouse over other controls.
- Fixed revert current preset not always triggering undo properly.
- Fixed Mac installers not showing brand image in dark mode.
- Windows: fixed context menu not always displayed in the right position when the window spans across several screens with different DPI.
- Windows accessibility: native system widgets are now scaled according to text size settings on Windows 8 and newer in settings windows.
- Windows: fixed return key sometimes unexpectedly forwarded to host while typing in a text edit box.

MIDI Control:
- All plug-in parameters can now be controlled with MIDI notes, pitch bend, NRPN, 14-bit CCs, aftertouch or channel pressure, in addition to existing MIDI CC.
- MIDI settings window can now be resized to display more parameters.
- Optimized MIDI settings window display on Windows (load time and scroll).
- MIDI Settings window now splits parameters into multiple pages for faster access.
- Optimized preset load upon MIDI messages when using several hundreds of user presets.
- Fixed plug-in sending Bank number 0 when loading a preset that is not located in a bank.
- Fixed audio dropouts when navigating presets via next/previous and plug-in set to send MIDI Program Change messages.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FaderHub/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Connector/

Introduction Pricing until February 10th:
- Blue Cat's Fader Hub: 79 USD/EUR (instead of 99)

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatFaderHub.png
BlueCatConnector.png

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases RemoteControl 3.2 And Launches End Of Year Offers

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France 2025/12/11: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has announced Remote Control 3.2, a major yet free upgrade for its virtual MIDI control surface software that can control multiple plug-ins or MIDI devices from a single user interface.

This new version features a fully redesigned, customizable user interface with over 40 types of controls to choose from, (pads, knobs, sliders, buttons...) full multi-touch support on Windows, and up to 128 parameters to control. MIDI support has been significantly expanded with more event types, MIDI thru, and synchronization for the app via MIDI Beat Clock or MTC. This release also includes numerous performance improvements and fixes (full list below).

The update is free for existing Remote Control customers while an end of year offer (20% off) is available to others. Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com.

At the same time, Blue Cat Audio has launched end of year promotions, with up to 50% off audio plug-ins and applications until December 31st. Existing customers are granted even better deals during the year-end promotions period (received by email).

NEW IN REMOTE CONTROL 3.2:
User Interface
- Redesigned user interface: create your own grid layouts and choose controls within the user interface.
- More than 40 types of built-in controls (knobs, faders, pads, switches...) with new hi resolution graphics.
- New momentary pad controls.
- Customize the background color of the Remote Control to easily identify instances.
- Multi-touch support for Windows (manipulate multiple controls at the same time with several fingers).
- Use tone maps to morph between your presets, and create new tones for remote controlled devices/plug-ins.
- Up to 128 controls available (instead of 64).
- Fixed window opacity changes not shown in plug-in when host application modifies it.
- Fixed selected text in text edit box sometimes not easy to read on Mac depending on the color scheme.
- Fixed text edit boxes sometimes loosing focus when hovering mouse over other controls.
- Improved skin loading time on slow hard drives.
- Minor graphics optimizations and performance improvements for Hi resolution displays.
- Fixed Mac installers not showing brand image in dark mode.
- Windows: multiple GUI display and HiDPI performance improvements.
- Windows accessibility: native system widgets are now scaled according to text size settings on Windows 8 and newer.
- Windows: fixed return key sometimes unexpectedly forwarded to host while typing in a text edit box.
- Windows: fixed context menu not always displayed in the right position when the window spans across several screens with different DPI.
- Fixed revert current preset not always triggering undo properly
- Fixed Audio Inputs/ Outputs selectors should not appear in the app's audio/MIDI settings.

MIDI Control
- Use MIDI notes, pitch bend, NRPN, 14-bit CCs, aftertouch or channel pressure MIDI events in addition to existing MIDI CC.
- MIDI thru: let MIDI events go thru the plug-in.
- Application can now synchronize with devices/apps using MIDI Beat Clock or MIDI TimeCode (MTC).
- MIDI settings window can now be resized to display more parameters.
- Optimized MIDI settings window display on Windows (load time and scroll).
- MIDI Settings window now splits parameters into multiple pages for faster access.
- MIDI Settings window now shows custom display names if any.
- New "MIDI Learn Once" command to speed up MIDI learn setup.
- Optimized preset load upon MIDI messages when using several hundreds of user presets.
- Fixed plug-in sending Bank number 0 when loading a preset that is not located in a bank.

Standalone Application
- Synchronize transport and BPM with devices/apps using MIDI Beat Clock or MIDI TimeCode (MTC).
- Windows: ASIO driver now keeps running when ASIO Control panel is opened from the app audio preferences.
- Windows: the application now follows ASIO driver buffer changes made in the ASIO control panel or external ASIO configuration app.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_RemoteControl/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/remote-control-3-2-the-virtual-control-surface-reloaded/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Main/NewsItem_2025_12_11.End_Of_Year_Offers/

Pricing
- Remote Control: 39 EUR/USD instead of 49 (20% off) December 31st.

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.75

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, 2025/11/10: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released yet another free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, their "virtual patchbay for plug-ins", a versatile multi-effects processor and plug-ins host.

Despite the small version number increment, this free update comes with many new features and improvements, covering a wide range of facets of the software: macro controls, MIDI control, performance, plug-ins hosting, chains presets, plug-in oversampling... You name it! An overview of the main features is available on the Blue Cat Audio blog (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/whats-new-in-patchwork-2-75/), and the full change list is detailed below.

The free PatchWork update can be easily downloaded from the same location as the original full version, accessible through the link provided via email upon purchase. If you do not own the software yet, it is available at a special price until the end of the month. Demo versions in various plug-in formats and as standalone applications for both Mac and Windows PC can be freely downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com.

NEW IN PATCHWORK 2.75:
Macro Parameters
- Select Macro params control style: knob or switch.
- Set macro params default/neutral value (the value set upon right click or alt-click).

Plug-ins Hosting
- Improved synchronization of hosted plug-ins to host transport when using plug-ins with latency.
- Built-in plug-ins can now follow host zoom.
- Future updates of Blue Cat Audio VST, VST3 and Audio Unit plug-ins will be able to follow PatchWork's zoom like built-in plug-ins (previews available).
- Plug-in format is now displayed in the title bar of the plug-in window.
- Recording status is now reported to Audio Units that support it.
- It is now possible to use different oversampling options for realtime and offline rendering (experimental).
- Added recording status support for Audio Unit format.
- Improved undo management with built-in and VST3 plug-ins, now detecting non-parameter changes.
- Hosted VST3 plug-ins can now use up to 16 channels per bus (instead of 8 before).
- Fixed two memory leaks in VST3 plug-ins host (causing potential crashes upon VST3 plug-in unload too).
- Fixed plug-in latency not always fully compensated when using plug-ins with latencies of more than 1024 samples.
- Fixed built-in multitap delay high DSP usage upon first load when syncing delay to host BPM.
- Fixed offline rendering mode not always reported to hosted plug-ins.
- Fixed some VST3 plug-ins taking several minutes to load (HALion and several other plug-ins with multiple audio busses).
- Fixed built-in harmonizer crashing when manually forcing more audio outputs than inputs.
- Fixed Audio Unit bypass control odd behavior with some plug-ins.

Audio Recording/Playback
- Application can now record PatchWork's output to wav files (up to 16 audio channels).
- Recorded audio files contain current transport position to help synchronizing recordings when imported into a DAW (BWF format).
- Fixed mp3 files loaded in audio player not always in sync with transport.

MIDI Control
- Individual plug-ins bypass can now be controlled via automation, MIDI or Macro parameters.
- Show/Hide plug-ins user interfaces can now be controlled via automation, MIDI or Macro parameters.
- All plug-in parameters can now be controlled with MIDI notes, pitch bend, NRPN, 14-bit CCs, aftertouch or channel pressure, in addition to existing MIDI CC.
- MIDI settings window can now be resized to display more parameters.
- Optimized MIDI settings window display on Windows (load time and scroll).
- MIDI Settings window now splits parameters into multiple pages for faster access.
- MIDI Settings window now shows custom display names if any.
- Optimized preset load upon MIDI messages when using several hundreds of user presets.
- Fixed plug-in sending Bank number 0 when loading a preset that is not located in a bank.
- Fixed audio dropouts when navigating presets via next/previous and plug-in set to send MIDI Program Change messages.

User Interface
- Chain presets: Save/Load and Copy/Paste full plug-in chains (PRE/POST or parallel). Fully compatible with Axiom, Late Replies, MB-7 Mixer or Fader Hub FX strips.
- Minor graphics optimizations for Hi resolution displays.
- Fixed window opacity changes not shown in plug-in when host application modifies it.
- Fixed selected text in text edit box sometimes not easy to read on Mac depending on the color scheme.
- Fixed text edit boxes sometimes loosing focus when hovering mouse over other controls.
- Improved skin loading time on slow hard drives.
- Optimized size of image resources for PatchWork and built-in plug-ins user interfaces.
- Misc graphics rendering optimizations.
- Fixed Mac installers not showing brand image in dark mode.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/whats-new-in-patchwork-2-75/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 89 EUR or $89 (instead of 99), until Nov 30th

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
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Blue Cat Audio Releases Free Updates For Most Its Plug-Ins And Applications

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2024/08/12: Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released free updates for 25 audio plug-ins and applications.

In addition to fixing registration issues for Audio Units on recent MacOS systems, these updates also include a couple of extra improvements and fixes for all products (details below).

As usual, owners of these products can download the updates from the link(s) received by email upon purchase. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What’s New, for All Products:
– Fixed Audio Unit registration issues in Logic and GarageBand after using the demo version.
– Improved whitespace stripping to streamline username/key registration.

All Applications (Axiom, Fader Hub, PatchWork, Remote Control and Plug’n Script):
– App: fixed occasional crash when unselecting MIDI output devices while sending MIDI.
– Mac App: fixed scrollbar not always appearing to select MIDI Input or Output devices.

Blue Cat’s Connector:
– Fixed audio dropouts upon playback start caused by host applications that reset their audio engine (Reaper, Logic, Cakewalk & more).

Blue Cat’s Remote Control:
– App can now receive and send MIDI even when no audio interface is selected.

Blue Cat’s Plug’n Script:
– Fixed userDocuments path empty upon first init in exported plug-ins.
– Fixed Audio Unit MIDI output ignored by Logic on Apple Silicon processors in script mode.
– New MIDI “learn once” mode for parameters (deactivates itself once learned).

Other Plug-Ins:
– Find currently selected preset easily in the menu (folders containing the preset now display a check mark).
– Show current preset in Finder/Windows Explorer.
– Plug-in can now send Bank Select and Program Change messages upon changes in the user interface to keep in sync with external controllers.
– Added an option to cycle next/previous preset in current bank.
– New MIDI “learn once” mode for parameters control (deactivates itself once learned).

Extra Features for Late Replies & MB-7 Mixer:
– Reported latency is now displayed in the status bar (bottom right).
– Updated Miaow Wah built-in plug-in.
– New MIDI Loopback port to route MIDI events from hosted plug-ins back to Late Replies’ input.
– New “learn once” mode for both MIDI and macro controls (deactivates itself once learned).
– SysEx MIDI events support.
– Improved performance of VST3 plug-in and VST3 host when receiving program change messages.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Main/NewsItem_2025_08_12.Free_Updates_for_25_Products/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Category_0_NewProducts/

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
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Blue Cat Audio Releases New Miaow Wah Plug-In, Updates The Axiom Guitar Processor & Launches Guitar Month

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France 2025/07/08: Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Miaow Wah 1.0, a new "augmented" Wah pedal simulation plug-in, as well as Axiom 2.2, an update for their flagship multi-effects processor for guitar and bass.

Originally available only as a built-in plug-in inside the Axiom guitar software, Miaow Wah has grown up and is now available as an independent plug-in, with a new LFO mode, new presets and customization features. It is now capable of a wide range of filtering and modulation effects in addition to traditional Wah pedals simulations.

The plug-in includes a wide variety of predefined Wah models inspired by legendary pedals, which can be controlled manually with an expression pedal, or can be triggered automatically with a built-in envelope follower (auto Wah) or an LFO that can be synced to your DAW. The plug-in makes it easy to create your own Wah pedals or filtering effects from factory presets with the built-in Tone Maps browser or the Wah editor.

At this occasion, the Axiom guitar effects processor and amp simulation software has been updated. The new release not only includes the new Miaow Wah plug-in as a built-in effect with new presets to get the best out of it, but also many improvements and fixes to enhance the overall Axiom experience: MIDI control and routing, synchronized recording, network mode improvements, presets management and more (full changelist below).

To celebrate the release, Blue Cat Audio launches the "Guitar Month", with special offers on their guitar-related software and plug-ins, with up to 25% discount, until July 31st. Existing customers will receive an even more attractive offer via email. Demo versions in most common plug-in formats for Mac and PC are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com.

Miaow Wah Plug-In Main Features:
- Augmented Wah pedal simulator.
- Use one of the 29 predefined classic Wah models or build your own.
- Control the filter with an expression pedal, the signal envelope (auto) or an LFO.
- Built-in Wah editor to create custom filters.
- Capable of flangy tones, univibes, phasing effects, filtered tremolos and more.
- Find new tones easily with the Tone Maps explorer (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/tone-maps-a-new-approach-to-sound-design-and-tone-control/).
- Sync the LFO with the host application.
- Includes more than 200 presets with many types of effects.

What's New in Axiom 2.2:
- Updated Miaow Wah built-in plug-in: new LFO to modulate the Wah's filter (with host sync option), new presets with modulation effects, custom colors support.
- New factory presets illustrating the new Wah plug-in modes.
- Select which plug-ins appear in the EZ view pedalboard and streamline your pedalboard when using many effects.
- New built-in phase flip plug-in.
- Synchronize application transport & bpm with other devices/software with MIDI Clock and/or MIDI Timecode (MTC). Both Send and Receive supported.
- Synchronize recording and backing track playback.
- Both plug-ins and application now support SysEx MIDI events.
- Reported latency is now displayed in the status bar (bottom right).
- New MIDI Loopback port to route MIDI events from hosted plug-ins back to Axiom's input.
- New "learn once" mode for both MIDI and macro controls.
- App can now receive and send MIDI even when no audio interface is selected.
- Plug-in and App can now send Bank Select and Program Change messages upon changes in the user interface to keep in sync with external controller.
- Find currently selected preset easily in the menu (folders containing the preset now display a check mark).
- Show current preset in Finder/Windows Explorer.
- Added an option to cycle next/previous preset in current bank.
- Application: it is now possible to adjust compression settings and activate UpnP for the Connector Slave network Audio Device.
- Application now reports plug-ins latency when running in network mode.
- Plug-in bypass now follows plug-in upon drag and drop.
- Improved performance of VST3 plug-in and VST3 host when receiving program change messages.
- Minor knobs graphics changes.
- Fixed Audio Player not properly syncing its playback position when resampling.
- Fixed plug-in slot bypass reset upon plug-in removal.
- Fixed a crash in the params map editor upon GUI load in some rare cases.
- Fixed plug-in slots display issue on MacOS 10.10.
- Fixed crash in app when showing MIDI devices with names using unicode characters.
- Fixed CPU meter display sometimes off by one pixel.
- Fixed Audio Unit registration issues in Logic and GarageBand after using the demo version.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MiaowWah/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpaMho_JMyU
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/

Introduction Price until July 31st:
- Blue Cat's Miaow Wah: 23 USD/EUR (instead of 29)
- Blue Cat's Axiom: 199 USD/EUR (instead of 249)
- Guitar Month Deals: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Category_0_Discount/

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Fader Hub 1.2 Network Mixing Console Software

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2025/06/05: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Fader Hub 1.2, a groundbreaking update for their network mixing, streaming and recording console software.

This new version is a major step forward for network audio collaboration, whether you are working with multiple machines on a local network or collaborating with remote musicians online. With several synchronization and latency compensation features, it helps fighting against network latency and brings distributed recording to the table, ensuring that all recorded tracks of connected instances are kept in sync, wherever they are recorded.

With the ability to synchronize a backing track or a click over the network, the latency for real-time collaboration is virtually halved, the software acting like a conductor synchronizing the musicians. This means that online remote collaboration is now possible on much longer distances without sacrificing the quality of the performance. Locally or remotely recorded tracks can be kept in perfect sync and mixed together later for a latency-free mix of the performance.

The full list of new features, improvements and fixes is available below.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). At this occasion Blue Cat Audio is offering a special introduction offer with 20% off until June 20th, with an extra discount for existing customers sent by email.

Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats and as standalone applications for Mac and Windows PC.

What's New in Fader Hub 1.2:
SYNCHRONIZATION & NETWORK LATENCY COMPENSATION:
- SYNCED input: ensure all connected participants hear a backing track or click simultaneously (no latency), regardless of the distance.
- Synchronized transport: synchronize all connected applications, with built-in clock latency compensation for latency-less real-time playback.
- Synchronized recording: start/stop recording in sync with playback across multiple devices on the network, and keep all recorded files synchronized.
- Optional real-time network latency compensation: Fader Hub can compensate the network latency on all LLAN mixer strips for a perfectly synchronized mix.
- Automatic network latency compensation for recording: latency is automatically compensated for perfect synchronization of individual recorded tracks.
- Reported latency is now displayed in the status bar (bottom right).
- Check reception latency for each LLAN Mixer channel by hovering the mouse on the drift meter (ppm).
- Synchronize app transport & bpm with other devices/software with MIDI Clock and/or MIDI Timecode (MTC). Both send and receive supported.
PERFORMANCE:
- Improved connection stability when sender under high CPU load.
- Optimized performance: Up to 50% lighter on CPU when not using all available channel strips.
OTHER NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS:
- New MIDI Loopback port to route MIDI events from hosted plug-ins back to Fader Hub's input.
- Improved connection status reporting for LLAN Mixer channels.
- Recorded tracks are now saved in a separate folder for each recording.
- Reveal current preset in Finder/Windows Explorer.
- New built-in phase flip plug-in.
FIXES:
- Fixed issue with some older VST2 instrument plug-ins not receiving MIDI events (such NI Kontakt 6).
- Fixed VST3 plug-ins sometimes not updating meters when loaded in Fader Hub.
- Fixed Arturia VST3 plug-ins editor not re-opening properly when closed with the plug-in slot button.
- Fixed Audio Player crashes when using file with less channels than the plug-in.
- Fixed Audio Player not properly syncing its playback position when resampling.
- VST/VST3 plug-in: fixed occasional performance issue when controlling fader Hub macro parameters via MIDI.
- Fixed CPU meter display sometimes off by one pixel.
- Fixed memory leak in receiver when using resampling.
- Mac: Fixed Audio Unit plug-in taking a very long time to validate in Logic or GarageBand.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FaderHub/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9yckp16Qsg

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Fader Hub: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99) until June 20th.

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
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Blue Cat Audio Releases Network Audio Protocol V2 Free Update

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France 2025/05/20: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has announced a major update of their network audio/MIDI communication protocol, with the release of Blue Cat's Connector 1.4, Freeceiver 1.2 and PatchWork 2.72.

This free update allows the plug-ins and applications to carry up to 32 audio channels for surround and ambisonics streaming and now supports System Exclusive MIDI data. It also adds network latency compensation and transport/clock synchronization capabilities to synchronize applications and audio streams together, regardless of the network latency and many other improvements and fixes (full list below).

Connector, the virtual cable plug-in that lets you connect applications together locally or thru the Internet, provides the core features of this new protocol. Freeceiver is a free implementation that can receive audio and MIDI signals sent by Connector anywhere. PatchWork, the virtual patchbay for plug-ins, provides network processing capabilities using this network protocol.

An update for Fader Hub is also expected next month, with groundbreaking new features and enhancements for realtime network collaboration, thanks to this major communication protocol update. A preview of this upcoming update is already available to existing customers from their private download page.

More information about these plug-ins, demo versions and videos can be found on www.bluecataudio.com. Free updates can be downloaded from the links received by email upon purchase and can be retrieved anytime here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Register/LostKey/

NEW IN CONNECTOR 1.4/FREECEIVER 1.2
Connector Protocol V2:
- Latency compensation: Connector can now evaluate, compensate and report the latency of the connection.
- Transport synchronization: Connector can now send MIDI Timecode (MTC) and MIDI Clock compatible signals to synchronize applications together.
- Manage synchronization with clock anticipation: the clock signal can compensate the connection latency to synchronize apps with no delay.
- Carry up to 32 audio channels for surround and Ambisonics support.
- MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) support.
Plug-in/app Features:
- The plug-in can now receive and transmit SysEx MIDI events.
- MIDI Thru option to merge incoming MIDI events with received events.
- Improved connection stability when sender under high CPU load.
- Improved connection status reporting in receiver.
- Find currently selected preset easily in the menu (folders containing the preset now display a check mark).
- New option to cycle next/previous preset in current bank.
- The plug-in can now send Bank Select and Program Change messages upon changes in the user interface to keep in sync with an external controller.
- Fixed memory leak in receiver when using resampling.
- Mac: Fixed location of text edit boxes changing when closing and re-opening the plug-in GUI in previous release.
ASIO Driver:
- ASIO Positioning Protocol (A.P.P.) support: the ASIO driver can now control the transport of applications supporting the A.P.P. protocol (Cubase, Nuendo...) when being sent a clock signal.
- ASIO buffer size can now be set from the driver settings window.
- Audio compression and UPnP options can now be set from the driver settings window.

NEW IN PATCHWORK 2.72:
Network Audio:
- Connector Protocol V2 support for network audio device.
- Application now reports plug-ins latency to the network client when running in network mode.
- Network audio device can now manage up to 32 audio channels.
- Adjust compression settings and activate UpnP for the Connector slave network audio device.
- Fixed application sometimes dropping local MIDI events when using the network audio device.
New Features:
- Reported latency is now displayed in the status bar (bottom right).
- Route MIDI events from hosted plug-ins back to PatchWork's input with the new MIDI Loopback port.
- New "learn once" mode for MIDI and macro controls.
Fixes:
- Fixed issue with some older VST2 instrument plug-ins not receiving MIDI events (such NI Kontakt 6) in previous release.
- Fixed VST3 plug-ins sometimes not updating meters when loaded in PatchWork.
- Fixed AAX effect plug-in not loading anymore in Pro Tools 11 and earlier.
- Improved WASAPI driver support for some audio devices in the Windows application.
- Fixed Arturia VST3 plug-ins editor not re-opening properly when closed with the plug-in slot button.
- Fixed Audio Player crashes when using file with less channels than the plug-in.
- Fixed Audio Player not properly syncing its playback position when resampling.
- Fixed generated MIDI clock sync issues when already slaved to another MIDI clock.
- Fixed occasional performance issue when controlling PatchWork parameters via MIDI in the VST/VST3 plug-in.
- Fixed CPU meter display sometimes off by one pixel.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Main/NewsItem_2025_05_25.Network_Audio_Protocol_V2_Released/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Connector/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Freeceiver/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FaderHub/

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.5 Audio and MIDI Scripting Plug-In Update

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2025/05/06: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's Plug'n Script, its audio and MIDI scripting software that can be programmed to create your own effects or virtual instruments.

With this new version, it is possible to export audio and MIDI scripts as an independent standalone application, in addition to the existing plug-in formats (AAX, VST, VST3 and Audio Unit). This lets you create and distribute audio applications easily like never before.

This free update also adds MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) messages support to the MIDI stack, with new features in the MIDI library to help with MIDI SysEx scripting as well as new example scripts (full list of other improvements and fixes below).

The update is free for registered V3 customers and can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com for Mac and PC, and a special offer (20% off) is in place until May 22nd.

What's New in Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.5:
- Projects can now be exported as standalone audio/MIDI applications.
- SysEx MIDI events support (RAW Sysex data stream uses series of 4 bytes MIDI events).
- Updated MIDI library scripts for SysEx support.
- New MIDI Timecode and MIDI Clock generation scripts.
- Updated MIDI log script with SysEx support.
- Enlarged text fields in export window.
- App can now receive and send MIDI even when no audio interface is selected.
- App: it is now possible to adjust compression settings and activate UpnP for the Connector Slave network Audio Device.
- Plug-in and App can now send Bank Select and Program Change messages upon changes in the user interface to keep in sync with external controller.
- Find currently selected preset easily in the menu (folders containing the preset now display a check mark).
- Added an option to cycle next/previous preset in current bank.
- Improved performance of VST3 plug-in when receiving program change messages.
- Fixed display issue with large output strings.
- Fixed plug-in windows not resized upon zoom when statically set in the root SKIN tag.
- Fixed application sometimes dropping local MIDI events when using the Network Audio Device.
- Mac: fixed text edit box in the wrong position when closing / re-opening the user interface of the plug-in.
- Fixed text edit boxes and buttons in export window not properly scaled when zooming UI.
- Fixed system widgets with default size not properly scaled when using zoom in exported plug-ins.
- Fixed CPU meter display sometimes off by one pixel.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99) until May 22nd

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.71

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2025/01/16: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released yet another free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, their versatile multi-effects processor and plug-in host.

This 38th iteration of PatchWork includes many improvements for MIDI (MIDI Clock, MTC, SysEx...), presets navigation, a re-designed built-in Wah plug-in and a lot more (full change list below and more details here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/patchwork-2-71-midi-presets-navigation-sysex-midiclock-mtc-sync-more/). This is a recommended free update for all customers.

The free PatchWork update can be easily downloaded from the same location as the original full version, accessible through the link provided via email upon purchase. Demo versions, supporting various plug-in formats and available for both Mac and Windows PC, can be found at www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New in PatchWork 2.71:
- Synchronize app transport & bpm with other devices/software with MIDI Clock and/or MIDI Timecode (MTC). Both send and receive supported.
- App can now receive and send MIDI even when no audio interface is selected.
- Both plug-ins and application now support SysEx MIDI events.
- Plug-in and App can now send Bank Select and Program Change messages upon preset selection in the user interface to keep external controllers in sync.
- Find currently selected preset easily in the menu (folders containing the preset now display a check mark).
- Added an option to cycle next/previous preset in current bank.
- Show current preset in Finder/Widows Explorer.
- Updated built-in Wah plug-in: new LFO to modulate the Wah's filter (with host sync option), new presets with modulation effects, custom colors support.
- Improved performance of VST3 plug-in and VST3 host when receiving program change messages.
- Plug-in bypass now follows plug-in upon drag and drop.
- Fixed plug-in slot bypass reset upon plug-in removal.
- Fixed a crash in the params map editor upon GUI load in some rare cases.
- Fixed plug-in slots display issue on MacOS 10.10.
- Fixed crash in app when showing MIDI devices with names using unicode characters.
- Fixed AAX plug-in not supporting all 8 channels surround formats in Pro Tools.
- Windows: fixed navigation in controls with tab key in settings windows.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/patchwork-2-71-midi-presets-navigation-sysex-midiclock-mtc-sync-more/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Re-Head 1.3 And Launches End Of Year Offers

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France 2024/12/12: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) just released Re-Head 1.3, a free update with key new features for its plug-in designed to make using headphones easier for musicians and audio professionals.

Re-Head is a plug-in which aims at re-creating a room experience when using headphones. While it cannot replace studio monitors or a guitar cabinet in a room, it makes the listening experience with headphones more comfortable and realistic, and also provides a simple way to apply headphones response compensation curves (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/free-headphones-compensation-irs-for-re-head/).

This new version of Re-Head brings a new built-in stereo field visualizer, total control over the amount of head correction (that can now be fully disabled to use plug-in also with speakers), as well as a new inter-aural time delay feature to enhance the stereo cross-feed effect, and other enhancements and fixes (full list below).

The update is free for existing Re-Head customers while an end of year offer (20% off) is available to others. Demo versions are available for download freely in most common plug-in formats (Mac and Windows) on www.bluecataudio.com.

At the same time, Blue Cat Audio has launched exceptional end of year promotions, with up to 50% off audio plug-ins and applications until December 31st. Existing customers are granted even better deals during the year-end promotions period (received by email).

What's New In Re-Head 1.3:
- New built-in stereo field visualizer.
- Adjust the amount of head response correction with a single knob.
- Disable the head response to use the other features of the plug-in independently, even on speakers.
- Adjustable Haas effect for stereo width control, enhancing stereo spread reduction with inter-aural time delay (ITD).
- Misc presets management and MIDI control improvements.
- Head response is now fully phase-aligned with dry signal, and the plug-in reports the associated latency to host.
- Fixed head response gain increasing with sample rate.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ReHead/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/announcements/re-head-1-3-new-features-stereo-field-visualizer-haas-effect-more/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Main/NewsItem_2024_12_12.End_Of_Year_Offers/

Pricing
Re-Head: €/$39 until December 31st

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Fader Hub 1.1

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2024/29/11: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Fader Hub 1.1, of free update for their mixing and recording console software with network connectivity.

This new version adds new routing capabilities between console strips and an extra auxiliary bus to manage two independent audio outputs (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/fader-hub-1-1-virtual-console-audio-routing-tips/), as well as several MIDI and third party plug-ins support improvements (details below).

About the software: Blue Cat's Fader Hub is a virtual mixing console that features a local mixer for an audio interface, and a network mixer to interact with other workstations or musicians across the network. It also provides multitrack recording capabilities with host synchronization when used as a plug-in. It can be used as a live mixer, to record a band locally or across the network, and to collaborate with other musicians remotely in real time with an online connection.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). At this occasion Blue Cat Audio is offering a special introduction offer to customers and newsletter subscribers: Fader Hub is available with 20% discount if you subscribe to the bluecataudio.com newsletter before December 10th.

Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats and as standalone applications for Mac and Windows PC.

What's New in Fader Hub 1.1:
- Each input can now be independently sent to the local mix ("ME") and/or others via the network ("OTHERS").
- New Aux output bus to manage two separate audio ouputs (with optional recording). Select which strip is routed to each mix in the LLAN mixer.
- Plug-in and App can now send Bank Select and Program Change MIDI messages upon changes in the user interface to keep external controllers in sync.
- Find currently selected preset easily in the menu (folders containing the preset now display a check mark).
- Next/previous preset can now be cycled in the current bank (optional).
- App can now receive and send MIDI even when no audio interface is selected.
- Both plug-ins and application now support SysEx MIDI events.
- Improved performance of VST3 plug-in and VST3 host when receiving program change messages.
- Plug-in bypass now follows plug-in upon drag and drop.
- Fixed plug-in slot bypass reset upon plug-in removal.
- Fixed a crash in the params map editor upon GUI load in some rare cases.
- Fixed plug-in slots display issue on MacOS 10.10.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FaderHub/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNPg01eAgsA

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Fader Hub: 99 EUR or $99

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases New Spinal Vibe Rotary Speaker Plug-In

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France 2024/10/23: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Spinal Vibe 1.0, a brand new "augmented" rotating speakers simulation plug-in.

Blue Cat's Spinal Vibe is a rotary speaker emulator that goes way beyond the scope of traditional simulations, thanks to a couple of twists: with up to 3 rotative speakers, advanced control over the rotational behavior of each speaker, slow or fast speed selection and anything in between (instant brake included), host tempo synchronization with phase adjustment, dry/wet control and more (details below), the plug-in offers a lot of flexibility. It covers a wide range of effects usually not available to traditional rotary speakers.

Finding a great tone is however made easy with the tone maps explorer, a unique tool to explore presets and create new tones without dealing with parameters.

To celebrate the launch, Blue Cat's Spinal vibe is available at 25% discount until November 10th. Existing customers will receive an even more attractive offer via email. Demo versions in most common plug-in formats for Mac and PC are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com.

Spinal Vibe 1.0 Main Features:
- Advanced rotary speaker emulation.
- Up to 3 speakers.
- Slow and fast speed, with control over the acceleration and deceleration for each speaker.
- Brake control.
- Rotation can be synced to tempo.
- Control the phase and rotation direction of each speaker.
- Manage the amount of each effect for each speaker: Doppler, tremolo and filter.
- Adjust the volume of each speaker.
- Independent stereo control for each speaker.
- Manage the crossover filters frequency and slope.
- Find new tones easily with the Tone Maps explorer (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/tone-maps-a-new-approach-to-sound-design-and-tone-control/).
- Multicore processing to minimize CPU usage.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_SpinalVibe/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTUHWqCfIv4
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR3yJu-_aGfQyJ9ezhp9DcnM

Introduction Price until November 10th:
- Blue Cat's Spinal Vibe: 59 USD/EUR (instead of 79)

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Massive Update For All Its Plug-Ins And Applications

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2024/09/09: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released free updates for all its 32 audio plug-ins and applications, including 8 free plug-ins.

Blue Cat Audio's plug-in line offers unique creative tools for mixing or mastering engineers, sound designers, guitar & bass players or virtual instruments lovers: all of them have been updated today.

These updates mainly contain multi-monitor Hi DPI scaling support for Windows and improved Retina display support for Mac with crispier images display on high resolution screens (details here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/hidpi-retina-display-support-why-do-you-care/), as well as a couple of other fixes and improvements depending on the plug-ins as detailed below.

This occasion is also the opportunity for Blue Cat Audio to launch "Back To School" special offers, with up to 33% off until September 30th, exclusively on their website. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New for All Plug-Ins:
- Windows: Multi monitor High DPI scaling support for high resolution displays (4K monitors, hi-res laptops…) for Windows 10 version 1607 (Anniversary Edition) and newer.
- Mac: Improved Retina display support, with crispier graphics at all resolutions and zoom levels.
- Mac: fixed random GUI refresh issues in Reaper on Retina displays.

What’s New For Plug-in Hosts (PatchWork, Axiom, Fader Hub, MB-7 Mixer & Late Replies):
- Auto Scale option for third party plug-ins that do not support HiDPI on Windows.
- New option to disable “suspend processing on silence” for plug-ins that do not report tail size properly (such as Valhalla plug-ins).
- Fixed a potential issue with VST3 plug-ins using unicode characters in parameter names and values.
- Fixed a crash with some VST3 plug-ins requiring inputParameterChanges (such as Martinic plug-ins).
- Fixed crash on Apple Silicon and wrong preset names on other platforms when loading VST3 plug-ins that define presets without names (such as FabFilter plug-ins).
- Fixed minor memory leak when using oversampling for plug-ins.

What’s New For Plug’n Script:
- Fixed potential problems with other plug-ins changing locale settings in non-GUI threads.
- Fixed input strings names reset to default when using angelscript for DSP (native was fine).
- Fixed exported plug-ins creating a “Plug’n Script” folder in the user’s documents folder.
- Other minor bug fixes.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Main/NewsItem_2024_09_09.Free_Update_For_All_Plug-Ins_Available/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Category_0_Discount/

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.68 And High DPI Previews

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2024/07/03: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) announces the release of a free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, their versatile multi-effects processor and plug-in host, as well as the availability of previews with High DPI support for a couple of plug-ins.

PatchWork 2.68 includes a couple of fixes (mostly with VST3 plug-ins) as well as a new features to improve compatibility (full change list below).

High DPI previews are currently available for PatchWork, Axiom, Fader Hub, MB-5 Dynamix and Plug'n Script. These previews add support for High DPI scaling on Windows and improve the crispiness of the user interface on Retina displays for Mac, thanks to improved image scaling.

Users can easily download the free PatchWork update or the previews from the same location as the original full version, accessible through the link provided via email upon purchase. Demo versions, supporting various plug-in formats and available for both Mac and Windows PC, can be found at www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New in PatchWork 2.68:
- New option to disable "suspend processing on silence" for plug-ins that do not report tail size properly (such as Valhalla plug-ins).
Added .aif files support in built-in audio player.
- Reduced GPU usage under MacOS Sonoma, now that Apple has fixed the performance issue (Sonoma 14.3 and newer required).
- Fixed Mix parameter not always properly recalled when loading a preset.
- Fixed an issue with stuck MIDI notes with some VST3 plug-ins.
- Fixed a potential issue with VST3 plug-ins using unicode characters in parameter names and values.
- Fixed a crash with some VST3 plug-ins requiring inputParameterChanges (such as Martinic plug-ins).
- Fixed crash on Apple Silicon and wrong preset names on other platforms when loading VST3 plug-ins that define presets without names (such as FabFilter plug-ins).

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Main/NewsItem_2024_07_02.High_DPI_Previews_Available/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.34 Audio and MIDI Scripting Plug-In Update

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2024/05/14: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's Plug'n Script, its audio and MIDI scripting software that can be programmed to create your own effects or virtual instruments inside most Digital Audio Workstations (DAW).

