Product details
Tech Specs (MAC & Windows)
- Software Type: Music Software
- Platform:, Intel MAC & Windows
- Upgrade/Full Version: Full Unlocked
- Download/Boxed: Download
- License Type: Lifetime Activation
- Format: VST, VST3, RTAS, AAX,Standalone
- OS Requirements – MacOS 10.7 or later
- OS Requirements – PC: Windows 10,11
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.
If you are looking for a multiband plug-ins host for multiband processing, check out the Blue Cat’s MB-7 Mixer plug-in. Also, any Blue Cat Audio plug-in is compatible and can be hosted by this software.
Looking for more advanced audio routing within PatchWork? Check out Blue Cat’s Connector!
Copyright Note: VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
Main Features:
- Configurable VST, VST3 or Audio Unit plug-ins rack: host up to 64 third party plug-ins or instruments in series or parallel.
- 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.
- 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.
- Multicore processing support for parallel chains.
- Plug-ins Oversampling: select oversampling ratio and quality for each plug-in.
- Host up to 8 virtual instruments in parallel and mix them within the plug-in.
- Global Dry/Wet control (“Mix”).
- Macro controls & parameters mapping: map 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.
Hudson Light –
I love how easy it is to mix and match different plug-ins with this product, definitely worth the investment!
Isabella Lane –
This software is a game-changer for my music production setup – so user-friendly and versatile, definitely recommend giving it a try!
Harper Storm –
The plugin seamlessly integrates different virtual instruments and effects, making it easy to create unique sounds. Highly recommend for music producers!
Elijah Brooks –
I love how easy it is to use this! All my plugins work smoothly together now. Great purchase overall!
Aria North –
I absolutely love this plugin! It’s super easy to use and has improved my workflow tremendously. Would highly recommend it to any musician or producer.