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High DPI Previews Available (2024/07/02)

We are glad to announce the availability of High DPI previews for a couple of our plug-ins (full list below).

These previews add support for High DPI scaling on Windows and improve the crispiness of the user interface on Retina displays for Mac with much better images scaling. Please check them out and send us feedback!

Previews currently available for: PatchWork, Axiom, Fader Hub, MB-5 Dynamix, Plug'n Script.

We will issue updates for all plug-ins once the previews have been fully validated on as many platforms as possible.

Blue Cat's Fader Hub 1.01 Free Update (2024/04/10)

Blue Cat's Fader Hub - Network Mixing & Streaming Console

We are glad to release our first update for Fader Hub, our mixing & streaming console with peer-to-peer network capabilities to connect musicians and workstations together!

This free update brings new MIDI control features as well as multiple improvements and fixes. You can get the latest installer from link received by email upon purchase.

Don't own the plug-in yet? Read more about it on the blog and download the free demo.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Axiom 2.07 Free Update (2024/04/10)

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

Please welcome Blue Cat's Axiom 2.07!

This free update to our multi effects processor for guitar & bass brings new MIDI control features as well as multiple improvements and fixes. As usual, get the latest installer from link received by email upon purchase.

If you don't own the plug-in yet, download the free demo, and check our articles on the blog to explore its capabilities.

Enjoy!

Allen Hinds Exploring Axiom V2 - Part II (2024/04/10)

The journey into the wonderful world of digital amp simulation and effects with lengendary guitar player Allen Hinds continues!

In this second episode with Axiom V2, we explore built-in effects, while Allen Hinds keeps enjoying the amp tone and its dynamics.

Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.56 Released (2024/03/20)

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

Please welcome Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.56!

This free update comes with 15 new styles for macro knobs, multicore performance improvements and more. As usual, the installer can be found at the same location as the original full version (link received by email).

If you don't own the plug-in yet, download the free demo or check our articles on the blog.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.66 Released (2024/03/20)

Blue Cat's Late Replies - Creative Delay & Reverb / Multi FX Plug-In & Host (VST, AU, AAX, VST3)

Blue Cat's Late Replies, also known as the the mother of all delays and reverbs, has been updated!

With 15 new styles for macro knobs, multicore performance improvements and more, it is a recommended update for everyone! Download the update from the same location as the original full version (link received by email).

Don't own the plug-in yet? Download the demo version and explore it firsthand, or check our articles about it on the blog!

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.67 Free Update (2024/02/28)

Blue Cat's PatchWork - Fully Configurable Plug-Ins Chainer and Multi FX / Standalone Host or Plug-In

Heads up! Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.67 free update is here!

This new version adds a new audio file player plug-in, new styles for macro controls, MIDI support for transport control and a couple of important performance improvements and fixes (especially on Mac). See the change log for all details. As usual, you can get the free update from the same location as the original full version (link received by email).

If you do not already own PatchWork, check out the demo version!

Enjoy!

Watch Allen Hinds Explore Axiom V2 (2024/02/20)

New blog post and video alert!

Watch lengendary guitar player Allen Hinds discover Axiom V2 in his studio and try to find his tone out of software instead of traditional gear.

Did he like the tone? Does he sound like himself when going thru software?

Find out in this first episode!

Blue Cat's Freeceiver 1.0 Released (2024/02/15)

Blue Cat's Freeceiver - Network Audio & MIDI Receiver (Freeware)

We are glad to announce the release of Blue Cat's Freeceiver 1.0, brand new free software, fully compatible with the Connector and Fader Hub software!

This new plug-in is capable of receiving both audio and MIDI streams from other applications on the same machine or from the network, even thru the Internet.

It is also available as a standalone application, to listen to audio streams directly on your speakers or headphones without having to launch a full featured DAW application.

Blue Cat's Free Plug-Ins Updated (2024/02/15)

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

Our 100% free plug-ins bundle, Blue Cat's Free Pack, has just been updated!

This updated version contains the new Freeceiver plug-in, as well as updated versions of all 7 other plug-ins. Check it out!

By the way, did you know that we are celebrating 20 years of free software this year, the first release of Blue Cat's Chorus dating from 2004!

Blue Cat Audio @ NAMM 2024 (2024/01/22)

We are back at the NAMM show this year, with the newly released Fader Hub and no less than TWO brand new plug-ins in our luggage: Blue Cat's Spinal Vibe and Freeceiver!

Please stop by our booth #16300 (ACC North) to see our software in action and chat about the latest updates with the Blue Cat!