After a couple of previews published in the past year, the long-awaited official update for Plug'n Script is finally here, with an updated and more performant scripting engine, a new version of the user interface programming language with many new features and enhancements, the ability to use any number of parameters, and many other improvements and fixes (full details below). This new version makes the creation of audio and MIDI plug-ins easier and gives more power to advanced plug-in developers.

The Blue Cat Audio blog (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/) has also been updated with many tutorials and videos to help getting started with the creation of audio and MIDI plug-ins.

The update is free for registered V3 customers and can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Demo versions are available for downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com for Mac and PC.

What's New in Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.34:
- Extended user interface programming capabilities with KUIML 2.7.4 support (User Interface programming language). Details here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Vault/Skins/KUIML/versions.html
- Scripting engine update, with improved performance.
- Unlimited parameters: for plug-ins developers, you can now configure the number of i/o params and strings via a configuration file.
- Offline processing status (non-realtime rendering) is now available from the processBlock function.
- AAX plug-in now reports the recording status (in recent versions of Pro Tools that support it).
- Fixed missing floatToString,intToString and uIntToString functions for dsp scripts on Apple M1.
- AAX Atmos format is now available for exported plug-ins too.
- Graphical user interface refresh performance improvements.
- Improved resampling when the application starts streaming audio as a network server with Connector.
- Fixed a couple of issues with undo/redo.
- Ableton Live 11: Fixed VST3 MIDI input not detected.
- Fixed drag and drop that did not work within a 2 pixels margin at the border of drag source widgets.
- Fixed file drag and drop issues on Mac when using system::filepath applicative type.
- Mac: Fixed negative values not properly sent to DSP when entering them in text box after double clicking on a knob.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 99 EUR or $99

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Free Updates for Blue Cat's Fader Hub and Axiom Software

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2024/04/10: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released free updates for Fader Hub, their mixing console software with network connectivity and Axiom, their multi effects processor for guitar and bass.

This new version of both plug-ins brings new MIDI control features as well as multiple improvements and fixes, with enhanced performance (details below).

About the software: Blue Cat's Fader Hub is a virtual mixing console that features a local mixer for an audio interface, and a network mixer to interact with other workstations or musicians across the network. It also provides multitrack recording capabilities with host synchronization when used as a plug-in. Blue Cat's Axiom is a all-in-one multi effects processor and amp simulator for guitar and bass offering an infinite number of tones. Both products can load third party plug-ins in addition to their built-in effects.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats and as standalone applications for Mac and Windows PC.

What's New in both Axiom 2.07 and Fader Hub 1.01:
- Playback, recording and rewind for the application (to synchronize loaded plug-ins) can now be triggered by MIDI.
- Offline rendering support: hosted plug-ins are now notified when the host is rendering offline (non-realtime).
- Fixed stereo issues in the audio player (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/loading-backing-tracks-with-axioms-built-in-audio-player/ ) when loading mp3 or aiff files on Mac.
- Fixed audio recording issues under very low latencies and high CPU usage.
- Reduced GPU usage under MacOS Sonoma, now that Apple fixed their initial graphics performance issue (Sonoma 14.3 and newer required).

What's New in Axiom 2.07:
- Fixed multicore performance issues for Apple Silicon systems (random audio dropouts). More details here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/announcements/realtime-audio-multicore-issues-for-apple-silicon-end-of-the-story/
- Improved multicore performance on Intel Macs and Windows PCs.
- Improved audio performance when the application is used as a network server.

What's New in Fader Hub 1.01:
- Fixed target IP address lost when loading presets while the LLAN Mixer section is locked.
- Fixed displayed name for the plug-in installer on Windows.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FaderHub/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Fader Hub: 99 EUR or $99
Blue Cat's Axiom: 249 EUR or $249

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Free Updates for Blue Cat's Late Replies and MB-7 Mixer Plug-Ins

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2024/03/20: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for two of its creative multi effects plug-ins also capable of hosting third party plug-ins, Blue Cat's Late Replies (delay and reverb) and MB-7 Mixer (multiband processor).

This new version of both plug-ins adds 15 new styles for macro parameters knobs, improves multicore performance for parallel processing on both Mac and PC, and adds offline rendering support for third party plug-ins. The full list of new features and fixes is available below.

About the plug-ins: Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer is a multiband processor that splits the signal into several frequency bands and lets you re-mix and process them as if they were separate tracks: change levels, apply panning, add built-in effects, or even third party plug-ins. Blue Cat's Late Replies is a powerful delay, reverb and multi effects plug-in that can be indefinitely extended by hosting third party VST, VST3 or AU plug-ins anywhere in the signal path.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and Windows PC.

What's New in Late Replies 1.66 and MB-7 Mixer 3.56:
- Added 15 new styles for macro knobs.
- Offline rendering support: hosted plug-ins are now notified when the host is rendering offline (non-realtime).
- Fixed multicore performance issues for Apple Silicon systems (random audio dropouts). More details here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/announcements/realtime-audio-multicore-issues-for-apple-silicon-end-of-the-story/
- Improved multicore performance on Windows PC and Intel Macs.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 129 EUR or $129
Blue Cat's Late Replies: 129 EUR or $129

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.67 Free Update

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, 2024/02/28: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) proudly announces the release of a complimentary update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, the versatile multi-effects processor and plug-in host.

This new version introduces a new built-in audio file player plug-in, which can be synced with the host's transport. Furthermore, users can now trigger the application version's transport via MIDI, facilitating effortless synchronization of multiple plug-ins. Additional customization options come in the form of 15 new styles for personalized macro controls. This update also includes crucial performance enhancements and fixes, particularly addressing issues on Mac systems. The complete list of updates is available below.

Users can easily download the free update from the same location as the original full version, accessible through the link provided via email upon purchase. Demo versions, supporting various plug-in formats and available for both Mac and Windows PC, can be found at www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New in PatchWork 2.67:
- Seamlessly play over backing tracks with the new built-in audio player, supporting wav, mp3, and flac formats.
- Drag and drop audio files directly into plug-in slots to open the audio player.
- Choose from additional 15 styles to customize macro knobs.
- Playback and rewind in the application can now be triggered by MIDI (allowing easy synchronization of plug-ins playback).
- Offline rendering support: hosted plug-ins are now notified when the host application is rendering offline (non-realtime).
- Improved audio performance when the application is used as a network server for Connector or Fader Hub (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/offloading-plug-ins-processing-to-another-computer/).
- Fixed audio recording issues under very low latencies and high CPU usage.
- Fixed multicore performance issues for Apple Silicon systems (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/preview/realtime-audio-multicore-issues-for-apple-silicon-end-of-the-story/).
- Improved multicore performance on Intel Macs and Windows PCs.
- Fixed Graphical User Interface performance issues on Mac OS Sonoma.
- Fixed a crash with Audio Units reporting corrupted latency (invalid value) upon load.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases New Freeceiver Software and Updates All Free Plug-Ins

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2024/02/15: Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Freeceiver, a brand new free plug-in and application that can receive audio and MIDI from the network, and has updated all its other free plug-ins.

Blue Cat's Freeceiver is a free network audio plug-in and application that can receive both audio and MIDI signals sent over a network by the Connector plug-in and the recently released Fader Hub software (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FaderHub/). It operates on one or several computers, thru a local area network or thru the Internet for remote communication, making it the perfect tool to share musical content in real time with others, without the need for extra licenses. It is available for free download on bluecataudio.com, alone or as part as the Freeware Pack bundle.

All 7 other free plug-ins that are also part of the free plug-ins bundle (Blue Cat's Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, FreqAnalyst, Gain Suite, Triple EQ and Free Amp) have been updated (details below). They are 100% free and do not require any registration, dongle, or mailing list subscription as explained here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/free-plug-ins-for-commercial-use/. This is not a limited time offer either: Blue Cat Audio is celebrating 20 years of free software this year, the first release of Blue Cat's Chorus dating from 2004!

Blue Cat's Freeceiver Main Features:
- Free Network Audio and MIDI client application and plug-in (available in VST, VST3, AAX or Audio Unit formats).
- Fully compatible with Blue Cat's Fader Hub and Connector.
- Receives both audio and MIDI from the network or on a local machine.
- Minimal latency, with full control over buffering.
- Supports multiple sampling rates on a single connection (built-in resampling).
- Built-in drift compensation.
- UPnP support for automatic Internet router configuration.

What's New In 7 Other Free Plug-Ins:
- Fixed GUI performance issues on MacOS 14 (Codename Sonoma).

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Freeceiver/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Announces New Spinal Vibe Plug-In and Freeceiver Software at NAMM

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100

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Anaheim, California 2024/01/24: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) announces Blue Cat's Spinal Vibe, a brand new modulation plug-in that can simulate all kinds of rotary speaker effects, and Freeceiver, a free plug-in and application that can receive audio and MIDI streams sent over the network by the Connector and Fader Hub software.

Blue Cat's Spinal Vibe is a rotary (multi-)speaker emulator that goes way beyond the scope of traditional simulations, thanks to a couple of twists: this plug-in provides extensive controls for modifying the effects generated by the rotation. This results in a diverse array of modulation effects that go beyond the limitations imposed by the traditional physics of rotary speakers (more details here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/community/unveiling-spinal-vibe-new-rotating-speakers-simulator-at-namm/).

Blue Cat's Freeceiver is a free network audio plug-in and application that can receive both audio and MIDI signals sent over a network by the Connector plug-in and the recently released Fader Hub software (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FaderHub/). It operates on one or several computers, thru a local area network or thru the Internet for remote communication, making it the perfect tool to share musical content in real time with others, for free. (details here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/community/announcing-new-freeceiver-plug-in-at-namm/).

Both new products will be demoed at the NAMM Show this week on booth #16300, together with other Blue Cat Audio software. They are expected to be released later this semester. More details are available on bluecataudio.com.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tag/namm2024/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Freeceiver/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_SpinalVibe/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FaderHub/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Connector/

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Fader Hub 1.0 and Connector 1.3

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France 2024/01/16: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Fader Hub 1.0, a brand new application and plug-in designed as a peer-to-peer network mixing and streaming console, to collaborate in real time over a local network or thru the Internet. Simultaneously, Blue Cat Audio unveils a free update for Blue Cat's Connector, their universal connection plug-in.

Fader Hub acts as a hub and personal mixer for multiple musicians, with built-in remote multitrack recording, audio effects and third party plug-ins support. Whether you are working with traditional audio sources, virtual instruments or other musicians in the same room or remote locations, Fader Hub can mix them all: it features a local mixing console for blending audio inputs from an interface, and a network mixer that can transmit the local mixdown to other computers over the network, and also mix it locally with the audio streams received from them.

Leveraging the same lossless real-time audio streaming technology, Fader Hub and Connector seamlessly integrate and interact with each other. Fader Hub is available as both a standalone application and a plug-in, adding network mixing capabilities straight into your favorite DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).

The Connector 1.3 free update enhances network performance, enabling lower latencies when connecting applications over the network. Additionally, it introduces audio compression features to minimize network traffic and now supports audio and MIDI transmission over Wi-Fi. The full change list is available below, and the free update is downloadable from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase).

To celebrate the launch, both the new Fader Hub software and Connector 1.3 are available at an exclusive 20% discount until February 16th. Existing customers will receive an even more attractive offer via email. Demo versions of the products are accessible for download on www.bluecataudio.com.

Furthermore, Blue Cat Audio is excited to announce that both Fader Hub 1.0 and Connector 1.3 will be showcased at the upcoming NAMM show in southern California. Visit the Blue Cat Audio booth (#16300) to experience live demonstrations of these innovative products and explore the possibilities they offer for collaborative music creation an more.

Fader Hub 1.0 Main Features:
- Network mixing console: play with other musicians thru a local network or over the Internet.
- Multitrack recording: record the full mix or individual tracks on your own machine.
- Built-in effect plug-ins (EQ, Compressor, Gate, delays, reverb...).
- Load third party VST, vST3 or Audio Unit plug-ins.
- Supports multiple sampling rates on a single connection (built-in resampling).
- Built-in drift compensation.
- Fully compatible with Blue Cat's Connector.
- Connect up to 8 musicians together (and more by loading the plug-in).
- Up to 8 local stereo audio inputs (personal mix).

What's New in Connector 1.3:
- Improved network connection performance and reliability at low latencies.
- Audio can now be compressed (lossless or lossy) to reduce network traffic.
- Improved network efficiency: can now be used over Wifi networks (with higher latency).
- Automatic re-buffering: receiver will automatically adapt when sender sends packets larger than expected.
- Estimation of network latency is now displayed in a tooltip when hovering the mouse over the network icon in the receiver (network mode).
- Fully compatible with previous versions and the new Fader Hub software.
- Fixed GUI performance issues on MacOS Sonoma.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FaderHub/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Connector/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNPg01eAgsA

Introduction Pricing until February 16th:
- Blue Cat's Fader Hub: 79 USD/EUR (instead of 99)
- Blue Cat's Connector: 39 USD/EUR (instead of 49)

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Unleashes Destructor V2 Plug-In

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France 2023/11/07: Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) is proud to announce the release of Blue Cat's Destructor V2, a significant upgrade for its innovative distortion and amp simulation modeling tool.

This latest version of Destructor brings a host of exciting updates and enhancements, including a complete refresh of the user interface, with new 3D graphics and expanded customization features. The core DSP engine has also undergone significant expansion, introducing new filters, a wealth of overhauled presets, and fresh parameters that provide fine-tuned control over the plugin's dynamics response (full change list below).

Blue Cat's Destructor V2 is designed to serve as a precise tone-sculpting tool for sound designers, guitar and bass players, synthesizers enthusiasts, and sound engineers. It ships with an extensive library of presets and meticulously crafted models inspired by legendary gear, such as guitar and bass amps, cabinets, compressors, pedals, tape machines, and more, offering users a robust foundation for exploring a limitless universe of distortion simulations.

For a limited time, Destructor V2 is available at a special 20% discount (until December 7th), with an additional loyalty discount extended to long-standing Blue Cat Audio customers (details provided via email). The upgrade is free for customers who purchased Destructor V1 in 2023, while others can upgrade to V2 for a small fee.

To coincide with this release, Blue Cat's Axiom, which harnesses Destructor as a modeler for its amps and distortion pedal simulations, has been upgraded to version 2.05. It brings a couple of enhancement and fixes to the recently released version 2 of the company's guitar and bass multi effects software (full list below). It is also on sale (20% off) until December 7th.

Free demos of both Destructor V2 and Axiom 2.05 are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com to explore the capabilities of these powerful tools.

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What's New in Destructor V2:
- Revamped 3D HD Graphics: Enjoy an enhanced visual experience with additional knobs and backgrounds that add a touch of sophistication to your sound crafting journey.
- Rack Designer: Customize presets like never before with our brand-new Rack Designer, offering a staggering selection of over 600,000 styles. Tailor the look and feel of your presets to match your unique artistic vision.
- Random GUI Component Selection: Get creative effortlessly with the option to randomly select GUI components in the Rack Designer.
- Enhanced Filtering Precision: Elevate your sound precision with added peak and comb filters in the Preamp and Post Filter modules, giving you more control over your sonic canvas.
- Drive Dynamics Parameter: Fine-tune your distortion dynamics by adjusting the influence of the drive parameter on the waveshaper curve, ensuring your tones hit just right.
- Perceived Loudness Control: Choose the gain reduction applied when increasing the drive parameter to keep perceived loudness equal.
- Tailored EQ Controls: Select the EQ controls to display in easy view (pre, post filter, or no EQ).
- New BASS/MID/TREBLE parameters that follow the eq displayed in easy view for MIDI or automation control.
- Hundreds of presets and module settings have been updated to take advantage of the new DSP capabilities.
- Guitar & Bass Presets Overhaul: We have given our guitar and bass amps and pedal presets a makeover, enhancing filtering, drive response, EQ frequencies, and EQ placement for an even more authentic and satisfying experience.
- High-Gain Tone Revamp: Explore high-gain guitar tones that have been meticulously rebuilt from the ground up
- New Guitar Amps and Pedals: Dive into new creative possibilities with our latest additions to the guitar amps and pedals presets.
- Improved tone maps computation efficiency.
- Synchronize multiple MIDI controllers: when "all channels" (0) is used for MIDI input control and "send MIDI events when parameters values change" is active, the plug-in now sends MIDI events to all other channels.
- Fully compatible with Destructor V1.
- Fixed Graphical User Interface performance issues on Mac OS Sonoma (caused by an Apple bug)

What's New in Axiom 2.05:
- Added 15 extra knobs to customize amps, pedals and the Axiom pedalboard.
- Updated several Axiom and built-in Destructor factory presets.
- Fixed VST plug-in crashing Ableton Live 11 upon load.
- Fixed random crashes when unloading the plug-in in several hosts (Pro Tools, Live).
- Fixed crash when unloading the VST3 plug-in Reason 12.
- Fixed Audio Unit validation issues in Logic when a user default preset has been defined before upgrading to V2.
- Fixed preset sometimes flagged as modified when browsing presets in EZ mode.
- Fixed style of the amp simulator post filter not always updated with tone maps.
- Fixed Graphical User Interface performance issues on Mac OS Sonoma (caused by an Apple bug).

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System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Price:
Blue Cat's Destructor: $79 or 79 EUR instead of 99 (20% off until December 7th)
Blue Cat's Axiom: $199 or 199 EUR instead of 249 (20% off until December 7th)

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Unveils Axiom V2 Software - Redefining Guitar and Bass Amp Simulation

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France 2023/09/12: Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) is proud to announce the release of Blue Cat's Axiom V2, a significant evolution of its open multi effects processor and amp simulation software for guitar and bass, bridging the gap between beginners seeking simplicity and advanced users craving expanded capabilities.

Axiom V2, previously unveiled earlier this year at NAMM, features a completely redesigned graphical user interface (GUI), including a new "EZ Mode", new 3D HD graphics and powerful macro controls. It offers seamless direct-to-disk recording and playback, a revamped DSP engine for more realistic tones, a new collection of full-rig presets rebuilt from the ground up, new tones for acoustic and piezo-equipped guitars, and an expanded range of built-in effects, among many other notable improvements (full change list below).

Blue Cat's Axiom presents a different perspective on guitar and bass amp simulation with effects. It provides musicians with a wide range of tools to shape their desired tone without limitations: it can literally simulate an infinite number of amps and pedals, and the platform supports seamless expansion with third-party plug-ins, alongside a comprehensive collection of in-built effects.

Axiom is available as both a standalone application and a plug-in (compatible with VST, VST3, AAX, and Audio Unit) for both Mac and Windows. Users can purchase it individually or as part of the Axe Pack software bundle, which includes Blue Cat Audio's complete range of guitar-related software, totaling nine products.

For a limited time, Axiom V2 is available at a special 20% discount until October 12th, with an additional discount offered to loyal Blue Cat Audio customers (details received by email). Customers who acquired Axiom V1 in 2023 are entitled to a free upgrade to this new version and others can upgrade to V2 for a small fee. To explore the unique capabilities offered by Axiom, a free demo version of the application and plug-in is available for download on www.bluecataudio.com.

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What's New in Axiom V2:
REDESIGNED USER INTERFACE:
- Introducing "EZ mode", a customizable view that streamlines access to main controls, ideal for live gigs and quick tone adjustments.
- New 3D HD graphics offer a plethora of styles for amps, pedals, and custom macro controls.
- Create your unique amps and pedals with the new rack designer, offering a vast selection of knobs, backgrounds, faceplates, and handles. (over 200 000 styles available).
- Assign specific colors to each pedal/plug-in (also visible on the EZ View footswitches).
- Simplified macro control editing, featuring drag-and-drop reordering, file-based load/save assignments, and copy/paste functionality.
- Each Axiom preset now forms a complete rig with multiple pedals and easily controllable macro parameters for the EZ view.
- New built-in input mute control (no need for a plug-in anymore).
DIRECT TO DISK RECORDING & PLAYBACK:
- One-click recording of the application's output to a file.
- Seamlessly play over backing tracks with the new built-in audio player, supporting wav, mp3, and flac formats.
- Drag and drop audio files directly into plug-in slots to open the audio player.

IMPROVED DSP ENGINE FOR MORE REALISTIC TONES:
- Incorporates the Destructor 2.0 non-linear processing engine, featuring enhanced simulations, new filters, and precise control over drive parameter behavior.
- Complete redesign of all guitar and bass amps or pedal models based on the new Destructor V2 engine.
- Brand new high gain guitar tones, rebuilt from the ground up.
- Adjusted EQ frequencies and bandwidth for all guitar and bass amps to emulate real world amps behavior.
- Select amps and pedals EQ position in the signal chain (before or after distortion), and simulate a wider range of gear.
- Access a multitude of new effects, including over 100 shortcuts to built-in effects and presets.
- Plug-ins oversampling now available, reducing aliasing (up to 16x). Warning: some third party plug-ins may not support higher sampling rates properly.

TAILORED FOR ACOUSTIC GUITARS AND PIEZO PICKUPS:
- Includes Re-Guitar 1.3 with piezo input support.
- New factory presets for acoustic guitars and piezo-equipped electric guitars.
- New amp and preamp models for acoustic guitars.

ENHANCED MIDI CONTROL:
- New EZ View pedalboard footswitches that automatically map to loaded plug-ins in order, regardless of the slots used.
- New BASS, MID, TREBLE controls for Destructor EQ following whichever EQ is selected (Pre or Post)
- Axiom can now use its own parameters in macro controls, mixed together with loaded plug-ins parameters.
- Synchronize multiple MIDI controllers: when "all channels" (0) is used for MIDI input control and "send MIDI events when parameters values change" is active, the plug-in now sends MIDI events to all other channels to update other controllers.
- Locking MIDI control in Axiom (preventing MIDI control settings to be changed when loading presets) now also preserves MIDI control locks for the amps when set.

OTHER NEW FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS:
- Improved graphical user interface performance, particularly on Mac.
- Enhanced resampling when the plug-in starts streaming audio as a network server with Connector.
- Several undo/redo issues resolved.
- Macro LEARN mode is now disabled automatically when the Params Map Editor is closed.
- AAX plug-in now reports the recording status to hosted plug-ins (in recent versions of Pro Tools that support it).
- Updated parameters layout for GUI-less plug-ins, accommodating those with multiple parameters.
- GUI-less plug-ins generic editor now follows Axiom's zoom level.
- Reduced plug-in loading time.
- Fixed a crash when opening the editor of a VST2 GUI-less plug-in that uses non-unicode encoding in its parameters (piz-midi plug-ins).
- Fixed plug-in slot menu issues when loading plug-ins with over 22380 parameters on Windows.
- Ableton Live 11: Fixed VST3 MIDI input not detected.
- Fixed stuck notes with some VST3 instruments.
- Fixed some VST3 instruments producing no sound (e.g. Toontrack instruments).
- Fixed VST plug-in version crash upon load when user default preset uses an impulse response in the amp simulator.
- Fully compatible with Axiom V1.
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System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Price:
Blue Cat's Axiom: $199 or 199 EUR instead of 249 (20% off until October 12th)
Blue Cat's Axe Pack: $349 or 349 EUR instead of 399 (15% off until October 12th)

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txKtWx_x2kw

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Connector 1.2

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France 2023/08/22: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Connector 1.2, a free update for its universal connection plug-in that can that can stream audio and MIDI almost anywhere "in the box" and beyond.

This new version improves performance and simplifies the connection of multiple audio applications thru the Internet thanks to Universal Plug'n Play (UPnP) support: it now configures the Internet router automatically and displays the public IP address the sender should connect to. Full change list is available below.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Connector is exceptionally on sale (20% off) until September 22nd, while existing customers will receive an even better deal by email. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and Windows PC.

What's New:
- New uPnP (universal Plug'n Play) redirect option to automate port forwarding to accept connections from the Internet.
- The plug-in now displays the public IP address for remote Internet communication (uPnP required).
- Improved integration with MIDI controllers.
- Faster plug-in loading time, especially when in network send mode and the destination cannot be reached.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Connector/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/how-to-jam-rehearse-with-remote-musicians-online/

Introduction Pricing until September 22nd:
- Blue Cat's Connector: 39 USD/EUR (instead of 49)

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Re-Guitar 1.3 With Piezo Pickup Support

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France 2023/07/18: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Re-Guitar 1.3, a free update for its guitar tone modeling plug-in capable of emulating an infinite number of guitars out of a single instrument.

"Re-guitaring" can be used to enhance or completely modify the guitar tone while playing an instrument, or to virtually switch guitars after recording - just like we already do with guitar amp simulations for example.

Re-Guitar 1.3 now supports any type of piezo pickup as input (in addition to existing magnetic pickups), so it is possible to get real acoustic guitar tones out of direct piezo recordings, as shown here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/piezo-pickup-di-sounding-like-a-real-acoustic-guitar/.

This new version also includes improvements for the hollow body simulation and a few other enhancements (full list below).

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Re-Guitar is exceptionally on sale (30% off) until August 17th, while existing customers will receive an even better deal by email. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and Windows PC.

What's New:
- Added piezo input pickup type to enhance the sound of acoustic or electric guitars with piezo pickups (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/piezo-pickup-di-sounding-like-a-real-acoustic-guitar/).
- New switch to invert the phase of the hollow body simulation for a larger palette of sounds.
- Improved integration with MIDI controllers.
- Slightly faster plug-in loading time.

System requirements:
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ReGuitar/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUXZoQBpgNA

Introduction Pricing until August 17th:
- Blue Cat's Re-Guitar: 69 USD/EUR (instead of 99)

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Free Update for Blue Cat's PatchWork

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2023/07/06: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, its multi-effects processor also capable of hosting third party plug-ins.

This new version brings a couple of improvements for macro parameters and MIDI control, as well as a few fixes. The full list of new features is available below.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats (and as a standalone application) for Mac and Windows PC.

What's New in PatchWork 2.66:
- Drag and drop macro parameters to change order / insert / copy.
- Macro Parameters & params assignments can now be saved and copied/pasted.
- The "Remove" macro command now removes the currently selected macro parameter instead of the last one.
- Macro LEARN mode is now disabled automatically when the Params Map Editor is closed.
- AAX plug-in now reports the recording status to hosted plug-ins (in recent versions of Pro Tools that support it).
- Synchronize multiple MIDI controllers: when "all channels" (0) is used for MIDI input control and "send MIDI events when parameters values change" is active, the plug-in now sends MIDI events to all other channels.
- Updated parameters layout for GUI-less plug-ins to accomodate plug-ins with multiple parameters.
- GUI-less plug-ins generic editor now follows PatchWork's zoom level.
- Improved plug-in loading time.
- Fixed a crash when opening the editor of a VST2 GUI-less plug-in that uses non-unicode encoding in its parameters (piz-midi plug-ins).
- Fixed plug-in slots display issue on Mac OS 10.9.
- Fixed plug-in slot menu issues when loading plug-ins with more than 22380 parameters on Windows.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.65.

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2023/06/13: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's Late Replies, its creative delay and reverb plug-in capable of loading third party plug-ins anywhere in its signal chain.

This new version adds the ability to customize the colors of all plug-ins slots individually, and brings the ability to oversample processing for each plug-ins (up to 16x). It is now possible to mix Late Replies's own parameters with hosted plug-ins' parameters in macros, and they can be reordered easily thanks to copy/paste and drag and drop support in the editor. The full list of new features and fixes is available below.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Late Replies is exceptionally on sale (23% off) until July 13th, while existing customers will receive an even better deal by email. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and Windows PC.

What's New in Late Replies 1.65:
- Plug-ins oversampling: it is now possible to oversample processing for every plug-in (up to 16x).
- Custom Colors: Each individual plug-in instance can now be assigned a custom color.
- Updated hundreds of factory presets and all built-in plug-ins with custom colors.
- Late Replies can now use its own parameters in macros, mixed together with loaded plug-ins parameters.
- Macro Parameters & params assignments can now be saved and copied/pasted.
- Drag and drop macro parameters to change order / insert / copy.
- The "Remove" command now removes the selected macro parameter instead of the last one in the list.
- Added pre-delay macros to some reverb presets.
- Graphical user interface refresh performance improvements, especially on Mac.
- Fixed custom tone maps presets not properly saved for some built-in plug-ins (Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Sweep Filter, Wave Shaper, Freq Shifter, Wah, EQ): https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/tone-maps-a-new-approach-to-sound-design-and-tone-control/
- Fixed plug-in slot menu issues when loading plug-ins with more than 22380 parameters on Windows.
- Updated parameters layout for GUI-less plug-ins to accomodate plug-ins with multiple parameters.
- GUI-less plug-ins generic editor now follows Late Replies's zoom level.
- Fixed a crash when opening the editor of a VST2 GUI-less plug-in that uses non-unicode encoding in its parameters (piz-midi plug-ins).
- Fixed delay ramping up when first unbypassed after being loaded from bypass state.
- LEARN mode is now disabled automatically when the Params Map Editor is closed.
- AAX plug-in now reports the recording status to hosted plug-ins (in recent versions of Pro Tools that support it).
- Ableton Live 11: Fixed Late Replies's VST3 MIDI input not detected.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tag/product_latereplies/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Late Replies: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until July 13th

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatLateReplies.png

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.55

Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.55
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Paris, 2023/05/17: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer, its multiband multi-effects processor capable of loading third party plug-ins on separate frequency bands.

This new version brings the ability to oversample processing for individual plug-ins (up to 16x). It is also possible to choose custom colors for all plug-in slots. The macro parameters introduced in V3.5 can now mix the MB-7 Mixer's own parameters with hosted plug-ins' parameters, and can be reordered easily thanks to copy/paste and drag and drop support in the editor. The full list of new features and fixes is available below.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). The MB-7 Mixer is exceptionally on sale (23% off) until June 17th, while existing customers will receive an even better deal by email. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and Windows PC.

What's New in MB-7 Mixer 3.55:
- Plug-ins oversampling: it is now possible to oversample processing for every plug-in (up to 16x).
- Custom Colors: Each individual plug-in instance can now be assigned a custom color.
- Updated factory presets and all built-in plug-ins with custom colors.
- MB-7 Mixer can now use its own parameters in macros, mixed together with loaded plug-ins parameters.
- Macro Parameters & params assignments can now be saved and copied/pasted.
- Drag and drop macro parameters to change order / insert / copy.
- The "Remove" command now removes the selected macro parameter instead of the last one in the list.
- Graphical user interface refresh performance improvements, especially on Mac.
- Fixed custom tone maps presets not properly saved for some built-in plug-ins (Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Sweep Filter, Wave Shaper, Freq Shifter, Wah, EQ).
- Fixed plug-in slot menu issues when loading plug-ins with more than 22380 parameters on Windows.
- Updated parameters layout for GUI-less plug-ins to accommodate plug-ins with multiple parameters.
- GUI-less plug-ins generic editor now follows the MB-7 Mixer's zoom level.
- Fixed a crash when opening the editor of a VST2 GUI-less plug-in that uses non-unicode encoding in its parameters (piz-midi plug-ins).
- LEARN mode is now disabled automatically when the Params Map Editor is closed.
- AAX plug-in now reports the recording status to hosted plug-ins (in recent versions of Pro Tools that support it).
- Ableton Live 11: Fixed MB-7 Mixer VST3 MIDI input not detected.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until June 17th

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Included screenshots:
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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Announces New Fader Hub Network Mixer and Axiom V2 Guitar Software at NAMM

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Anaheim, California 2023/04/12: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) announces Blue Cat's Axiom V2, a brand new version of their "in the box" multi-effects solution for guitar and bass, and Blue Cat's Fader Hub, brand new network mixing and streaming software.

Blue Cat's Axiom, the all-in-one fx processor and amp simulator for guitar & bass, was launched 5 years ago at NAMM 2018, bringing a different approach to amp and effects modeling. Version 2 aims at being both easier for beginners, and more powerful for advanced users, including: a new simplified "EZ view" designed for live gigs and presets discovery, redesigned user interface customization with new 3D graphics, an enhanced distortion and amp simulation engine, revisited presets, direct to disk audio recording in the application, backing tracks support, new built-in effects, and much more (details here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/preview/axiom-v2-the-future-of-guitar-revisited-at-namm-2023) ...

Blue Cat's Fader Hub is a brand new application and plug-in designed as a network mixing and streaming console, to play music with others over a local network or on the Internet. Based on the lossless audio streaming technology developed for the Connector plug-in, it brings the concept of audio streaming several steps further. This new software acts as a hub and personal mixer for multiple musicians, with built-in remote multitrack recording, audio effects and third party plug-ins support (details here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/preview/network-audio-mixing-and-streaming-at-namm-2023).

Both new products will be demoed at the NAMM Show this week on booth #16300. They are expected to be released later this year, as standalone applications and plug-ins for Mac and PC. At this occasion, Blue Cat Audio offers a special NAMM promotion on their website for the existing Axiom V1 and Connector software (20% off) until the end of April.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tag/namm-2023/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Category_0_Discount/

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAxiomV2-EZView.png
BlueCatAxiomV2-EditView.png
BlueCatFaderHub.png

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.65

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.65
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Paris, 2023/03/14: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, its multi-effects processor also capable of hosting third party plug-ins.

This new version brings the ability to oversample processing for individual plug-ins (up to 16x). It is also possible to choose custom colors for all plug-in slots, and the macro parameters introduced in V2.6 can now mix PatchWork's own parameters with hosted plug-ins' parameters. The full list of new features and fixes is available below.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). PatchWork is exceptionally on sale (10% off) until April 14th, while existing customers will receive an even better deal by email. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats (and as a standalone application) for Mac and Windows PC.

What's New in PatchWork 2.65:
- Plug-ins oversampling: it is now possible to oversample processing for every plug-in (up to 16x).
- Custom Colors: Each individual plug-in instance can now be assigned a custom color.
- Updated 120 factory presets and all built-in plug-ins with custom colors.
- PatchWork can now use its own parameters in macros, mixed together with loaded plug-ins parameters.
- Graphical user interface refresh performance improvements, especially on Mac.
- Improved resampling when the application starts streaming audio as a network server (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/offloading-plugin-processing-onto-a-remote-computer/) with Blue Cat's Connector.
- Fixed custom tone maps (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/tone-maps-a-new-approach-to-sound-design-and-tone-control/) presets not properly saved for some built-in plug-ins (Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Sweep Filter, Wave Shaper, Freq Shifter, Wah, EQ).
- Fixed stuck notes with some VST3 instruments.
- Fixed some VST3 instruments not producing any sound (like Toontrack instruments).
- Ableton Live 11: Fixed PatchWork VST3 MIDI input not detected and PatchWork Synth VST3 not loading.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 89 EUR or $89 (instead of 99) until April 14th

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchwork2.65.png

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Free Update For Connector Streaming Plug-In

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France 2023/02/07: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's Connector, its universal connection plug-in that can be used to route audio and MIDI almost anywhere "in the box" and across networks.

This free update improves the algorithm used for automatic resampling and drift compensation, includes a couple of user interface improvements as well as other important fixes (details below): this is a recommended update. The plug-in has also been tested and validated for online jamming, and a detailed tutorial has been published to setup the connection between remote locations (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/how-to-jam-rehearse-with-remote-musicians-online/).

More information about this plug-in, demo versions and videos can be found on www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New In Blue Cat's Connector 1.12:
- Improved resampling and drift compensation when the plug-in starts streaming audio.
- The plug-in now reports when more than 100 dropouts occurred.
- Improved user interface meters refresh performance.
- The plug-in has now been tested for long distance communication and online jamming. More information and setup instructions can be found here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/blue-cat-audio-inside/musicians-jamming-together-over-the-internet/
- Fixed VST3 MIDI input not detected by Ableton Live 11.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Connector/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFwaTIO1uK0&list=PLbLfuefKkpR1rC0GsAiXVM8MzRBBxCvhf

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatConnector.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates All Guitar Software And Launches End Of Year Promotions

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France, 2022/12/12: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has announced a massive update for all its guitar plug-ins and applications (including 7 free plug-ins), and launched end of year promotions before turning 20 in 2023.

The new version of Axiom, the company's multi effects processor for guitar and bass, adds major new features such as macro controls, improved MIDI controller integration, a new transport toolbar for the application and much more (full list below). The update also brings notable improvements for PatchWork, and the Hot Tuna tuner, and includes a couple of compatibility fixes and minor enhancements for all other plug-ins (more details below). And this free update adds Apple Silicon compatibility for Pro Tools for all plug-ins.

