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Blue Cat Patchwork

Blue Cat Patchwork

Blue Cat Audio
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Blue Cat's PatchWork is a universal plug-ins patchbay and multi FX that can host up to 64 VST, VST3, Audio Unit or built-in plug-ins into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) in a single instance, with both serial and parallel routing options.

It is possible to chain effects in series or create up to 8 parallel chains that can be activated independently. This lets you create your favorite 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 (full list below). Use the built-in audio effects to add color to your own plug-in chains.

Despite the name, you can forget about wires or cables: configuring plug-ins routing is as simple as adding or removing a row or a column in the rack's matrix. All plug-ins can also communicate with each other or with the host application using the virtual MIDI ports offered by the plug-in.

For each plug-in slot, latency compensation, presets management, undo/redo integration, audio i/o selection 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 your session or saved with presets.

Also, sub plug-ins can be automated or controlled with external control surfaces using Blue Cat's PatchWork parameters mapping capabilities.

This product is available as an audio plug-in (effect or a virtual instrument) and standalone application, so that it can used alone or inserted on any type of track in your favorite DAW, with up to 16 audio channels.

Input and output level meters are also available to monitor the signal that is dispatched to inserted plug-ins, including side chain and aux channels.

Blue Cat Audio Standards:

  • Available as a standalone application and in most plug-in formats for Mac and Windows.
  • Full MIDI control and automation support, MIDI Learn.
  • No CPU load on idle: processing shuts down when fed with silence (optimal CPU usage).
  • Customizable user interface with transparency & zoom.
  • Smooth Bypass: noiseless plug-in activation / deactivation.
  • Undo/Redo.
  • Full featured integrated presets manager.
  • Copy/paste the state of the plug-in between instances.
  • Any sample rate supported.

Version 2.76

  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
Key Features
  • Configurable VST, VST3 or Audio Unit plug-ins rack: host up to 64 third party plug-ins or instruments in series or parallel.
  • Multicore processing support for parallel chains.
  • Host up to 8 virtual instruments in parallel and mix them within the plug-in.
  • 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.
  • Global Dry/Wet control ("Mix").
  • Macro controls & 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.
  • Flexible Audio routing: connect sub plug-ins i/o to any audio channel.
  • External side chain and multiple outputs support.
  • Link pre and post gains for automatic gain compensation.
  • Drag and drop or 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, built-in CPU meter.
  • Plug-ins Latency compensation.
  • Network audio/MIDI processing server for the Connector plug-in.
  • Supports VST Shell plug-ins.
  • Integrated undo/redo.
  • 30 built-in effects: Reverb, EQ, filters, pitch & frequency shifter, delays, modulation effects, compressor, gate, bit crusher, wave shaper and more.
  • Available as an effect, virtual instrument or standalone application.
System Requirements
Mac
  • Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
  • An Intel or Apple Silicon processor.
  • For the standalone application, a Core Audio compatible audio interface.
Windows
  • Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 or 10.
  • An SSE2-enabled processor (Pentium 4 or newer).
  • For the standalone application, an ASIO, MME or WASAPI compatible audio interface (ASIO recommended).
Download/Activate

Your purchase from mypluginworld.com provides a digital license for your Blue Cat Audio plug-in.

No Account Required: Blue Cat Audio does not use a traditional user account system. Registration is done via serial number, and all license and download information is delivered by email.

1. Register Your Serial Number
  • Visit Blue Cat Audio Serial Registration
  • Enter the serial number from your mypluginworld.com order confirmation email
  • Enter the email address you wish to associate with the license (you must type it twice for confirmation)
  • Accept the terms and conditions and privacy policy
  • Click Register
  • Note: each serial number can only be used once, and you will not be able to change the associated email address afterwards
2. Receive Your License and Download Links
  • After registration, Blue Cat Audio will send an email to the address you provided containing your registration code (license key) and download links
  • Keep this email safe — it contains everything needed to reinstall
3. Download and Install
  • Use the download links in the email to get the appropriate installer for your operating system (macOS or Windows)
  • Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
4. Activate the Plug-in
  • When you first open the plug-in in your DAW, enter the registration code (license key) from the email
  • The plug-in will be fully activated
5. Use in Your DAW
  • Open your DAW — the plug-in will appear in your plug-in list under the appropriate format (VST, VST3, AU, or AAX)

Lost Your License? Visit Blue Cat Audio Lost Key and enter your registration email to have all your product keys and download links resent.

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