If you cannot make it to the show, keep connected: be sure to check out our blog, the forum or our social media, and subscribe to the Newsletter!

Blue Cat's Fader Hub Released (2024/01/16)

Blue Cat's Fader Hub - Network Mixing & Streaming Console

Please welcome Blue Cat's Fader Hub, the peer-to-peer network mixing & streaming console, a unique tool to connect musicians together!

Whether you opt for the standalone application or the plug-in version, Fader Hub transforms your collaborative music experience. It operates like a dynamic mixing console, linking audio sources from your interface, local network, or even the vast expanse of the Internet! Dive deeper into the details by exploring our video and blog.

Act now to catch our special launch promotion: Fader Hub is currently available at a 20% discount until February 16th. As a token of appreciation to our esteemed Blue Cat Audio customers, an additional exclusive discount awaits you in your inbox.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Connector 1.3 Free Update (2024/01/16)

We are glad to announce the release of Blue Cat's Connector 1.3, a free update to our universal connection plug-in, fully compatible with the new Fader Hub software!

This new version improves network performance and lets you achieve lower latencies when connecting applications over the network. It also offers audio compression capabilities to reduce network traffic and is now able to transmit audio and MIDI over Wi-Fi (full change list here).

The update is free for existing owners, and a special offer (20% off) is available until February 16th, don't miss it! Existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an extra discount by email shortly.

Fader Hub - Coming Soon! (2024/01/12)

Blue Cat's Fader Hub 1.0 is about to land next week, get ready!

Check out our video about this upcoming new software, and get the latest news on our blog. Keep connected!


Happy New Year! (2024/01/01)

We wish all a happy new year! May 2024 bring you all you need for a great life full of music!

For a great start into 2024, our end of year offers (up to 50% off) and exclusive customer deals have been prolonged until January 10th.

Enjoy!


End Of Year Offers (2023/12/15)

It's almost the end of 2023, and definitely time to launch our now traditional end of year offers, with up to 50% off until December 31st! We do not have promotions very often here, so it is a rare opportunity to get the software of your dreams at a ridiculous price!

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

Enjoy!


Blue Cat's Destructor V2 Released (2023/11/07)

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

Heads Up! Blue Cat's Destructor 2.0 is here! This major update of our unique distortion and amp sim modeling tool brings an updated user interface and lots of new features. Check out the change log for all details!

Don't have the plug-in yet? Download the demo and don't miss the Re-introduction offer (20% off), until December 7th! An even better deal will be sent to Blue Cat Audio customers by email shortly.

Just purchased Destructor V1? Don't worry: the upgrade to V2 is free if V1 was purchased anytime in 2023 (new license sent by email)! You can otherwise upgrade to V2 for a small fee from your Destructor V1 download page.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Axiom 2.05 Update (2023/11/07)

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

A free update has just been issued for Axiom V2, with 15 additional knobs styles and a couple of fixes. It is a recommended update for all Axiom V2 users (full change log here)!

At this occasion the introduction offer has been reconducted for a whole month (20% off until December 7th). Don't miss it!

Enjoy!

Introducing Blue Cat's Axiom V2 (2023/09/12)

We are thrilled to finally unleash the highly-anticipated Blue Cat's Axiom V2, a major leap forward in our guitar software, bridging the gap between beginners seeking simplicity and advanced users craving expanded capabilities.

Axiom V2 boasts a re-designed GUI with a new "EZ Mode", seamless direct-to-disk recording and playback, revamped DSP, an array of new full-rig presets, new tones for acoustic or piezo-equipped guitars, new built-in effects, and much more...! For a comprehensive breakdown, watch our video, check the changelog, and download the free demo to explore it firsthand!

For a limited time, Axiom V2 is on sale (20% off) until October 12th (an extra discount is offered to our valued Blue Cat Audio customers - be sure to check your email!). If you recently purchased Axiom V1, don't worry: the upgrade to V2 is free for all 2023 purchases! You can otherwise upgrade to V2 for a small fee from your Axiom V1 download page.

Enjoy!


Blue Cat's Connector 1.2 Released (2023/08/22)

We are glad to announce the release of Blue Cat's Connector 1.2, a free update to our universal connection plug-in!

Connector 1.2 simplifies the connection of multiple audio applications thru the Internet thanks to Universal Plug'n Play (UPnP) support and now displays the public IP address the sender should connect to (full change list here).

The update is free for existing owners, and a special offer (20% off) is available until September 22nd, don't miss it! Exisiting Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an extra discount by email shortly!


Blue Cat's Re-Guitar 1.3 Released - With Piezo Input Support (2023/07/18)

Blue Cat's Re-Guitar has just been updated, and it's on sale!