The Axe Pack bundle for guitar and bass has also been updated and now contains two more plug-ins: Blue Cat's PolyVibe, for all sorts of UniVibe and phasing tones, and Re-Head, a plug-in that helps getting the best out of amp simulations on headphones.

At the same time, Blue Cat Audio has launched exceptional end of year promotions before the company turns 20 in 2023, with up to 50% off audio plug-ins and applications until December 31st. Existing customers are granted an extra discount (up to 25%) during the year-end promotions period, with a coupon received by email. The free plug-ins remain 100% free and can be downloaded freely on bluecataudio.com.

What's New For All Plug-Ins (including Freeware):
- Apple Silicon support for AAX Plug-in Format

What's New For Blue Cat's Axiom 1.65:
- New macro controls editor to edit plug-in parameters mapping.
- Assign multiple parameters from multiple plug-ins to a single macro control, and adjust the range for each parameter.
- Assign a name to each macro control, that is now displayed in automation lanes in most host applications (may require a session reload in some cases).
- Parameters names for existing sessions will be automatically updated upon load.
- Select macro knobs appearance among 18 predefined styles.
- New learn modes to quickly assign plug-in parameters.
- MIDI output is now enabled in standalone application.
- Select individual MIDI I/O in standalone application.
- Added an option in global & preset input settings to send MIDI events when MIDI-enabled parameters are modified in the plug-in (to update control surfaces accordingly).
- In most plug-in formats, internal audio I/O configuration can now be selected regardless of the configuration defined by the host (you can for example force "mono to stereo" instead of full stereo to save CPU).
- Axiom App now uses Apple's Hardened Runtime and the installer has been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac.
- New transport toolbar in Axiom app, including pause, rewind and tempo selection (with tap tempo).
- Improved performance to load the user interface.
- Improved VST parameter value display in some host applications.
- Fixed bypass that did not let MIDI messages go thru for some MIDI plug-ins.
- Fixed some GUI resizing issues with some VST3 plug-ins.
- Includes Late Replies 1.6 and updated presets.
- Includes Hot Tuna 1.2 with improved tuning precision.
- Built-in Late Replies delay/reverb plug-in now opens in guitarist-friendly "EZ" mode by default.
- Mac: installers and plug-ins have been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac OS Catalina and newer.

What's New For Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.61:
- New transport toolbar in PatchWork app, including pause, rewind and tempo selection (with tap tempo).
- Added Ambisonic (1st order) and alternate surround formats (up to 8ch) support for Pro Tools.
- Fixed an issue with some VST3 plug-ins requiring to click twice on the bypass button to get bypassed.

What's New for other guitar plug-ins (AcouFiend 1.11, Destructor 1.62, Hot Tuna 1.2, PolyVibe 1.01, Re-Guitar 1.21, Re-Head 1.21):
- Fixed VST3 version not always loading properly in Ableton Live 11.
- Improved VST parameter value display in some host applications.
- Added an option in global & preset input settings to send MIDI events when MIDI-enabled parameters are modified in the plug-in (to update control surfaces accordingly).
- Improved undo management and automation when using the mouse wheel to move knobs.
- AAX: Fixed erratic mouse behavior in Pro Tools on Mac.
- Mac: installers and plug-ins have been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac OS Catalina and newer.
- Blue Cat's Hot Tuna: The plug-in now displays the distance to perfect pitch in cents.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Category_Guitar/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AxePack/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBY1VbiLZ0k

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAxePack.png
BlueCatAxiom.png
BlueCatPolyVibe.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Announces Massive Software Update And End Of Year Promotions

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Announces Massive Software Update And End Of Year Promotions
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Paris, France, 2022/12/12: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has announced a massive update for all its 30 plug-ins and applications (including 7 free plug-ins), and launched end of year promotions before turning 20 in 2023.

This free update brings Apple Silicon compatibility for the AAX platform for all plug-ins (including freeware). The new version of Axiom, the company's multi effects processor for guitar and bass, adds major new features such as macro controls, improved MIDI controller integration, a new transport toolbar for the application and much more (full list below). The update also brings notable improvements for PatchWork, Plug'n Script, Remote Control and Hot Tuna, and includes a couple of compatibility fixes and minor enhancements for all other plug-ins (more details below).

The Axe Pack bundle for guitar and bass has also been updated and now contains two more plug-ins: PolyVibe for all sorts of UniVibe and phasing tones, and Re-Head, a plug-in that helps getting the best out of amp simulations on headphones.

At the same time, Blue Cat Audio has launched exceptional end of year promotions before the company turns 20 in 2023, with up to 50% off audio plug-ins and applications until December 31st. Existing customers are granted an extra discount (up to 25%) during the year-end promotions period, with a coupon received by email. The free plug-ins remain 100% free and can be downloaded freely on bluecataudio.com.

What's New For All Plug-Ins (including Freeware):
- Apple Silicon support for AAX Plug-in Format

What's New For Blue Cat's Axiom 1.65:
- New macro controls editor to edit plug-in parameters mapping.
- Assign multiple parameters from multiple plug-ins to a single macro control, and adjust the range for each parameter.
- Assign a name to each macro control, that is now displayed in automation lanes in most host applications (may require a session reload in some cases).
- Parameters names for existing sessions will be automatically updated upon load.
- Select macro knobs appearance among 18 predefined styles.
- New learn modes to quickly assign plug-in parameters.
- MIDI output is now enabled in standalone application.
- Select individual MIDI I/O in standalone application.
- Added an option in global & preset input settings to send MIDI events when MIDI-enabled parameters are modified in the plug-in (to update control surfaces accordingly).
- In most plug-in formats, internal audio I/O configuration can now be selected regardless of the configuration defined by the host (you can for example force "mono to stereo" instead of full stereo to save CPU).
- Axiom App now uses Apple's Hardened Runtime and the installer has been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac.
- New transport toolbar in Axiom app, including pause, rewind and tempo selection (with tap tempo).
- Improved performance to load the user interface.
- Improved VST parameter value display in some host applications.
- Fixed bypass that did not let MIDI messages go thru for some MIDI plug-ins.
- Fixed some GUI resizing issues with some VST3 plug-ins.
- Includes Late Replies 1.6 and updated presets.
- Includes Hot Tuna 1.2 with improved tuning precision.
- Built-in Late Replies delay/reverb plug-in now opens in guitarist-friendly "EZ" mode by default.
- Mac: installers and plug-ins have been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac OS Catalina and newer.

What's New For Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.61:
- New transport toolbar in PatchWork app, including pause, rewind and tempo selection (with tap tempo).
- Added Ambisonic (1st order) and alternate surround formats (up to 8ch) support for Pro Tools.
- Fixed an issue with some VST3 plug-ins requiring to click twice on the bypass button to get bypassed.

What's New For Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.33:
- Actual parameter names (as set in the scripts) should now be visible in automation lanes in most host applications (may require a session reload in some cases).
- VST: improved parameter value display in some host applications.
- The application is now using Apple's hardened runtime, and the installer has been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac. You may have to add the --force option to code signing command line if you are signing your binaries.
- Added Ambisonic and alternate surround formats support for Pro Tools (Plug'n Script only: not yet for exported plug-ins).

What's New For Blue Cat's Remote Control 3.11:
- custom control names should now be visible in automation lanes in most host applications (may require a session reload in some cases).
- VST: improved parameter value display in some host applications.
- Mac: installers and plug-ins have been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac OS Catalina and newer.

What's New for other plug-ins (AcouFiend 1.11, Connector 1.11, DP Meter Pro 4.31, Destructor 1.62, Dynamics 4.41, FreqAnalyst Multi 2.41 & Pro 2.11, Hot Tuna 1.2, Liny EQ 5.21, MB-5 Dynamix 2.21, Oscilloscope Multi 2.41, PolyVibe 1.01, Protector 2.31, Re-Guitar 1.21, Re-Head 1.21, StereoScope Multi 2.41 & Pro 2.11):
- Fixed VST3 version not always loading properly in Ableton Live 11.
- Improved VST parameter value display in some host applications.
- Added an option in global & preset input settings to send MIDI events when MIDI-enabled parameters are modified in the plug-in (to update control surfaces accordingly).
- Improved undo management and automation when using the mouse wheel to move knobs.
- AAX: Fixed erratic mouse behavior in Pro Tools on Mac.
- Mac: installers and plug-ins have been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac OS Catalina and newer.
- Blue Cat's Connector ASIO driver: fixed I/O names not displayed in some hosts that do not initialize the driver before listing the audio I/O (Cantabile, vMix).
- Blue Cat's Hot Tuna: The plug-in now displays the distance to perfect pitch in cents.
- Fixed VST & VST3 automation not recording properly in some hosts for plug-ins with output parameters (Cubase 11, Ableton Live).

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Category_0_All/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAudioSoftware.jpg
BlueCatFreewarePack.jpg

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.5 Multiband Multi FX Plug-In

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.5 Multiband Multi FX Plug-In
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Paris, 2022/11/21: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.5, a new version of its multiband multi-effects plug-in capable of loading third party plug-ins on separate frequency bands.

With its new new macro parameters and many new features and improvements (full list below), this new version redefines multiband effects and lets you create your own, applying built-in or third party plug-ins on their own frequency bands. Many factory presets have also been revisited to let users interact with the effects easily with just a few knobs, regardless of their complexity.

This new version is also officially ready for for the next Pro Tools release, supporting native Apple Silicon for AAX (while all other Blue Cat Audio plug-ins already have previews available for existing customers).

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer is exceptionally on sale (23% off) until December 22nd, with an extra discount for existing Blue Cat Audio customers (received by email). Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New in Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.5:
- New macro controls editor to edit plug-in parameters mapping.
- Assign multiple parameters from multiple plug-ins to a single macro control, and adjust the range for each parameter.
- Assign a name to each macro control, that is now displayed in automation lanes in most host applications (may require a session reload in some cases).
- Parameters names for existing sessions will be automatically updated upon load.
- Select macro knobs appearance among 18 predefined styles.
- Updated dozens of presets with macro parameters.
- New learn modes to quickly assign plug-in parameters.
- Added an option in global & preset input settings to send MIDI events when MIDI-enabled parameters are modified in the plug-in (to update control surfaces accordingly).
- In most plug-in formats, internal audio I/O configuration can now be selected regardless of the configuration defined by the host (you can for example reduce the number of channels to save CPU and process only selected channels).
- Improved performance to load the user interface.
- Improved VST parameter value display in some host applications.
- Added Apple Silicon support for AAX Plug-in Format.
- Mac: installers and plug-ins have been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac OS Catalina and newer.
- Fixed bypass that did not let MIDI messages go thru for some MIDI plug-ins.
- Fixed some GUI resizing issues with some VST3 plug-ins.
- Fixed an issue with some VST3 plug-ins requiring to click twice on the bypass button to get bypassed.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hgcH_51474
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR1u4oH9XMGgaa4-7K-SZ0Mh

Pricing:
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until December 22nd
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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.6

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.6
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Paris, 2022/10/17: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.6, a new version of its creative delay and reverb plug-in with built-in effects and third party plug-ins hosting.

This new version introduces the ability to define macro parameters accessible from the simplified "easy" view: it is now possible to create your own delay and reverb effects and hide their complexity behind a very simple customizable user interface. Many factory presets have also been revisited to let users interact with the effects easily without having to dig into the structure of the preset.

Version 1.6 also brings a couple of workflow improvements, such as the ability to tap tempo in "manual tempo sync" mode, better integration with physical control surfaces and more (full list below).

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Late Replies is exceptionally on sale (23% off) until November 17th, and existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an extra discount by email. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New in Late Replies 1.6:
- New macro controls editor to edit plug-in parameters mapping and create your own delay/reverb effects with their own controls.
- Assign multiple parameters from multiple effects to a single macro control, and adjust the range for each parameter.
- Assign a name to each macro control, that is now displayed in automation lanes in most host applications (may require a session reload in some cases).
- Parameters names for existing sessions will be automatically updated upon load.
- Select macro knobs appearance among 18 predefined styles.
- Updated hundreds of presets with macro parameters: you can now keep Late Replies in "EZ" mode and have access to main sub-plug-ins parameters without having to dig into the structure of the preset.
- New learn modes to quickly assign plug-in parameters.
- Added an option in global & preset input settings to send MIDI events when MIDI-enabled parameters are modified in the plug-in (to update control surfaces accordingly).
- You can now tap tempo when using the "manual tempo" sync mode.
- Improved VST parameter value display in some host applications.
- Fixed bypass that did not let MIDI messages go thru for some MIDI plug-ins.
- Fixed some GUI resizing issues with some VST3 plug-ins.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGY0x3nO9FE
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR1vdphdUIcaieI7BEVwfSDP

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Late Replies: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until November 17th

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.6

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2022/09/26: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a new version of Blue Cat's PatchWork, its multi-effects processor also capable of hosting third party plug-ins.

This new version brings a new macro parameters features to control multiple parameters from multiple plug-ins with a single knob. With the ability to choose knob styles for the macro controls and hide the plug-ins matrix, it is like creating a brand new plug-in out of many. This new version also improves MIDI I/O and the integration with control surfaces, and includes many other new features and fixes (full list below).

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). And PatchWork is exceptionally on sale (20% off) until October 26th, while existing customers will receive an even better deal by email. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats (and as a standalone application) for Mac and Windows PC.

What's New in PatchWork 2.6:
- New macro controls editor to edit plug-in parameters mapping.
- Assign multiple parameters from multiple plug-ins to a single macro control, and adjust the range for each parameter.
- Assign a name to each macro control, that is now displayed in automation lanes in most host applications (may require a session reload in some cases).
- Parameters names for existing sessions will be automatically updated upon load.
- Select macro knobs appearance among 18 predefined styles.
- New learn modes to quickly assign plug-in parameters.
- MIDI output is now enabled in standalone application.
- Select individual MIDI I/O in standalone application.
- Added an option in global & preset input settings to send MIDI events when MIDI-enabled parameters are modified in the plug-in (to update control surfaces accordingly).
- In most plug-in formats, internal audio I/O configuration can now be selected regardless of the configuration defined by the host (you can for example reduce the number of channels to save CPU and process only selected channels).
- PatchWork App now uses Apple's Hardened Runtime and the installer has been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac.
- Improved performance to load the user interface.
- Improved VST parameter value display in some host applications.
- Fixed bypass that did not let MIDI messages go thru for some MIDI plug-ins.
- Fixed some GUI resizing issues with some VST3 plug-ins.
- Fixed signal overflow issues with the Reverb built-in plug-in for some surround configurations.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/new-releases/blue-cats-patchwork-2-6-whats-new-macro-controls-midi-and-more/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g44iPZLfXIk

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99) until October 26th

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases An Update For 7 Free Plug-Ins

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2022/09/02: Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for all its free plug-ins, with a couple of new features and bug fixes.

The new versions of the 7 free plug-ins improves the interaction with MIDI control surfaces and host applications, and bring several fixes for the VST and VST3 plug-in format (details below). It is a recommended (free) update, fully compatible with the previous versions of the plug-ins. The installers have also been notarized, to prevent warnings on recent MacOS systems.

All these free plug-ins (Blue Cat's Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, FreqAnalyst, Gain Suite, Triple EQ and Free Amp) are available separately or as part of the "Blue Cat's Freeware Pack" bundle. They are 100% free and do not require any registration, dongle, or mailing list subscription (as explained here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/free-plug-ins-for-commercial-use/). They can be downloaded freely on www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New In All 7 Free Plug-Ins:
- Added an option in global & preset input settings to send MIDI events when MIDI-enabled parameters are modified in the plug-in (to update control surfaces accordingly).
- Improved undo management and automation when using the mouse wheel to move knobs.
- VST: improved parameter value display in some host applications.
- Mac: installers and plug-ins have been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac OS Catalina and newer.
- Mac: fixed user interface display issues on early versions of MacOS 10.9.
- VST3: fixed some parameter update issues in some hosts.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Remote Control 3.1 Virtual Control Surface Software

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2022/07/21: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Remote Control 3.1, a free update of their virtual control surface software that can be used to control multiple plug-ins or MIDI-compatible devices from a single user interface.

In addition to most existing plug-in formats (VST, VST3, AAX, Audio Unit), this new version is now available as a standalone application, to control MIDI devices directly without the need for a host application. It also improves the integration with physical control surfaces amd brings a couple of other improvements and fixes (full list below).

A special re-introduction offer applies to the Remote Control software until August 21st (details below), and existing customers will receive a special offer by email.

What's New in Blue Cat's Remote Control 3.1:
- Now available as a standalone application (can run without any host application)
- Added an option in global & preset input settings to send MIDI events when MIDI-enabled parameters are modified in the plug-in (to update control surfaces accordingly). These MIDI output messages work independently from the usual Remote Control outputs (it's only for control surface feedback).
- Improved undo management and automation when using the mouse wheel to move knobs and sliders.
- Fixed VST3 version not showing in Cubase.
- Fixed VST3 version not loading properly in Ableton Live 11.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_RemoteControl/
https://youtu.be/yj7ov4F5MuY

Pricing:
- 39 EUR/USD instead of 49 (20% off) until August 21st, 2022.

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.32 Audio and MIDI Scripting Plug-In Update

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2022/06/23: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's Plug'n Script, its audio and MIDI scripting software that can be programmed to create your own effects or virtual instruments inside most Digital Audio Workstations (DAW).

This new version of the plug-in officially adds support for Apple M1 processors (was available as a preview), and brings many new MIDI and audio I/O features as well as many other improvements and fixes (full change list below).

The update is free for registered V3 customers and can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). A special re-introduction price (20% off) is available to new customers until July 23rd, while other existing customers will receive an offer by email. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com for Mac and PC.

New in Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.32:
- Single Installer on Mac (all plug-ins formats).
- Full Apple Silicon (M1 processor) support.
- New "network slave" mode to run as an audio/MIDI processing server for the Connector plug-in.
- Windows: ASIO Control panel can now be launched from the audio settings window in the application.
- Audio engine can now be restarted from the audio settings window in the application.
- Dropped 32-bit support on Mac.
- Now requires MacOS 10.9 and newer.
- Improved MIDI events timing precision in the application.
- Added MIDI tap tempo support for standalone application.
- Standalone application can now send MIDI events to external devices.
- Select individual MIDI I/O in standalone application.
- In most plug-in formats, internal audio I/O configuration can now be selected regardless of the configuration defined by the host.
- Improved MIDI & automation control settings with lock, reset and "save as global setting" capabilities.
- The plug-in and app can now send MIDI events back to a control surface when MIDI-enabled parameters are modified in the user interface.
- It is now possible to export plug-ins with an unlimited number of parameters.
- The user interface does not throw errors anymore when using more than 48 input parameters in a script (they are simply not displayed).
- Fixed latency compensation changes not always picked up by host applications.
- VST3: fixed random crash in Ableton Live 11 upon load.
- VST3: fixed parameters update issues in Studio One when bouncing tracks.
- Windows: fixed an issue with unicode window titles.
- MacOS: fixed export window colors in dark mode.
- MacOS: fixed plug-in editor positioning issues in some hosts with some particular zoom values

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1hHvHHL0js

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99 EUR or $99), until July 23rd.

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Connector Streaming Plug-In

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France 2022/05/10: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for Blue Cat's Connector, its universal connection plug-in that can be used to route audio and MIDI almost anywhere "in the box".

This free update adds a new MIDI meter to monitor MIDI activity on the send and receive channels. It also adds a free Windows ASIO driver, to use any audio application as an audio server for Connector, offering seamless integration, like it was already the case with Blue Cat Audio applications (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/offloading-plug-ins-processing-to-another-computer/). The new version also includes a couple of important fixes (details below): this is a recommended update.

A special re-introduction offer applies to the plug-in until June 10th (details below), and existing customers will receive a special offer by email.

More information about this new plug-in, demo versions and videos can be found on www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New For Blue Cat's Connector 1.1:
- New MIDI activity meter for send and receive.
- Free Windows ASIO slave driver for Connector: install the driver and use it in any ASIO-compatible app. Connect with the Connector plug-in anywhere and stream audio to and from the app directly.
- Fixed burst noise that could be heard randomly upon first reception.
- Fixed unexpected 1 sample-latency upon reception.
- VST3: fixed parameters update issues in some host applications.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Connector/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFwaTIO1uK0

Introduction Pricing Until June 10th:
- Blue Cat's Connector: 39 USD/EUR, instead of 49 (20% off)

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases New PolyVibe Modulation Plug-In

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France 2022/04/19: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's PolyVibe, a complete re-creation of the vintage "Vibe" pedals in a plug-in, with a couple of twists.

Based on the original pedal designs from the sixties and with a couple of innovations, Blue Cat's PolyVibe lets you recreate these legendary sounds and explore new tonal universes: the plug-in can indeed simulate many kinds of "vibes" such as chorus, phaser, rotary or wah/vocal effects, while keeping this particular vintage flavor that is so typical to "vibe" pedals.

Thanks to all these extensions, the plug-in is not only suitable for guitars, but for many other instruments, including the human voice.

A special introduction offer applies to the plug-in until May 19th (details below), and existing customers will receive a special offer by email.

More information about this new plug-in, demo versions and videos can be found on www.bluecataudio.com.

Blue Cat's PolyVibe Main Features:
- Re-creation and extension of the original "vibe" pedals in a plug-in.
- Create new effects with the 3 filter modes: classic, reverse and phase.
- Total control over the filters shapes and motion.
- "Swing" control for more musical effects.
- Control the stereo width of the effect.
- Synchronize the LFO to the host application, or control the effect with automation or a MIDI expression pedal.
- Navigate presets and create new tones easily with the tone maps explorer.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PolyVibe/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBY1VbiLZ0k

Introduction Pricing Until May 19th:
- Blue Cat's PolyVibe: 59 USD/EUR, instead of 79 (25% off)

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Axiom, PatchWork, MB-7 Mixer and Late Replies

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2022/03/28: Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released new versions of Blue Cat's PatchWork, Axiom, Late Replies and MB-7 Mixer, their multi-effects processors also capable of hosting third party plug-ins.

These free updates add the ability to load third party Audio Unit plug-ins that are not compatible with Apple Silicon while running natively on the M1 processor. PatchWork and Axiom applications now also include a network server mode to be run remotely from another app with the recently released Connector plug-in. They also include several enhancements and fixes (full change list below).

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC (and as a standalone application for PatchWork and Axiom). All four plug-ins are on sale until the end of April (up to 23% off).

What's new for all plug-ins:
- Native Apple Silicon (M1) version can now load Audio Units that are not compatible with Apple Silicon (via the MacOS bridge).
- Presets can now be loaded via MIDI even when the user interface is closed.
- Fixed MPC Beat plug-in not loading.
- Fixed VST3 version not always loading properly in Ableton Live 11.
- Fixed latency compensation changes not always picked up by host applications.
- VST3: Fixed parameters update issues in Studio One when bouncing tracks.
- Fixed VST & VST3 automation not recording properly in some hosts (Cubase 11, Ableton Live).

What's new for PatchWork 2.52 & Axiom 1.62:
- New network server mode to run as an audio/MIDI processing server for the Connector plug-in.
- Improved MIDI events timing precision in the application.
- Audio engine can now be restarted from the audio settings window in the application.
- Windows: ASIO Control panel can now be launched from the audio settings window in the application.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Axiom: 159 EUR or $159 (instead of 199) until April 29th
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until April 29th
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 89 EUR or $89 (instead of 99) Until April 29th
Blue Cat's Late Replies: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until April 29th

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases An Update For 2 Free Plug-Ins

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2022/02/10: Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for 2 free plug-ins, fixing a few issues with VST and VST3 plug-ins formats.

The new versions of the free Gain Suite and Triple EQ plug-ins fix a problem with VST3 introduced with the previous release. It also fixes some automation recording problems for both the VST and VST3 versions.

These free plug-ins are available separately or as part of the "Blue Cat's Freeware Pack" bundle. They are 100% free and do not require any registration, dongle, or mailing list subscription (as explained here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/free-plug-ins-for-commercial-use/). They can be downloaded freely on www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New In Gain Suite 3.41 and Triple EQ 4.41:
- Fixed VST3 parameters update issues in some hosts (Cubase 11, Studio One).
- Fixed VST & VST3 automation not recording properly in some hosts (Cubase 11, Ableton Live).

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_GainSuite/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_TripleEQ/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases New Connector Streaming Plug-In

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France 2022/01/20: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Connector, a new universal connection plug-in that can be used to route audio and MIDI almost anywhere "in the box".

Also described as a "virtual cable for your virtual studio", Connector can stream audio and MIDI in real time, between any locations that can load plug-ins, inside one or several applications, on one or several machines connected to a network.

The plug-in offers total control over the streaming to achieve the lowest possible latencies (down to 0 samples, when used in a single application), and its built-in resampling and drift compensation algorithms take care of any potential synchronization issues between hosts for a very stable connection, even when no master clock is available.

A special introduction offer applies to the plug-in until February 20th (details below), and existing customers will receive a special offer by email.

More information about this new plug-in, demo versions and videos can be found on www.bluecataudio.com.

Blue Cat's Connector Main Features:
- Universal connection plug-in available in VST, VST3, AAX or Audio Unit format.
- Create your own audio/MIDI routings inside your DAW (feedback loops allowed).
- Create connections between any audio software on one or multiple computers.
- Minimal latency, with full control over buffering.
- Supports multiple sampling rates on a single connection (built-in resampling).
- Built-in drift compensation.
- Send and receive back audio/MIDI with a single instance.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Connector/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFwaTIO1uK0

Introduction Pricing Until February 20th:
- Blue Cat's Connector: 39 USD/EUR, instead of 49 (20% off)

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Free Plug-Ins With Apple Silicon Support And More

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2022/01/03: To celebrate the beginning of 2022, Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for all its free plug-ins, adding Apple silicon support, among several improvements.

The new versions of the 7 free plug-ins now support the new Apple M1, M1X and M1 Pro processors natively, for optimal performance and compatibility. The update also includes improvements in its MIDI implementation, performance tweaks, and several fixes for the VST3 plug-in format (details below). It is a recommended (free!) update, fully compatible with the previous versions of the plug-ins.

All these free plug-ins (Blue Cat's Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, FreqAnalyst, Gain Suite, Triple EQ and Free Amp) are available separately or as part of the "Blue Cat's Freeware Pack" bundle. They are 100% free and do not require any registration, dongle, or mailing list subscription (as explained here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/free-plug-ins-for-commercial-use/). They can be downloaded freely on www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New In All 7 Free Plug-Ins:
- Native Apple Silicon (M1 processor) support.
- Dropped 32-bit support on Mac.
- Now requires MacOS 10.9 and newer.
- Added MIDI control support (MIDI CC messages) for Next and Previous Preset commands, with MIDI learn.
- Improved MIDI & automation control settings with lock, reset and "save as global setting" capabilities.
- Unicode support.
- Reduced the number of threads used by the plug-in.
- Reduced memory footprint.
- VST3: fixed random crash in Ableton Live 11 upon load.
- VST3: fixed parameters update issues in Studio One when bouncing tracks.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Remote Control V3 Plug-In

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France, 2021/12/09: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Remote Control 3.0, a new version of their virtual control surface plug-in that can be used to control multiple plug-ins or MIDI-compatible devices from a single user interface.

This new version has a brand new user interface (fully scalable) and adds compatibility with recent systems (including native Apple Silicon). It also brings many new features and improvements (details below), such as new skins with new controls.

Because of the unusual delay since the previous update, upgrade to this new major version is exceptionally free for all existing customers (a link can be found on the full version download page of the plug-in received upon purchase). A special introduction price (25% off the plug-in) is available to new customers until January 9th, while registered Blue Cat Audio customers are granted an extra discount during the same period. Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

New in Blue Cat's Remote Control 3.0:
- Brand new GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support.
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- New skins with new controls.
- Now packaged as a single plug-in.
- The plug-in now sends MIDI CC events only when parameters change or a new preset is loaded.
- Now supports retina displays on Mac
- VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows.
- New installer on Mac.
- Brand new presets management system.
- Presets can now be selected using MIDI Program change and bank select messages (can be activated with the presets menu/MIDI Program Change item), or MIDI CC events for next/previous preset.
- Copy/paste the plug-in's current state from the presets menu using the system clipboard.
- Full Unicode Support.
- Updated demo limitations: up to 5 instances allowed, bypass time changed to half a second, and bypass parameter is not affected anymore.
- Apple Silicon (M1 processor) support.
- Now compatible with MacOS Catalina and Big Sur.
- VST3 plug-in format support.
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.8 and earlier.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS and DirectX plug-ins formats.

System requirements:
- Intel or M1 Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_RemoteControl/
https://youtu.be/yj7ov4F5MuY

Pricing:
- free upgrade for existing customers.
- 36 EUR/USD instead of 49 (25% off) until January 9th, 2022.

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates 3 Plug-Ins And Host Application

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France 2021/11/18: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for three of its plug-ins and a host application, bringing native Apple Silicon support, and many improvements and fixes (details below).

This update includes new versions for:
- Blue Cat's PatchWork, the virtual patchbay and multi effect for plug-ins ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork ), also available as an application to quickly load and play virtual instruments and effect chains.
- Blue Cat's Late Replies, a creative delay & reverb workstation that can also load third party plug-ins and dozens of built-in effects ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies ).
- Blue Cat's Re-Head, the plug-in for musicians and audio professionals working with headphones ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ReHead ).

These new versions are fully compatible with MacOS 12 (Monterey) and Windows 11. The update is free for existing customers and can be downloaded using the link received by email upon purchase. A special re-introduction offer is available for the three products until December 18th. Extra discounts are available to existing customers and have been sent by email.

What's New For All Software:
- Single Installer on Mac (all plug-ins formats).
- Improved MIDI & automation control settings with lock, reset and "save as global setting" capabilities.
- VST3: fixed random crash in Ableton Live 11 upon load.
- VST3: fixed parameters update issues in Studio One when bouncing tracks.

What's New in Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.51:
- native Apple Silicon (M1 processor) support.
- Dropped 32-bit support on Mac.
- Now requires MacOS 10.9 and newer.
- Added MIDI tap tempo support for standalone application
- Fixed issues with Wah and Pitch Bender effects when using cheap MIDI controllers not updating values fast enough.
- Fixed a crash when loading some VST3 plug-ins that define a bypass parameter beyond the last automatable parameter.
- AAX: Fixed erratic mouse behavior in Pro Tools on Mac.

What's New in Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.51:
- Fixed issues with Wah and Pitch Bender effects when using cheap MIDI controllers not updating values fast enough.
- Fixed a crash when loading some VST3 plug-ins that define a bypass parameter beyond the last automatable parameter.
- AAX: Fixed erratic mouse behavior in Pro Tools on Mac.

What's New in Blue Cat's Re-Head 1.2:
- native Apple Silicon (M1 processor) support.
- Dropped 32-bit support on Mac.
- Now requires MacOS 10.9 and newer.
- Improved smooth plug-in bypass (faster and smoother transition).
- Unicode support.
- Arrow keys can now be used to navigate presets.
- Windows: improved GUI loading performance.
- Improved DSP performance.
- Mac Audio Unit: fixed plug-in listing in some host applications (Plogue Bidule).
- Mac: fixed GUI performance issues on native P3 displays and improved performance on other displays.
- Mac: fixed mouse wheel that required large movements to change parameter values.
- Mac: fixed mouse cursor flickering issues.
- Mac: fixed Esc key not closing fine edit parameter dialog.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Introduction Pricing (Until December 18th):
- Blue Cat's PatchWork: 89 USD/EUR (instead of 99)
- Blue Cat's Re-Head: 39 USD/EUR (instead of 49)
- Blue Cat's Late Replies: 99 USD/EUR (instead of 129)

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatReHead.png
BlueCatPatchWork.png
BlueCatLateReplies.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Its Guitar Software

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Its Guitar Software
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Paris, France 2021/11/02: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for most its guitar software (4 plug-ins and an application), including native Apple Silicon support, and many improvements and fixes (details below).

This update includes new versions for:
- Blue Cat's AcouFiend, the feedback simulation plug-in ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_AcouFiend ).
- Blue Cat's Axiom, the guitar multi effects application and plug-in with amp simulation ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom ).
- Blue Cat's Hot Tuna, the universal tuner plug-in ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_HotTuna ).
- Blue Cat's Re-Guitar, the virtual guitar pickup and body replacement plug-in ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ReGuitar ).

The update is free for existing customers and can be downloaded using the link received by email upon purchase. A special re-introduction offer is available for individual products or the "Axe Pack" guitar bundle ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AxePack/ ) until December 2nd. Extra discounts are available to existing customers and have been sent by email. Demo versions and videos can be found on www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New For All Software:
- Single Installer on Mac (App and all plug-ins formats).
- VST3: fixed random crash in Ableton Live 11 upon load.

What's New in Blue Cat's Axiom 1.61:
- Fixed issue with amp volume knob and Destructor pedals in EZ mode not using the right parameter in some cases.
- Fixed issues with Wah and Pitch Bender effects when using cheap MIDI controllers not updating values fast enough.
- Fixed a crash when loading some VST3 plug-ins that define a bypass parameter beyond the last automatable parameter.
- Fixed an issue with built-in Looper which saved audio loops only as mono.

What's New in Blue Cat's AcouFiend 1.1, Hot Tuna 1.1, and Re-Guitar 1.2:
- Apple Silicon (M1 processor) support.
- Dropped 32-bit support on Mac.
- Now requires MacOS 10.9 and newer.
- Arrow keys can now be used to navigate presets.
- Added MIDI control support (MIDI CC messages) for Next and Previous Preset commands, with MIDI learn.
- Improved MIDI & automation control settings with lock, reset and "save as global setting" capabilities.
- Improved smooth plug-in bypass (faster and smoother transition).
- Unicode support.
- Windows: improved GUI loading performance.
- Mac Audio Unit: fixed plug-in listing in some host applications (Plogue Bidule).
- Mac: fixed GUI performance issues on native P3 displays and improved performance on other displays.
- Mac: fixed mouse wheel that required large movements to change parameter values.
- Mac: fixed mouse cursor flickering issues.
- Mac: fixed Esc key not closing fine edit parameter dialog.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Introduction Pricing (Until December 2nd):
- Blue Cat's AcouFiend: 67 USD/EUR (instead of 79)
- Blue Cat's Axiom: 159 USD/EUR (instead of 199)
- Blue Cat's Hot Tuna: 7 USD/EUR (instead of 9)
- Blue Cat's Re-Guitar: 79 USD/EUR (instead of 99)
- Blue Cat's Axe Pack: 269 USD/EUR (instead of 299)

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAcouFiend.png
BlueCatAxiom.png
BlueCatHotTuna.png
BlueCatReGuitar.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Massive Updates For Its Mixing And Metering Plug-Ins

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Massive Updates for Its Mixing And Metering Plug-Ins
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Paris, France, 2021/10/19: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for its mixing and metering plug-ins, including Apple Silicon support and many improvements and fixes.

This new release includes updates for a wide range of audio tools: Blue Cat Audio's now classic dynamics processors and eqs, all its audio analysis and metering plug-ins, including the multitrack analyzers. And also Blue Cat's Destructor, a multi-purpose distortion and dynamics modeler that can also be used as a channel strip or an amp simulator, and the unique MB-7 Mixer plug-in that can transform any plug-in into a multiband processor. This is a recommended free update for all registered users.

For new customers, a special re-introduction price (up to 40% off) is available until November 19th, and other Blue Cat Audio customers are being sent special offers by email. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New for All Plug-Ins:
- Single Installer on Mac (all plug-ins formats).

What's new for Dynamics Processors and Audio Analysis & Metering Plug-Ins:
- Apple Silicon (M1 processor) support.
- Dropped 32-bit support on Mac.
- Now requires MacOS 10.9 and newer.
- Arrow keys can now be used to navigate presets.
- Added MIDI control support (MIDI CC messages) for Next and Previous Preset commands, with MIDI learn.
- Improved MIDI & automation control settings with lock, reset and "save as global setting" capabilities.
- Improved smooth plug-in bypass (faster and smoother transition).
- Unicode support.
- Reduced the number of threads used by the plug-in.
- Reduced memory footprint.
- Windows: improved GUI loading performance.
- VST3: fixed random crash in Ableton Live 11 upon load.
- Mac Audio Unit: fixed plug-in listing in some host applications (Plogue Bidule).

