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>subscribe to our newsletterLoading Backing Tracks With Axiom’s Built-In Audio Player
Did you know that Axiom, our multi-effect processor for guitar & bass, has a built-in audio file player? Playing over a backing track (and recording yourself) is just a drag … Read More |
External VST Sidechain In Da Vinci Resolve Fairlight With PatchWork
Some DAWs do not have the ability to provide a side chain input for third party plug-ins. Da Vinci Resolve is one of them: side chain is only available for … Read More |
Instant Remote Collaboration Made Easy With Connector & Freeceiver
For a long time, for musicians, sound engineers or producers, remote collaboration thru the Internet has meant sharing large files (full sessions, stems or bounced tracks), and waiting for collaborators … Read More |
Mixing With PatchWork: A Virtual Patchbay In Your DAW
Why would you want to put a virtual patch bay into your favorite DAW? Check this out! Join Carlo Libertini as he dives into the latest version of Blue Cat’s … Read More |
Using VST Plug-Ins In Pro Tools with PatchWork
There are so many VST plug-ins available (many of them free), wouldn’t it be nice to load them in Pro Tools? Thanks to Blue Cat’s Patchwork, it is possible. Here … Read More |
Learning Slide Guitar: The Secret Weapon!
One of the many challenges for guitar players learning slide guitar is to find the right intonation. It takes quite a bit of time to train the arm and hand … Read More |
PatchWork vs FaderHub: Plug-Ins Hosts Showdown
With a quick look at product pages and tech specs, you may wonder first if PatchWork and Fader Hub are related in any way… And yet, they have lots of … Read More |
Freeceiver vs Connector
The new Freeceiver software, announced at NAMM last month, is now available! In a nutshell, it provides the network reception features of the Connector plug-in. But what are exactly the … Read More |
Fader Hub: How to Setup a Low-Latency Remote Collaboration Session
Fader Hub is our network mixing and streaming console software. As such it allows you (among other things) to play music remotely with a low latency. You can see a … Read More |
Fader Hub Overview Video, by LetiMix
The video below was recorded by our good friend from LetiMix (YouTube channel), showing how he is using the software for his own needs. It is an excellent overview of … Read More |
Improvising Over a Drone Built with an Infinite Delay
It is always a good idea to have an harmonic context when you want to work on your improvisation skills on the guitar, or simply to get inspired and find … Read More |
Recording Great Acoustic Guitar Sounds from a Piezo Pickup
If you have a recent acoustic guitar, chances are it is loaded with a pickup. It is then called electro-acoustic guitars because you can plug them in an amplifier or … Read More |
MacOS Sonoma – No Multicore Magic!
[New Update: Realtime Audio Multicore Issues for Apple Silicon: End of the Story?] After a first round of tests when MacOS Sonoma was released, we were very excited by the … Read More |
Getting Started With Axiom V2
New to Axiom V2? Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the myriad possibilities it offers for your guitar and bass? Fear not, as we are here to break down the complexity … Read More |
Has MacOS Sonoma Fixed Multicore Performance for Apple Silicon?
In the world of audio software, keeping up with hardware advancements is crucial. Back in 2021, we made strides in our mission to enhance audio processing performance, and released updates … Read More |
How to Record Great Sounding Guitar Videos with Axiom
So, you’ve just picked up a brand-new camera, excited to start sharing your incredible guitar and bass talents on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. You’ve got the skills, the melodies, … Read More |
From Amp Sim to Tone Wizard: Axiom V2’s Levels Of Details
Unlock the Power of Axiom V2: Your Tone, Your Way! Axiom V2 isn’t just a multi-effects processor – it’s a versatile beast with layers of sonic potential. Dive in at … Read More |
How to Build a Guitar Tone from Scratch Using Axiom
In this chronicle recorded with Pierre Journel from The Guitar Channel (theguitarchannel.biz) we walk you through each steps to build a guitar tone from scratch in Axiom (product page), our … Read More |
DAWception: How To Run Ableton Live Inside Cubase With Connector
Running a pro audio application such as Ableton Live or Cubase “inside” another? Is this even possible? With Blue Cat’s Connector and a bit of extra MIDI tweaking, yes you … Read More |
Famous Guitar Gear Recreated with Axiom, a Series by Julien Bitoun
We asked the French musician Julien Bitoun (YouTube channel) to recreate famous guitar gear using only Axiom (product page). In this series of videos you will (re)discover how far you … Read More |
How To Navigate Presets in Axiom
In this chronicle recorded with Pierre Journel from The Guitar Channel (theguitarchannel.biz) we show you the different methods to navigate presets in Axiom, our amp & effects simulation software. Presets … Read More |
Piezo Pickup DI Sounding Like A Real Acoustic Guitar!
Tired of the “plastic” tone that you get out of piezo pickups, even with acoustic guitars? Even buried in the mix, it is most of the time almost unusable and … Read More |
Blue Cat’s PatchWork As A Layer Machine
In this video, Eric Burgess shows you how to use PatchWork as a “layer machine” with multiple virtual instruments loaded in parallel chains inside FL Studio. Check it out! Patchwork … Read More |
Famous Guitar Tones Recreated with Axiom, a Series by Julien Bitoun
We asked the French musician Julien Bitoun (YouTube channel) to recreate famous guitar tones using only Axiom (product page). In this series of videos you will (re)discover how far you … Read More |
Computer On Stage: How To Run a MacBook in Clamshell Mode
It is sometimes handy to hide your Mac on stage (in a rack or under a pedalboard), to keep it safe, or simply avoid that someone closes it while you … Read More |
Echo and Multi Tap Delay Plugins Included in Axiom, Patchwork and MB-7 Mixer
When it come to delays, Blue Cat Audio has built quite of a reputation with Late Replies (product page), which is probably one of the most complete delays ever made … Read More |
Bring Back The 90s: The Chorus Effect!