Re-Guitar 1.3 now supports any type of piezo pickup as input (in addition to existing magnetic pickups), so you can get real acoustic guitar tones out of direct piezo recordings, as shown here.

It also includes improvements for the hollow body simulation and a few other enhancements. As usual, you can get the free update from the same location as the original full version (link received by email).

If you do not already own Re-Guitar, it is on sale (30% off) until August 17th (additional discount on the way by emailfor existing customers). Check out the demo version!

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.66 Free Update (2023/07/06)

Blue Cat's PatchWork - Fully Configurable Plug-Ins Chainer and Multi FX / Standalone Host or Plug-In

We are happy to announce yet another free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork!

This new version brings a couple of improvements for macro parameters and MIDI control, as well as a few fixes. See the change log for more details. As usual, you can get the free update from the same location as the original full version (link received by email).

If you do not already own PatchWork, check out the demo version!

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.65 Now Available (2023/06/13)

Blue Cat's Late Replies - Creative Delay & Reverb / Multi FX Plug-In & Host (VST, AU, AAX, VST3)

Heads Up! Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.65 is here!

The "mother of all delays" gets a free update, with a bunch of new features: plug-ins oversampling, custom colors for plug-ins slots, improved macro parameters with drag and drop support, and much more! Download the update from the same location as the original full version (link received by email).

Don't have the plug-in yet? Download the demo and don't miss the Re-introduction offer (23% off), until July 13th! An even better deal will be sent to Blue Cat Audio customers by email shortly.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.55 Released (2023/05/17)

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

Please welcome Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.55!

This new version comes with lots of new features: plug-ins oversampling, custom colors for plug-ins slots, improved macro parameters with drag and drop support, and much more! As usual, the update can be found at the same location as the original full version (link received by email).

Don't miss the Re-introduction offer (23% off), until June 17th! An even better deal will be sent to Blue Cat Audio customers by email shortly.

Enjoy!

NAMM 2023 - Here We Come! (2023/04/11)

We are particularly excited to be at te NAMM show this year, with no less than TWO major announcements in our luggage!

Please stop by our booth #16300 (ACC North) to see our new software in action and chat with the Blue Cat! if you cannot make it to the show, keep connected!

Don't miss a beat: be sure to check out our blog, the forum or our social media, and subscribe to the Newsletter!

At this occasion, we are happy to offer a special NAMM promotion for the existing Axiom V1 and Connector software (20% off) until the end of April, don't miss it!

Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.65 Released (2023/03/14)

Blue Cat's PatchWork - Fully Configurable Plug-Ins Chainer and Multi FX / Standalone Host or Plug-In

Please welcome Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.65!

This new version comes with many improvements such as plug-ins oversampling, custom colors for plug-ins slots, improved macro parameters and more! As usual, existing customers can get the update from the same location as the original full version (link received by email).

Don't miss the Re-introduction offer (10% off), until April 14th! Existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an even better deal by email shortly.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Connector 1.12 Free Update (2023/02/07)

Blue Cat's Connector - Audio and MIDI Streaming Plug-In (VST, AU, VST3, AAX)

Please welcome our first free update for 2023: Blue Cat's Connector 1.12 is here!

This free update adds a couple of improvements and fixes to our virtual cable plug-in (change list here, and it has been tested for online jamming with other musicians (check our full tutorial here).

Enjoy!

Online Jamming With Connector (2023/01/20)

Did you know that you can use Connector to play music online with other musicans?

Yes, it's possible! While Connector was initially released as a connection tool within an app, a computer or a local area network, it also allows you to connect to remote locations and play with other musicians at low latencies.

Check out our video and our new tutorial, and feel free to share your successes or failures with us the forum or social media!

Enjoy!

Happy New Year! (2023/01/10)

We wish you all a happy new year!

Been too busy lately to check out our winter promotions? Don't worry, we are giving you 10 more days (until January 12th) to try the software!

And all customers who joined the Blue Cat Audio community before 2023 are getting an extra discount (up to 25%) on these offers: check your email!

Enjoy!

Massive Update & End Of Year Promotions (2022/12/12)

We are happy to announce a massive free update for absolutely all our software (full change list here)!

At this occasion we are launching our traditional winter promotions, before Blue Cat Audio turns 20 in 2023! With up to 50% off until December 31st, it is a rare opportunity!

Just purchased a product from us? Don't worry: you will get an additional discount (up to 25%) on these promotions, like all existing customers prior to this announcement: check your email!

Enjoy!