What's New For Dynamics Processors:
- Mac Audio Unit: fixed plug-in listing in some host applications (Plogue Bidule).
- Mac: fixed GUI performance issues on native P3 displays and improved performance on other displays.
- Mac: fixed mouse wheel that required large movements to change parameter values.
- Mac: fixed mouse cursor flickering issues.
- Mac: fixed Esc key not closing fine edit parameter dialog.

What's New For Destructor 1.61:
- Fixed issue with volume knob in EZ mode not using the right parameter in some cases.

What's New for MB-7 Mixer 3.41:
- Apple Silicon (M1 processor) support.
- Dropped 32-bit support on Mac.
- Now requires MacOS 10.9 and newer.
- Improved MIDI & automation control settings with lock, reset and "save as global setting" capabilities.
- Fixed issues with Wah and Pitch Bender effects when using cheap MIDI controllers not updating values fast enough.
- VST3: fixed random crash in Ableton Live 11 upon load.
- Fixed a crash when loading some VST3 plug-ins that define a bypass parameter beyond the last automatable parameter.

What's New For Liny EQ 5.2:
- Refreshed GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support.
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- New high resolution graphics for knobs.
- Now supports retina displays on Mac (high resolution).
- Last loaded preset is now remembered in session and displayed in the presets menu.
- Plug-in state can now be reverted to the last loaded preset.
- Improved MIDI & automation control settings with lock, reset and "save as global setting" capabilities.
- MIDI Program Change preference is now saved into session instead of global preferences, so each instance can now use different MIDI channels. It is also saved in the user default preset.
- VST3: added program change support for VST3 plug-in format.
- Mac: faster GUI rendering on recent Mac OS systems (up to 8x faster).
- Spectrum analysis is now performed in the background and does not affect audio performance.
- Level meters, spectrum analyzers and tuner stop processing when the user interface is closed, reducing CPU usage.
- Reduced disk footprint.
- Full Unicode Support.
- Mac: new installer.
- Updated demo limitations: up to 5 instances allowed, bypass time changed to half a second, and bypass parameter is not affected anymore.
- VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows.
- VST3: fixed random crashes in Ableton Live 11 when inserting the plug-in.
- Mac: Fixed keyboard not responding in registration panel in some host applications (LUNA, Garage Band...).
- Mac: Fixed demo version that could hang Logic when reloading projects using the plug-in.
- Mac Audio Unit: fixed plug-in listing in some host applications (Plogue Bidule).
- Now compatible with Mac OS Catalina, Big Sur and Newer.
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.8 and earlier.
- Dropped 32-bit support on Mac.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS and DirectX plug-ins formats.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Category_0_NewProducts/

Pricing (promotion available until Nov 19th):
- Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.3:(-20%) 79 €/$
- Blue Cat's Destructor 1.61 (-20%) 79 €/$
- Blue Cat's Dynamics 4.4 (-23%) 99 €/$
- Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Multi 2.3 (-20%) 79 €/$
- Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Pro 2.1 (-25%) 74 €/$
- Blue Cat's Liny EQ 5.2 (-40%) 59 €/$
- Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix 2.2 (-33%) 99 €/$
- Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.31 (-23%) 99 €/$
- Blue Cat's Oscilloscope Multi 2.3 (-20%) 39 €/$
- Blue Cat's Protector 2.3 (-40%) 47 €/$
- Blue Cat's StereoScope Multi 2.3 (-20%) 79 €/$
- Blue Cat's StereoScope Pro 2.1 (-25%) 74 €/$

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatProtector.png
BlueCatMB5Dynamix.png
BlueCatOscilloscopeMulti.png
BlueCatFreqAnalystPro.png
BlueCatDynamics.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Axiom and Destructor 1.6

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Axiom and Destructor 1.6
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Paris, 2021/06/29: Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Axiom and Destructor 1.6, with major new features and improvements for its multi effects processor for guitar & bass, and its distortion and amp modeler plug-in.

The new Axiom brings a new multicore processing engine and many performance improvements to load even more effects and amp simulations at lower latencies (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/multicore-cpu-audio-processing-what-is-it-and-why-do-you-care/). It also adds many new features to control the software via MIDI (incl. tap tempo). Axiom 1.6 now includes more than 70 built-in plug-ins, with a new MIDI controllable looper, and several new delay, distortion and compression pedals.

The new version of Destructor, which also acts as an amp and pedals modeler inside Axiom, introduces a brand new user interface mode to build your own distortion or compression pedals. All presets can now be assigned a custom range for the drive parameter, to fine tune the behavior of each effect and guarantee a perfect response, even when pushed to 11.

The redesigned Tone Maps for both Destructor and several built-in effects improve the discovery of new presets and the construction of new tones. Apple Silicon support has also been invited to the party, for optimal performance on the new M1 Macs, as shown in the company's benchmark (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/behind-the-scenes/apple-m1-vs-intel-for-audio-a-benchmark/).

The update is free for existing users and demo versions are available for download on bluecataudio.com. To celebrate the event, both Axiom and Destructor are on sale until the end of July (details below), and Blue Cat Audio has teamed up with The Guitar Channel (https://theguitarchannel.biz/) to offer a 6 months subscription (worth $60) to this premium Internet guitar media, giving you access to in-depth interviews with musicians, luthiers, or manufacturers and independent gear reviews, for every purchase of one of the following guitar products: Axiom, Destructor, Hot Tuna, Re-Guitar, AcouFiend, or the Axe Pack bundle. To get the free subscription, you just need to accept to receive emails from Blue Cat Audio upon purchase.

What's new for both Destructor and Axiom 1.6:
- Improved Tone Maps navigation, with updated user interface (for amp simulation and 9 built-in effects).
- Added MIDI control support (MIDI CC messages) for Next and Previous Preset commands, with MIDI learn.
- Improved MIDI & automation control settings with lock, reset and "save as global setting" capabilities.
- Preset files can now be dropped onto the preset LCD area to be loaded.
- Level meters, spectrum analyzers and tuner stop processing when the user interface is closed, reducing CPU usage.
- Multiple DSP performance improvements.
- Reduced the number of threads used by the plug-ins.
- Improved global and preset settings window loading time on Windows.
- Reduced time to load Axiom, Destructor or any built-in plug-in.
- Full unicode support.
- Native Apple Silicon (M1 processor) support.
- Dropped 32-bit support on Mac.
- Now requires MacOS 10.9 and newer.
- Fixed VST3 (and sometimes VST) version freezing Ableton Live upon save on Windows.

What's new in Axiom 1.6:
- Up to 5 times more processing power with the new multicore engine that processes each channel and each tool on a separate core.
- Multicore engine also available for the built-in Late Replies plug-in (Pattern module).
- Includes Destructor 1.6 and Late Replies 1.5.
- Updated all 460 factory presets with appropriate drive range for all simulated amps.
- New built-in looper plug-in (in the "Utils" category).
- New built-in distortion and dynamics pedals based on Destructor with new pedal GUI.
- New built-in delay models based on Late Replies 1.5 with new "EZ mode" GUI.
- New DSP workload meter that displays the DSP activity and CPU load.
- Tap Tempo with MIDI CC to set BPM in the application with a footswitch.
- Lock effects bypass switches to match the state of MIDI foot controllers when changing presets.
- Improved buffer management in standalone application on Mac, reducing both latency and CPU usage.
- reverted default preset to empty preset to improve performance upon load (the preset is still available as "Default Clean")
- Added ability to select the plug-in to load when a shell plug-in file is dragged and dropped onto a slot.
- Fixed standalone app not always asking for Microphone access on most recent MacOS systems.
- Fixed host loop end value not properly passed to hosted plug-ins, for the VST2 version.
- Fixed several crashes upon load for multiple third party plug-ins (mostly VST3).
- Fixed display issues with Waves plug-ins V12 in Mac standalone application.
- Fixed MIDI control for hosted plug-ins not always working when fed with silence.
- Fixed harmonizer and Pitch Shifter built-in plug-ins that did not always flush their buffer upon bypass (short sounds could be heard when getting out of bypass)

What's New In Destructor 1.6:
- New "Guitar Pedal" mode: build your own effect pedals with Destructor.
- New drive range parameter to adjust the range of distortion available in a preset.
- Revisited all 707 factory presets and related tone maps, with adjusted drive range and improved tone.
- Added 19 new distortion and compression pedals presets.
- The opacity of the tone map window can now be adjusted.
- Arrow keys can now be used to navigate presets, in the main view or in the presets browser.
- Smoother presets switching.
- Improved smooth plug-in bypass (faster and smoother transition).
- Level meters, spectrum analyzers and tuner stop processing when the user interface is closed, reducing CPU usage.
- Mac: fixed GUI performance issues on native P3 displays and improved performance on other displays.
- Mac: fixed mouse wheel that required large movements to change parameter values.
- Mac: fixed mouse cursor flickering issues.
- Mac: fixed Esc key not closing fine edit parameter dialog.

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Axiom: 149 EUR or $149 (instead of 199) until July 29th
Blue Cat's Destructor: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99) until July 29th

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAxiom1.6.png
BlueCatDestructor1.6.png
ToneMaps.png
BlueCatAxiomLooper.png

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.5

Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.5
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Paris, 2021/05/25: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.5, a new version of its creative delay and reverb plug-in with built-in effects, also capable of hosting third party plug-ins anywhere in the signal chain.

This new version introduces a new dual-mode user interface: you can browse and quick-edit presets with the new "easy mode", or display the full-featured editor to create your own creative delay and reverb effects. With the new multicore processing engine that can spread delay taps ("replies") processing across cpu cores, combined with multiple performance improvements, Late Replies can now create richer effects with reduced CPU usage.

Version 1.5 also brings native Apple Silicon support for the new M1 powered Macs, a new CPU load meter, and many other new features, improvements and fixes detailed below.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Late Replies is exceptionally on sale (23% off) until June 25th, and existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an extra discount by email. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

New features and improvements in Late Replies 1.5:
- New dual user interface: browse and quick-edit presets with the new easy mode, or create your own delays and reverb with the full editor.
- Up to 8 times more processing power with the new multicore engine that can process each reply on a separate core.
- New echoes and ping pong delay presets with effects.
- New DSP workload meter that displays the DSP activity and CPU load.
- Added MIDI control support (MIDI CC messages) for Next and Previous Preset commands, with MIDI learn.
- Reduced time to load Late Replies or any built-in plug-in.
- Multiple DSP performance improvements.
- Level meters and spectrum analyzers are not updated anymore when the user interface is closed, reducing CPU usage.
- Reduced the number of threads used by the plug-in.
- Improved global and preset settings window loading time on Windows.
- Added ability to select the plug-in to load when a shell plug-in file is dragged and dropped onto a slot.
- Full unicode support.
- Preset files can now be dropped onto the preset LCD area to be loaded.
- Smoother loops Freeze when quickly switched from 0 to 100%.
Compatibility:
- Native Apple Silicon (M1 processor) support.
- Dropped 32-bit support on Mac.
- Now requires MacOS 10.9 and newer.
Fixes:
- Fixed host loop end value not properly passed to hosted plug-ins, for the VST2 version.
- Fixed several crashes upon load for multiple third party plug-ins (mostly VST3).
- Fixed MIDI control for hosted plug-ins not always working when fed with silence.
- Fixed VST3 (and sometimes VST) version freezing Ableton Live upon save on Windows.
- Fixed harmonizer and Pitch Shifter built-in plug-ins that did not always flush their buffer upon bypass (short sounds could be heard when getting out of bypass)

System requirements:
- Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGY0x3nO9FE
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR1vdphdUIcaieI7BEVwfSDP

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Late Replies: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until June 25th

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatLateReplies.png
BlueCatLateRepliesEZMode.png
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.4 10th Anniversary Update

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.4 10th Anniversary Update
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Paris, 2021/05/04: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a significant update of Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer for the 10th anniversary of this multiband multi-effects processor, also capable of transforming any third party plug-in into a multiband effect.

With a focus on performance and stability, this new version adds a new multicore processing engine that can process each band on a separate CPU core, with up to 7 times the processing power, to load more effects. Many aspects of the DSP have also been optimized to reduce the CPU and memory usage, and more third party plug-ins can now be loaded thanks to several compatibility improvements. With many additional features and fixes (full list below), this 27th release is a major step forward for this plug-in that was initially released in 2011.

An optimized build for the new Apple M1 Macs is also available to customers as a preview, with great performance improvements, as shown in the company's benchmark comparing Apple M1 and Intel Macs for audio (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/behind-the-scenes/apple-m1-vs-intel-for-audio-a-benchmark/).

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version for MB-7 Mixer V3 owners (link received by email upon purchase). And for new customers, it is exceptionally on sale (23% off) until June 4th, while existing customers will receive an even better deal by email. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and Windows PC.

New Features & Improvements:
- Up to 7 times more processing power with the new multicore engine that processes each frequency band on a different core.
- New DSP workload meter that displays the DSP activity and CPU load.
- Added MIDI control support (MIDI CC messages) for Next and Previous Preset commands, with MIDI learn.
- Reduced time to load the MB-7 Mixer or any built-in plug-in.
- Multiple DSP performance improvements.
- Level meters and frequency analyzers are not computed anymore when the user interface is closed, reducing CPU usage.
- Reduced the number of threads used by the plug-in.
- Improved global and preset settings window loading time on Windows.
- Added ability to select the plug-in to load when a shell plug-in file is dragged and dropped onto a slot.
- Full unicode support.
- Preset files can now be dropped onto the preset LCD area to be loaded.
- Improved "Tone Maps" user interface (available for 9 built-in effects).
- Native Apple M1 support available as a preview.

Fixes:
- Fixed host loop end value not properly passed to hosted plug-ins, for the VST2 version.
- Fixed several crashes upon load for multiple third party plug-ins (mostly VST3).
- Fixed MIDI control for hosted plug-ins not always working when fed with silence.
- Fixed VST3 (and sometimes VST) version freezing Ableton Live upon save on Windows.
- Fixed harmonizer and Pitch Shifter built-in plug-ins that did not always flush their buffer upon bypass (short sounds could be heard when getting out of bypass)

System requirements:
- Intel (or M1) Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR1u4oH9XMGgaa4-7K-SZ0Mh

Pricing:
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until June 4th 2021

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatMB7Mixer.png
BlueCatMB7MixerMulticore.png
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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.5 Free Update

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.5
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Paris, 2021/04/06: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a new version of Blue Cat's PatchWork, a multi-effects processor also capable of hosting third party plug-ins.

Including a brand new multicore processing engine, this new version focuses on performance and compatibility: optimized to the best out of the available CPU resources, it is able to load more effects and instruments on multicore processors, even at lower latencies. It also includes many new features and fixes (full list below).

An optimized build for the new Apple M1 Macs is also available to customers as a preview, with great performance improvements, as shown in the company's benchmark comparing Apple M1 and Intel Macs for audio (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/behind-the-scenes/apple-m1-vs-intel-for-audio-a-benchmark/).

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). And for new customers, PatchWork is exceptionally on sale (10% off) until May 6th, while existing customers will receive an even better deal by email. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats (and as a standalone application) for Mac and Windows PC.

New Features & Improvements:
- Up to 8 times more processing power with the new multicore engine that processes each parallel chain on a separate core.
- New DSP workload meter that displays the DSP activity and CPU load.
- Added MIDI control support (MIDI CC messages) for Next and Previous Preset commands, with MIDI learn.
- Reduced time to load PatchWork or any built-in plug-in.
- Multiple DSP performance improvements.
- Improved buffer management in standalone application on Mac, reducing both latency and CPU usage.
- Level meters are not updated anymore when the user interface is closed, reducing CPU usage.
- Reduced the number of threads used by the plug-in.
- Improved global and preset settings window loading time on Windows.
- Added ability to select the plug-in to load when a shell plug-in file is dragged and dropped onto a slot.
- Full unicode support.
- Preset files can now be dropped onto the preset LCD area to be loaded.
- Improved "Tone Maps" user interface (available for 9 built-in effects).

Fixes:
- Fixed standalone app not always asking for Microphone access on most recent MacOS systems.
- Fixed host loop end value not properly passed to hosted plug-ins, for the VST2 version.
- Fixed several crashes upon load for multiple third party plug-ins (mostly VST3).
- Fixed display issues with Waves plug-ins V12 in Mac standalone application.
- Fixed MIDI control for hosted plug-ins not always working when fed with silence.
- Fixed VST3 (and sometimes VST) version freezing Ableton Live upon save on Windows.
- Fixed harmonizer and Pitch Shifter built-in plug-ins that did not always flush their buffer upon bypass (short sounds could be heard when getting out of bypass)

System requirements:
- Intel (or M1) Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR13WhrQy-q_AzahD-RaqsqI

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 89 EUR or $89 (instead of 99) until May 6th

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Included screenshots:
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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.31 Audio and MIDI Scripting Plug-In

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France, 2021/02/16: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's Plug'n Script, its audio and MIDI scripting software that can be programmed to create your own effects or virtual instruments inside most Digital Audio Workstations (DAW).

This new version of the plug-in brings many performance improvements, especially for native processing scripts, with a new DSP workload meter to measure the performance of the scripts. Plus many new features for programmers, as well as usability enhancements that exported plug-ins can benefit from when re-exported. It also adds Unicode support for Windows, and fixes a couple of issues (full change list below). Native Apple Silicon support (New M1 processor) for both Plug'n Script and exported plug-ins is available as a preview for registered users.

The update is free for registered customers and can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). A special re-introduction price (20% off) is available to new customers until March 15th. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com for Mac and PC.

New in Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.31:
- Apple Silicon (M1 processor) support (as a preview).
- Arrow keys can now be used to navigate presets, in the main view or in the presets browser.
- Next/Previous preset can now be triggered by MIDI CC commands.
- New DSP workload meter in the status bar.
- Smoother presets switching.
- Improved smooth plug-in bypass.
- Level meters do not use CPU anymore when the user interface is closed.
- Many optimizations for faster GUI loading and reduced memory usage.
- Improved performance for native DSP scripts.
- Improved plug-in loading performance, especially when having many user presets.
- Full Unicode support added to Windows platform.
- New Experimental Xml parser/writer for Angelscript.
- new KUIML actions to display presets or global settings windows: OpenPresetsSettings, OpenGlobalSettings.
- KUIML errors can now be redirected to a log file (log_file_path directive in SKIN)
- KUIML errors display in popup window can be disabled (show_messages="false" in SKIN)
- window.loaded attribute is now properly set to false and sends events when the plug-in window is closed.
- Updated Angelscript filesystem object (fixes several issues with file dates).
- VST3: fixed a GUI update issue when using automation and long buffers in Cubase (parameters values jumping).
- Fixed an issue with random Audio Unit validation failures with exported plug-ins on MacOS older than 10.12.
- Fixed transport info sometimes not properly initialized for exported plug-ins using native DSP.
- Fixed an issue with endValues not properly set when using processBlock in exported plug-ins (Native scripts only).
- Fixed crash when defining actions after using the content attribute in INCLUDE directive.
- Mac: fixed intToString Angelscript function crash.
- Mac: fixed GUI performance issues on native P3 displays and improved performance on other displays.
- Mac: fixed mouse wheel that required large movements to change parameter values.
- Mac: fixed mouse cursor flickering issues.
- Mac: fixed Esc key not closing fine edit parameter dialog.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1hHvHHL0js

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99 EUR or $99), until March 15th.

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Free Plug-Ins And Launches End Of Year Promotions

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2020/12/20: To celebrate the end of 2020, Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for all its free plug-ins, and launched end of year promotions.

The new versions of the free plug-ins include several new features, plus many performance and compatibility improvements and fixes (details below). It is a recommended (free!) update is fully compatible with the previous versions of the plug-ins.

All these free plug-ins (Blue Cat's Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, FreqAnalyst, Gain Suite, Triple EQ and Free Amp) are available separately or as part of the "Blue Cat's Freeware Pack" bundle. They are 100% free and do not require any registration, dongle, or mailing list subscription. They can be downloaded freely on www.bluecataudio.com.

At the same time, Blue Cat Audio also launches end of year promotions, with up to 40% off audio plug-ins and applications until January 5th. Existing customers are granted an extra 10% discount during the year-end promotions period, with a coupon received by email.

What's New In All Free Plug-Ins:
- Arrow keys can now be used to navigate presets.
- Improved smooth plug-in bypass (faster and smoother transition).
- New high resolution graphics for knobs.
- Reduced disk footprint.
- Misc DSP performance enhancements.
- Windows: improved GUI loading performance.
- Mac Audio Unit: fixed plug-in listing in some host applications (Plogue Bidule).
- Mac: fixed GUI performance issues on native P3 displays and improved performance on other displays.
- Mac: fixed mouse wheel that required large movements to change parameter values.
- Mac: fixed mouse cursor flickering issues.
- Mac: fixed Esc key not closing fine edit parameter dialog.

What's New In Blue Cat's Gain Suite 3.32:
- reduced memory footprint when using many instances in a session.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatFreewarePackUpdate2020.jpg
BlueCatFreewarePack.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Massive Updates For Its Audio Analysis And Metering Plug-Ins

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France, 2020/11/22: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free upgrade for all its audio analysis and metering plug-ins, including the fully refreshed FreqAnalyst Pro 2.0 and StereoScope Pro 2.0 plug-ins.

The brand new versions of these two plug-ins have a completely refreshed (zoomable) GUI design, a new background processing implementation with improved precision, VST3 support, and many new features and enhancements. The other four plug-ins mainly bring user interface improvements and bug fixes for the Mac platform (full details below). This is a recommended free upgrade for all registered users.

For new customers, a special re-introduction price (up to 30% off) is available until December 5th, and other Blue Cat Audio customers are being sent special offers by email. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New For StereoScope & FreqAnalyst Pro 2.0:
- Audio analysis is now performed in the background and does not affect audio performance at all.
- FreqAnalyst Pro: FFT precision now goes up to 11.
- StereoScope Pro: new "Stereo Spread" measurement that shows how the signal is spread in the stereo field.
- Refreshed GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support.
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- Now supports retina displays on Mac (text and graphs using high resolution).
- Save each memory curve as a file that can be reloaded later as a reference.
- Copy and paste memory curves between instances using the system clipboard.
- Factory and user skins can now be selected directly from the plug-in menu.
- VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows.
- New installer on Mac.
- Brand new presets management system.
- Presets can now be selected using MIDI Program change and bank select messages (can be activated with the presets menu/MIDI Program Change item).
- Copy/paste the plug-in's current state from the presets menu using the system clipboard.
- Now compatible with MacOS Catalina and Big Sur.
- VST3 plug-in format support.
- Audio Suite support for offline analysis in Pro Tools.
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS and DirectX plug-ins formats.

What's New For Other Plug-Ins:
- New high resolution graphics for knobs.
- Reduced disk footprint.
- Mac: fixed GUI performance issues on native P3 displays and improved performance on other displays.
- Mac: fixed mouse wheel that required large movements to change parameter values.
- Mac: fixed mouse cursor flickering issues.
- Mac: fixed Esc key not closing fine edit parameter dialog.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AnalysisPack/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalystPro/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopePro/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_DPeakMeterPro/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalystMulti/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_OscilloscopeMulti/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopeMulti/

Pricing:
- Oscilloscope Multi plug-in: 34 EUR/USD instead of 49 (30% off) until December 5th.
- Other Individual plug-ins: 69 EUR/USD instead of 99 (30% off) until December 5th.
- Analysis Pack (6 plug-ins): 239 EUR/USD instead of 299 (20% off) until December 5th.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatFreqAnalystPro.png
BlueCatStereoScopePro.png
BlueCatAnalysisPack.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Free Updates For Axiom, PatchWork, MB-7 Mixer and Late Replies

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, 2020/10/05: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.43, Axiom 1.5, Late Replies 1.41 and MB-7 Mixer 3.33, free updates to their multi-effects processors also capable of hosting third party plug-ins.

These new versions bring many new features and improvements, such as effects tail spillover support, improved presets navigation and switching, smoother bypass and a lot more (full change lists below). Also, Axiom 1.5's factory presets have been completely revamped to improve the tone discovery experience (details below).

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). And all four plug-ins are on sale until November 5th (from 10 to 23% off). Existing Blue cat Audio customers will receive even better deals by email.

About the software:
- PatchWork is a universal plug-ins patchbay and multi FX that can host up to 64 built-in or third party plug-ins, with both serial and parallel routing options. It is available both as a plug-in and standalone application.
- Axiom is a powerful and open effects processor and amp simulator for guitar and bass. It offers a new approach to amp modeling, with an infinite number of exceptional tones for your axe. It is available both as a plug-in and standalone application.
- Late Replies is a creative delay, reverb and multi effects plug-in that can be indefinitely extended by hosting third party plug-ins anywhere in the signal path (including feedback loops).
- The MB-7 Mixer is a unique plug-in that splits the signal into several frequency bands and lets you re-mix and process them as if they were separate tracks: change levels, panning, apply third party plug-ins or any of the 30 built-in effects.

What's New For All Plug-Ins:
- Tail spillover: activate tail spillover from the toolbar to play effects tail when bypassed (available for the plug-in itself, sub-sections or built-in delays and reverbs).
- Arrow keys can now be used to navigate presets, in the main view or in the presets browser.
- The opacity of the tone map window can now be adjusted for built-in effects.
- Smoother presets switching.
- Improved smooth plug-in bypass (faster and smoother transition).
- Fixed: the state of some VST2 plug-ins (which do not save their state as chunks) were not be restored properly if their number of parameters had been changed (e.g. FabFilter Pro-Q's latest update).
- Mac: fixed GUI performance issues on native P3 displays and improved performance on other displays (details here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/slow-mac-how-to-fix-mac-gui-performance-issues/).
- Mac: fixed mouse wheel that required large movements to change parameter values.
- Mac: fixed mouse cursor flickering issues.
- Mac: fixed Esc key not closing fine edit parameter dialog.
- Mac: fixed keyboard not responding in registration panel in some host applications (LUNA, Garage Band...).
- Mac Audio Unit: fixed plug-in listing in some host applications (Plogue Bidule...).

What's new for Axiom 1.5:
- New hi hain presets using custom impulse responses (IR).
- New responsive clean and crunch presets.
- Reduced loudness and spectral balance discrepencies between presets.
- Adjusted effects levels to preserve loudness when bypassed.
- Adjusted reverb levels on all presets.
- Most presets now support input overload gracefully (like "real world" amps): feel free to push the input gain by a few dBs!
- New default preset to get started quickly with the software.
- Fixed: built-in Late Replies sometimes cut delay tail when using plug-ins in the feedback loops.
- Fixed: output was mono when both A and B are off and I/O configuration is mono to stereo.

What's New For PatchWork, Late Replies and MB-7 Mixer:
- New high resolution graphics for knobs and sliders.
- Reduced disk footprint.
- Fixed: several issues with hosted plug-ins bypass (graphical glitches, untriggered bypass...).
- Mac: fixed demo version that could hang Logic when reloading projects using the plug-in.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Axiom: 159 EUR or $159 (instead of 199) until November 5th
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until November 5th
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 89 EUR or $89 (instead of 99) Until November 5th
Blue Cat's Late Replies: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until November 5th

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchwork.png
BlueCatMB7Mixer.png
BlueCatAxiom.png
BlueCatLateReplies.png

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Web: https://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Re-Head 1.1 - a free update to its plug-in for headphones

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France 2020/09/07: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) just released an update for Re-Head, its plug-in created to make using headphones easier for musicians and audio professionals.

Re-Head is a plug-in which aims at re-creating a room experience when using headphones. While it cannot replace studio monitors or a guitar cabinet in a room, it makes the transition from speakers to headphones and vice versa less dramatic, as explained in this article: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/the-problem-with-headphones-and-how-to-fix-it/.

The new version of Re-Head brings several new headphone compensation profiles, easier presets navigation and several other enhancements and fixes (full list below).

The update is free for existing Re-Head customers. New customers can get Re-Head with 20% off until October 7th, and other Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an extra discount by email. Demo versions are available for download in most common plug-in formats (Mac and Windows) on www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New In Re-Head 1.1:
- Added new headphone compensation profiles.
- Arrow keys can now be used to navigate presets.
- Improved smooth plug-in bypass.
- Mac: fixed GUI performance issues on native P3 displays and improved performance on other displays.
- Mac: fixed mouse wheel that required large movements to change parameter values.
- Mac: fixed mouse cursor flickering issues.
- Mac: fixed Esc key not closing fine edit parameter dialog.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ReHead/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJP1wQBJUuU
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/the-problem-with-headphones-and-how-to-fix-it/

Pricing
Introductory price: €/$39 until October 7th
Full price: €/$49

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Dynamics Plug-Ins

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Four acclaimed dynamics plugins get a performance boost and new preset handling.

Paris, France July 7th 2020: Blue Cat Audio ( https://www.bluecataudio.com ) just released an update to four dynamics processors. The update boosts performance, new GUI technology and a new preset browser with built-in search, as well as a slew of new presets.

All plugins now come with high-resolution graphics for knobs and an overall GUI performance boost on the Mac.

Highlight additions and updates:
- All plugins now come with high-resolution graphics for knobs
- GUI performance boosted on Mac OS
- Installation has reduced disk footprint
- Blue Cat�s Dynamics 4.3 comes with a new, searchable preset browser and added presets
- Blue Cat�s Protector 2.21 has a new, lower price

In connection to the update, selected products are on sale at up to 37% off until August 10th, 2020.

About the Plug-Ins:
- Blue Cat's Dynamics is a full-featured dynamics processor. Use it as a compressor, limiter, gate, expander, waveshaper or all at once!
- Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix is a powerful all-in-one multiband dynamics processor. Use it as a multiband compressor, limiter, gate, expander, waveshaper or all combined at once, on any part of the spectrum.
- Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer is a unique multi-band processor. Split the signal into several frequency bands and process them with third party plugins or built-in effects. That�s right! Multiband processing with any plugins you want.
- Blue Cat's Protector is the guardian of your DAWs master bus. A 0 dB stereo brickwall limiter with adjustable dynamics response, it will typically be the last effect in your master bus to protect both your ears and your equipment.

Blue Cat�s Energy Pack combines all of these plugins in a powerful and affordable bundle. This pack provides a complete solution for wideband, multi-band and side chain dynamics processing and monitoring.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Dynamics/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB5Dynamix/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Protector/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_EnergyPack/

Pricing:
- Blue Cat�s Dynamics: 99 EUR/USD instead of 129 (23% off)
- Blue Cat�s MB-5 Dynamix: 99 EUR/USD instead of 149 (33% off)
- Blue Cat�s MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR/USD instead of 129 (23% off)
- Blue Cat�s Protector: 49 EUR/USD instead of 79 (37% off)
- Blue Cat�s DP Meter Pro: 79 EUR/USD instead of 99 (20% Off)
- Blue Cat�s Energy Pack Bundle: 319 EUR/USD instead of 399 (20% Off)

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatDynamics.png
BlueCatMB5Dynamix.png
BlueCatMB7Mixer.png
BlueCatProtector.png
BlueCatDPMeterPro.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.3 Audio and MIDI Scripting Plug-In

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France, 2020/06/15: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's Plug'n Script, its scripting software that can be programmed to create audio and MIDI effects or virtual instruments inside most Digital Audio Workstations (DAW).

This new version of the plug-in brings several new features to improve the creation of user interfaces and export them into independent plug-ins (VST, VST3, Audio Unit and AAX formats are supported), including new high resolutions graphics, new options and programming interfaces. It also contains many other fixes and enhancements for the software itself, and for the plug-ins created with it (full change list below).

The update is free for registered customers and can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). A special introduction price (20% off) is available to new customers to purchase either the plug-in or the "Crafters Pack" bundle, until July 10th. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com for Mac and PC.

New in Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.3:
- Custom graphics and resource files are now be copied when exporting scripts as independent VST, VST3, AU or AAX plug-ins (SCRIPT_DATA_PATH folder).
- New version of the KUIML GUI programming language (2.7), with new widgets, new mouse and keyboard events handling features, system script function to execute shell commands and more.
- New version of the Angelscript Engine (2.34).
- New high resolution graphics for knobs.
- New background mode ("None") to create entirely custom user interfaces.
- New icon for the Plug'n Script Application.
- Reduced disk footprint.
- Fixed crash in exported VST3 plug-in when using input strings in scripts.
- Fixed crashes when using build-time script in KUIML widgets.
- Fixed gui.capture objects that could be exposed twice in KUIML objects.
- Fixed png or svg images alpha mask not properly loaded (was ignored)
- Fixed ignore_missing attribute for LOAD_FONT that still triggered an error.
- Mac application now fully supports dark mode on Mac OS Mojave and newer.
- Mac: fixed settings panel rendering issues in dark mode on Mac OS Mojave and newer.
- Mac: Fixed keyboard not responding in registration panel in some host applications (LUNA, Garage Band...).
- Mac: Fixed demo version that could hang Logic when reloading projects using the plug-in.
- Mac: fixed Retina scaling issue on buffered widgets in apps built with Mac OS 10.14 SDK and newer.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_CraftersPack/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1hHvHHL0js

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99 EUR or $99), until July 10th.
Blue Cat's Crafters Pack: 319 EUR or $319 (instead of 399 EUR or $399), until July 10th.

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Massive Update For Its Guitar Software

Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France 2020/05/28: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for most its guitar software (5 plug-ins and an application), with many improvements and fixes (details below).

This update includes new versions for:
- Blue Cat's AcouFiend, the feedback simulation plug-in ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_AcouFiend ).
- Blue Cat's Axiom, the guitar multi effects application and plug-in with amp simulation ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom ).
- Blue Cat's Destructor, the distortion and amp simulation modeling plug-in ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor ).
- Blue Cat's Hot Tuna, the universal tuner plug-in ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_HotTuna ).
- Blue Cat's Re-Guitar, the virtual guitar pickup and body replacement plug-in ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_HotTuna ).

The update is free for existing customers and can be downloaded using the link received by email upon purchase. A special re-introduction offer is available for individual products or the "Axe Pack" guitar bundle ( https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AxePack/ ) until June 25th. Demo versions and videos can be found on www.bluecataudio.com.

What's New For All Software:
- Reduced disk footprint.
- Mac: Fixed keyboard not responding in registration panel in some host applications (LUNA, Garage Band...).
- Mac: Fixed demo version that could hang Logic when reloading projects using the plug-in.

What's New in Blue Cat's AcouFiend 1.01:
- Fixed feedback not triggered anymore in some hosts in some particular cases (required a restart or plug-in re-insert).
- Fixed feedback effect not 100% repeatable when bouncing tracks in some hosts (Audio Unit or VST3 formats).

What's New in Blue Cat's Axiom 1.41:
- New high resolution graphics for knobs and sliders.
- Updated Re-Guitar built-in plug-in to version 1.1.
- Fixed several issues with hosted plug-ins bypass (graphical glitches, untriggered bypass...).

What's New in Blue Cat's Destructor 1.52:
- New high resolution graphics for knobs.
- Improved impulse response convolution performance (long reverb tails are now supported, with low CPU usage).
- Mac: faster GUI rendering on recent Mac OS systems (up to 5x faster).
- Mac: fixed user interface not properly shown on retina displays in some applications built with the 10.14 Mac OS SDK (Cubase 10.5 or Logic 10.5 for example).
- Mac: fixed settings panel rendering issues in dark mode on Mac OS Mojave and newer.

What's New in Blue Cat's Hot Tuna 1.01:
- New high resolution graphics for knobs.

What's New in Blue Cat's Re-Guitar 1.1:
- Added a button to center the map on cursor when zoomed in custom pickup and custom acoustic modes.
- New high resolution graphics for knobs.
- Mac: fixed user interface not properly shown on retina displays in some applications built with the 10.14 Mac OS SDK (Cubase 10.5 or Logic 10.5 for example).
- Mac: fixed settings panel rendering issues in dark mode on Mac OS Mojave and newer.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Introduction Pricing (Until June 25th):
- Blue Cat's AcouFiend: 59 USD/EUR (instead of 79)
- Blue Cat's Axiom: 149 USD/EUR (instead of 199)
- Blue Cat's Destructor: 79 USD/EUR (instead of 99)
- Blue Cat's Hot Tuna: 5 USD/EUR (instead of 9)
- Blue Cat's Re-Guitar: 79 USD/EUR (instead of 99)
- Blue Cat's Axe Pack: 248 USD/EUR (instead of 299)

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAcouFiend.png
BlueCatAxiom.png
BlueCatDestructor.png
BlueCatHotTuna.png
BlueCatReGuitar.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Re-Head - a new head response plug-in for headphones

Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France 2020/05/12: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) just released Re-Head, a brand new plug-in created to make using headphones easier for musicians and audio professionals.