Axiom (product page), Patchwork (product page), Late Replies (product page) and MB-7 Mixer (product page) all have in common this excellent Chorus effect! From classic modulation or vibrato effects up … Read More |
The Truth About Latency In Digital Audio
If you have ever worked with digital audio, it is very likely that you have heard the word latency a couple of times. But there is so much mystery around … Read More |
Mac vs PC: Which Laptop On Stage?
A Laptop On Stage? Whether you are a guitarist, keyboardist, DJ, drummer, singer, sound engineer, you may want to use a laptop on stage to enhance your performance: craft your … Read More |
Creating Feedback Loops In Logic With Connector
It is really amazing for us at Blue Cat Audio to see where musicians can take our software to create some incredible music and effects. In the video below adrenakrohm … Read More |
MIDI Pedalboard Shootout: Choose the Right Controller
There are many MIDI pedalboards available on the market. At the lab, we don’t have all of them but… close! In the video below, we are showcasing several models that … Read More |
Plug’n Script – Native C++ Plug-In Tutorial
Plug’n Script is an audio and MIDI scripting plug-in and application that can be programmed to build custom effects or virtual instruments, without quitting your favorite DAW software. This video posted by … Read More |
Solving Audio Dropouts / DPC Latency Issues With NVIDIA Drivers On Windows
I have been struggling lately with constant audio dropouts on our main Windows PC (a monster machine running Windows 11 with a 12th gen Intel core i9 CPU and an … Read More |
AI Generated Music with InstaComposer, Patchwork and Ableton Live
As we were browsing on YouTube we stumbled upon this great video on eggnogagogo YouTube channel. In this video the musician is using the plugin InstaComposer from Waproduction (waproduction.com). This … Read More |
Plug’n Script: Unison Oscillators at Beat Frequency (Tempo-Synced)
Florian Mrugalla’ PNS series continues, with an original approach to oscillators today. Check it out! “Usually you want the unison frequency between two oscillators to depend on the current note’s … Read More |
Choosing The Right Headphones
In this video recorded in collaboration with Pierre from The Guitar Channel (theguitarchannel.biz), we are going through the different kinds of headphones available. In fact it is sometimes difficult to … Read More |
How To Jam/Rehearse With Remote Musicians Online?
[2024 Update]: Check out the Fader Hub software that now makes connected jamming even easier! Playing Music Together Online? In Real Time?!? Playing we other people was the initial reason … Read More |
Jay Leonard Jay Creating Crazy Rhythms with Late Replies Delay/Reverb Plugin
Jay Leonard Jay records awesome video demos. That’s why we are very happy to present this awesome demo he did of Late Replies (product page). This plugin is our full … Read More |
Building Guitar Rigs From Scratch with Jay Leonard Jay
At Blue Cat Audio, we asked the amazing Jay Leonard Jay (YouTube channel) to play with Axiom (product page) our amp and effect simulation solution and create some sounds. It … Read More |
Compact Bass Guitar Rig Using Xtone Pro and Axiom
As seen in a previous tutorial, it is possible to get awesome bass guitar tones using Axiom (product page). In this video we show you a stage rig built around … Read More |
How to Get Great Bass Guitar Tones with Axiom
Axiom (product page), our powerful and open multi effects processor and amp simulation software for guitar works also very well for bass. In fact, there are many presets built for … Read More |
Send Midi From Ableton Live To Pro Tools With Connector
Did you know that Connector can not only send audio but also MIDI between applications? Here is an example, sending midi from Ableton Live to Pro Tools in real time. … Read More |
How To Control an Overdrive Pedal via MIDI
In this video recorded in collaboration with The Guitar Channel (theguitarchannel.biz), we show you how to control via MIDI the Kernom Ridge overdrive pedal. This pedal (made in France) has … Read More |
PatchWork in Pro Tools: Plug-Ins Parameters Automation
When loading plug-ins inside PatchWork (or any of our other plug-ins hosts: MB-7 Mixer, Axiom, Late Replies, Fader Hub), you may want to automate their parameters within Pro Tools. To … Read More |
Control Multiple Plugins Easily with the Patchwork Macros Function
In this video you will see how you can control many parameters from different plugins with Patchwork (product page). No more fishing for ever within several windows to adjust all … Read More |
How To Use Plug-ins with Your Electronic Drum Kit
In this video we show how the Patchwork application can be used to play live with plug-ins and your electronic drum kit system. Basically, the idea is that if you … Read More |
PatchWork MIDI Control Surfaces Integration: Bidirectional Communication
Did you know that PatchWork, like all our other plug-ins, now supports bidirectional communication with one or several MIDI controllers? Parameters can be modified both in the software and with … Read More |
Offloading Plugin Processing Onto a Remote Computer (Video)
It is pretty cool when you harness the power of two plugins to solve a problem. In the video below you will see how to run a plugin in one … Read More |
DSP Parameters Smoothing With Plug’n Script
In today’s episode, Florian Mrugalla explores the various possibilities for parameters smoothing and how it affects the sound of your DSP code. No Smoothing, Block-based smoothing, Linear Smoothing, Lowpass Smoothing… … Read More |
Blue Cat’s PolyVibe Overview
Want to know more about PolyVibe, our new vintage vibe modulation plug-In? Join Carlo Libertini as he demos and discuss our new plug-in in a livestream. All main features are … Read More |
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