Guitar & Bass Players, The New Axe Pack Is Here! (2022/12/12)

Blue Cat's Axe Pack - Guitar & Bass Software Bundle

Together with the release of large update for Axiom, we are happy to announce the addition of two more plug-ins to Axe Pack bundle: Blue Cat's PolyVibe and Re-Head!

With the current winter sale (until December 31st), it is not more expensive than before, including all you may ever need to craft your guitar and bass tone in the box, and more!

Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.5 - Multiband FX Revisited (2022/11/22)

Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer - Assign macro parameters and hide plug-ins to create your own multi band effects.

It's time to unveil Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.5!

With the new macro parameters and many new features and improvements, this new version redefines multiband effects and lets you create your own, applying built-in effects or third party plug-ins on their own frequency bands. Check it out!

As usual, you can get the update from the same location as the original full version (link received by email).

Don't miss the re-introduction offer (23% off), until December 22nd! Existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an even better deal by email shortly.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.6 - Create Your Own Delays & Reverbs! (2022/10/17)

Blue Cat's Late Replies - Browse and quick-edit presets with only a few parameters in easy mode.

Heads up! Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.6 is here!

Among many new features and improvements, this new version adds the ability to define macro parameters accessible from the "easy" view: you can create your own delay and reverb effects and hide their complexity behind a very simple user interface. Many presets have also been revisited to let you interact with the effects easily without having to dig into the structure of the preset.

As usual, you can get the update from the same location as the original full version (link received by email).

Don't miss the exceptional Re-introduction offer (23% off), until November 17th! Existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an even better deal by email shortly.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.6 Is Here! (2022/09/26)

Blue Cat's PatchWork - Create your own channel strips with macro controls

We are very excited to announce the release of Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.6! It is finally here after 6 months of hard work, with many new features and improvements!

As usual, you can get the update from the same location as the original full version (link received by email).

Don't miss the exceptional Re-introduction offer (20% off), until October 26th! Existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an even better deal by email shortly.

Enjoy!

Free Plug-Ins Update (2022/09/02)

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

We are happy to announce the release of a new version of our all our free plug-ins!

This update adds a couple of new features and enhancements, and also fixes issues with for the VST3 plug-in format and older versions of MacOS (see change list).

Of course, it is still 100% free, enjoy!

Blue Cat's Remote Control 3.31 Released (2022/07/21)

Blue Cat's Remote Control - virtual MIDI Control Surface (VST, AU, VST3, AAX)

We are happy to unleash Blue Cat's Remote Control 3.1, a free update for our virtual MIDI control surface software.

With this new version, Blue Cat's Remote Control is now available as a standalone application. It also improves the integration with physical control surfaces and includes a couple of other fixes and improvements.

If you do not already own it, don't miss the special re-introduction price (20% off) until August 21st!

if you are an existing Blue Cat Audio customer, you should receive an even better deal by email shortly. Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.32 Free Update (2022/06/23)

We are happy to release Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.32, a free update for our audio & MIDI scripting plug-in.

With official Apple M1 support (previously available as a preview), new audio & MIDI I/O features and many other improvements and fixes, this is a recommended update!

If you do not already have this plug-in, don't miss the special re-introduction price (20% off) until July 23rd!

if you are an existing Blue Cat Audio customer, you should receive an even better deal by email shortly. Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Connector 1.1 Free Update (2022/05/10)

Blue Cat's Connector - Audio and MIDI Streaming Plug-In (VST, AU, VST3, AAX)

The virtual cable for your virtual studio just got better: Blue Cat's Connector 1.1 is here!

This free update adds a new MIDI meter to monitor MIDI activity and offers a free Windows ASIO driver: you can now use any audio application as an audio server for Connector, just like with our own applications. It also includes a couple of important fixes.

A special re-introduction offer applies to newcomers (20% off until June 10th), and an exclusive existing customer offer is on the way.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's PolyVibe Released (2022/04/19)

Blue Cat's PolyVibe - Vintage Vibe Modulation Plug-In

We are thrilled to finally unleash Blue Cat's PolyVibe, our re-creation of the vintage "vibe" pedals in a modern plug-in!

Based on original designs from the sixties with a couple of twists, Blue Cat's PolyVibe lets you recreate these legendary sounds and explore new tonal universes! And it's not limited to guitars!

A special introduction offer applies to newcomers (25% off until May 19th), and an exclusive existing customer offer is on the way. Enjoy!

Blue Cat's PatchWork, MB-7 Mixer, Axiom And Late Replies Update (2022/03/29)

We are happy to announce Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.52, MB-7 Mixer 3.42, Late Replies 1.52 and Axiom 1.62!