Listening through headphones gives a distinctly different experience compared to listening through studio monitors. Furthermore, prolonged use of headphones can be fatiguing. These are the problems that Blue Cat Audio has sought to solve with Re-Head.

The Re-Head plug-in is based around a unique 'head response' model that simulates the way the listener's head affects the audio coming from the studio monitors. To create a simulated acoustic space Re-Head also uses stereo processing to avoid the hard-panned sound associated with listening on headphones, a spectrum analyzer, EQ - and you can even add an impulse response representation of your own mixing room.

Re-Head will create a mixing room experience when using headphones. It's also useful for musicians while recording distorted guitars and other instruments that tend to sound unnaturally in-your-face in a headphone mix.

Re-Head can not replace studio monitors, but rather make the transition from speakers to headphones and vice versa less dramatic.

Main features:
- "Head response" model: get a more natural tone when working with headphones.
- Adjust the position and the angle between the virtual speakers.
- Adjust the brightness.
- Built-in EQ and spectrum analyzer.
- Impulse response (IR) loader to mimic your listening room.
- Frequency compensation for a number of popular mixing headphones.Flip the left and right channels.
- Zero latency.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ReHead/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJP1wQBJUuU

Pricing
Introductory price: €/$34 until June 14th
Full price: €/$49

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Free Updates For Its Multitrack Audio Analysis Plug-Ins

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2020/04/28: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for its multiple tracks audio analyzers, Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Multi, Oscilloscope Multi, and StereoScope Multi.

These special audio analysis plug-ins can communicate between instances: It is thus possible to visualize the spectrum, stereo image and waveform of multiple audio tracks on a single graph simultaneously. These tools also provide the ability to compare the characteristics of several tracks using spectrum, stereo image or phase difference analysis. The new versions (2.31) of the three plug-ins come with multiple performance improvements as well as a few bug fixes (full details below).

Upgrade to the new version is free for existing customers, and a special re-introduction price (20% off the plug-ins or the "Multi Pack" bundle) is available until May 19th for new customers. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New for All Three Plug-Ins:
- Mac: faster GUI rendering on recent Mac OS systems (up to 8x faster).
- Mac: fixed user interface not properly shown on retina displays in some applications built with the 10.14 Mac OS SDK.
- Mac: fixed settings panel rendering issues in dark mode on Mac OS Mojave and newer.
- Mac Audio Unit: fixed plug-in listing in some host applications (Plogue Bidule...).
- Mac: fixed registration dialog not working in some applications (LUNA, Garage Band, Gig Performer).
- Mac: fixed demo version causing Logic to freeze when reloading a project.
- Fixed plug-in layout not properly saved and restored.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalystMulti/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_OscilloscopeMulti/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopeMulti/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_MultiPack/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKMBf0-JTQc

Pricing:
- Individual plug-ins: 79 EUR/USD instead of 99 (20% off) until May 19th.
- Multi Pack (3 plug-ins): 119 EUR/USD instead of 149 (20% off) until May 19th.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatFreqAnalystMulti.png
BlueCatOscilloscopeMulti.png
BlueCatStereoScopeMulti.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases New AcouFiend Feedback Simulation Plug-In

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France 2020/03/05: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's AcouFiend, a new acoustic feedback simulation plug-in that can make electric guitars scream, growl, or sing, even at low volume or through headphones.

AcouFiend can simulate the acoustic feedback (a.k.a. "Larsen effect") well known to guitarists playing loud and close to their speaker, but with total control over the effect: you can choose when and how to trigger the feedback, on sustained notes or chords, with advanced harmonization capabilities.

The plug-in can be controlled via MIDI or automation, and feedback can be applied to existing tracks after recording. It is of course not limited to guitars, as shown in one of the demo videos (links below).

The new plug-in is available separately, or as part of the Axe Pack guitar software bundle. A special introduction offer applies to both AcouFiend and the Axe Pack bundle until March 31st (details below), and existing customers will receive a special offer by email.

More information about this new plug-in, demo versions and videos can be found on www.bluecataudio.com.

Blue Cat's AcouFiend Main Features:
- Acoustic feedback simulator.
- Total control over the feedback: adjust the rise and fall time, the sensitivity to pitch and amplitude changes, and the generated harmonic.
- Supports chords.
- Limit the range of notes that can produce feedback.
- Transpose the feedback signal to create harmonies.
- No latency.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_AcouFiend/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AxePack/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfZMm0u_97k&list=PLbLfuefKkpR3Nw9wAxOPZveCa6UVt85nw
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR3Nw9wAxOPZveCa6UVt85nw

Introduction Pricing until March 31st:
- Blue Cat's AcouFiend: 59 USD/EUR (instead of 79)
- Blue Cat's Axe Pack: 249 USD/EUR (instead of 299)

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Axiom 1.4 And A New Plug-In, Hot Tuna

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France 2020/02/04: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released yet another update for Blue Cat's Axiom, their multi effect processor for guitar and bass, and a new plug-in called "Hot Tuna".

Announced earlier this year at NAMM, Hot Tuna is an affordable yet powerful high precision tuner (full features list below). It is available as an independent plug-in or as a built-in effect with the new Axiom 1.4.

In addition to the new Hot Tuna plug-in, the Axiom 1.4 update also brings a new stomp box look and feel for most its other built-in effects (44 plug-ins). And the amp simulation tone maps that let you create new amp tones easily on a 2D map are now directly accessible from the main user interface, without having to open the full amp editor first.

While the Axiom 1.4 update is free for existing customers, a special introduction offer is available for Axiom, Hot Tuna and the "Axe Pack" guitar bundle until February 21st (details below). Demo versions and videos for Axiom and the new plug-in can be found on www.bluecataudio.com.

Blue Cat's Hot Tuna Main Features:
- High precision tuner plug-in.
- Dim or mute the signal when active.
- Adjust the reference frequency from 430 to 450 Hz.
- Processing performed in the background, not impacting real time audio.

What's New in Blue Cat's Axiom 1.4:
- New built-in effect: Hot Tuna high performance tuner.
- New "stomp box" look & feel for built-in effects.
- The tone maps explorer for the amp simulation is now accessible directly from the main user interface.
- Mac application now fully supports dark mode on Mac OS Mojave and newer.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_HotTuna/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AxePack/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR2_W062-llEF-trtoGLMeEM

Introduction Pricing until February 21st:
- Blue Cat's Hot Tuna: 6 USD/EUR (instead of 9)
- Blue Cat's Axiom: 149 USD/EUR (instead of 199)
- Blue Cat's Axe Pack: 239 USD/EUR (instead of 299)

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BlueCatAxiom.png
AmpSimToneMap.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Announces 3 New Plug-Ins And A Major Update for Axiom at NAMM

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100

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Anaheim, California 2020/01/14: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) is announcing three brand new audio plug-ins and an update for Blue Cat's Axiom, their "in the box" multi-effects processor for guitar and bass.

Blue Cat's AcouFiend is an acoustic feedback simulator plug-in for guitar and other instruments: it can either simulate natural sounding and responsive feedback, or generate more unusual and creative harmonies, thanks to its advanced controls and transposition capabilities: AcouFiend can make a guitar scream at low volume or on headphones, sound like a virtual bow or a sustainer, and also add smooth background harmonies to keyboards or vocal tracks.

Blue Cat's Re-Head aims at re-creating the missing response of the head when working on headphones: have you noticed how un-natural music can sound thru headphones, compared to speakers? It is because the head and ears are missing in the signal path between the speakers and the brain. With Re-Head, it is now possible to get a more natural sounding tone with headphones, even when recording instruments such as distorted guitars (that usually sound awful) or monitoring mixes with hard-panned tracks.

Blue Cat's Hot Tuna is a high precision tuner plug-in that can dim or mute the signal when active, an indispensable feature in a live rig. Its reference frequency can also be tweaked when non-standard tuning is needed.

The upcoming Axiom 1.4 update will include Blue Cat's Hot Tuna as a built-in plug-in, and new user interfaces with a new stomp-box look and feel for all other 42 built-in effects.

The new software will be demoed at the Winter NAMM Show this week on booth #16300, and all 4 products are expected to be released later this quarter. The update to Axiom 1.4 will be free for registered customers.

Blue Cat's AcouFiend Main Features:
- Acoustic feedback simulator.
- Total control over the feedback: adjust the rise and fall time, the sensitivity to pitch and amplitude changes, and the generated harmonic.
- Supports chords.
- Limit the range of notes that can produce feedback.
- Transpose the feedback signal to create harmonies.

Blue Cat's Re-Head Main Features:
- "Head response" simulation plug-in.
- Adjust the position and the angle between the virtual speakers.
- Adjust the brightness.
- Built-in EQ and impulse response (IR) loader to tweak the frequency response, and compensate headphones.
- Flip left and right ears.

Blue Cat's Hot Tuna Main Features:
- High precision tuner plug-in.
- Adjust the reference frequency from 430Hz to 450 Hz.
- Dim or mute the signal when active.
- Processing performed in the background, not impacting real time audio.

What's New in Blue Cat's Axiom 1.4:
- New built-in plug-in: Hot Tuna.
- New graphical user interface with stomp boxes look and feel for built-in effects.
- Free Update for registered customers.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_AcouFiend/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ReHead/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_HotTuna/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/

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BlueCatReHead.png
BlueCatHotTuna.png
BlueCatAcouFiend.png
BlueCatAxiom1.4.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Free Updates For Axiom, PatchWork, MB-7 Mixer and Late Replies

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Blue Cat Audio Updates Free Plug-Ins And Launches Winter Deals

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2019/12/20: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for "Blue Cat's Freeware Pack", their bundle of 7 free plug-ins, and launched winter promotions.

This new version of the free plug-ins include many improvements and fixes (details below). It is a recommended update for all users and it is fully compatible with the previous version.

All these plug-ins (Blue Cat's Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, FreqAnalyst, Gain Suite, Triple EQ and Free Amp) are 100% free and do not require any registration, dongle, or mailing list subscription. They are available for download separately or as part of the Freeware Pack bundle on www.bluecataudio.com.

At this occasion, Blue Cat Audio also launches winter promotions to celebrate the end of the year, with up to 50% off plug-ins and applications until January 10th. Existing customers are granted an extra 10% discount during the year-end promotions period, with a coupon received by email.

What's New In All Plug-Ins:
- MIDI Program Change preference is now saved into session instead of global preferences, so each instance can now use different MIDI channels. It is also saved in the user default preset.
- VST3: added program change support for VST3 plug-in format.
- Mac: much faster GUI rendering on recent Mac OS systems.
- Mac: fixed user interface not properly shown on retina displays in some applications built with the 10.14 Mac OS SDK (Cubase 10.5 for example).
- Mac: fixed settings panel rendering issues in dark mode on Mac OS Mojave and newer.
- VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows when loading skins.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS plug-in format.

What's New In Blue Cat's Free Amp 1.12:
- Improved convolution performance for large impulse responses.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Axiom 1.3 and Destructor 1.5 Free Updates

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2019/09/23: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Axiom 1.3 and Destructor 1.5 free updates with major improvements for its distortion, amp simulation and guitar & bass effects processors.

The new version of Destructor, which also acts as an amp and pedals modeler inside Axiom, introduces a brand new way to explore presets and create new tones easily: with the "tone explorer" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jm3q36ZjJk&t=56s), you can navigate and morph factory or user presets in two dimensions, on predefined or user-created maps: you can find the right tone without diving into the parameters of the plug-in. In Axiom, it is now possible to create brand new amp models by just choosing the right spot on the screen.

Both Axiom and Destructor also include a new presets browser with built-in search, to find your way through the thousands of presets available for the entire plug-in, or for each section. Many new presets have been added in these new versions (not forgetting bass guitar players), and extra free guitar amp presets using impulse responses from Seacow Cabs (https://seacowcabs.wordpress.com/) are available as a separate free download.

Axiom 1.3 also adds 4 new built-in effects (2 distortions pedals), and both updates include many other new features and improvements detailed below.

The update is free for existing customers, available from the same location as the original download (link received by email upon purchase). Special offers are available for new customers (details below), and registered Blue Cat Audio customers will receive extra coupons by email shortly.

What's New in Axiom 1.3:
New features:
- New amp tones explorer with amp models morphing: explore and morph amps in 2 dimensions to create unique new tones easily.
- New presets (and sub-presets) browser with built-in search: find factory or user amp models and effect chains to create new patches.
- Added hundreds of new presets, sub-presets, new amp models (from Destructor 1.5) and new reverbs, delays and modulation effects from Late Replies 1.4.
- VST3: added MIDI output support for VST3 plug-in format.
Built-in effects:
- New "Overdrive" and "Overgrind" distortion pedals.
- New Level (volume control) and Micro EQ built-in plug-ins.
- Added a gain parameter to several built-in plug-ins to avoid volume changes when switched on/off (pitch and frequency shifters, modulation effects, delays).
- Increased knobs precision for pitch shifter and waveshaper built-in plug-ins for smoother control.
- Increased gain control range for distortion pedals.
Third party plug-ins host:
- VST and VST3 plug-ins previously displayed as missing because of name changes are now relocated automatically (Waves major updates, 32 and 64-bit plug-ins with different names etc.)
- Improved auto-relocation performance when a large number of plug-ins have moved.
- VST3 Host: added MIDI output and program change support for recenlty updated VST3 plug-ins.
Other fixes and improvements:
- Enlarged the area to click on plug-ins bypass and "Show Editor" buttons.
- Fixed an issue with hosted plug-ins editors not always restored in the right position in Cubase on Windows.
- Mac: fixed issue with Magic Mouse that could trigger drag and drop instead of mouse click.
- Spectrum analyzer display of built-in EQ will not take priority over DAW or other plug-ins user interfaces.
- Changing the slope of lowpass and highpass filters in the built-in EQ is now smoother.

What's New in Blue Cat's Destructor v1.5:
- New tone explorer with presets morphing: explore presets on predefined or custom visual maps, and morph tones in 2 dimensions to create unique new sounds easily.
- Added more than 100 factory "tone maps" for the new tone explorer.
- New presets (and sub-presets) browser with built-in search.
- New guitar factory presets: classic guitar amps, metal and signature guitar presets.
- New bass guitar factory presets, including 45 new bass cabinet models.
- Free Seacow cabs presets available for download here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Presets/Product_Destructor/#Product_DestructorPreset_SeaCowCabs
- Performance improvement: the user interface now only loads modules that are visible.
- Changing the slope of lowpass and highpass filters in pre and post filters is now smoother.

What's New for both Axiom & Destructor:
- Each instance of the plug-in can now have its own MIDI Program Change settings.
- MIDI Program Change preference is now saved into session instead of global preferences, so each instance can now use different MIDI channels. It is also saved in the user default preset.
- VST3: added support for MIDI program change messages to change presets via MIDI.
- VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows.
- Hovering the mouse on the current preset name now displays a tooltip with the full path of the last loaded preset file.
- Improved plug-in listing in Windows 10 start menu.
- Mac: faster GUI rendering on recent Mac OS systems (up to 5x faster on level meters).
- Mac: fixed user interface not properly shown on retina displays in some applications built with the 10.14 Mac OS SDK.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEHPZHWWjl8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jm3q36ZjJk

Pricing (taxes included):
Blue Cat's Axiom: 149 EUR or $149 (instead of 199, until October 15th)
Blue Cat's Destructor: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99, until October 15th)
Blue Cat's Axe Pack bundle: 249 EUR or $249 (instead of 299, until October 15th)

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAxiom.jpg
BlueCatDestructor.png
ToneExplorer.png
AxiomPresetsBrowser.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.2 Audio and MIDI Scripting Plug-In

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2019/08/30: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's Plug'n Script, their scripting software that can be programmed to create custom audio and MIDI effects or virtual instruments inside most Digital Audio Workstations (DAW).

With its ability to export independent plug-ins in AAX format for Pro Tools and Media Composer (in addition to already supported VST, VST3 or Audio Unit plug-ins formats), the new source code encryption options for exported plug-ins, the new KUIML 2.6 user interface programming language and the new data sharing features between the dsp and the user interface, this new version is full-featured development environment to create state of the art audio plug-ins for all Digital Audio Workstations.

Plug'n Script 3.2 also brings full MIDI I/O support for VST3, a new preset browser (also available in exported plug-ins) and many other improvements (full list below).

The update is free for registered customers and can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). A special introduction price (20% off) is available to new customers to purchase either the plug-in or the "Crafters Pack" bundle, until September 30th. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com for Mac and PC.

New in Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.2:
- DSP script can now be encrypted upon export.
- DSP script can now define output strings to share any kind of data with the user interface.
- Export plug-in in AAX format for Pro Tools and Media Composer (for registered AVID developers).
- New presets browser with built-in search (also available in exported plug-ins).
- New version of the KUIML GUI programming language: drag and drop, canvas widget, build time scripting, lazy loading and more (see https://www.bluecataudio.com/Vault/Skins/KUIML/versions.html).
- New oscilloscope sample script (output strings feature demo).
- MIDI Program Change preference is now saved into session instead of global preferences, so each instance can now use different MIDI channels. It is also saved in the user default preset.
- VST3: added program change support for VST3 plug-in format.
- VST3: added MIDI output support for VST3 plug-in format.
- Faster GUI rendering on recent Mac OS systems (up to 5x faster on level meters).
- Improved GUI loading time when using many widgets.
- Fixed an issue with MIDI control that did not always work properly when the plug-in GUI was open.
- VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows.
- Improved plug-in and app listing in Windows 10 start menu.
- Fixed wrong value set by SetProgram function in built-in MIDI library.
- Fixed built-in library not always copied to user documents folder.
- Fixed scripts menu order on Mac OS Sierra and newer.
- Fixed: native widgets in custom user interfaces used to be visible before the layout was done.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_CraftersPack/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1hHvHHL0js

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99 EUR or $99), until September 30th.
Blue Cat's Crafters Pack: 319 EUR or $319 (instead of 399 EUR or $399), until September 30th.

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Free Update for MB-7 Mixer and MB-5 Dynamics multiband plug-ins

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2019/07/23: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released free updates for Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer and MB-5 Dynamix, their multiband effects processors.

For both plug-ins, this update fixes the slope of the crossover filters that used to be twice as steep as displayed (factory presets have been modified accordingly). This will help reduce the amount of phase shift when using many bands. The new MB-5 Dynamix plug-in also has a new preset browser with built-in search and improved MIDI support for the VST3 format. The full list of fixes and enhancements is detailed below.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). And for new customers, demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New for both Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix and MB-7 Mixer:
- Fixed crossovers slope not properly displayed (actual slope was twice the slope on display) and fixed factory presets accordingly.

What's New for Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.31:
- Fixed an issue with hosted plug-ins editors not always restored in the right position in Cubase on Windows.
- Changing the slope of lowpass and highpass filters in the built-in EQ is now smoother.

What's New for Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix 2.1:
- New presets browser with built-in search (additional skin also updated with new features).
- MIDI Program Change preference is now saved into session instead of global preferences, so each instance can now use different MIDI channels. It is also saved in the user default preset.
- VST3: added program change support for VST3 plug-in format.
- VST3: added MIDI output support for VST3 plug-in format for MIDI side chain effects.
- VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows.
- Spectrum analyzer display will not take priority over DAW or other plug-ins user interfaces.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB5Dynamix/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hgcH_51474
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMmFljWgitQ

Pricing:
Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix: 149 EUR or $149
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 129 EUR or $129

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BlueCatMB5Dynamix.png
BlueCatMB7Mixer.png
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.4

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2019/07/01: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a new version of Blue Cat's Late Replies, its creative delay and reverb plug-in with built-in effects, also capable of hosting third party plug-ins anywhere in the signal chain.

This new version adds hundreds of new presets and sub-presets that can now be discovered and searched with a new presets browser among the 957 included factory patches (echoes, reverbs, vintage delays, rhythmic patterns, arpeggiators, modulation effects, shimmer effects, drones, sci-fi...). The new presets browser was also designed to make the creation of new effects easier, combining sub-presets from each module together to create more complex sounds very quickly.

Late Replies 1.4 also adds two new built-in effects, increasing Late Replies' built-in plug-ins collection up to 30. It comes with many other improvements and fixes detailed below.

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). For new customers, Late Replies is exceptionally on sale (23% off) until July 21st. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New in Late Replies 1.4:
New features:
- New presets (and sub-presets) browser with built-in search.
- Added more than 100 presets and sub-presets including reverbs, modulation effects, vintage delays & reverbs, special effects... (Late Replies now has [b]more than 500 global presets[/b] and hundreds of sub-presets)
- PRE and POST effects strips now have their own presets.
- MIDI Program Change preference is now saved into session instead of global preferences, so each instance can now use different MIDI channels. It is also saved in the user default preset.
- VST3: added program change support for VST3 plug-in format.
- VST3: added MIDI output support for VST3 plug-in format.
Built-in plug-ins:
- New Level (volume control) and Micro EQ built-in plug-ins.
- Added a gain parameter to several built-in plug-ins to avoid volume changes when switched on/off (pitch and frequency shifters, modulation effects, delays).
- Increased knobs precision for pitch shifter and waveshaper built-in plug-ins for smoother control.
Third party plug-ins host:
- VST and VST3 plug-ins previously displayed as missing because of name changes are now relocated automatically (Waves major updates, 32 and 64-bit plug-ins with different names etc.)
- Improved auto-relocation performance when a large number of plug-ins have moved.
- VST3 Host: added MIDI output and program change support for recenlty updated VST3 plug-ins.
Other fixes and improvements:
- Fixed an issue with hosted plug-ins editors not always restored in the right position in Cubase on Windows.
- VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows.
- Mac: fixed issue with Magic Mouse that could trigger drag and drop instead of mouse click.
- Spectrum analyzer display of built-in EQ will not take priority over DAW or other plug-ins user interfaces.
- Changing the slope of lowpass and highpass filters in the built-in EQ is now smoother.
- Miscellaneous user interface performance improvements.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjN-S5W8B5o
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR1vdphdUIcaieI7BEVwfSDP

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Late Replies: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until July 21st

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatLateReplies.png
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.4 and MB-7 Mixer 3.3

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.4 and MB-7 Mixer 3.3
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Paris, 2019/06/20: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released new versions of Blue Cat's PatchWork and MB-7 Mixer, two multi-effects processors also capable of hosting third party plug-ins.

These new versions bring multiple improvements, including a new presets browser with search capabilities, two new built-in plug-ins, full MIDI I/O support for the VST3 plug-in format, several third party plug-ins hosting enhancements and much more (full change list below).

The free update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). And for new customers, the MB-7 Mixer plug-in is exceptionally on sale (23% off) until July 10th. Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC (and as a standalone application for PatchWork).

What's New for both PatchWork and MB-7 Mixer:
New features:
- New presets browser with built-in search.
- MIDI Program Change preference is now saved into session instead of global preferences, so each instance can now use different MIDI channels. It is also saved in the user default preset.
- VST3: added program change support for VST3 plug-in format.
- VST3: added MIDI output support for VST3 plug-in format.
Built-in plug-ins:
- New Level (volume control) and Micro EQ built-in plug-ins.
- Added a gain parameter to several built-in plug-ins to avoid volume changes when switched on/off (pitch and frequency shifters, modulation effects, delays).
- Increased knobs precision for pitch shifter and waveshaper built-in plug-ins for smoother control.
Third party plug-ins host:
- VST and VST3 plug-ins previously displayed as missing because of name changes are now relocated automatically (Waves major updates, 32 and 64-bit plug-ins with different names etc.)
- Improved auto-relocation performance when a large number of plug-ins have moved.
VST3 Host: added MIDI output and program change support for recently updated VST3 plug-ins.
Other fixes and improvements:
- VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows.
- Mac: fixed issue with Magic Mouse that could trigger drag and drop instead of mouse click.
- Built-in EQ plug-in (and MB-7 Mixer) spectrum analyzer display will not take priority over DAW or other plug-ins user interfaces.
- Miscellaneous user interface performance improvements.

What's New for PatchWork:
- Plug-in bypass and editor buttons can now be clicked on the entire button area (not just the icon).
- Fixed dry/wet mix knob only mixing left channel in mono to stereo configurations.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvFbD_889z4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hgcH_51474
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR13WhrQy-q_AzahD-RaqsqI
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR1u4oH9XMGgaa4-7K-SZ0Mh

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99
Blue Cat's MB-7 MIxer: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129) until July 10th

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchwork.png
BlueCatMB7Mixer.png
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Free Updates for Multi Series Plug-Ins And Launches Analysis Month Promotions

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France, 2019/06/12: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for its multiple tracks audio analyzers, Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Multi, Oscilloscope Multi, and StereoScope Multi, and launched special offers on all its analysis and metering plug-ins.

The new versions of the three plug-ins come with an updated zoomable graphical user interface to improve readability on any type of screen. And audio analysis is now performed in the background, which greatly improves CPU usage and does not affect audio performance anymore, whatever the number of instances running in a session. Thanks to this new design, the spectrum analysis precision setting can now be pushed up to 11, with twice more frequencies to display. Presets management has also been improved, so that recalling your favorite analysis configurations is much faster. The update contains many other improvements and a few bug fixes (full list below).

Upgrade to the new version is free for existing customers. A special introduction price (20% off the plug-ins) is available until July 10th for new customers, together with other promotions on all analysis and metering plug-ins (up to 30% off), as part of the "Analysis and Metering Month". Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New for All Three Plug-Ins:
- Refreshed GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support.
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- Last loaded preset is now remembered in session and displayed in the presets menu.
- Plug-in state can now be reverted to the last loaded preset.
- Now supports retina displays on Mac (text and graphs using high resolution).
- VST3: added support for MIDI program change messages to change presets via MIDI.
- VST3: fixed audio output muted in some host applications.
- VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows.
- Mac: new installer.
- Mac: fixed minor compatibility issues with Mac OS High Sierra and Mojave.
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS and DirectX plug-ins formats.
- Fully compatible with previous versions of the plug-in (except for VST3 on Mac, as explained here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/vst3-plugin-id-changes-on-mac/).

What's New in FreqAnalyst Multi 2.3:
- Spectrum analysis is now performed in the background and does not affect audio performance.
- Precision now goes up to 11.

What's New for StereoScope Multi 2.3:
- Stereo field analysis is now performed in the background and does not affect audio performance.
- Fixed a crash when the plug-in was fed with invalid audio data (infinite numbers).

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalystMulti/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_OscilloscopeMulti/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopeMulti/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_MultiPack/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKMBf0-JTQc

Pricing:
- Individual plug-ins 79 EUR/USD instead of 99 (20% off) until July 10th.
- Multi Pack (3 plug-ins) 129 EUR/USD instead of 149 (17% off) until July 10th.
Other offers on analysis and metering plug-ins (up to 30% off) available on www.bluecataudio.com

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatFreqAnalystMulti.png
BlueCatOscilloscopeMulti.png
BlueCatStereoScopeMulti.png
AnalysisMonth.jpg

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.2 Free Update

Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France, 2019/05/21: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.2, an update for their unique audio metering and side chaining plug-in.

The new version comes with an updated zoomable graphical user interface to improve readability on any type of screen, with built-in brightness control to prevent eye fatigue while checking audio levels. Presets management has also been improved, so that recalling your favorite metering configurations and ballistics settings is much faster. MIDI output is now available for the VST3 plug-in format to create side chain effects via MIDI in recent VST3 hosts. The update contains many other improvements and a few bug fixes (full list below).

Upgrade to the new version is free for existing customers. A special introduction price (20% off the plug-in) is available until June 1st for new customers. Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

New in Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.2:
- Refreshed GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support.
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- Brightness control now applies to the entire user interface.
- Last loaded preset is now remembered in session and displayed in the presets menu.
- Plug-in state can now be reverted to the last loaded preset.
- Now supports retina displays on Mac (text and graphs using high resolution).
- VST3: added support for MIDI CC output (require a recently updated VST3 host).
- VST3: added support for MIDI program change messages to change presets via MIDI.
- VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows.
- Mac: new installer.
- Mac: fixed minor compatibility issues with Mac OS High Sierra and Mojave.
- Fixed missing user manual in plug-in.
- Changed demo limitations: up to 5 instances allowed, bypass time changed to half a second, and bypass parameter is not affected anymore.
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS and DirectX plug-ins formats.
- Fully compatible with previous versions of the plug-in (except for VST3 on Mac, as explained here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/vst3-plugin-id-changes-on-mac/).

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_DPeakMeterPro/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTkNOn-DQtI

Pricing:
- 79 EUR/USD instead of 99 (20% off) until June 1st.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatDPMP4.2.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Protector 2.2 Brickwall Limiter And Launches Dynamics Month

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France, 2019/04/25: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Protector 2.2, a new version of their brickwall limiter plug-in and launches "Dynamics Month" promotions on their recently updated dynamics processors.

With a brand new user interface (fully zoomable), lookahead support, new factory presets and many other new features and enhancements (full change list below), this new version offers a streamlined limiting experience and greatly improves the result of brickwall limiting on the master buss. It can now also be used on any individual track, supporting both stereo and mono signals.

Upgrade to the new version is free for existing customers and can be downloaded from the link received by email upon purchase. A special introduction price (20% off the plug-in) is available until May 25th.

At this occasion, Blue Cat Audio launches a special promotion (up to 33% off) on all its recently updated dynamics processors during the "Dynamics Month": the Protector limiter, the all-in-one Dynamics plug-in, the multiband MB-5 Dynamix plug-in and the Energy Pack bundle. Existing customers should receive extra discounts by email. Demo versions of all plug-ins are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

New in Blue Cat's Protector 2.2:
- Brand new GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support.
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- Lock the GUI state to prevent changes when loading presets.
- New lookahead function to reduce distortion when used as a loudness booster.
- Mono tracks support: the plug-in now also works in mono.
- Lock GUI state to prevent changes when loading presets.
- Last loaded preset is now remembered in session and displayed in the presets menu.
- Plug-in state can now be reverted to the last loaded preset.
- Now supports retina displays on Mac (text and graphs using high resolution).
- Mac: new installer.
- Mac: fixed minor compatibility issues with Mac OS High Sierra and Mojave.
- Changed demo limitations: up to 5 instances allowed, bypass time changed to half a second, and bypass parameter is not affected anymore.
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS and DirectX plug-ins formats.
- Fully compatible with previous versions of the plug-in (except for VST3 on Mac, as explained here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/vst3-plugin-id-changes-on-mac/).

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Protector/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Dynamics/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB5Dynamix/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_EnergyPack/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmGrpOfmtgo

Pricing:
- Protector: 79 EUR/USD instead of 99 (20% off) until May 25th.
- Dynamics: 99 EUR/USD instead of 129 (23% off) until May 25th.
- MB-5 Dynamix: 99 EUR/USD instead of 149 (33% off) until May 25th.
- Energy Pack: 299 EUR/USD instead of 399 (25% off) until May 25th.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatProtector2.2.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases New Re-Guitar Plug-In And Axiom Free Update

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases New "Re-Guitar" Plug-In and Free Update for Axiom
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Paris, France 2019/03/12: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Re-Guitar, a new guitar tone modeling plug-in capable of emulating an infinite number of guitars out of a single instrument.

Re-Guitar can simulate many kinds of guitar tones (electric or acoustic), regardless of the solid body guitar model used for recording: you can change the pickups, dig the body or emulate an acoustic guitar, all inside the box, without modifying the original instrument.

"Re-guitaring" can be used to enhance or completely modify the guitar tone while playing your own instrument, or to virtually switch guitars after recording - just like we already do with guitar amp simulations.

The plug-in is included as a built-in plug-in inside Blue Cat's Axiom 1.2, the company's multi effects processor for guitar and bass that was updated today. It is also available separately as an independent plug-in, alone or within the Axe Pack guitar software bundle.

A special introduction offer is available for Re-Guitar, Axiom and the Axe Pack bundle until April 5th (details below). For more details about this new plug-in, demo versions and videos can be found on bluecataudio.com.

Blue Cat's Re-Guitar Main Features:
- Guitar tone modeler, with electric pickups, acoustic guitars and hollow body emulations.
- Built-in single coil pickups: single hot, vintage, modern, active, tele, neck+mid, bridge+mid, P90, P90J.
- Built-in humbucker pickups: vintage, classic, ricky, modern, rails, bright, wide, wide(jazz), jazz box.
- Built-in piezo & acoustic guitars: solid body piezo, acoustic sim pedals, modern & dreadnought, jumbo, mini jumbo, 000, small.
- Create your own electric pickups or acoustic guitar emulations with the custom electric and custom acoustic models.
- Adjust hollow body thickness and amount.
- Adjust simulations brightness and gain.
- Built-in virtual volume and tone pots.
- No latency.

What's New in Blue Cat's Axiom 1.2:
- New Re-Guitar built-in plug-in.
- New "Re-Guitaring" presets using the new plug-in.
- Fixed issues with Pitch Shifter, Harmonizer and Pitch Bender plug-ins when changing mode (there could be an audible delay).

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ReGuitar/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AxePack/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK7xSpQ6Wqg&list=PLbLfuefKkpR2aK9nsPa383fAHKNdnM0ap
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR2aK9nsPa383fAHKNdnM0ap

Introduction Pricing until April 5th:
- Blue Cat's Axiom: 159 USD/EUR (instead of 199)
- Blue Cat's Re-Guitar: 69 USD/EUR (instead of 99)
- Blue Cat's Axe Pack: 248 USD/EUR (instead of 299)
- Blue Cat's Axiom for Customers: 139 USD/EUR (instead of 199)
- Blue Cat's Re-Guitar for Customers: 49 USD/EUR (instead of 99)

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatReGuitar.png
BlueCatAxiom.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Dynamics 4.2 All-In-One Dynamics Processor

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France, 2019/02/07: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Dynamics 4.2, a new version of their all-in-one broadband dynamics plug-in that can be used as a compressor, limiter, gate, expander, waveshaper or all combined at once.

With a brand new user interface (fully zoomable), dual lookahead capabilities and many new features and enhancements (full list below), this new version offers even more control over the dynamics of the audio signal with a greatly improved workflow. It is also available at a cheaper price (129 EUR/USD instead of 149).

Upgrade to the new version is free for existing customers. A special introduction price (23% off the plug-in) is available until February 28th. Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

New in Blue Cat's Dynamics 4.2:
- Regular price dropped to 129 EUR/USD.
- Brand new GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support.
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- Lock the GUI state to prevent changes when loading presets.
- New lookahead function for the dynamics section.
- New brickwall limiter with optional lookahead.
- Link pre and makeup gain to compensate gain changes.
- Lock GUI state to prevent changes when loading presets.
- Last loaded preset is now remembered in session and displayed in the presets menu.
- Plug-in state can now be reverted to the last loaded preset.
- Save and reload dynamics curves and bands as presets (+copy & paste).
- Now supports retina displays on Mac (text and graphs using high resolution).
- Mac: new installer.
- Mac: fixed minor compatibility issues with Mac OS High Sierra and Mojave.
- Changed demo limitations: up to 5 instances allowed, bypass time changed to half a second, and bypass parameter is not affected anymore.
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS and DirectX plug-ins formats.
- Fully compatible with previous versions of the plug-in (except for VST3 on Mac, as explained here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/vst3-plugin-id-changes-on-mac/).

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Dynamics/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2leHzQZpD8

Pricing:
- 99 EUR/USD instead of 129 (23% off) until February 28th.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatDynamics4.2.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Announces Significant Updates for Audio Analysis And Dynamics Processing Plug-Ins

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Anaheim, California 2019/01/22: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) is announcing significant updates for its dynamics processing and audio analysis plug-ins.

The user interface of the Blue Cat's Dynamics and Protector plug-ins have been fully redesigned (see attached screenshots), and the appearance of the analysis plug-ins has also been refreshed. All plug-ins are now fully zoomable to adapt to the size of the screen.

The two dynamics processor now offer a lookahead function to anticipate volume changes and react faster, and the Dynamics plug-in is now interoperable with the recently updated MB-5 Dynamics multiband plug-in.

The updated StereoScope Multi and FreqAnalyst Multi plug-ins perform most of the computations in the background, freeing up resources for other real time audio tasks.

The new versions of the plug-ins will be demoed at the Winter NAMM Show this week on booth #16300, and are expected for release in Q1 2019. Updates will be free for existing customers, and preview versions are already available for existing customers using the link received by email upon purchase.

