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Blue Cat Audio Updates 3 Plug-Ins And Host Application (2021/11/18)
Blue Cat Audio Updates 3 Plug-Ins And Host Application (2021/11/18)


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Blue Cat Audio Updates 3 Plug-Ins And Host Application
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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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