In these free updates: Intel-only plug-ins can now be loaded in Apple Silicon (M1) apps on Mac, a new "network server" mode for standalone applications, and many other improvements and fixes.

If you do not already have these plug-ins, don't miss the special re-introduction price (Up to 23% off) until April 29th!

if you are an existing Blue Cat Audio customer, you should receive even better deals by email shortly. Enjoy!

Two Free Plug-Ins Updated (2022/02/10)

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

A maintenance updated has just been released for the VST and VST3 versions of the Gain Suite and Triple EQ plug-ins to fix a few issues with VST3 introduced with the latest update last month, and also fix another problem with VST2 automation that appeared with the release of Cubase 11.

Of course the Free Pack bundle installers have been updated too, and it's still 100% free!

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Connector Released (2022/01/20)

Blue Cat's Connector - Audio and MIDI Streaming Plug-In (VST, AU, VST3, AAX)

Please welcome Blue Cat's Connector, the virtual cable for your virtual studio!

Connector is a universal connection plug-in that can stream audio and MIDI in real time, between any locations that can load plug-ins, even on different machines connected to a network. It lets you create your own routings "in the box", without any extra cable, and with minimal latency!

A special introduction offer applies for newcomers (20% off until February 20th), and an exclusive existing customer offer is on the way. Enjoy!

Free Plug-Ins Update - Happy New Year! (2022/01/03)

We wish you a happy new year! Let's start 2022 with some free stuff!

Still 100% free, our freeware plug-ins have just been updated, with native Apple Silicon (M1) support, and many other improvements (details available on each product page)! Get the latest version of our 7 free plug-ins or the Free Pack bundle that gathers them all.

Of course, all this software is 100% free: it requires no registration, dongle, or mailing list subscription (feel free to subscribe here though).

All the best for 2022!

End Of Year Deals Are Here! (2021/12/14)

Winter and the end of the year are knocking at the door here! It's time for our traditional end of year promotions, with up to 40% off! They will last until January 10th only, don't miss them!

Just purchased a product from us? Don't worry: you will get exclusive customer offers with even better rates, like all registered customers: check your email!

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Remote Control V3 Released (2021/12/09)

Blue Cat's Remote Control - virtual MIDI Control Surface (VST, AU, VST3, AAX)

Please welcome Blue Cat's Remote Control 3.0!

With brand new zoomable GUI, compatibility with recent systems (including native Apple Silicon), and lots of new features and improvements, we hope this new version was worth the wait (7 years)!

Since it took a bit of time to release this long awaited update, the upgrade to this new major version is exceptionally free for existing customers (check the link received by email upon purchase!).

An introduction offer is available to new customers (25% off) until January 9th, and existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an even better deal by email shortly. Enjoy!


Some More Updates And Promotions (2021/11/19)

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

Please welcome PatchWork 2.51, Late Replies 1.51 and Re-Head 1.2, free updates for three more plug-ins!

These new versions are all compatible with Apple Silicon and they add multiple improvements, bug fixes and enhancements.

If you do not already have these plug-ins, check out the demos and don't miss the special re-introduction price (Up to 23% off) until December 18th!

If you are an existing customer, you should receive even better deals by email shortly. Enjoy!

Guitar Software Update And Promotion (2021/11/02)

Blue Cat's Axe Pack - Guitar & Bass Software Bundle

We are happy to release a free update for most our guitar plug-ins and software: please welcome the new AcouFiend, Axiom, Hot Tuna and Re-Guitar, also available in the Axe Pack guitar bundle.

With Apple Silicon support for all, plus many improvements, bug fixes and enhancements, this is a recommended update!

If you do not already own the plug-ins, check out the demos and don't miss the special re-introduction price on all plug-ins and the bundle (Up to 20% off) until December 2nd!

If you are an existing customer, you should receive even better deals by email shortly. Enjoy!

Massive Mixing And Metering Plug-Ins Update (2021/10/19)

We are happy to announce the update of 12 of our mixing and audio analysis plug-ins, adding native Apple Silicon support, single installers on Mac, as well as many other improvements and fixes.

As usual the update is free for existing customers who own the latest major version of the plug-ins, and can be downloaded from the link received by email upon purchase.

At this occasion, we have setup special re-introduction offers on all these plug-ins until November 19th, check them out! Extra discounts have been sent to existing customers by email.

Enjoy!

New Previews For All Software Available (2021/10/11)

We are happy to announce that new previews of all our software are available to existing customers.

They all include native Apple Silicon support (M1 processor) and (really) many improvements and fixes. As usual these previews are very close to release builds, it's just that they have not been made public yet. We wanted to deliver these improvements as soon as possible. They are very stable and definitely worth the update!