What's New in All Previews:
- Refreshed GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support.
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- Lock GUI state to prevent changes when loading presets.
- Last loaded preset is now remembered in session and displayed in the presets menu.
- Plug-in state can now be reverted to the last loaded preset.
- Now supports retina displays on Mac (text and graphs using high resolution).
- Mac: new installer.
- Mac: fixed minor compatibility issues with Mac OS High Sierra and Mojave.
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier.
- Dropped support for legacy DirectX plug-in format.

What's New in Blue Cat's Dynamics Preview:
- Save and reload dynamics curves as presets and share them with the MB-5 Dynamix plug-in.
- New lookahead function for the dynamics section.
- New brickwall limiter with lookahead.
- link makeup gain with pre-gain to compensate level changes.
- new presets

What's New in Blue Cat's Protector Preview:
- New lookahead function to reduce distortion when used as a loudness booster.
- Mono tracks support.

What's New in StereoScope Multi and FreqAnalyst Multi Previews:
- audio analysis is now performed in the background and does not affect audio performance.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Dynamics/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Protector/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalystMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopeMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_OscilloscopeMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_DPeakMeterPro/

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatDynamicsPreview.png
BlueCatProtectorPreview.png
BlueCatFreqAnalystMultiPreview.png
BlueCatStereoScopeMultiPreview.png
BlueCatOscilloscopeMultiPreview.png
BlueCatDPMPPreview.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Announces New Re-Guitar Plug-In at NAMM

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Announces New "Re-Guitar" Plug-In at NAMM
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Anaheim, California 2019/01/22: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) is announcing Blue Cat's Re-Guitar, a new guitar tone modeling plug-in capable of emulating an infinite number of guitar tones out of a single instrument.

Re-Guitar can simulate many kinds of guitar tones (electric or acoustic), regardless of the guitar model used for recording. It includes a pickup simulator that emulates many models of renown electric guitar pickups and lets you create you own. The plug-in also includes a selection of acoustic guitar simulations, and you can craft your own too.

It is also possible to emulate hollow body guitars and adjust the desired thickness of the body. In addition to brightness and gain adjustments, the plug-in provides virtual tone and volume pots to tweak the tone in details.

"Re-guitaring" can be used to enhance or completely modify the guitar tone while playing your own instrument, or to virtually switch guitars after recording - just like we already do with guitar amp simulations.

Blue Cat's Re-Guitar will be demoed at the Winter NAMM Show this week on booth #16300, and the release is expected around Q2 2019.

The plug-in will be included as a free update inside Blue Cat's Axiom, the company's multi effects processor for guitar and bass, and will also be available for purchase separately as an independent plug-in. At this occasion, Axiom is available for purchase with 25% off until the end of the NAMM show.

Blue Cat's Re-Guitar Main Features:
- Guitar tone modeler, with electric pickups, acoustic guitars and hollow body emulations.
- Built-in single coil pickups: single hot, vintage, modern, active, tele, neck+mid, bridge+mid, P90, P90J.
- Built-in humbucker pickups: vintage, classic, ricky, modern, rails, bright, wide, wide(jazz), jazz box.
- Built-in piezo & acoustic guitars: solid body piezo, acoustic sim pedals, modern & dreadnought, jumbo, mini jumbo, 000, small.
- Create your own electric pickups or acoustic guitar emulations with the custom electric and custom acoustic models.
- Adjust hollow body thickness and amount.
- Adjust simulations brightness and gain.
- Built-in virtual volume and tone pots.
- No latency.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ReGuitar/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/

Pricing:
- Blue Cat's Axiom: 149 USD/EUR instead of 199 until January 31st
- Blue Cat's Re-Guitar: N/A.

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix V2 Multiband Plug-In

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France, 2019/01/10: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix 2.0, a new version of their all-in-one multiband dynamics plug-in that can be used as a multiband compressor, limiter, gate, expander, waveshaper or all combined at once, on any part of the spectrum.

With a brand new user interface (fully zoomable), redesigned algorithms, external side chain support and many new features and enhancements (full list below), this new version offers even more control over the dynamics of the audio signal with a greatly improved workflow. It is also available at a cheaper price (149 EUR/USD instead of 199 for version 1).

Upgrade to the new version is free for customers who purchased the plug-in in the past two years, and others can upgrade for a small fee (offer received by email). A special introduction price (20% off the plug-in) is available to new customers until January 31st, while registered Blue Cat Audio customers are granted an extra 13% discount during the same period. The plug-in is also available as part of the Energy Pack bundle, sold with 25% off until January 31st. Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

New in Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix 2.0:
- Price dropped to 149 EUR/USD (was previously 199).
- Fully redesigned algorithms with improved performance and precision.
- External side chain input.
- Control the maximum gain reduction or increase for each band using the new "Depth" parameter.
- Brand new GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support.
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- Lock the GUI state to prevent changes when loading presets.
- Faster GUI loading / instantaneous GUI display after it has been opened once.
- Adjust contrast for spectrogram display.
- Spectrogram now keeps history when resized.
- Brand new presets manager with MIDI program and bank messages support, copy/paste.
- Added presets managers for individual bands and dynamics curve settings.
- Now supports retina displays on Mac (text and graphs using high resolution).
- VST3 plug-in format support.
- New installer on Mac.
- Changed demo limitations: up to 5 instances allowed, bypass time changed to half a second, and bypass parameter is not affected anymore.
- License is now shared between plug-ins types (register only once for all formats).
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS and DirectX plug-ins formats.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB5Dynamix/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_EnergyPack/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMmFljWgitQ

Pricing:
- Upgrade from V1: free for customers who purchased the plug-in in the past two years, 29 EUR/USD for others.
- 99 EUR/USD instead of 149 (33% off) for registered customers until January 31st.
- 119 EUR/USD instead of 149 (20% off) until January 31st for new customers.
- Energy Pack bundle: 299 EUR/USD instead of 399 (25% off) until January 31st

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Updated Free Plug-Ins And Launches Year-End Deals

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2018/12/13: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for "Blue Cat's Freeware Pack", a bundle of 7 free plug-ins, and launched year-end promotions.

The new version of the free plug-ins bundle now includes the "Free Amp" plug-in that was available separately. The user interfaces of the 6 other plug-ins have been refreshed with the new Blue Cat Audio design, and they are now fully zoomable. The spectrum analyzer now performs most of the computation in the background, freeing up resources for other audio processing tasks. This update includes many other improvements and fixes detailed below.

All these plug-ins (Blue Cat's Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, FreqAnalyst, Gain Suite, Triple EQ and Free Amp) are still 100% free and do not require any registration, dongle, or mailing list subscription. They are available for download separately or as part of the Freeware Pack bundle on www.bluecataudio.com.

At this occasion, Blue Cat Audio launches end of year promotions, with up to 40% off plug-ins and applications until the end of December. Existing customers are granted an extra 10% discount during the year-end promotions period, with a coupon received by email.

What's New in Blue Cat's Free Amp 1.11:
- Improved convolution performance for the impulse response loader on multicore processors.
- Now included in the Free Pack bundle.

What's New in all other plug-ins:
- Refreshed GUI design, with improved usability and improved touchscreen support.
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- Added Retina displays support on Mac (text and graphs using high resolution).
- Last loaded preset is now remembered in session and displayed in the presets menu.
- Plug-in state can now be reverted to the last loaded preset.
- New installer on Mac.
- Fixed minor compatibility issues with Mac OS High Sierra and Mojave.
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier.
- Dropped support for legacy DirectX plug-in format.
- Fully compatible with previous versions of the plug-in (except for VST3 format on Mac, as explained in this blog post: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/vst3-plugin-id-changes-on-mac/).

Additional changes for Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 2.3:
-Fixed: audio did not pass thru the plug-in in some VST3 hosts.
-Spectrum analysis is now performed in the background and does not affect audio performance.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/

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BlueCatFreewarePack.png
BlueCatFreeAmp.jpg
BlueCatChorus.png
BlueCatFlanger.png
BlueCatPhaser.png
BlueCatTripleEQ.png
BlueCatGainSuite.png
BlueCatFreqAnalyst.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.1 Audio and MIDI Scripting Plug-In

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France, 2018/11/30: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for Blue Cat's Plug'n Script, their scripting software that can be programmed to create custom audio and MIDI effects or virtual instruments inside most Digital Audio Workstations (DAW).

This new version is now available as a standalone application, in addition to most common plug-in formats. Also, the custom audio and MIDI effects or virtual instruments can now be exported as independent VST, VST3 or Audio Unit plug-ins. The update also brings multiple improvements to Plug'n Script as well as exported plug-ins (full list below).

The update is free for registered customers and can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). A special introduction price (20% off the plug-in) is available to new customers until December 15th. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com for Mac and PC.

New in Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.1:
- Now available as a standalone application.
- Export plug-in in VST3 and Audio Unit plug-in formats.
- Faster graphical user interface loading.
- New version of the Angelscript engine (2.32) with improved performance and new add-ons (datetime, filesystem).
- Last loaded preset is now remembered in session and displayed in the presets menu.
- Plug-in state can now be reverted to the last loaded preset.
- Improved scalable graphics for icons and buttons.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS and DirectX plug-ins formats.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1hHvHHL0js

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99 EUR or $99), until December 15th.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPlugNScript.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.2

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2018/11/20: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.2, an update to its multiband multieffects processor and plug-ins host.

The (free) update mainly brings drag and drop support for plug-ins, multiple performance improvements, an impulse response loader for the built-in EQ and several fixes for built-in plug-ins.

For existing customers, the new version can be downloaded for free from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). Others can get the plug-in at a special introduction price ($99 or 99 EUR instead of 129) until the end of the month, and a demo version is available on bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New in MB-7 Mixer V3.2:
- Drag and drop plug-ins between slots.
- Hold the alt key on Mac and Ctrl key on windows to copy (duplicate) a plug-in instead of moving it.
- Drop the plug-in before another to insert it in the chain.
- Drag and drop plug-ins between several instances of the MB-7 Mixer or across plug-ins (compatible with the latest version of PatchWork, Late Replies and Axiom).
- Drag and drop .dll, .vst, .vst3, or .component files directly from the Finder or Explorer onto plug-in slots.
- Drag and drop .plgnfo files (previously saved from the software) directly from the Finder or Explorer onto plug-in slots.
- Built-in EQ plug-in can now load and manipulate impulse responses (IR).
- Spectrum analysis is now performed in the background and does not affect audio performance.
- Improved performance of the built-in EQ plug-in.
- Improved performance when saving preset/session with many built-in plug-ins.
- Fixed: effect tail not processed anymore when just inserted on a track (avoids using CPU when not necessary).
- Fixed: built-in multitap delay plug-in could get out of sync in some host applications.
- Fixed: sweep filter, flanger and tremolo plug-ins could fail to initialize rate when using tempo sync and loaded from an MB-7 Mixer preset.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hgcH_51474
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR1u4oH9XMGgaa4-7K-SZ0Mh

Pricing:
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129), until November 30th.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatMB7Mixer.png
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.3

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2018/11/12: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.3, a new version of its creative delay plug-in with built-in effects and plug-ins hosting capabilities.

This new version adds drag and drop support to move, duplicate or insert plug-ins anywhere in the signal chain. It also brings Blue Cat's Axiom's impulse response loader into the built-in EQ plug-in to perform real time convolution. Several bug fixes and performance enhancements are alaso included in this release (full change list below).

The update for existing customers can be downloaded for free from the same location as the original full version (link received by eail upon purchase). For others, a demo version is available on bluecataudio.com in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC, and the plug-in can be purchased at a special introduction price ($99 or 99 EUR instead of 129) until the end of the month.

What's New in Late Replies V1.3:
- Drag and drop plug-ins between slots.
- Hold the alt key on Mac and Ctrl key on windows to copy (duplicate) a plug-in instead of moving it.
- Drop the plug-in before another to insert it in the chain.
- Drag and drop plug-ins between several instances of Late Replies or across plug-ins (compatible with the latest version of PatchWork and Axiom, and MB-7 Mixer preview).
- Drag and drop .dll, .vst, .vst3, or .component files directly from the Finder or Explorer onto plug-in slots.
- Drag and drop .plgnfo files (previously saved from the software) directly from the Finder or Explorer onto plug-in slots.
- Built-in EQ plug-in can now load and manipulate impulse responses (IR).
- Fixed: effect tail not processed anymore when just inserted on a track (avoids using CPU when not necessary).
- Fixed: built-in multitap delay plug-in could get out of sync in some host applications.
- Improved performance of the built-in EQ plug-in.
- Improved performance when saving preset/session with many built-in plug-ins.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjN-S5W8B5o
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR1vdphdUIcaieI7BEVwfSDP

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Late Replies: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 129), until November 30th.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatLateReplies.png
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.3 Free Update

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2018/10/22: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, its virtual patchbay for plug-ins with built-in effects.

This new version adds drag and drop support to move, duplicate or insert plug-ins anywhere in the plug-ins matrix. It also brings Blue Cat's Axiom's impulse response loader into the built-in EQ plug-in and includes several bug fixes and performance enhancements (full change list below).

The update for V2 users can be downloaded for free from the same location as the original full version (link received by eail upon purchase). For users still on version 1, an upgrade link is available from the same page. For others, a demo version is available on bluecataudio.com as a standalone application and in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New in PatchWork V2.3:
- Drag and drop plug-ins between slots.
- Hold the alt key on Mac and Ctrl key on windows to copy (duplicate) a plug-in instead of moving it.
- Drop the plug-in before another to insert it in the chain.
- Drag and drop plug-ins between several instances of PatchWork or across plug-ins (compatible with the latest preview of Late Replies, MB-7 Mixer and Axiom).
- Drag and drop .dll, .vst, .vst3, or .component files directly from the Finder or Explorer onto plug-in slots.
- Drag and drop .plgnfo files (previously saved from the software) directly from the Finder or Explorer onto plug-in slots.
- Built-in EQ plug-in can now load and manipulate impulse responses (IR).
- Fixed: effect tail not processed anymore when just inserted on a track (avoids using CPU when not necessary).
- Fixed: built-in multitap delay plug-in could get out of sync in some host applications.
- Improved performance of the built-in EQ plug-in.
- Improved performance when saving preset/session with many built-in plug-ins.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbAiLgtcopQ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR13WhrQy-q_AzahD-RaqsqI

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchwork.png
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Free Updates for Blue Cat's Axiom, Destructor and Free Amp

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2018/10/09: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Axiom 1.1, Free Amp 1.1 and Destructor 1.4 free updates for its distortion, amp simulation and guitar effects processors, and launched "Guitar Month" promotions.

The new version of Axiom now supports drag and drop to quickly move, copy and insert effects and plug-ins anywhere in the signal chain. All three products now include an impulse response (IR) loader, to add color to the tone with custom cabinet or reverb impulse responses.

The update is free for existing customers, available from the same location as the original download (link received by email upon purchase). The Free Amp plug-in remains entirely free and can be downloaded on bluecataudio.com (no registration required).

At this occasion, Blue Cat Audio launches the "Guitar Month" on their website, with exceptional promotions on guitar software (up to 25% off) until the end of October, a guitar solo contest (prizes worth $1 796, until November 15th), and new free presets and tutorials.

New in Axiom 1.1:
- Load impulse responses (IR) in pre or post filters of the amp simulator. The frequency response of IRs can be shifted and mixed together with the usual filter settings.
- The built-in EQ plug-in can also load and manipulate impulse responses.
- Drag and drop support (full details here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/#History)
- Fixed "Joe's Bowl" factory preset that included an instance of PatchWork.

New in Blue Cat's Destructor v1.4:
- Load custom impulse responses (cabinets, reverbs) into the pre or post filters.
- Shape impulse responses in the edit view to match the perfect tone.

New in Free Amp 1.1:
- Load your own cabinet and reverb impulse responses.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreeAmp/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AxePack/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Tutorials/Product_Axiom/

Pricing (taxes included):
Blue Cat's Free Amp: Free
Blue Cat's Axiom: 149 EUR or $149 (instead of 199, until Nov. 1st)
Blue Cat's Destructor: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99, until Nov. 1st)
Blue Cat's Axe Pack bundle: 249 EUR or $249 (instead of 299, until Nov. 1st)

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAxiom.jpg
BlueCatFreeAmp.jpg
BlueCatDestructor.png
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Launches Guitar Contest

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France 2018/09/17: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has announced the launch of a guitar contest with the opportunity to win copies of their acclaimed guitar & audio software, worth $1,796.

To enter the competition, just record yourself playing your own guitar solo on the backing track provided by JTC (jtcguitar.com) and written by Martin Miller (martinmillerguitar.com), using one of the Blue Cat Audio amp simulation plug-ins: Blue Cat’s Free Amp, or the demo of Blue Cat’s Destructor or Axiom. Upload your video to your YouTube account and share it on the Blue Cat Audio Facebook page. 10 players will be selected from the YouTube likes, and the final jury (composed by Martin Miller, Jean Fontanille, Hans Van Even and the Blue Cat Audio team) will vote for the 4 winners.

The contest will be running from September 17th until November 15th 2018. Detailed entry rules and prizes can be found here: http://www.bluecataudio.com/contest2018

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/contest2018
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreeAmp/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/

video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCjYIhuzN9o

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAudioContest.jpg
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.2 Free Update

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0200

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Blue Cat Audio Releases "Blue Cat's PatchWork" 2.2 Free Update
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Paris, 2018/09/07: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, its virtual patchbay for plug-ins with built-in effects.

This new version includes 4 new built-in audio effects (reverb, harmonizer, wah, mute), many new presets and major performance improvements. It also includes a few bug fixes. This is a recommended free update for everyone (full change list below).

The update for V2 users can be downloaded for free from the same location as the original full version (link received by eail upon purchase). For users still on version 1, an upgrade link is available from the same page. For others, a demo version is available on bluecataudio.com as a standalone application and in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New in V2.2:
- Added 4 new built-in plug-ins (reverb, harmonizer, wah, mute).
- New factory presets.
- Major presets loading improvements: hosted plug-ins are now reloaded only when changed, and updated otherwise. Improves performance and audio rendering when loading presets using the same plug-ins.
- Faster GUI loading / instantaneous GUI display after it has been opened once.
- Performance and memory usage improvements.
- Fixed: changing bypass in the Audio Unit version did not update host application's bypass state.
- Fixed: bypass buttons are now in sync with the hosted plug-ins' state.
- Win: fixed copy/paste that sometimes stopped working until next app restart.
- Mac: fixed crash in Ableton Live when hitting space bar while a sub plug-in window is opened

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR13WhrQy-q_AzahD-RaqsqI

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchwork.png
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Free Amp

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2018/07/10: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Free Amp, a free guitar amp simulation plug-in.

Using the same modeling technology behind the "Destructor" and "Axiom" software, Blue Cat's Free Amp offers 3 amp models for a wide range of guitar tones: the plug-in can produce pristine clean tones, subtle crunches or heavy distortion depending on the amp model and the settings dialed with the guitar-friendly tone controls. It includes two dozens of factory presets to get started, and additional free presets are available for download on the editor's website.

The plug-in is available as a free download on bluecataudio.com. It is 100% free and does not require any registration or dongle to run without any limitation.

Main Features:
- Free guitar amp simulation plug-in.
- 3 amp models inspired by legendary amplifiers: "classic clean", "classic drive" and "modern drive".
- Simulations based on the Destructor dynamic distortion and amp modeling engine (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/).
- No latency.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreeAmp/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Free Amp: free

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatFreeAmp.png
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.1

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.0
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Paris, France, 2018/06/18: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.1, a new version of its multiband processing plug-in with hosting capabilities.

With this new version, 28 built-in audio effects can now be applied to individual frequency bands (in addition to already available third party plug-ins support) to create all kinds of spectral effects: modulation, compression, distortion, pitch shifting, delays & reverbs... Dozens of new features and enhancements improving the workflow and performance have also been added to this free update (full change list below).

The update is free for existing MB-7 Mixer V3 customers and can be found from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). New customers can download a demo version in multiple plug-in formats for Mac and PC on www.bluecataudio.com or check the demo videos of the software (links below).

What's new in MB-7 Mixer 3.1:
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- Added 28 built-in plug-ins borrowed from the Late Replies plug-in.
- New spectral manipulation and sound design presets using the built-in effects.
- Last loaded preset is now remembered in session and displayed in the presets menu.
- Plug-in state can now be reverted to the last loaded preset.
- Default preset now also saves the state of locks (when using "save as user default").
- Major presets loading improvements: hosted plug-ins are now reloaded only when changed, and updated otherwise. Improves performance and audio rendering when loading presets using the same plug-ins.
- Faster GUI loading / instantaneous GUI display after it has been opened once.
- New option to keep plug-ins windows always on top.
- Performance and memory usage improvements.
- Mac: new installer.
- VST3: factory presets are not exposed to the host application anymore.
- Fixed minor compatibility issues with Mac OS High Sierra.
- Fixed host keyboard shortcuts lost when a sub plug-in is opened (in several host applications).
- Fixed sub-plug-ins automation overwritten when using touch mode in some hosts.
- Fixed: changing bypass in the Audio Unit version did not update host application's bypass state.
- Fixed: bypass buttons are now in sync with the hosted plug-ins' state.
- Win: fixed copy/paste that sometimes stopped working until next app restart.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS and DirectX plug-ins formats.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.
- A VST, VST3, AAX or Audio Unit compatible host application.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hgcH_51474
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ_iqJTSkcQ

Pricing:
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 129 EUR or $129

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.2 Creative Delay Plug-In Update

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0200

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Blue Cat Audio Releases "Blue Cat's Late Replies" 1.2 Creative Delay Plug-In Update
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Paris, 2018/06/05: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a new version of Blue Cat's Late Replies, its creative delay and multi effects plug-in also capable of hosting third party plug-ins anywhere in the signal path.

This free update adds 4 new built-in effect plug-ins borrowed from the recently released Axiom software and 40 new presets. It also fixes a minor issue with the included bit crusher. The update is available to existing customers from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase).

For new customers, demo versions of the plug-in in most common formats for Mac and PC can be found on bluecataudio.com, as well as video examples.

What's New:
- New built-in reverb effect.
- New built-in harmonizer effect.
- New built-in wah effect.
- New built-in mute utility plug-in.
- Fixed bitcrusher plug-in that sometimes still applied anti-aliasing when set to "none".

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.
- A VST, VST3, AAX or Audio Unit compatible host application.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR1vdphdUIcaieI7BEVwfSDP

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Late Replies: 129 EUR or $129 (tax included)

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Destructor 1.32

Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, 2018/05/15: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Destructor 1.32, a free update for its comprehensive distortion and amp simulation plug-in.

This new version of the plug-in adds a new randomize feature to create new distortion model using random sub sections presets. It also includes new guitar amp presets borrowed from the recently released Axiom software.

The update is free for existing customers, available from the same location as the original download (link received by email upon purchase). Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com.

New in Blue Cat's Destructor v1.32:
- New "randomize" feature to create new sounds using random destruction and pre/post presets.
- New guitar amp factory presets imported from the new Axiom software.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Destructor: 99 EUR or $99

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Axiom Software and New Axe Pack Bundle for Guitar and Bass

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France 2018/04/19: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Axiom, a comprehensive and open multi effects processor and amp simulation software for guitar and bass, and a new software bundle, the "Axe Pack".

With its dual amp simulation channels based on the innovative Destructor engine, its 40 built-in effects and the ability to load third party plug-ins, Axiom offers an infinite number of amp models and effects that can be tweaked indefinitely.

The two amp simulation channels (with pre and post effects) can be blended together or used alternatively like a real amplifier, and they can even process two separate instruments. Amp models can be chosen from hundreds of presets, or personalized with the amp editor that offers complete control over all the parameters. The tone can be also adjusted at the input and the output stages of Axiom with the additional input and master sections, containing 4 additional effect slots each. An optional brickwall limiter also protects the output from overshoot.

Axiom includes 40 built-in effects that can be loaded in any of the 32 plug-in slots, including a built-in version of Blue Cat's Late Replies for creative delays and reverbs, and a built-in version of Blue Cat's Destructor to create your own distortion pedals, cabinets or additional amp simulations. All effects slots can also host third party Audio Unit, VST or VST3 plug-ins. Axiom also has a built-in tuner and an extra "Tools" section with 3 additional slots to host virtual instruments such as a metronome, a drum machine, a sequencer or a synthesizer, to be mixed with the main signal.

Blue Cat's Axiom is available as a standalone application or plug-in (VST, VST3, AAX, Audio unit) for Mac and Windows, and can be purchased independently, or within the new Axe Pack bundle: this new software bundle for guitar & Bass gathers the new Axiom and full versions of the Destructor, Late Replies and PatchWork plug-ins (that can be used outside of Axiom).

An introduction offer is available for both Axiom or the Axe Pack bundle until May 19th, and there are also several upgrade paths for registered customers (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/new-releases/blue-cats-axiom-axe-pack-upgrade-paths).

Blue Cat's Axiom Main Features:
- Powerful and unlimited multi-effects processor and amp modeling software for guitar and bass.
- Realistic and fully customizable amp simulation based on Blue Cat's Destructor.
- Flexible routing: 2 parallel amp simulation channels with effects + input and master sections.
- 40 high quality built-in effects: wah, delays, reverb, pitch bender, EQ, filters, distortion units, compressor, gate, chorus, flanger...
- Includes Blue Cat's Destructor and Late Replies as built-in effects.
- Built-in high precision tuner.
- Open and extensible: load any third party VST, VST3 or Audio Unit (AU) plug-in.
- Delivered with thousands of presets for all sections and built-in effects.
- Load third party virtual instruments to play along.
- Global stereo spread control.
- Lock sections to prevent changes when loading presets.
- No latency.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Axiom: $149 or 149 EUR instead of 199 (25% off until May 19th)
Blue Cat's Axe Pack: $249 or 249 EUR instead of 299 (16.5% off until May 19th)
Upgrade Offers: See https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/new-releases/blue-cats-axiom-axe-pack-upgrade-paths

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Axiom/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AxePack/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/new-releases/blue-cats-axiom-axe-pack-upgrade-paths

In depth demo by Martin Miller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHnvLcWFqF4
All Axiom videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR2_W062-llEF-trtoGLMeEM

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.1 Creative Delay Plug-In Update

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases "Blue Cat's Late Replies" 1.1 Creative Delay Plug-In Update
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Paris, 2018/04/05: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a free update for Blue Cat's Late Replies, its creative delay and multi effects plug-in also capable of hosting third party plug-ins anywhere in the signal path.

This new version brings many graphical user interface enhancements such as full GUI zoom, new presets management features and major performance improvements. It also fixes a couple of issues on both Mac and Windows (full change list below). It is a recommended free update for all existing users, available from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase).

For new customers, the plug-in is available for purchase for 99 EUR/USD instead of 129 until April 20th. Demo versions of the plug-in can be found on bluecataudio.com, as well as video examples.

What's New:
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- Input and output effects strips can now be locked.
- Last loaded preset is now remembered in session and displayed in the presets menu.
- Plug-in state can now be reverted to the last loaded preset.
- Default preset now also saves the state of locks (when using "save as user default").
- Major presets loading improvements: hosted plug-ins are now reloaded only when changed, and updated otherwise. Improves performance and audio rendering when loading presets using the same plug-ins.
- Faster GUI loading / instantaneous GUI display after it has been opened once.
- Limiter on/off state is now independent from presets ("always locked").
- New option to keep plug-ins windows always on top.
- Performance and memory usage improvements.
- Improved Pitch Shifter built-in plug-in (fixed aliasing artefacts and added new modes).
- VST3: factory presets are not exposed to the host application anymore.
- Fixed minor compatibility issues with Mac OS High Sierra.
- Fixed: changing bypass in the Audio Unit version did not update host application's bypass state.
- Fixed: bypass buttons are now in sync with the hosted plug-ins' state.
- Mac: fixed presets directory not properly created for built-in plug-ins, breaking the save preset feature.
- Win: fixed copy/paste that sometimes stopped working until next app restart.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.
- A VST, VST3, AAX or Audio Unit compatible host application.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR1vdphdUIcaieI7BEVwfSDP

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Late Replies: 99 EUR or $99, instead of 129 EUR or $129 (tax included), until April 20th

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Destructor 1.3

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2018/03/19: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Destructor 1.3, a free update for its comprehensive distortion and amp simulation plug-in.

This new version of the plug-in includes a new minimized amp-style view, multiple performance enhancements, new clean guitar amp presets and several other improvements (full list below).

The update is free for existing customers, available from the same location as the original download (link received by email upon purchase). Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com.

New in Blue Cat's Destructor v1.3:
- New minimized view (displays only the main "Guitar Amp-style" controls).
- New clean guitar amp presets.
- Faster GUI loading / instantaneous GUI display after it has been opened once.
- Limiter on/off state is now independent from presets ("always locked").
- UI lock now also includes control settings display (green arrows).
- Performance and memory usage improvements (both GUI and DSP).
- Improved automation recording (and undo) in many host applications when controlling the plug-in with MIDI.
- Fixed: changing bypass in the Audio Unit version did not update host application's bypass state.
- Win: fixed copy/paste that sometimes stopped working until next app restart.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Destructor: 99 EUR or $99

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Announces Blue Cat's Axiom

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0100

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Anaheim, California 2018/01/23: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) is announcing Blue Cat's Axiom, a comprehensive multi effects processor and amp simulation software for guitar and bass.

Based on the acclaimed Blue Cat's Destructor plug-in for amp simulation tones, Axiom offers an infinite number of amp models and effects thanks to its open architecture.

Its two amp simulations channels (with pre and post effects) can be mixed together or used alternatively like a real amplifier. Amp models can be chosen from hundreds of presets or personalized with the amp editor based on Blue Cat's Destructor, that offers complete control over all the parameters. Additional input and master sections let you adjust the tone at the input and the output of Axiom, with 4 additional effect slots each. A brickwall limiter also protects the output from overshoot.

Axiom includes more than 30 built-in effects that can be loaded in any of the 32 plug-in slots, including a built-in version of Blue Cat's Late Replies for creative delays and reverbs, and a built-in version of Blue Cat's Destructor to let you create your own distortion pedals, cabinets or additional amp simulations. All effects slots can also host third party Audio Unit, VST or VST3 plug-ins. Axiom offers an extra "Tools" section with 3 additional slots to host virtual instruments such as a metronome, a drum machine, a sequencer or a synthesizer, to be mixed with the guitar.

Blue Cat's Axiom will be available as a standalone application or plug-in (VST, VST3, AAX, Audio unit) for Mac and Windows. It will be demoed at the Winter NAMM Show this week on booth #16300, and the release is expected in Q2 2018.

Upgrade paths will be available for the owners of the Destructor and Late Replies plug-ins. At this occasion, Blue Cat Audio offers 20% discount on its store on the Late Replies and Destructor plug-ins until the end of the NAMM show.

Blue Cat's Axiom Main Features:
- Guitar & bass multi effects processor and amp simulation software.
- Two parallel amp channels with pre and post effects.
- Amp settings fully compatible with the Destructor plug-in.
- Input and master sections with plug-ins support.
- Load up to 32 built-in or third party effect plug-ins.
- more than 30 built-in effects including built-in versions of Blue Cat's Destructor and Late Replies.
- Master brickwall limiter.
- Load up to 3 virtual instruments in the tools section.
- Available as a standalone application or VST, VST3, Audio Unit or AAX plug-in for Mac and Windows.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/preview/blue-cats-axiom-your-axe-beyond-the-limits/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Destructor 1.2 Free Update

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, 2017/11/21: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Destructor 1.2, a free update for its comprehensive distortion and amp simulation plug-in, with new free guitar tone presets.

This new version of the plug-in mainly brings user interface and workflow enhancements, with a new zoom feature to scale the graphical user interface, improved presets management, Retina displays support and a new installer on Mac. Several bug fixes and other improvements are included as well (full list below).

Also, new free "legendary guitar tone" presets are available for download from the editor's website. Crafted by guitarist Hans Van Even, they match the tone of famous guitar performances (details and video demos here: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/videos/legendary-guitar-tones-with-blue-cats-destructor/).

The update is free for existing customers, available from the same location as the original download (link received by email upon purchase). Demo versions are available on www.bluecataudio.com for new customers, who can purchase the plug-in with 10% discount until December 5th.

New in Blue Cat's Destructor v1.2:
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- Last loaded preset is now remembered in session and displayed in the presets menu.
- Plug-in state can now be reverted to the last loaded preset.
- Default preset now also saves the state of locks (when using "save as user default").
- New installer on Mac.
- Now supports retina displays on Mac.
- Misc performance enhancements.
- VST3: factory presets are not exposed to the host application anymore.
- Fixed: the state of the plug-in was not fully restored when loading presets while bypassed.
- Fixed minor compatibility issues with Mac OS High Sierra.
- Dropped support for legacy RTAS and DirectX plug-in formats.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/videos/legendary-guitar-tones-with-blue-cats-destructor/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Destructor: 89 EUR or $89, (instead of 99 EUR or $99) until December 5th.

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.1

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France, 2017/11/09: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.1, a new version of its "universal plug-ins patchbay" software that can now host 25 built-in audio effects alongside VST, VST3 or Audio Unit plug-ins.

This new version includes 25 new built-in audio effects that can be mixed together with third party VST, VST3 or Audio Unit plug-ins to create custom effects and instruments patches that can be shared across Digital Audio Workstations. PatchWork can now load itself as a built-in effect to reuse presets into more complex chains, independently from the chosen plug-in format.

The Graphical User Interface (GUI) of PatchWork 2.1 can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%, and a new option is available to keep loaded plug-ins always on top of other windows.

In addition to new features and fixes (full list below), Blue Cat Audio has also added 75 new effect presets and a new quick start video tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ocv6ez5-8c) to help you get the best of this new version.

Demo versions of the software can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com in most popular plug-in formats, and a standalone application is also available. The update is free for existing PatchWork V2 owners and can be downloaded from the same location as the original version 2.0 (link received by email upon purchase).

What's New in PatchWork 2.1:
- Added 25 new built-in effects: EQ, filters, pitch & frequency shifter, delays, modulation effects, compressor, gate, bit crusher, wave shaper and more.
- 75 New presets using built-in effects.
- The GUI can now be zoomed from 70% to 200%.
- New option to keep plug-ins windows always on top.
- Default preset now also saves the state of locks (when using "save as user default").
- Load PatchWork into itself as a built-in effect.
- Fixed host keyboard shortcuts lost when a sub plug-in is opened (in several host applications).
- Fixed wrong number of channels used when hosted plug-in input set to manual and output to auto.
- Fixed sub-plug-ins automation overwritten when using touch mode in some hosts.
- VST2: fixed a crash in Wavelab.
- Mac: new installer.
- Mac: fixed minor compatibility issues with Mac OS High Sierra.
- Windows: fixed plug-in windows not showing on displays on the left or above the main display.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/patchwork-2-1-whats-new-a-closer-look/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvFbD_889z4

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99.

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.0 Audio and MIDI Scripting Plug-In

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2017/10/17: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.0, a new version of their scripting plug-in that can be programmed to create custom audio and MIDI effects or virtual instruments inside most Digital Audio Workstations (DAW).

Initially released in 2014 to add scripting capabilities to your favorite DAW, Plug'n Script V3 has now evolved into an integrated audio plug-ins development environment, with a brand new graphical user interface with streamlined workflow and VST plug-in export capabilities. It has never been so easy to create VST plug-ins!

The plug-in is available alone or as part of Blue Cat's Crafters Pack, a bundle designed for creative people who care about tools that adapt to their own workflow: it includes Blue Cat Audio's most powerful software to quickly build a custom audio and MIDI toolbox.

Upgrade to the new version is free for customers who purchased the plug-in since March 2016, and others can upgrade for a small fee (offers received by email). A special introduction price (20% off the plug-in) is available to new customers until November 5th, while registered Blue Cat Audio customers are granted an extra 10% discount during the same period. Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in most popular plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

New in Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.0:
- Brand new GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support, fully zoomable.
- Scripts can now be exported as independent VST plug-ins.
- Customize the user interface in the plug-in (no code required), or write your own layout for each script.
- Separate player and editor modes for optimal workflow.
- Parameters display format can now be set by scripts.
- Retina displays support on Mac (high resolution for text and vector graphics).
- Changed demo limitations: up to 5 instances allowed, bypass time changed to half a second, and bypass parameter is not affected anymore.
- New installer on Mac.
- New version of the Angelscript engine (2.31.1).
- Fully compatible with previous versions of the plug-in. Warning: changed the identifier of the VST3 version on Mac. See this post for more details: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/vst3-plugin-id-changes-on-mac/
- Fixed minor issues on Mac OS High Sierra (https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/faq/macos-high-sierra-compatibility/).
- Fixed native file recorder script issues (file names were not properly generated for rotation).
- Fixed MIDI channel issue with VST3: MIDI channel for note events was offset by one in the VST3 plug-in version.
- Removed specific mono and stereo versions for the VST plug-in - please uninstall previous version first if you do not need them (new installer will not remove them).
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_CraftersPack/
More details on new features: https://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/new-releases/plugn-script-v3-whats-new/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 79 EUR or $79 (instead of 99 EUR or $99), until November 5th.

