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2016 News
2016 News

2016 News Archive

Destructor, PatchWork and MB-7 Mixer Updated (2016/12/29)

Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer - Multi Band Mixing Plug-in and VST/VST3/AU Host

Merry Xmas! We found the time to update 3 of our best selling plug-ins before the new year!

These new versions mainly bring a couple of bug fixes and minor improvements that will make your audio life easier. Check out Blue Cat's Destructor 1.11, Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 2.54 and PatchWork 1.74!

If you already own these plug-ins, you can get the latest version from the same location as the original download (link received by email upon purchase or registration). If you don't, don't miss our year-end promotions, with up to 25% off!

Enjoy!

Destructor 1.1 Released - Year-End Deals Launched (2016/12/15)

It's the end of the year, it's time to celebrate the arrival of 2017:

Blue Cat's Destructor 1.1 is now available, with several user interface and worklow enhancements, including more than 200 new visual styles. Check it out!

We have also launched our year-end promotions, with up to 25% off! They will last until January 5th only, don't miss them!

Just purchased a product from us? Don't get mad: you will get an additional 10% discount on these promotions, like all existing customers prior to this announcement: check your email!

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Destructor Updated (2016/11/22)

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

Blue Cat's Destructor, our new distortion and amp sim modeling plug-in has just been updated!

V1.01 mainly brings improvements to the demo version (removing some limitations) and fixes a few issues found in the initial release. The update is free for existing customers and can be found at the same location as the initial full version (link received by email upon purchase).

Full change list is available on the Destructor plug-in page. Enjoy!

Destructor Reviews & Demos (2016/10/14)

Launched earlier this week, Blue Cat's Destructor has already been reviewed a couple of times: Pro Tools Expert, Studio One Expert, and Audiofanzine.fr all truely enjoyed the plug-in!

These reviews, as well as video demos of our distortion plug-in are available on the blog!

Also on the blog this week, Q&A sessions about the inception of the plug-in, and how it can be used for electronic music. Enjoy!

FREE Destructor Tutorial + 30 Days Groove3 Access (2016/10/13)

We have partnered with Groove3 to offer you free 30 days access to 1200 hours of video tutorials, with an awesome in-depth training for Blue Cat's Destructor that covers all the features of the plug-ins in details.

The offer for the free pass expires on October 24th, so don't miss it!

Blue Cat's Destructor Now Available (2016/10/11)

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

We are happy to finally unleash today Blue Cat's Destructor, our tone shaping channel strip and distortion modeling plug-in, capable of simulating many types of distortion, as well as more subtle and clean tones.

The plug-in is now available for purchase with 20% off until 11/11, while existing customers get an extra 10% discount (check your email!) during the same period. More details about the plug-in and demo downloads can be found on the Destructor plug-in page.

You may also want to check out this first guitar-centric review of the plug-in. But don't get it wrong: this plug-ins has a wide range of applications besides guitar and bass amp simulation.

Introducing Blue Cat's Destructor (2016/09/29)

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

We are happy to introduce today Blue Cat's Destructor, our new distortion and amp sim modeling plug-in, capable of simulating many types of distortion - and it works for subtle and clean tones too!

The plug-in is currently being demonstrated at the AES Convention in Los Angeles (check it out on booth #410) and will be available for purchase on October 11th.

Wether you are a guitarist, bassist, into electronic music, or mixing and mastering, this plug-in was designed for you! If you cannot be at the AES, read more information about Blue Cat's Destructor and listen to the plug-in on the product page or on our blog.

This is also the opportunity for us to introduce a new guitar software category, listing our most useful tools for guitar and bass.

Back With New Logo And New Plug-In (2016/09/19)

Blue Cat Audio Back with a New Logo and New Plug-In

After several months of hard work behind the scenes, We are happy to unleash our new logo and announce the launch of a brand new plug-in, which will be revealed at the 141st AES Convention in Los Angeles, in exactly 10 days.

If you want to see this mystery plug-in in action, please stop by our booth (#410) at the AES!

More information will be posted soon on our blog and social media. So keep connected!

VST3 Hosting Released (2016/05/10)

Blue Cat's PatchWork and MB-7 Mixer can now host VST3 plug-ins

We are happy to release new versions of Blue Cat's PatchWork and MB-7 Mixer that include VST3 plug-ins hosting.

You can now load Blue Cat Audio or third party VST3 plug-ins into both plug-ins, mixing them with VSTs and Audio Units in the same session. More details about this new release are available on our blog.

The update is free for existing cutsomers and can be downloaded from the same link as the original full version (link received upon purchase).

Enjoy!

Massive Plug-Ins Update - Incl. VST3 Support (2016/03/03)

We are happy to release today a massive update for 16 of our 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 our 6 free plug-ins are now available in VST3 format.

So, what's new here? Don't miss our blog post explaining the benefits of VST3. Also, this update includes additional improvements for all plug-in formats regarding presets and skins management, and compatibility enhancements for plug-in hosting. So it is recommended for all customers!

By the way, this update is free and can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version, using the link received upon purchase. Of course, free plug-ins remain fully free!

VST3 Format Announced at NAMM (2016/01/21)

We are pleased to announce the upcoming release of VST3 versions of most our plug-ins. These new versions will be available as part of a free update in February. Please come and see the demos at the NAMM Show, booth #6331.

If you cannot make it to the NAMM, a preview is already publicly available for Blue Cat's Free Pack, check it out!

Also, Existing customers of Blue Cat's Dynamics, , MB-7 Mixer and Plug'n Script can download a VST3 preview of their plug-in using the "next release preview" link at the bottom of the full version download page (link received by email upon purchase).

Please try them out and tell us what you think!

Winter NAMM 2016 (2016/01/20)

Blue Cat Audio at the Winter NAMM Show 2016

It's time for Winter NAMM! If you plan to visit the NAMM show this year, please stop by our booth (#6331 in Hall A)!

We'll be happy to show you our latest demos... and there are surprises too!

Looking for older news? Please consult the 2015 News page.