Don't know how to get them? Check on our blog how to download next release previews.

Enjoy!

Get A Free Subscription To The Guitar Channel (2021/06/29)

To celebrate the release of Axiom and Destructor 1.6, we have teamed up with The Guitar Channel / La Chaine Guitare to offer you a 6 month subscription to this premium Internet guitar media!

Purchase any of the guitar products below, and get free access to in-depth interviews with musicians, luthiers, or manufacturers and independent gear reviews for 6 months: Blue Cat's Axiom, Destructor, Re-Guitar, AcouFiend or Hot Tuna. Don't forget to accept to receive emails from us upon purchase so that you can receive the subscription!

And because we do care about our customers, all existing owners of the forementioned software will get a free subscription too! Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Destructor 1.6 Released (2021/06/29)

Blue Cat's Destructor - Minimized pedal style view: build your own guitar pedals

Blue Cat's Destructor 1.6 has just been released, and it's Apple Silicon ready!

Build your own distortion and compression pedals with the new "pedal" mode. Customize the range for the drive parameter, to fine tune the behavior of each preset and guarantee a perfect response, even when pushed to 11. The new Destructor also introduces a re-designed tone maps user interface to improve the discovery of presets and the construction of new tones.

As usual, get the free update from the link received by email upon purchase. If you do not own the plug-in yet, check our re-introduction offer (20% off) until July 29th! Existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an even better deal by email shortly. Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Axiom 1.6 Released (2021/06/29)

Please welcome Blue Cat's Axiom 1.6!

The new Axiom (fully optimized for the Apple M1) brings a new multicore processing engine and many performance improvements to load even more effects and amp sims at lower latencies. It also adds many new MIDI control features (such as tap tempo).

Axiom now includes more than 70 built-in plug-ins, with a new MIDI controllable looper, and several new delay, distortion and compression pedals using the new features of the built-in Destructor 1.6 and Late Replies 1.5.

As usual, get the free update from the link received by email upon purchase. If you do have Axiom yet, check our re-introduction offer (25% off) until July 29th! Existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an even better deal by email shortly. Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.5 Released (2021/05/25)

Blue Cat's Late Replies - Browse and quick-edit presets with only a few parameters in easy mode.

We are happy to unleash Blue Cat's Late Replies 1.5!

This new version brings our creative delay and reverb plug-in to the next level: browse and quick-edit presets with the new "easy mode", spread replies processing across cpu cores with the new multicore processing engine. Late Replies 1.5 also adds native Apple Silicon support, and many other new features and performance improvements.

As usual, get the update from the same location as the original full version (link received by email). A Re-introduction offer is available to new customers (23% off) until June 25th, and existing Blue Cat Audio customers will receive an even better deal by email shortly. Enjoy!

Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 10 Years Anniversary Update (2021/05/04)

We are very proud to announce the release of Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.4, celebrating the 10th anniversary and 27th release of this unique multiband processor!

With a focus on performance and stability, this update is a major step forward for this plug-in that was initially released in 2011: a new multicore optimized DSP engine (up to 7 times the processing power), improved compatibility with third party hosts and plug-ins, Apple M1 support and many other improvements and fixes.

As usual, you can find the free update at the same location as the original full version (link received by email). A Re-introduction offer is available to new customers (23% off) until June 4th, don't miss it! Existing Blue Cat Audio customers should receive an even better deal by email shortly.

Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.5 Released (2021/04/06)

Blue Cat's PatchWork - Fully Configurable Plug-Ins Chainer and Multi FX / Standalone Host or Plug-In

Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.5 is here! With a new multicore processing engine, many performance, plug-ins/hosts compatibility improvements and many other new features, this free update will let you load even more plug-ins!

An optimized build for the new Apple M1 Macs is also available to customers as a preview, and it's definitely worth it, as shown in our Apple M1 vs Intel comparison.

As usual, get the update from the same location as the original full version (link received by email). A Re-introduction offer is available to new customers (10% off) until May 6th, don't miss it! And if you are an existing Blue Cat Audio customer, you will receive an even better deal by email shortly.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.31 Free Update (2021/02/16)

Blue Cat's Plug'n Script - Scriptable audio / MIDI effects processor and virtual instrument

We are glad to announce Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.31, a free update for our DIY audio plug-in!

This new version brings many performance improvements, unicode support, a new dsp workload meter, and lots of other improvements and fixes! An updated preview built for the new Apple M1 processor is also available to existing customers.

The update is free for customers (from the link received by email upon purchase), and newcomers can get Plug'n Script at a special introduction price (20% off), until March 15th. Enjoy!