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Late Replies Creative Delay Plug-In

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases "Blue Cat's Late Replies" Creative Delay Plug-In
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Paris, 2017/08/24: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Late Replies, a new creative delay and multi effects plug-in also capable of hosting third party plug-ins anywhere in its signal path.

Designed as an hybrid multi-tap and feedback delay plug-in, combined with a multi effect and a VST, VST3 and Audio Units host, this plug-in can be used to create a wide variety of audio effects: classic echoes, rhythmic or melodic patterns, vintage tape or digital delays, modulation effects, reverbs, shimmer effects and more... It includes more than 400 presets to get started.

Blue Cat's Late Replies can be extended indefinitely, applying built-in or third party effects to individual taps, or inside the two nested feedback loops. With its integrated ducker with side chain support, stereo spread control and integrated mixer, it offers total control over the delayed signals.

The plug-in is available for purchase today with 25% off until September 17th. Existing customers are granted an extra 15% discount during the introduction period (offer sent by email). Demo versions of the plug-in can be found on bluecataudio.com, as well as video examples.

Main Features:
- powerful delay with built-in effects and third party plug-ins support.
- 8 taps pattern section with integrated mixer and plug-ins slots.
- 2 feedback loops with crossfeed and plug-ins slots.
- 25 built-in effects: EQ, filters, pitch & frequency shifter, delays, modulation effects, compressor, gate, bit crusher, wave shaper and more.
- Supports third party VST, VST3 and Audio Unit plug-ins, with latency compensation.
- Tempo/Host Synchronization.
- Global stereo spread control.
- Several hundreds of fully editable presets.
- Integrated ducking, with internal and external side chain.
- Comprehensive visual feedback with detailed impulse response display.
- Protect your ears with the included feedback and output brickwall limiters.
- No latency.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.
- A VST, VST3, AAX or Audio Unit compatible host application.

Links:
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LateReplies/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR1vdphdUIcaieI7BEVwfSDP

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Late Replies: 96 EUR or $96, instead of 129 EUR or $129 (tax included)

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.0 and MB-7 Mixer 3.0

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France, 2017/02/23: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.0 and MB-7 Mixer 3.0, the next generation of its virtual patchbay for plug-ins and multiband host announced earlier this year at NAMM.

With brand new user interface designs, dozens of new features, improved third party plug-ins support and audio routing, these new versions aim at redefining the user experience and streamlining the workflow.

Both plug-ins are now available for purchase with a special introduction price until March 15th (15% and 10% off), and demo versions can be found on bluecataudio.com. Existing customers who purchased the plug-ins in the past 6 months will get the new versions for free while others can upgrade for a small fee (details below).

New features for both plug-ins:
- Brand new GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support.
- Now supports retina displays on Mac (text and graphs using high resolution).
- Favorite plug-ins and their settings can be saved to be quickly reloaded later from a menu.
- Unused channels for each hosted plug-in can now be muted (instead of default pass-thru).
- Load/save native VST, VST3 or AU preset files.
- Missing VST & VST3 plug-ins are now automatically relocated.
- Presets and parameters menus are now split in sub menus instead of a single list.
- Additional user VST path to locate VST plug-ins is now available.
- Fully compatible with previous versions.
- Changed demo limitations: up to 5 instances allowed, bypass time changed to half a second, and bypass parameter is not affected anymore.
- Dropped support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier.

New for Blue Cat's PatchWork:
- Hide plug-ins slots to minimize the plug-in.
- Lock GUI state and in/out gain to prevent changes when loading presets.
- Output gain is now always active, even when using a single PRE column.
- Exclusive solo mode for parallel chains.
- Show or hide all plug-ins editors with single click.
- Standalone application: drag and drop preset files on the application to load preset instantly on startup (and create shortcuts to launch app with a specific preset).

New for Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer
- Copy/paste and save band settings (including plug-ins) as sub-presets.
- Map sub plug-ins parameters to automate them in host or control them with MIDI.
- Lock GUI state to prevent changes when loading presets.
- Band Controls Groups can now be identified by colors.
- Adjust contrast for spectrogram display.
- Spectrogram now keeps history when resized.
- Import spectrum curves for EQ compare & matching, and export EQ curves to share with other Blue Cat Audio plug-ins.

Pricing (VAT excluded):
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 84 EUR or $109, instead of 99 EUR or $129 (15% off until March 15th)
Blue cat's PatchWork: 71 EUR or $89, instead of 79 EUR or $99 (10% off until March 15th)
Upgrade to MB-7 Mixer V3: 19 EUR or $25
Upgrade to PatchWork V2: 15 EUR or $19

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Included pictures:
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BlueCatMB7MixerV3.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Announces Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.0 and MB-7 Mixer 3.0 at NAMM

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0100

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Los Angeles, USA, 2017/01/19: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) will be announcing Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.0 and MB-7 Mixer 3.0 at NAMM, the next generation of their audio plug-ins that have been hosting third party plug-ins since 2013.

With brand new user interface designs, dozens of new features streamlining the workflow, improved third party plug-ins support and audio routing, these new versions will be revealed at NAMM on booth #6242 and will be publicly available for purchase in the first quarter of 2017.

About Blue Cat's PatchWork: available as a plug-in or standalone application, it is a "universal plug-ins patchbay" that can host up to 64 third party audio plug-ins, patching them in parallel or series to create chains of effects or virtual instruments that can be reused in any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

About Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: this unique plug-in splits the signal into several frequency bands (up to 7) and lets you remix and process them as if they were separate audio tracks, including the ability to load up to 4 third party plug-ins per band and thus transform any regular plug-in into a frequency-aware multiband processor.

New features for both plug-ins:
- Brand new GUI design, with improved usability and touchscreen support.
- Favorite plug-ins and their settings can be saved to be quickly reloaded later from a menu.
- Unused channels for each hosted plug-in can now be muted (instead of default pass-thru).
- Load/save native VST, VST3 or AU preset files.
- Missing VST & VST3 plug-ins are now automatically relocated.
- Presets and parameters menus are now split in sub menus instead of a single list.
- Additional user VST path to locate VST plug-ins is now available.
- Fully compatible with previous versions.

New for Blue Cat's PatchWork:
- Hide plug-ins slots to minimize the plug-in.
- Lock GUI state and in/out gain to prevent changes when loading presets.
- Output gain is now always active, even when using a single PRE column.
- Exclusive solo mode for parallel chains.
- Show or hide all plug-ins editors with single click.
- Standalone application: drag and drop preset files on the application to load preset instantly on startup (and create shortcuts to launch app with a specific preset).

New for Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer
- Copy/paste and save band settings (including plug-ins) as sub-presets.
- Map sub plug-ins parameters to automate them in host or control them with MIDI.
- Lock GUI state to prevent changes when loading presets.
- Band Controls Groups can now be identified by colors.
- Adjust contrast for spectrogram display.
- Spectrogram now keeps history when resized.
- Import spectrum curves for EQ compare & matching, and export EQ curves to share with other Blue Cat Audio plug-ins.

Availability: Q1 2017

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Included pictures:
BlueCatPatchWorkV2-Preview.jpg
BlueCatMB7MixerV3-Preview.jpg

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Launches Blue Cat's Destructor 1.1 and Year-End Deals

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, 2016/12/15: to celebrate the end of the year, Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Destructor 1.1, a new version of its comprehensive distortion and amp simulation plug-in, and launched year-end promotions.

This new version of the plug-in mainly brings user interface and workflow enhancements, to improve the tone sculpting experience: with the addition of locks for the gate, compressor, pre-filter, destruction module and post filter, it is now possible to prevent preset changes from modifying the settings of selected modules. A general GUI lock option is also available to keep the same layout and user interface settings when switching presets.

Blue Cat's Destructor 1.1 also brings more than 200 new visual styles, in addition to the 1400 existing combinations already available for racks customization. Demo versions in multiple plug-in formats can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com. The update is free for existing customers, available from the same location as the original purchase.

This release is also the opportunity for the company to launch year-end promotions, with up to 25% discount on audio plug-ins, until January 5th, 2017. Existing customers are granted an extra 10% discount during the year-end promotions period, with a coupon received by email.

New in Blue Cat's Destructor v1.1:
- Lock each module or the user interface to prevent changes when loading presets.
- Bypass, input and output gain parameters are now independent from presets.
- Added more than 200 new visual styles with vintage knobs.
- New contrast setting for spectrogram display.
- Spectrogram display is not reset anymore when resized.
- Touch screen support improved: enlarged shape dynamics arrows and shape controls.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/
http://bluecataudio.com/Blog/new-releases/the-dark-side-of-the-destructor-qa/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR3sHxaMfXl_4j_SdwBuvGif

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Destructor: 71 EUR or $89 (excl. VAT), instead of 79 EUR or $99 (excl. VAT)

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Release Blue Cat's Destructor

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0200

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Blue Cat Audio Release New "Blue Cat's Destructor" Plug-In
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Paris, 2016/10/11: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released Blue Cat's Destructor, their comprehensive distortion and amp sim modeling plug-in announced last month at the AES.

Offering a very wide range of tones and capabilities, this plug-in is more a "tone shaping channel strip" than just another guitar amp simulator. Delivered with hundreds of presets and predefined models for guitar, bass, drums, mixing or even mastering, the plug-in can emulate all sorts of non-linear processors, with effects ranging from tube compression or tape saturation to digital aliasing, and of course clean or overdriven guitar amp simulations.

"I really wanted something that would not only sound great, but also provide a realistic feeling while playing." says Guillaume Jeulin, founder and CEO of Blue Cat Audio. "It was also necessary to get back to the bare minimal signal chain, so that it is very easy to get the perfect tone right away for playing, and you can quickly modify it afterwards when mixing. The purpose of this plug-in is really to let you create your own tones, not just copy existing gear - and not be limited to guitar tones either. That's the reason for using a perceptual model rather than electronics simulations or impulse responses. It took 5 years to build, but I think it goes far beyond traditional simulations."

The plug-in is available for purchase today with 20% off until 11/11, and demo versions of the plug-in can be found on bluecataudio.com, as well as audio and video samples. Existing customers are granted an extra 10% discount during the introduction period.

Main Features:
- Powerful distortion and amp modeling tool.
- Simulate any kind of distortion: analog or digital, guitar and bass amps, saturation, clipping, compression, bit crushing...
- Works for "clean" sounds too.
- Get started with several hundreds of fully editable presets, inspired by real gear.
- More than 1400 visual styles to customize the user experience.
- Control the dynamics with the input gate and compressor.
- Control the tone with the pre and post filters.
- Exclusive shape dynamics control: adapt the tone to the dynamics of the signal.
- Use the internal or external side chain to trigger the distortion.
- Protect your ears with the output brickwall limiter.
- Comprehensive visual feedback: real time spectrum analysis, dynamic distortion curve display with embedded signal histograms.
- Load reference curves for tone matching.
- No latency.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.5 or newer.
- PC running Windows XP or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/
http://bluecataudio.com/Blog/new-releases/the-dark-side-of-the-destructor-qa/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLfuefKkpR3sHxaMfXl_4j_SdwBuvGif

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Destructor: 63 EUR or $79 (excl. VAT), instead of 79 EUR or $99 (excl. VAT)

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Announces Blue Cat's Destructor

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Los Angeles, 2016/09/29: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) is announcing Blue Cat's Destructor, a comprehensive distortion and amp sim modeling tool capable of simulating any kind of distortion.

This new plug-in gives access to an unlimited number of non-linear processing models, ranging from harsh digital destruction to smooth analog compression or guitar amp simulation (and it works for clean tones too).

It is delivered with hundreds of presets and predefined models, many of them inspired by real gear. It offers the ability to create completely custom distortion simulations beyond these models, thanks to its flexible yet simple signal processing chain - no need to purchase extra presets or amp models to build the perfect custom tone.

Based on a perceptual model rather than on electronic designs or insimpulse responses, it simplifies the process of tweaking the tone and making it fit into the mix. Thanks to its exclusive adaptive shaper, it is reactive to the playing of instrumentalists, providing a very natural feeling, similar to analog gear.

In order to make the look and feel of the plug-in match the tone, the plug-in is bundled with more than 1400 visual styles that can be selected separately for each module.

The plug-in is currently being demonstrated at the 141st AES Convention in Los Angeles, on booth #410. It will be available for purchase and download on October 11th, delivered as a plug-in in multiple formats for Windows and Mac. More information about the plug-in is also available on the editor's website.

Main Features:
- Powerful distortion and amp modeling tool.
- Simulate any kind of distortion: analog or digital, guitar and bass amps, saturation, clipping, compression, bit crushing...
- Works for "clean" sounds too.
- Get started with several hundreds of fully editable presets, inspired by real gear.
- More than 1400 visual styles to customize the user experience.
- Control the dynamics with the input gate and compressor.
- Control the tone with the pre and post filters.
- Exclusive shape dynamics control: adapt the tone to the dynamics of the signal.
- Use the internal or external side chain to trigger the distortion.
- Protect your ears with the output brickwall limiter.
- Comprehensive visual feedback: real time spectrum analysis, dynamic distortion curve display with embedded signal histograms.
- Load reference curves for tone matching.
- No latency.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.5 or newer.
- PC running Windows XP or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Blog/new-releases/announcing-blue-cats-destructor/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euXcf4dSY2I

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Destructor: 79 EUR or $99 (excl. VAT)

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Adds VST3 Hosting to Blue Cat's PatchWork and MB-7 Mixer

Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2016/05/10: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for Blue Cat's PatchWork and MB-7 Mixer, adding the ability to load third party VST3 plug-ins, in addition to existing VST2 and Audio Unit hosting.

With these new versions, it is now possible to mix VST2, VST3 and Audio Units together in the same session, even if your host application does not support all plug-ins formats. This update also brings several fixes an enhancements (details below).

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions are also available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, VST3, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX plug-in formats or as a standalone application (PatchWork only), for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

What's New in Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.73 and MB-7 Mixer 2.53:
- VST3 plug-ins hosting.
- Fixed VST3 version crash in Wavelab 9.
- Fixed issue with parameters precision in VST3 version.
- Improved automatic I/O configuration for VST and VST3 versions.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 79 EUR or $99.
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR or $129.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchWork.png
BlueCatMB7Mixer.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Massive Update, Including VST3 Support

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France, 2016/03/03: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for 16 of its audio plug-ins: Blue Cat's Plug'n Script, Dynamics, PatchWork, FreqAnalyst Multi, MB-7 Mixer, Protector, StereoScope Multi, Liny EQ, DP Meter Pro, Oscilloscope Multi, and the Freeware Pack (6 free plug-ins) are now available in VST3 format on both Mac and Windows (32 and 64-bit).

In addition to VST3 format support (which benefits are described on the Blue Cat Audio blog: http://bluecataudio.com/Blog/new-releases/vst3-plug-ins-released-what-for/), this update includes additional improvements for all plug-in formats regarding presets and skins management, plus compatibility enhancements for plug-in hosting. It is a recommended update for all users.

This update is free for existing customers and can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version, using the link received by email upon purchase. The VST3 version of the free plug-ins remains free as well.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/
http://bluecataudio.com/Blog/new-releases/vst3-plug-ins-released-what-for/

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Announces VST3 Plug-in format Support

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0100

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NAMM Show - Anaheim, California 2016/01/21: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has announced Steinberg's Virtual Studio Technology 3 (VST3) compatibility for most of its audio plug-ins.

Already available in VST2, AAX, Audio Unit, RTAS and DirectX formats on Windows and Mac, Blue Cat Audio's wide range of professional audio processors now expand to the VST3 platform for enhanced compatibility with both 32 and 64-bit VST3 applications. Blue Cat Audio will be demoing VST3 versions of the plug-ins at the NAMM Show on booth #6331.

New versions of the plug-ins will be available in February as a free update for existing customers. A preview of Blue Cat's Freeware Pack (Blue Cat Audio's free plug-ins) is already available for download today on www.bluecataudio.com. Existing customers have also access to the preview of the Blue Cat's Dynamics, Patchwork, Plug'n Script and MB-7 Mixer plug-ins, for enhanced external side chain support in VST3 hosts.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Dynamics/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Release Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 2.0 and New Bundle

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France, 2015/11/26: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 2.0, a new version of their scripting plug-in that can be programmed to build custom audio and MIDI effects or virtual instruments inside most Digital Audio Workstations (DAW). The plug-in is now also available as part of a new bundle: "Blue Cat's Crafters Pack".

This new version of the plug-in brings many improvements, such as an extra side chain input and multiple auxiliary outputs, native (compiled) scripts support and enhanced user interface. It also includes many new scripts, presets and skins with full source code (published in the company's github repository - https://github.com/bluecataudio/plugnscript).

This is a major step forward for plug-ins users and creators: with the same performance as native plug-ins and access to third party libraries, programmers can now release powerful scripts that can be loaded in almost any DAW, with the choice to disclose the source code or not.

The plug-in is available alone or as part of Blue Cat's Crafters Pack, a new bundle designed for creative people who care about tools that adapt to their own workflow: it includes Blue Cat Audio's most powerful software to quickly build a custom audio and MIDI toolbox.

A special introduction price (20% off the plug-in, 15% off the bundle) is available to new customers throughout December. Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New in Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 2.0:
- External side chain and auxiliary outputs support (up to 16 audio outputs).
- Native C/C++ scripts support for optimal performance and flexibility.
- KUIML 2.0 user interface language support to build custom user interfaces, with additional scripting capabilities.
- New DSP scripts, delivered with full angelscript and C++ source code.
- 21 new custom skins included.
- User documentation (html or pdf) can now be added to scripts.
- Custom skins can be selected directly from the main menu.
- Presets can now be selected using MIDI Program change and bank select messages (can be activated with the presets menu/MIDI Program Change item).
- Last loaded preset can now be saved directly from the presets menu without having to select the file.
- VST: fixed latency compensation reporting in Cubase (no need to re-enable the plug-in to update the latency anymore).

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.5 or newer (included native scripts require OSX 10.7).
- PC running Windows XP or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_CraftersPack/
More details on http://bluecataudio.com/Blog/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 63 EUR or $79 (instead of 79 EUR or $99), until December 31st.
Blue Cat's Crafters Pack: 279 EUR or $339 (instead of 329 EUR or $399), until December 31st.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPlugNScript2.png
BlueCatCraftersPack.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Multiple Tracks Analysis Tools

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2015/09/08: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released an update for their multiple tracks analysis tools, adding the ability to save the characteristics of measured material to reuse them later as references for comparison.

Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Multi, Oscilloscope Multi and StereoScope Multi are special audio analysis plug-ins which can communicate between instances: It is thus possible to visualize the spectrum, stereo image and waveform of multiple audio tracks on a single graph. These tools also provide the ability to compare the characteristics of several tracks using spectrum, stereo image or phase difference analysis.

With this new version, it is now possible to save all these measurements to reuse them later as references for comparison: you can measure and save the characteristics of third party material (mixes, but also rooms, audio plug-ins or hardware) to compare them with your own later, and make it better. Other improvements and fixes are also included in this update, as detailed below.

The plug-ins are available alone or as part of several bundles (Blue Cat's Multi Pack and Analysis Pack). The update is free for existing customers and can be downloaded from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions are also available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX plug-in formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New in v2.1:
- Save each memory curve as a file that can be reloaded later as a reference.
- Copy and paste memory curves between instances using the system clipboard.
- Last loaded preset can now be saved directly from the presets menu without having to select the file.
- Fixed demo version popup window freezing Pro Tools in some situations.
- Presets can now be selected using MIDI Program change and bank select messages.
- Factory and user skins can now be selected directly from the plug-in menu.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalystMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_OscilloscopeMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopeMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_MultiPack/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AnalysisPack/

Price:
Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Multi: 79 EUR or $99.
Blue Cat's Oscilloscope Multi: 39 EUR or $49.
Blue Cat's StereoScope Multi: 79 EUR or $99.
Blue Cat's Multi Pack: 149 EUR or $199
Blue Cat's Analysis Pack: 229 EUR or $299

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Blue Cat's PatchWork and MB-7 Mixer

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2015/07/16: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released an update for Blue Cat's PatchWork and MB-7 Mixer, their audio plug-ins that can host third party VST and AU plug-ins.

This new version adds for both plug-ins a new quick save option for the last loaded preset and fixes latency reporting issues with some VST hosts such as Cubase. It also fixes a feedback problem in some particular cases when the plug-ins are bypassed in Pro Tools (details below).

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions are also available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX plug-in formats or as a standalone application (PatchWork only), for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

What's New in Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.71 and MB-7 Mixer 2.51:
- Last loaded preset can now be quickly saved from the presets menu without having to select the file.
- VST: fixed latency compensation reporting in Cubase (no need to re-enable the plug-in to update the latency anymore).
- AAX and RTAS: fixed a feedback loop that could occur in bypass mode when the plug-in was inserted before another one.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 59 EUR or $79.
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR or $129.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchWork.png
BlueCatMB7Mixer.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Dynamics 4.0

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200

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Paris, France, 2015/06/18: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Dynamics 4.0, a complete rewrite of its flexible all-in-one dynamics processing plug-in.

Blue Cat's Dynamics is a full featured dynamics processor capable of acting as a compressor, gate, expander, limiter, waveshaper or all at once, thanks to a unique two-thresholds system. Almost 9 years after the initial release, this new version has been rebuilt from scratch, with a brand new user interface and redesigned algorithms with improved controls. With even more visual feedback with its new envelopes view and gain reduction histograms, the new depth and envelope shape parameters, the plug-in offers full control over the dynamics of the sound. An external side chain input has also been added to propose no less than 3 methods for side chaining. The full list of new features and improvements built into Blue Cat's Dynamics 4.0 is available below.

The plug-in is available to new customers at a special introduction price until July 15th: $99 or 99 EUR (instead of 149). Customers who recently purchased the software (in the past 3 months) will receive the upgrade for free, and others can upgrade to the new version for a small fee. Additional discounts for other Blue Cat Audio customers are also available.

Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com to try the plug-in in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX plug-ins formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features:
- Fully redesigned algorithms.
- External side chain input.
- Control the attack and release shape of the peak envelope.
- Improved monitoring, with gain reduction and increase histograms and new envelopes view.
- Brand new fully customizable user interface:
-- New look and feel.
-- Show/hide what you need.
-- Meters and curves can now be frozen.
-- Zoomable GR meters and curves.
-- Improved readability.
-- Animated transitions.
-New integrated presets manager:
-- Load/save presets from the plug-in's user interface.
-- Organize presets with folders.
-- Customize the default preset.
-- Exchange presets easily.
-- Load Presets using MIDI Bank Select and Program Change.
-- Copy/paste the plug-in's current state from the presets menu using the system clipboard.
- Automation range and response curve can now be customized for each parameter (in and out).
- Automation and MIDI settings (channel, MIDI learn etc.) are now accessible from the main user interface.
- Audio Suite support for the AAX version for offline dynamics processing in Pro Tools.
- Dynamics response curve is now displayed on the AVID S6 control surface when used with Pro Tools.
Improvements:
- Limiter and output meter now work in L/R mode when the dynamics section is operating in Mid/Side mode.
- New presets to get started faster.
- Plug-in name has been shortened for a clearer display in mixer view for most host applications.
- Plug-in now shows in the "Dynamics" section of most DAWs.
- The windows installer now automatically detects the most appropriate VST install path and remembers where the plug-in was initially installed to simplify upgrades.
- License is now shared between plug-ins types (register only once for all formats).
- Improved value display in fine edit window.
- Improved parameters display and response curves on control surfaces.
- Optimizations and Performance Improvements:
- Improved parameters precision (now stored as 64-bit).
- More compact presets format (uses less space and loads faster).
- Smaller binaries on Mac (dropped PowerPC support).
Bug Fixes:
- (RTAS) Fixed parameters control with EUCON control surfaces in Pro Tools.
- Fixed user interface issues in Final Cut Pro X.
- Fixed keyboard stealing issue in Digital Performer 7 on Mac.
- Fixed version number reported to host application for VST and Audio Unit versions.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.5 or newer.
- PC running Windows XP or newer.

Link:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Dynamics/

Overview Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGNOJLgwz0Q

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Dynamics 4.0: 99 EUR or $99 (instead of 149 EUR or $149), until July 15th 2015.

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.5

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0200

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.5
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Paris, France, 2015/04/29: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.5, a new version of their multiband mixing plug-in and VST/AU host.

Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.5 now includes an external side chain input that can be used by sub-plug-ins for multiband side chain applications. It is now also possible to select the audio i/o used by each sub-plug-in on each band for more flexible audio routing.

This new version also improves compatibility with third party plug-ins, adding support for plug-ins that do not provide a user interface ("gui-less" plug-ins), and fixing several compatibility problems.

Moreover, several other areas such as presets loading, skin management and performance have been improved (full list below).

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions can also be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX plug-ins formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features:
- External side chain support: side chain input can be used by sub plug-ins on each band.
- Sub plug-ins audio i/o routing: connect the inputs and outputs of each plug-in to any channel (enabling multi-mono or creative side chain usage).
- Latency is now compensated for individual channels when a plug-in is processing only a subset of all available channels.
- GUI-less plug-ins support: a generic user interface is now provided for VST or AU plug-ins that do not include a graphical editor.
- Presets can now be selected using MIDI Program change and bank select messages.
- Factory and user skins can now be selected directly from the plug-in menu.
- Improved crossovers precision and performance.
- Improved presets and session load/save performance (up to 4 times faster in some situations).
Fixes and compatibility improvements:
- Fixed issue with Izotope Audio Units that were configured as mono effects on stereo tracks.
- Fixed issue with some Audio Unit instruments that did not produce any sound (IK Multimedia, Kontakt...)
- Fixed crashes during auto save with Kontakt 5 in Pro Tools 11/12.

Link:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR or $129 (VAT excluded).

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatMB7Mixer.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Unleashes Blue Cat's PatchWok 1.7 - Flexible Audio Routing

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Unleashes Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.7
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Paris, France, 2015/03/26: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has unleashed Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.7, bringing the audio connectivity capabilities of its "universal plug-ins patch bay" to a new level.

Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.7 now includes up to 16 I/O channels for the standalone application, external sidechain input for the effect and auxiliary outputs for the instrument. All these extra channels can be used for external routing with most host applications.

This new version also adds new internal audio routing features: it is now possible to map the audio inputs and outputs of each plug-in to any channel - it is very easy to create auxiliary sends, process individual channels separately or apply effects the sidechain signal.

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions can also be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, as a standalone application or in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX plug-ins formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features:
- The effect version now supports external side chain input.
- The synth version now includes multiple output busses (up to 16 output channels).
- The standalone application now offers up to 16 audio I/O.
- Sub plug-ins audio i/o routing: connect the inputs and outputs of each plug-in to any channel.
- Latency is now compensated for individual channels when a plug-in is processing only a subset of all available channels.
Fixes:
- Fixed side chain input always fed with silence for some Audio Unit plug-ins.
- Fixed issue with standalone application: displayed i/o were not reset properly when changing i/o configuration.
- Fixed a crash with some VST plug-ins that use long preset names.
- Fixed demo version popup window freezing Pro Tools in some situations.

Link:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 59 EUR or $79 (VAT excluded).

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BlueCatPatchWorkAudioIO.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.63

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.63
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Paris, France, 2015/02/05: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, adding to its "universal plug-ins patch bay" the ability to use plug-ins with no user interface and select presets via MIDI.

Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.63 now includes a default user interface for Audio Unit and VST plug-ins that do not provide one. It is also possible to load instruments and effect chains from a MIDI controller, using program change and bank select messages. Additional compatibility improvements for Mac users have been also added (full list below).

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions can also be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, as a standalone application or in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX plug-ins formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features:
- GUI-less plug-ins support: a generic user interface is now provided for VST or AU plug-ins that do not include a graphical editor.
- Presets can now be selected using MIDI Program change and bank select messages (can be activated with the presets menu/MIDI Program Change item).
- Fixed issue with some Audio Unit instruments that did not produce any sound (IK Multimedia, Kontakt...)
- Added log scale support for Audio Unit parameters.

Link:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 59 EUR or $79 (VAT excluded).

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchWork.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.62

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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Paris, France, 2015/01/08: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, adding a new UI theme and several features to its "universal plug-ins patch bay" plug-in and standalone application.

Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.62 now includes a new "light blue" user interface theme, in addition to its original darker color scheme. Switching between included and third party skins has also been made easier with this new release that also includes several other improvements (full list below).

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions can also be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, as a standalone application or in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX plug-ins formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features:
- New alternative light theme skin (light color scheme and lower contrast).
- Factory and user skins can now be selected directly from the plug-in menu.
- Added 192 kHz samplerate support to the standalone application.
- Mac: fixed MFX Audio Unit that was not processing MIDI events properly.

Link:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 59 EUR or $79 (VAT excluded).

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchWork1.62.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Standalone Host Application

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Standalone Host Application
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Paris, France, 2014/11/26: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released their first standalone audio application: with Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.6, their "universal plug-ins patch bay" is now available as a standalone application for Mac and PC, in addition to all major audio plug-in formats that were already supported.

The new Blue Cat's PatchWork application is a fast and lightweight host that can quickly load audio effect plug-ins and virtual instruments for immediate usage. It supports up to 8 audio I/O, tempo synchronization, Audio Unit and VST plug-ins hosting (up to 64 plug-ins), copy/paste between multiple applications. Presets created with the standalone application or the plug-in are compatible and can be shared between all plug-in formats to quickly reload effect chains. The application and the plug-ins inserted into it can also be controlled via MIDI.

This new version also brings several enhancements and compatibility improvements to the plug-in versions.

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions of the application or plug-in (VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats) can also be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features:
- Now available as a standalone host application.
Fixes and compatibility improvements:
- Improved presets and session load/save performance (up to 4 times faster in some situations).
- Fixed issue with Izotope Audio Units that were configured as mono effects on stereo tracks.
- Fixed crashes during auto save with Kontakt 5 in Pro Tools 11.

Link:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 59 EUR or $79 (VAT excluded).

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchWorkApp.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Release Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.5 and MB-7 Mixer 2.4

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Release Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.5 and MB-7 Mixer 2.4
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Paris, France, 2014/10/20: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released an update for Blue Cat's PatchWork and MB-7 Mixer plug-ins, improving compatibility with third party plug-ins and adding new interoperability features.

Both plug-ins can now load more VST and Audio Unit plug-ins (fixing compatibility issues with several plug-ins manufacturers). For improved interoperability between systems, plug-ins' state are now retained even if the plug-ins are missing, and VST plug-ins can be relocated if moved. The new PatchWork 1.5 plug-in also supports MIDI FX Audio Units and can be loaded as a MIDI FX in Logic Pro X to quickly build complex MIDI effects chains (full change list below).

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions can also be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features for both plug-ins:
- Missing VST plug-ins can now be relocated if not found.
- The plug-in now saves missing plug-ins' state so that they can be restored later.
New Features for Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.5:
- The Audio Unit can now be loaded as a MIDI FX in Logic Pro X.
- MIDI FX Audio Units can now be loaded into the plug-in.

Fixes and compatibility improvements for both plug-ins:
- Fixed issue on Mac when loading sessions created on Windows using VST plug-ins in sub-directories.
- Fixing compatibility issues with several plug-ins that used to crash when unloaded (Image Line, MeldaProduction, Catanya...).
- VST Plug-in name is now displayed when loaded from a missing VST shell bundle (instead of just the name of the bundle).
- (Mac) Fixed random crashes when using keyboard shortcuts in the host application to switch between plug-ins or tracks.
Fixes and compatibility improvements for Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.5:
- (Mac) Fixed parameters not available for mapping when Audio Unit bridged with SoundRadix's 32Lives.
- (Mac) Fixed parameters mapped with wrong range for some Audio Units (u-he, AAS...).
- (Mac) Fixed parameter changes sent from host not visible in the user interface for some Audio Units (u-he...).
Fixes and compatibility improvements for Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.4:
- (Mac) Fixed crash introduced in 2.3 when trying to load missing VST plug-ins.
- (Mac) Fixed crash after closing the editor of an Audio Unit plug-in loaded with SoundRadix's 32Lives.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 59 EUR or $79 (VAT excluded).
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR or $129 (VAT excluded).

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchWork.png
BlueCatMB7Mixer.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Release Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 1.1

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 1.1
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Paris, France, 2014/10/01: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 1.1, a new version of their scripting plug-in that can be programmed to build custom audio and MIDI effects or virtual instruments inside most Digital Audio Workstations (DAW).

This new version mainly adds MIDI FX support for Logic Pro X, new controls in the user interface, new audio file player and recorder scripts, as well as new programming interfaces for scripters. A few bugs have also been fixed (details below). For this new release, Blue Cat Audio has also opened a scripts repository on GitHub for script writers and developers to share their scripts and experience (https://github.com/bluecataudio/plugnscript).

The special introduction price (25% off the plug-in) for new customers is still available, until October 15th. Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New in Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 1.1:
- Audio Unit can now be loaded as a MIDI effect in Logic Pro X.
- The user interface now displays switch buttons for boolean parameters instead of knobs.
- Discrete parameter values can now be selected from a dropdown menu.
- New API: scripts can now use plain strings as user input.
- New API: scripts can now read and write files.
- New scripts and presets: added audio player and recorder scripts and a wave file utility class.
- Developers can now share their scripts on a dedicated GitHub repository: https://github.com/bluecataudio/plugnscript.
- Fixed: implemented pass-thru for MIDI events when no processing function is declared (default script for example).
- Fixed: Audio Unit Synth version did not appear as an Instrument.
- Fixed: script was reloaded when starting playback in Reaper, and the effect was not applied immediately.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.5 or newer.
- PC running Windows XP or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 59 EUR or $74 (instead of 79 EUR or $99), until October 15th.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPlugNScript.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Plug'n Script

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Release New "Blue Cat's Plug'n Script" Scripting Plug-In
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Paris, France, 2014/09/18: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released Blue Cat's Plug'n Script, a new scripting plug-in that can be programmed to quickly build custom audio and MIDI effects or virtual instruments, without quitting your favorite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

With this plug-in, it is possible to write your own real time or offline processors or instruments, with very little knowledge about programming: it is a very simple way to start learning audio and MIDI processing. Experienced audio software developers will also find it convenient to quickly prototype algorithms right into a DAW and drastically reduce development costs. It can also be used by non-programmers as a multi-purpose processor, thanks to the 46 scripts and 120 presets that are included in the package.

The plug-in is available alone or as part of the Blue Cat's All Plug-ins Pack, the complete Blue Cat Audio collection bundle.

A special introduction price (25% off the plug-in) is offered to new customers until October 15th, while existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive by email special offers to purchase the plug-in.

Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

Main Features:
- Audio and MIDI scripting plug-in.
- Build your own Audio and MIDI effects or virtual instruments.
- Simple scripting syntax, using the AngelScript language (similar to C++, Java or JavaScript).
- The user interface adapts to scripts automatically. Build your own using Blue Cat's KUIML language.
- Up to 48 input parameters and 32 outputs, with full MIDI and automation control.
- Use your favorite Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for editing.
- Integrated JIT (Just In Time) compiler for optimal performance (scripts are not interpreted but compiled).
- Includes 46 scripts and 120 presets for sound synthesis, MIDI FX, audio FX (comp, gate, tremolo echo, filters...), waveform generation and more.
- Surround support (up to 8 audio channels).
- Integrated undo/redo.
- Use the included user interface or write your own for your own scripts.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.5 or newer.
- PC running Windows XP or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PlugNScript/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Plug'n Script: 59 EUR or $74 (instead of 79 EUR or $99), until October 15th.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPlugNScript.png
BlueCatPlugNScriptPresets.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio and Sound Radix Release PatchWork+32Lives bundle

Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Paris, France, 2014/08/22: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) and Sound Radix ( http://www.soundradix.com ) have teamed up to offer a solution for all plug-ins connectivity and compatibility needs on Mac: the new PatchWork + 32 Lives bundle includes both the Blue Cat's PatchWork plug-in and the 32 Lives application to connect and mix any of your 64-bit VST/AU plug-ins or 32-bit Audio Units plug-ins within a single plug-in in Pro Tools 11, Logic Pro X, Cubase and other 64-bit DAW.