Good Bye 2020 - End Of Year Offers (2020/12/15)

There are even more reasons than usual to be happy to leave 2020 behind us, and hope for the best in 2021... Let's celebrate the end of this year with our traditional winter promotions, with up to 40% off! The promotion will last until January 5th only, don't miss it!

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

Freeware Plug-Ins Update (2020/12/15)

Still 100% free, our freeware has just been update! get the latest version of our free plug-ins or the Free Pack bundle that gathers them all.

With many improvements and a few fixes, this is a recommended update for all 7 plug-ins (see details on each product page).

Of course, all this software is 100% free: it requires no registration, dongle, or mailing list subscription (feel free to subscribe here though). Enjoy!

Massive Analysis And Metering Plug-Ins Update (2020/11/12)

Blue Cat's Analysis Pack - Audio Analysis Tools and Audio to MIDI Plugins Bundle (VST, AU, VST3)

Please welcome Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Pro and StereoScope Pro 2.0, brand new versions of our spectrum and stereo field analyzers: refreshed GUI design, VST3 support, and many new features and enhancements!

Also part of this update: our multitrack analyzers, Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Multi, Oscilloscope Multi and StereoScope Multi, as well as the DP Meter Pro, with several improvements and a few bug fixes.

The update is free for existing customers, and all 6 plug-ins as well as the Analysis Pack bundle are available at a special re-introduction price (up to 30% off) until December 5th, with even better prices for registered customers (check your email).

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's PatchWork, MB-7 Mixer And Late Replies Free Update (2020/10/05)

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

We are happy to announce the release of Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.43, MB-7 Mixer 3.33 and Late Replies 1.42!

These new versions bring many improvements and fixes, such as tail spillover, hi-res graphics, improved bypassed, improved presets navigation... This free update is definitely recommended!

As usual, download updates from the same location as the original full versions (link received by email). Re-introduction offers are available to new customers (up to 23% off) until November 5th, don't miss them! And if you are an existing Blue Cat Audio customer, you should receive even better deals by email shortly.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Axiom 1.5 Released - For Real Amp Lovers (2020/10/05)

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

Blue Cat's Axiom 1.5 is now available as a free update! In addition to many improvements and fixes such as fx tail spillover, we have completely revamped the factory presets: more sounds, improved balance between tones, input overload support...

As Leigh Fuge shows in this new Axiom video, if you love real amps, you will love it!

A re-introduction offer (159 USD/EUR) for Axiom is available to new customers until until November 5th. Existing Blue Cat Audio customers who do not already own Axiom will receive an even better deal by email. Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Re-Head Plug-In For Headphones Updated (2020/09/07)

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

Blue Cat's Re-Head 1.1, a free update for our plug-in to enhance the listening experience with headphones, is now available!

With new headphone profiles and a couple of enhancements and fixes, this is a recommended update! Haven't tried the natural monitoring experience on headphones yet? check out the demo!

You can get the plug-in at a special introduction price (20% off) until October 7th, and existing customers will receive an even better deal by email.

4 Dynamics-Related Plug-ins Updated (2020/07/07)

Blue Cat's Energy Pack - Essential plugins for Dynamics Processing (VST, AU, AAX, VST3)

We are happy to announce a free update for our dynamics processors and analyzer: please welcome the new Dynamics, MB-5 Dynamix, DP Meter Pro, and Protector plug-ins, also available in the Energy Pack bundle.

These new versions come with new high resolution graphics, a couple of bug fixes and enhancements (such a new presets browser for Dynamics), and a price drop on Protector. If you do not already have these plug-ins, it's time to try them out!

Don't miss the special re-introduction price on all plug-ins (+ the MB-7 Mixer) and the bundle (Up to 37% off) until August 10th!


DSP DIY Summer With Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.3 (2020/06/15)

Blue Cat's Plug'n Script - Scriptable audio / MIDI effects processor and virtual instrument

Please welcome Blue Cat's Plug'n Script 3.3, the ultimate tool for DSP DIY!

With many new features to build your own custom user interface (GUI) and export it with plug-ins, KUIML 2.7 GUI programming language support, and many other improvements and fixes, it is a recommended update!

The update is free for existing customers (from the link received by email upon purchase), and new customers can get Plug'n Script at a special introduction price (20% off), either alone, or as part of the Crafters Pack bundle until July 10th. Enjoy!

Massive Guitar Software Update (2020/05/28)

Blue Cat's Axe Pack - Guitar & Bass Software Bundle

We are happy to release a free update for most our guitar plug-ins and software: please welcome the new AcouFiend, Axiom, Destructor, Hot Tuna and Re-Guitar, also available in the Axe Pack guitar bundle.