With this bundle, it is possible to save complete channel strips with your favorite instruments and effect plug-ins for fast recall into and use your older 32-bit only AU plug-ins in any DAW, including Pro Tools 11 and Logic Pro X.

The bundle is available for sale only on bluecataudio.com or soundradix.com. Demo versions of both products are also available for download on the editors websites.

Features:
- Configurable VST or AU plug-ins rack: host up to 64 third party plug-ins or instruments in series or parallel.
- Loads 32-bit Audio Units plug-ins in 64-bit only DAW.
- Available as an effect or virtual instrument.
- Build your own effects chains: up to 8 "pre" and "post" plug-ins slots to chain plug-ins in series.
- Parallel processing made easy: up to 8 parallel plug-ins chains, with phase flip, solo and gain controls.
- Host up to 8 virtual instruments in parallel and mix them within the plug-in.
- Global Dry/Wet control ("Mix").
- Parameters Mapping: map sub plug-ins parameters to automate them or use a control surface.
- Flexible MIDI routing: connect sub plug-ins together or with the host application.
- Link pre and post gains for automatic gain compensation.
- Cut, Copy and paste plug-ins with their settings between slots.
- Recall complex processing setups and plug-ins layouts with one click and share them between your DAWs.
- Input and output levels monitoring.
- Plug-ins Latency compensation.
- Supports VST Shell plug-ins.
- Integrated undo/redo.
- Fully customizable user interface, with multiple sizes.

Link:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_PatchWork_32Lives/

Pricing: $129 or �99, VAT excluded (instead of $178 or �136 when purchased separately).

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchWork+32Lives.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.4

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.4
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Paris, France, 2014/07/24: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released an update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, adding new features and compatibility improvements to their "universal plug-ins patch bay" plug-in.

Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.4 now includes MIDI channel filtering for hosted VST or Audio Unit plug-ins, parallel processing chains improvements (selectable summing mode and solo buttons), and several compatibility improvements on Mac. (full list below).

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions can also be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features:
- Selectable parallel processing chains summing mode: sum or average.
- Solo button for parallel chains.
- MIDI Channel filtering for each plug-in input.
Fixes and compatibility improvements:
- Fixed undo/redo incompatibilities with some plug-ins.
- (Mac) Fixed crash introduced in 1.3 when trying to load missing VST plug-ins.
- (Mac) Fixed wrong plug-in instantiated in some cases when selected from a VST shell package.
- (Mac) Fixed crash after closing the editor of an Audio Unit plug-in loaded with SoundRadix's 32Lives.

Link:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 59 EUR or $79 (VAT excluded).

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchWork1.4.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.3

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.3
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Paris, France, 2014/06/17: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.3, a new version of their "universal plug-ins patch bay" available in multiple audio plug-in formats.

With Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.3, it is now possible to host Audio Unit plug-ins inside the plug-in on Mac (in addition to VST plug-ins). Copy/paste enhancements simplify moving plug-ins in the signal chain or between applications. Several compatibility and performance improvements have also been included (full list below).

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions are also available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features:
- Audio Unit hosting support: Audio Units can now be loaded into the plug-in on Mac.
- Plug-ins can now be cut from a slot for cut/paste operations.
- Plug-ins can now be pasted into a slot with their params map.
Improvements:
- User interface loading or resizing is now up to 50% faster.
- Reduced the size of windows installers.
- Minor layout changes.
Fixes and compatibility improvements:
- Fixed undo/redo incompatibilities with some plug-ins.
- (Mac) Fixed random crashes when unloading some plug-ins on Mac (Waves plug-ins for example).
- (Win/AAX) Fixed shortcut to user manual in start menu.
- (AAX) Fixed inaccurate transport information reported to sub plug-ins when stopping playback in Pro Tools.

Link:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 59 EUR or $79 (VAT excluded).

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchWork1.3.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.2 and MB-7 Mixer 2.2

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.2 and MB-7 Mixer 2.2
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Paris, France, 2014/04/23: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.2 and MB-7 Mixer 2.2, a new version of their audio plug-ins that can host third party VST plug-ins.

With Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.2, Blue Cat Audio has added flexible MIDI routing capabilities to its "universal plug-ins patchbay": it is now possible to connect hosted plug-ins together or with the host application to send or receive MIDI events. For both plug-ins, this new version also brings the ability to rename plug-ins instances, as well as several performance and compatibility improvements (full list below).

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase (link received by email). Demo versions are also available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New in PatchWork 1.2:
- MIDI Routing: custom MIDI routes can be created to connect plug-ins together and with the host application, to send and receive MIDI messages.
- Mono to stereo processing: the plug-in can now be used as a mono to stereo plug-in and process mono tracks with stereo effects in hosts that support it.
- The "Parameters Map" menu item is now checked when a parameter is mapped.

New for both plug-ins:
- Plug-in instance Renaming: it is now possible to give a name to each instance of a plug-in.
- Improved performance of undo tracking when loading presets for plug-ins with many parameters.
- Improved performance when changing the size of the plug-in user interface.
- Fixed keyboard stealing issue in many host applications when sub plug-ins editors are opened (except 32-bit applications on Mac).
- Fixed compatibility issue with Pro Tools 9 on Mac (random crashes).
- Fixing crashes with some plug-ins requesting information while being opened.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 59 EUR or $79.
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer: 99 EUR or $129.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchWork1.2.png
BlueCatMB7Mixer2.2.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates 8 Audio Plug-Ins

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Updates 8 Audio Plug-Ins
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Paris, France, 2014/03/20: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update of 8 audio plug-ins to fix a few compatibility issues and improve the experience on newer systems.

This update includes new versions for Blue Cat's Dynamics (broadband dynamics processor), MB-5 Dynamix (multiband dynamics processor), FreqAnalyst Pro (spectrum analyzer), StereoScope Pro (stereo field analyzer), the Blue Cat's Parametr'EQ series (Parametric equalizers) and Blue Cat's Remote Control (virtual control surface), with the following improvements:
- Fixed 64-bit VST MIDI Events not sent for the first output parameter in the list.
- Windows VST installer now detects the VST plug-ins path and remembers previous install location for updates.
- Fixed Audio Unit validation issue on OSX Mavericks/Logic Pro X.
- Fixed VST plug-in window frame not showing in Cubase 7.5 (32-bit) on Mac.
- Fixed VST version that could not be loaded in Audio Hijack (Mac).

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase. Demo versions in VST, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX and DirectX formats are available on www.bluecataudio.com.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB5Dynamix/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Dynamics/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopePro/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalystPro/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_RemoteControl/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ParametrEQPack/

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.1

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.1
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Paris, France, 2013/12/17: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) have released Blue Cat's PatchWork 1.1, a new version of their "universal plug-ins patchbay" plug-in that can host up to 64 VST plug-ins into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

This new version mainly brings sub plug-in automation support thanks to new parameter mapping features, phase flip and gain compensation for parallel chains, a few compatibility improvements and many more enhancements (details below): It is now possible to map hosted plug-ins' parameters to external parameters that can be controlled by host automation or external control surfaces.

About Blue Cat's PatchWork: this plug-in is a universal plug-ins patchbay that can host up to 64 VST plug-ins into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) in one instance.It is possible to chain effects in series or create up to 8 parallel chains that can be activated independently, and create many effects or instruments configurations within the plug-in, without the need for multiple busses. These configurations can be saved as presets and recalled instantly, or shared with multiple DAWs, using any plug-in format. Despite the plug-in's name, no wiring or cabling is required: configuring plug-ins routing is as simple as adding or removing a row or a column in the rack's matrix.

The special introduction price (20% off the plug-in) is still offered to new customers until December 31st, and december deals are also available for other plug-ins from the editor's website.

Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features:
- New parameters mapping feature for sub plug-ins automation (includes a "learn" mode for easy mapping): Up to 40 parameters can be mapped to external controls. Usual Blue Cat Audio plug-ins' advanced automation and MIDI control features can also be used to map controllers to sub-plug-ins parameters.
- New layout to display mapped automation controls in the main user interface.
- Added phase flip buttons for each parallel chain, so that you can easily compute differences between signals or correct phase problems introduced by some plug-ins.
- Link all pre and post gain knobs so that pre gain changes are automatically compensated by the post gain knobs. This can be used to easily push dynamics or distortion plug-ins without increasing the volume.

Fixes and compatibility improvements:
- in some hosts, when no plug-in is inserted, level meters remained frozen when stopping transport.
- fixing crashes with GRM Tools plug-ins that changed their audio I/O count dynamically ("Reson" for example).
- fixing sample rate initialization issue with Nebula when using copy/paste.
- The plug-in can now be used as a virtual instrument in Cubase and Studio One (it used to be silent).
- Some plug-ins that required the deprecated "effIdle" VST message should now work properly (Steinberg's Virtual Guitarist for example).

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.5 or newer.
- PC running Windows XP or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 47 EUR or $63 (instead of 59 EUR or $79), until December 31st.

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Included screenshots:
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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's PatchWork

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Unleashes Blue Cat's PatchWork
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Paris, France, 2013/11/12: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's PatchWork, a new plug-in that can be described as a "universal plug-ins patchbay": It can host up to 64 VST plug-ins into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

It is possible to chain effects in series or create up to 8 parallel chains that can be activated independently, and create many effects or instruments configurations within the plug-in, without the need for multiple busses. These configurations can be saved as presets and recalled instantly, or shared with multiple DAWs, using any plug-in format. Despite the plug-in's name, no wiring or cabling is required: configuring plug-ins routing is as simple as adding or removing a row or a column in the rack's matrix.

For each plug-in slot, latency compensation, presets management, undo/redo integration, and individual plug-in bypass are included for optimal operation. The plug-in also stores the position of the window for each plug-in so that the layout is restored with the session or saved with presets.

The plug-in is available alone or as part of the Blue Cat's All Plug-ins Pack, the complete Blue Cat Audio collection bundle.

A special introduction price (20% off the plug-in) is offered to new customers until December 31st, while existing Blue Cat Audio customers can purchase the plug-in with 40% discount.

Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

Main Features:
- Configurable VST plug-ins rack: host up to 64 third party plug-ins or instruments in series or parallel.
- Available as an effect or virtual instrument.
- Build your own effects chains: up to 8 "pre" and "post" plug-ins slots to chain plug-ins in series.
- Parallel processing made easy: up to 8 parallel plug-ins chains.
- Host up to 8 virtual instruments in parallel and mix them within the plug-in.
- Global Dry/Wet control ("Mix").
- Copy and paste plug-ins with their settings between slots.
- Recall complex processing setups and plug-ins layouts with one click and share them between your DAWs.
- Input and output levels monitoring.
- Plug-ins Latency compensation.
- Integrated undo/redo.
- Fully configurable user interface, with multiple sizes.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.5 or newer.
- PC running Windows XP or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 47 EUR or $63 (instead of 59 EUR or $79), until December 31st.

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatPatchWork.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.1

Fri, 25 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.1
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Paris, France, 2013/10/25: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.1, a new version of their multiband processing plug-in with VST hosting capabilities.

This new release mainly brings workflow enhancements, such as copy/paste capabilities, plug-ins layout restore, direct access to bypass and editor window, as well as plug-ins compatibility improvements.The free broadband add-on skin has also been updated to include the new features and streamline the usage of the plug-in in single band (broadband) mode.

The plug-in can be purchased alone or as part of three bundles. Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New features:
- Bypass and display editor commands are now directly available from buttons in the plug-in slots.
- Plug-ins editors can now be restored on open (position on screen is now saved in session and presets), with an option in the preferences to disable restoration.
- Copy/paste plug-ins between slots using the system clipboard (you can copy paste between instances, or in different applications).
- Copy/paste the plug-in's current state from the presets menu using the system clipboard.
- "Center Plug-in Editor" command to bring back plug-ins editors that may be lost on the screen.
- Improved support for plug-ins with multiple I/O configurations (the number of channels is now passed to the plug-ins).
- (Mac) Inserted plug-ins window do not follow the MB-7 Mixer window anymore.
- (Mac) plug-in version number is now available when using "Get Info" in the Finder.
Fixes:
- (Mac) RTAS version could cause some GUI issues in Pro Tools with some plug-ins (blank windows).
- (Mac) About window does not show up first in the corner of the screen.
- (Win) Alt-Click on a control now resets the value to default in Pro Tools, as expected.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjLAF5Y-jOg

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatMB7Mixer2.1.png
BlueCatMB7Mixer2.1-New-Features.png
Overview Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjLAF5Y-jOg

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2
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Paris, France, 2013/09/23: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released several updates for Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2, their multiband processing plug-in with VST hosting capabilities.

The updates mainly improve compatibility with additional VST plug-ins (including VST Shells), adds support for virtual instruments hosting, tempo synchronization and more (full list below). A free add-on skin is now available for download to streamline the usage of the plug-in in single band (broadband) mode.

The plug-in can be purchased alone or as part of three bundles: Blue Cat's Energy Pack, Blue Cat's MB Dynamix Pack or Blue Cat's All Plug-ins Pack, the complete Blue Cat Audio collection bundle. The special introduction offer (20% off) is still available until september 30th.

Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features from 2.0 to 2.03:
- The plug-in can now host VST instruments.
- Added support for plug-ins bundled into a VST Shell.
- hosted VST plug-ins can now sync with the host's tempo.
- AudioSuite support (offline processing) for the AAX version.
Plug-ins Compatibility Improvements:
- Some VST plug-ins that required tempo sync used to crash on load or produce no sound.
- Fixed compatibility issues with FabFilter plug-ins.
- Some VST plug-ins used to crash when reloading a Pro Tools session in Pro Tools 11.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.5 or newer.
- PC running Windows XP or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjLAF5Y-jOg

Pricing:
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2: 74 EUR or $96 (instead of 99 EUR or $129), until September 30th.
Upgrade from Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 1: 19 EUR or $25.
Blue Cat's MB Dynamix Pack: 207 EUR or $271 (instead of 259 EUR or $339), until September 30th
Blue Cat's Energy Pack: 279 EUR or $367 (instead of 349 EUR or $459), until September 30th
Blue Cat's All Plug-ins Pack: 799 EUR or $1 039 (instead of 999 EUR or $1 299), until September 30th

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatMB7Mixer2.png
BlueCatMB7Mixer2-Broadband-Skin.png
Overview Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjLAF5Y-jOg

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Unleashes Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.0

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Unleashes Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.0
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Paris, France, 2013/09/05: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.0, a complete rewrite of their multiband processing plug-in, now including multiband VST hosting capabilities.

Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer is a unique plug-in that splits the signal into several frequency bands and lets you mix and process them as if they were separate tracks. In addition to the ability to host up to 4 VST plug-ins per band and thus transform any regular plug-in into a frequency-aware processor, Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer has now a brand new modular user interface, with lots of new features and enhancements: a spectrogram display, a new presets manager, multiple display sizes, new MIDI and automation mapping capabilities, and more (full list below).

The plug-in is available alone or as part of three bundles: Blue Cat's Energy Pack, Blue Cat's MB Dynamix Pack or Blue Cat's All Plug-ins Pack, the complete Blue Cat Audio collection bundle.

A special introduction price is offered to new customers until September 30th: 20% off the plug-in and related bundles. Customers who recently purchased the software (in the past 2 months) will receive the upgrade for free, and others can upgrade to the new version for a small fee. Other existing Blue Cat Audio customers can purchase the plug-in with 40% discount.

Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

New Features:
- Brand new, fully customizable user interface:
-- New look and feel.
-- Show only what you need.
-- New color or greyscale overlayed spectrogram view.
-- Multiple display sizes.
-- Customizable gain range.
-- Improved readability.
-- Animated transitions.
- Multiband VST Hosting:
-- Apply VST effects to a selected frequency range.
-- Add up to 4 VST plug-ins on each band.
-- Pre and post fader plug-ins slots.
-- Integrated latency compensation engine, with real time host reporting.
-- Optional undo/redo integration.
-- VST Presets Management.
-- Bypass inserted plug-ins individually.
- New integrated presets manager:
-- Load/save presets from the plug-in's user interface.
-- Organize presets with folders.
-- Customize the default preset.
-- Exchange presets easily.
- Automation range and response curve can now be customized for each parameter (in and out).
- Automation and MIDI settings (channel, MIDI learn etc.) are now accessible from the main user interface.
Improvements:
- New presets to get started faster.
- The windows installer now automatically detects the most appropriate VST install path.
- License is now shared between plug-ins types (register only once for all formats).
- Improved value display in fine edit window.
- Improved parameters display on control surfaces.
Optimizations and Performance Improvements:
- Improved parameters precision (now stored as 64-bit).
- More compact presets format (uses less space and loads faster).
- Smaller binaries on Mac (dropped PowerPC support).
Bug Fixes:
- (RTAS) Fixed parameters control with EUCON control surfaces in Pro Tools.
- Fixed user interface issues in Final Cut Pro X.
- Fixed keyboard stealing issue in Digital Performer 7 on Mac.
- Fixed copy/paste keyboard shortcut issues in the registration panel on Mac.
Note: this new version can be installed side by side with the previous version for backward compatibility reasons. Installing this new version won't break your previous projects.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.5 or newer.
- PC running Windows XP or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_EnergyPack/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_MBDynamixPack/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AllPluginsPack/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjLAF5Y-jOg

Pricing:
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2: 74 EUR or $96 (instead of 99 EUR or $129), until September 30th.
Upgrade from Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 1: 19 EUR or $25.
Blue Cat's MB Dynamix Pack: 207 EUR or $271 (instead of 259 EUR or $339), until September 30th
Blue Cat's Energy Pack: 279 EUR or $367 (instead of 349 EUR or $459), until September 30th
Blue Cat's All Plug-ins Pack: 799 EUR or $1 039 (instead of 999 EUR or $1 299), until September 30th

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatMB7Mixer2.png
BlueCatMB7Mixer2-Dual.png
Overview Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjLAF5Y-jOg

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates 9 More Audio Plug-Ins for Pro Tools 11

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200

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Blue Cat Audio Updates 9 More Audio Plug-Ins for Pro Tools 11 and Announces Summer Sales
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Paris, France, 2013/06/27: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update of 9 additional plug-ins to support Pro Tools 11, and announces summer sales to celebrate that all 21 Blue Cat Audio plug-ins are now available in 32 and 64-bit AAX Native format.

Pro Tools 11 users can now enjoy Blue Cat's Dynamics (broadband dynamics processor), MB-7 Mixer (multiband mixing tool), MB-5 Dynamix (multiband dynamics processor), FreqAnalyst Pro (spectrum analyzer), StereoScope Pro (stereo field analyzer), the Blue Cat's Parametr'EQ series (Parametric equalizers) and Blue Cat's Remote Control (virtual control surface) on their system, in addition to the 12 other plug-ins released last week.

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same page as the initial purchase. Special prices for the release of these new Pro Tools 11-compatible versions will be available until the end of July (15% off all plug-ins and 10% off all bundles). They apply to all plug-in formats: VST, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX and DirectX.

What's new for all plug-ins:
- 64-bit AAX support for Pro Tools 11.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) or higher.
- PC running Windows XP or higher.
- AAX versions require Pro Tools 10.3.5 or newer (RTAS can be used for earlier versions of Pro Tools).

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB7Mixer/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_MB5Dynamix/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Dynamics/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopePro/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalystPro/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_RemoteControl/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_ParametrEQPack/

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAudio-PT11-New.jpg

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Updates 12 Audio Plug-Ins (6 Free), with Pro Tools 11 Support

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Updates 12 Audio Plug-Ins (6 Free), with Pro Tools 11 Support
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Paris, France, 2013/06/21: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released a new version of twelve of its professional audio plug-ins: Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro (audio levels meter), FreqAnalyst Multi (multiple tracks spectrum analyzer), Oscilloscope Multi (multiple tracks waveform visualizer), StereoScope Multi (multiple tracks stereo field analyzer), Blue Cat's Protector (zero latency brickwall limiter), Blue Cat's Liny EQ (low latency linear phase EQ), and the complete Blue Cat's Freeware Pack (6 free plug-ins) are now available for Pro Tools 11.

These updates mainly add 64-bit AAX support for Pro Tools 11, and bring additional fixes and enhancements on both Mac and PC for other plug-ins formats (see details below).

The update for commercial plug-ins is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same locations as the previous versions. Blue Cat's Freeware Pack is available for free on www.bluecataudio.com. All plug-ins support VST, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX and DirectX formats for Mac and PC and are compatible with 32-bit or 64-bit applications.

What's new for all plug-ins:
- 64-bit AAX support for Pro Tools 11.

Additional changes for Blue Cat's Freeware Pack:
- Audio Suite support for offline processing in Pro Tools (AAX).
- The windows installer now automatically detects the most appropriate VST install path.
- Fixed AAX version not showing up in Pro Tools 10.3.5 on Windows.
- (RTAS) Fixed parameters control with EUCON control surfaces in Pro Tools.
- Fixed user interface issues in Final Cut Pro X.
- Fixed compare button issues in Pro Tools.
- Mac-VST: Fixed window resize issues on Cubase and Nuendo (Mac).
- Mac: Control MIDI settings dialog now brought back to front when already opened in the background.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) or higher.
- PC running Windows XP or higher.
- AAX versions require Pro Tools 10.3.5 or newer (RTAS can be used for earlier versions of Pro Tools).

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_DPeakMeterPro/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalystMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopeMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_OscilloscopeMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Protector/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LinyEQ/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatAudio-PT11-full.jpg
BlueCatAudio-PT11-cropped.jpg

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Licenses Audio Plug-in Technology to Sample Magic

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200

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Blue Cat Audio Licenses Audio Plug-in Technology to Sample Magic for Magic AB Plug-in
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Paris, France, 2013/05/29: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) is happy to announce that Sample Magic (London, UK) is licensing Blue Cat Audio's "Kitty" audio plug-ins development kit for their new "Magic AB" audio plug-in.

Sample Magic's Magic AB referencing plug-in is a simple, powerful reference tool that allows the producer to switch between the audio they are working on in their DAW and up to nine reference tracks in an instant. It was built with Blue Cat Audio's plug-ins development toolkit, making it available on both Mac and PC, in VST, Audio Unit, AAX and RTAS formats.

"Magic AB is the first in the series of revolutionary mix tools, and we are delighted to be working with Blue Cat Audio on this project." said Marc Adamo of Sample Magic. "They have proven that they can produce high end, stable plugins across all the major platforms, and are always up to date with the changes in technology and formats. this is very important from a technology partner when you have long term goals."

"As soon as Sample Magic contacted us to develop this new plug-in, we got very enthusiastic about it" says Guillaume Jeulin, founder and CEO of Blue Cat Audio. "The concept looked so simple and powerful that it was surprising that nobody ever came up with such a great idea before. It is such an essential tool that we even use it on a daily basis for listening tests of our own software! Using our "Kitty" platform for the development made a great difference: once fully designed, this unique tool was made available on most Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) in record time."

For more information about Magic AB, please visit: www.samplemagic.com/details/184/magic-ab

For more information about Blue Cat Audio and their technology licensing program: www.bluecataudio.com/Services/

About Blue Cat Audio
Blue Cat Audio develops audio software for musicians and audio professionals. The French company is known for its own high-end audio effects and innovative analysis tools available as software plug-ins. But it also targets third party tech companies with its technology licensing program and its complementary software engineering and consulting services.

About Sample Magic
Sample Magic is the world’s leading provider of pro-audio loops and samples to music producers across a range of genres, from house and electro through dubstep to disco to chillout and soundtrack.

They are also publishers of the award-winning Secrets of House Music Production book and iPAD app, Paul White’s The Producer’s Manual, developers of the DemoGod App and run a series of courses on dance music production and the music industry.

Screenshots
SampleMagic-MagicAB.jpg

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Liny EQ 5.0

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's Liny EQ 5.0
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Paris, France, 2013/05/23: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's Liny EQ 5.0, a complete rewrite of their low latency linear phase EQ plug-ins.

Blue Cat's Liny EQ is an 8 bands linear phase graphic equalizer with very low latency and comprehensive visual feedback: it processes audio signals without phase distortion, with an unusually short latency (less than 3 milliseconds). Version 5.0 has now a brand new, fully customizable user interface, and includes many new features and enhancements: premium visual feedback with EQ curves, spectrum and spectrogram displays, new EQ shapes, single and dual channels modes, a new presets manager, Windows AAX support, multiple display sizes, new MIDI and automation mapping capabilities, and much more (full list below).

The plug-in is available alone or as part of Blue Cat's Master Pack, a bundle including the company's recommended plug-ins for mastering. A special introduction offer is available to new customers until June 15th: 25% off the plug-in and 15% off the bundle. Customers who recently purchased the software (in the past 3 months) will receive the upgrade for free, and others can upgrade to the new version for a small fee. Other Blue Cat Audio customers can purchase the plug-in with 40% discount.

Demo versions are available for download on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats, for both Mac and PC (32 and 64-bit).

What's new in Blue Cat's Liny EQ 5.0:
New Features:
- Brand new, fully customizable user interface:
-- New look and feel.
-- Show/hide what you need.
-- New EQ curve display.
-- New instant spectrum curves display.
-- New color or greyscale overlayed spectrogram view.
-- New output peak levels meters.
-- Multiple display sizes.
-- Improved readability.
-- Animated transitions.
- New "mix" parameter for instant dry/wet control or side chain dynamic equalization.
- New interpolation mode for up to four different EQ shapes.
- Now includes both single and dual channels versions and superseds the three plug-ins previously included in the Blue Cat's Liny EQ Pack bundle.
- Spectrum and spectrogram displays can be frozen to capture spectral snapshots.
- New integrated presets manager:
-- Load/save presets from the plug-in's user interface.
-- Organize presets with folders.
-- Customize the default preset.
-- Exchange presets easily.
- Automation range and response curve can now be customized for each parameter (in and out).
- Automation and MIDI settings (channel, MIDI learn etc.) are now accessible from the main user interface.
- AAX plug-in format is now also supported on Windows (Pro Tools 10.2 required).
Improvements:
- Different EQ shapes can now be selected for each channel.
- New presets to get started faster.
- The windows installer now automatically detects the most appropriate VST install path.
- License is now shared between plug-ins types (register only once for all formats).
- Improved value display in fine edit window.
- Improved parameters display on control surfaces.
Optimizations and Performance Improvements:
- Improved parameters precision (now stored as 64-bit).
- More compact presets format (uses less space and loads faster).
- Smaller binaries on Mac (dropped PowerPC support).
Bug Fixes:
- (RTAS) Fixed parameters control with EUCON control surfaces in Pro Tools.
- Fixed user interface issues in Final Cut Pro X.
- Fixed user interface display issues in Wavelab on Mac.
- Fixed keyboard stealing issue in Digital Performer 7 on Mac.
- Fixed copy/paste keyboard shortcut issues in the registration panel on Mac.
Note: this new version can be installed side by side with the previous version for backward compatibility reasons. Installing this new version won't break previous projects.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.5 or newer.
- PC running Windows XP or newer.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_LinyEQ/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_MasterPack/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's Liny EQ 5: 74 EUR or $96 (instead of 99 EUR or $129), until June 15th.
Upgrade from Blue Cat's Liny EQ 4: 19 EUR or $25.
Blue Cat's Master Pack: 390 EUR or $509 (instead of 459 EUR or $599), until June 15th.

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Blue Cat Audio Updates 5 Audio Plug-Ins

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Updates 5 Audio Plug-ins
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Paris, France, 2013/05/14: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for five of its most recent plug-ins: Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro (audio levels meter), FreqAnalyst Multi (multiple tracks spectrum analyzer), Oscilloscope Multi (multiple tracks waveform visualizer), StereoScope Multi (multiple tracks stereo field analyzer) and Blue Cat's Protector (zero latency brickwall limiter).

These updates mainly address an issue with the AAX version and Pro Tools 10.3.5 on Windows, and bring additional fixes and enhancements for each plug-in on both Mac and PC.

The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same locations as the previous versions of the plug-ins.

What's new for most plug-ins:
- Fixed AAX version not showing up in Pro Tools 10.3.5 on Windows.
- Fixed user interface issues in Final Cut Pro X.
- Fixed compare light issues in Pro Tools.
- Fixed MIDI and automation settings that were reset when using undo.
- RTAS: Fixed parameters control with EUCON control surfaces in Pro Tools.
- AAX: Fixed initialization issues on some Pro Tools HD configurations.
- Mac-VST: Fixed window resize issues on Cubase and Nuendo (Mac).
- Mac: Fixed user interface display issues when first opened in Ableton Live 9.
- Mac: Control MIDI settings dialog is now brought back to front when already opened in the background.
- Mac: fixed copy/paste keyboard shortcuts for plug-in registration that did not work in some hosts.

Additional change for Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Multi:
- Pushing all parameters to other instances does not push the stereo configuration anymore.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) or higher.
- PC running Windows XP or higher.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_DPeakMeterPro/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalystMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_StereoScopeMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_OscilloscopeMulti/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Protector/

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro to v4.01

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Updates Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro to v4.01
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Paris, France, 2013/03/07: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released an update for their multi-purpose audio levels meter and envelope generation plug-in, Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro. At this occasion, the introduction price period for the recently released plug-in has been extended.

Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro (DPMP) is a unique audio analysis tool that combines very flexible and customizable audio meters with advanced envelope generation and side chaining control capabilities. This new version (4.01) fixes a few issues for Mac users and brings a new default preset so that the plug-in fits into small laptop sizes when opened the first time.

The plug-in is available alone or as part of Blue Cat's Analysis Pack, the company's flagship audio analysis solution. The update is free for existing customers, and the new version can be downloaded from the same location as Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.0. The introduction period for new customers (16% off the plug-in and 10% off the Analysis pack) has been extended until March 15th. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats (32 and 64-bit).

What's new in Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.01:
- Changed default preset so that the plug-in fits into small laptop screens when opened.
- Mac-VST: Fixed window resize issues on Cubase and Nuendo (Mac).
- Mac-Audio Unit: Fixed random crashes at startup in some host applications.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS X Moutain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard (10.6), or Leopard (10.5).
- PC running Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista or XP.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_DPeakMeterPro/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AnalysisPack/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4: 49 EUR or $66 (instead of 59 EUR or $79)
Upgrade from Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 3: 11 EUR or $15
Blue Cat's Analysis Pack: 206 EUR or $269 (instead of 229 EUR or $299)

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.0

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.0
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Paris, France, 2013/02/19: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.0, a brand new version of their multi-purpose audio levels meter and envelope generation plug-in.

Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro (DPMP) is a unique audio analysis tool that combines very flexible and customizable audio meters with advanced envelope generation and side chaining control capabilities. This new version comes with a completely redesigned user interface and many new features and enhancements: fully customizable meters, crest factor display, levels histograms for precise dynamic range analysis, surround support, a new presets manager, Windows AAX support, multiple display sizes, new MIDI and automation mapping capabilities, and much more (full list below).

The plug-in is available alone or as part of Blue Cat's Analysis Pack, the company's flagship audio analysis solution. New customers can purchase both the metering plug-in and its associated bundle with up to 16% off until March 10th. Customers who recently purchased the software (in the past 6 months) will receive the upgrade for free, and others can upgrade to the new version for a small fee. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats (32 and 64-bit).

What's new in Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4.0:
New Features:
- Instant and average crest factor measurement.
- Peak, RMS and crest factor histograms.
- Control the attack and release shape of the peak envelope.
- Surround support (up to 8 channels).
- Brand new fully customizable user interface:
-- New look and feel.
-- Show/hide what you need.
-- Fully customizable meters characteristics (range, headroom, color ranges).
-- Control the brightness of meters and graphs.
-- Meters and curves can now be frozen.
-- New colored statistics display.
-- Multiple display sizes.
-- Improved readability.
-- Animated transitions.
- New integrated presets manager:
-- Load/save presets from the plug-in's user interface.
-- Organize presets with folders.
-- Customize the default preset.
-- Exchange presets easily.
- Automation range and response curve can now be customized for each parameter (in and out).
- Automation and MIDI settings (channel, MIDI learn etc.) are now accessible from the main user interface.
- AAX plug-in format is now also supported on Windows (Pro Tools 10.2 required).
- Audio Suite support for the AAX version for offline levels measurements in Pro Tools.
Improvements:
- Increased levels range (120 dB).
- Increased maximum levels value range for overshoot measurement (up to +10dB).
- Peak average precision has been improved.
- Use hold values and crest factor for transformed envelope generation.
- Simplified transformed envelope generation.
- New presets to get started faster.
- Plug-in name has been shortened for a clearer display in mixer view for most host applications.
- The windows installer now automatically detects the most appropriate VST install path.
- License is now shared between plug-ins types (register only once for all formats).
- Improved value display in fine edit window.
- Improved parameters display on control surfaces.
Optimizations and Performance Improvements:
- Improved parameters precision (now stored as 64-bit).
- More compact presets format (uses less space and loads faster).
- Smaller binaries on Mac (dropped PowerPC support).
Bug Fixes:
- (RTAS) Fixed parameters control with EUCON control surfaces in Pro Tools.
- Fixed user interface issues in Final Cut Pro X.
- Fixed MIDI CC i/o issues with 64-bit VST.
- Fixed user interface display issues in Wavelab on Mac.
- Fixed keyboard stealing issue in Digital Performer 7 on Mac.
- AAX/RTAS on Mac: Fixed audio engine freeze or error issue with Pro Tools on some Mac configurations.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS X Moutain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard (10.6), or Leopard (10.5).
- PC running Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista or XP.

Links:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_DPeakMeterPro/
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_AnalysisPack/

Pricing:
Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 4: 49 EUR or $66 (instead of 59 EUR or $79)
Upgrade from Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro 3: 11 EUR or $15
Blue Cat's Analysis Pack: 206 EUR or $269 (instead of 229 EUR or $299)

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Included screenshots:
BlueCatDPMeterPro4.png

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Web: http://www.bluecataudio.com
Contact: press@bluecataudio.com

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Blue Cat Audio Licenses Audio Plug-in Technology to Zynaptiq

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Licenses Audio Plug-in Technology to Zynaptiq
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Paris, France, 2012/11/21: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) is pleased to announce that Zynaptiq GmbH (Hannover, Germany) is licensing Blue Cat Audio's "Kitty" audio plug-ins development kit to port their UNVEIL plug-in to multiple platforms.

Zynaptiq's recently announced UNVEIL 1.5 update is a major rework of their unique realtime de-reverberation and signal focusing plug-in. Based on artificial intelligence powered de-mixing, UNVEIL allows the user to attenuate or boost the amount of reverb contained in a mixed recording, and bringing out or suppressing inherent detail. Thanks to Blue Cat Audio's technology, it is now available on both Mac and PC, in VST, Audio Unit, AAX and RTAS formats and includes multiple new features and enhancements.

"When we were evaluating our options for bringing UNVEIL to more formats and platforms, we were determined to settle for nothing but the very best solution." said Denis H. Goekdag, CEO of Zynaptiq."Well, we have found exactly that at Blue Cat Audio. Their Kitty SDK is highly functional as well as rock-solid, and their development team combines profound know-how with high efficiency and reliability - a perfect match for our state-of-the-art technology."

"Zynaptiq is one of the most innovative audio companies out there," says Guillaume Jeulin, founder and CEO of Blue Cat Audio. "It was natural for us to work together: our software development framework complements Zynaptiq's unique algorithms. It gave them the opportunity to port their Mac-only Audio Unit plug-in to all major plug-in formats, on both Mac and Windows systems, in record time. We are proud to be part of Zynaptiq's effort to make their incredible plug-in available on most Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)."

For more information about Zynaptiq's Unveil, please visit: www.zynaptiq.com/unveil

For more information about Blue Cat Audio and their technology licensing program: www.bluecataudio.com/Services/

About Blue Cat Audio
Blue Cat Audio develops audio software for musicians and audio professionals. The French company is known for its own high-end audio effects and innovative analysis tools available as software plug-ins. But it also targets third party tech companies with its technology licensing program and its complementary software engineering and consulting services.

About Zynaptiq
Zynaptiq GmbH, based in Hannover, Germany, creates audio software based on artificial intelligence technology, and is also known for their real-time polyphonic pitch-mapping plug-in PITCHMAP.

Screenshots
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