With new high resolution graphics and a couple of bug fixes and enhancements, this is a recommended update! And if you do not already own the plug-ins, check out the demos!

Don't miss the special re-introduction price on all plug-ins and the bundle (Up to 40% off) until June 25th!


Blue Cat's Re-Head Plug-In For Headphones Released (2020/05/12)

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

Blue Cat's Re-Head, the brand new plug-in created to make using headphones easier for musicians and audio professionals, is now available for purchase!

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 Re-Head solves for you!

You get get it at a special introduction price (30% off) until June 14th, and existing customers will receive an even better deal by email: check it out!

Multitrack Analyzers Free Update (2020/04/28)

Blue Cat's Multi Pack - Multiple Tracks Audio Analysis Tools (VST, AU, AAX, VST3)

Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Multi, Oscilloscope Multi and StereoScope Multi, our multitrack audio analyzers have been updated, with many performance improvements and a few bug fixes.

The update is free for existing customers, and all three plug-ins as well as the Multi Pack bundle are available at a special re-introduction price (20% off) until May 19th.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Axe Pack Updated (2020/03/05)

Blue Cat's Axe Pack - Guitar & Bass Software Bundle

Blue Cat's Axe Pack, our guitar software bundle, has been updated: it now includes the new AcouFiend feedback simulation plug-in.

It is available at a special introduction price (16.5% off) until March 31st.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's AcouFiend - Now Available (2020/03/05)

Blue Cat's AcouFiend - Creative Acoustic Feedback Simulator Plug-in (VST, VST3, AAX and Audio Unit)

Blue Cat's AcouFiend, the new feedback simulation plug-in announced and demoed at NAMM, is now available for purchase!

You get get it at a special introduction price (25% off) until March 31st, or as part of the updated Axe Pack bundle, check it out!

Existing customers will receive an even better deal by email.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Hot Tuna Released (2020/02/04)

Blue Cat's Hot Tuna - Universal Tuner Plug-In

Please welcome Blue Cat's Hot Tuna 1.0, a new tuner plug-in!

Already built into Axiom, it is also available separately, at a special introduction price (30% off) until February 21st.

Enjoy!

Blue Cat's Axiom 1.4 - The Ultimate Pedalboard (2020/02/04)

Blue Cat's Axiom - More than 100 high quality built-in plug-ins to choose from, or load any third party VST, VST3 or AU plug-in

Blue Cat's Axiom 1.4 free update is here, with a new tuner, new stomp box user interfaces for plug-ins and more!

Customers can get the free update from the link received by email upon purchase, and new customers can purchase Axiom at a special introduction price (149 USD/EUR) until February 21st.

Enjoy!

Mobile-Friendly Website (2020/02/03)

Please welcome the new bluecataudio.com!

With faster servers, our refreshed website is now mobile-friendly and hopefully nicer on desktops too!

Note: if you visit us often, you may have to force your browser to refresh its cache in order to see the update pages and styles.

Enjoy!

New Plug-Ins Announced - NAMM 2020 (2020/01/14)

It's not one but three new plug-ins announced this year, plus Axiom 1.4, a free update for our multi-effects processor!

Please join us at NAMM (booth #16300) to meet the new AcouFiend feedback simulator, The Re-Head plug-in for headphones, and the Hot Tuna plug-in!

Blue Cat Audio @ NAMM 2020 (2020/01/13)

Ready for NAMM 2020?

We are looking forward to seeing you on booth #16300 (ACC North Level 1), with a lot of news this year! Please follow us on our blog or facebook, twitter or instagram to get all the news in real time, and see what we are cooking for you!

Emails and forum support might be a bit slower this week. Don't worry! We will be back full time a few days after the show!

Free Updates For Axiom, PatchWork, MB-7 Mixer and Late Replies (2020/01/06)

Blue Cat's PatchWork - Fully Configurable Plug-Ins Chainer and Multi FX / Standalone Host or Plug-In

Happy new year! We are glad to announce the release of free updates for our multi-effect processors capable of hosting third party plug-ins: Blue Cat's PatchWork, MB-7 Mixer, Axiom and Late Replies.

These new versions add presets exploration and morphing capabilities with "Tones Maps" for 9 built-in plug-ins, new presets for the built-in Wah plug-in, as well as several performance improvements and bug fixes (full list on each product page).

As usual, the update can be downloaded from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). And if you do not own these plug-ins, they are still on sale (5 to 25% off) until January 10th!

Enjoy!

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