Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.2 [Now 2.3] Free Update - with drag and drop for plug-ins
 

Hi,

We are happy to announce a free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, our virtual patchbay for plug-ins with built-in effects.

This new version includes 4 new built-in audio effects (reverb, harmonizer, wah, mute), many new presets and major performance improvements. It also includes a few bug fixes. This is a recommended free update for everyone (full change list below).

The update for V2 users can be downloaded for free from the same location as the original full version (link received by email upon purchase). For users still on version 1, an upgrade link is available from the same page.

For others, a demo version is available on bluecataudio.com as a standalone application and in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

https://www.bluecataudio.com//Vault/...essed/main.png

What's New in PatchWork 2.2:
- Added 4 new built-in plug-ins (reverb, harmonizer, wah, mute).
- New factory presets.
- Major presets loading improvements: hosted plug-ins are now reloaded only when changed, and updated otherwise. Improves performance and audio rendering when loading presets using the same plug-ins.
- Faster GUI loading / instantaneous GUI display after it has been opened once.
- Performance and memory usage improvements.
- Fixed: changing bypass in the Audio Unit version did not update host application's bypass state.
- Fixed: bypass buttons are now in sync with the hosted plug-ins' state.
- Win: fixed copy/paste that sometimes stopped working until next app restart.
- Mac: fixed crash in Ableton Live when hitting space bar while a sub plug-in window is opened

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99

PatchWork 2 Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvFb...RaqsqI&index=1

Enjoy!

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

Thanks for letting us know. Did you send a newsletter? I didn't get it.

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

We have just made a mailing to registered users accepting emails. Maybe you are not registered to get our notifications? Feel free to contact our support so that we update our records.

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

Thanks, will do.

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

Thanks for the heads up. I use PW all the time and have always liked it a lot.



It would be nice if we could label the assignable knobs (the ones at the bottom). Is there any thought to that?

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

Got my email very early this morning east coast USA (before 7AM)

Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.3 Free Update Released
 

Hi there,

We are very happy to finally unleash another free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, our virtual patchbay for plug-ins with built-in effects!

This new version adds drag and drop support to move, duplicate or insert plug-ins anywhere in the plug-ins matrix. It also brings Blue Cat's Axiom's impulse response loader into the built-in EQ plug-in and includes several bug fixes and performance enhancements (full change list below).

The update for V2 users can be downloaded for free from the same location as the original full version (link received by eail upon purchase). For users still on version 1, an upgrade link is available from the same page. If you are not a customer yet, a demo version is available on bluecataudio.com as a standalone application and in most plug-in formats for Mac and PC.

What's New in PatchWork V2.3:
- Drag and drop plug-ins between slots.
- Hold the alt key on Mac and Ctrl key on windows to copy (duplicate) a plug-in instead of moving it.
- Drop the plug-in before another to insert it in the chain.
- Drag and drop plug-ins between several instances of PatchWork or across plug-ins (compatible with the latest preview of Late Replies, MB-7 Mixer and Axiom).
- Drag and drop .dll, .vst, .vst3, or .component files directly from the Finder or Explorer onto plug-in slots.
- Drag and drop .plgnfo files (previously saved from the software) directly from the Finder or Explorer onto plug-in slots.
- Built-in EQ plug-in can now load and manipulate impulse responses (IR).
- Fixed: effect tail not processed anymore when just inserted on a track (avoids using CPU when not necessary).
- Fixed: built-in multitap delay plug-in could get out of sync in some host applications.
- Improved performance of the built-in EQ plug-in.
- Improved performance when saving preset/session with many built-in plug-ins.

System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.

Pricing:
Blue Cat's PatchWork: 99 EUR or $99

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

PatchWork just keeps getting better and better! Drag and drop is a great addition, a real time saver.

Merci beaucoup Blue Cat!

T

Re: Blue Cat's PatchWork 2.2 [Now 2.3] Free Update - with drag and drop for plug-ins
 

It looks fantastic in this video, thanks for the huge workflow boost:
https://youtu.be/PbAiLgtcopQ

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

It indeed makes a big difference! I bet you will never go back to 2.2 once you have tried it! :-)

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

I am loving this new update with the drag and drop. A couple of days before this update dropped I tried rearranging modules by dragging & dropping like I can in PT and found out it couldn't be done and now it can. Oh happy day:D

Question: will drag and drop happen to MB7 V3 as well?

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

Yes, of course! And if you already own the MB-7 Mixer multiband plug-in, check out the full version download page, there is already a preview available that supports drag & drop. Same for Late Replies, our creative delay plug-in!

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

Thanks for the reply. This is why I love Blue Cat products.

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

Thanks! :-)

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

Just in case you didn't get the memo (email), PatchWork has been updated to v2.4

https://www.bluecataudio.com/Product...uct_PatchWork/

Some fixes, some new features. If nothing else it fixed a minor issue I had while using a Wacom pen & tablet. So, yay!


I wonder if BlueCat forgot about posting on DUC or if they simply gave up on us... ;)

T

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

Thanks for the heads up! I own it and have not gotten any email from BC about it. Mind you, it has only been out a week, but still... Here’s the info from their site:

V2.4 (2019/06/20)
New features:
New presets browser with built-in search.
Plug-in bypass and editor buttons can now be clicked on the entire button area (not just the icon).
MIDI Program Change preference is now saved into session instead of global preferences, so each instance can now use different MIDI channels. It is also saved in the user default preset.
VST3: added program change support for VST3 plug-in format.
VST3: added MIDI output support for VST3 plug-in format.
Built-in plug-ins:
New Level (volume control) and Micro EQ built-in plug-ins.
Added a gain parameter to several built-in plug-ins to avoid volume changes when switched on/off (pitch and frequency shifters, modulation effects, delays).
Increased knobs precision for pitch shifter and waveshaper built-in plug-ins for smoother control.
Third party plug-ins host:
VST and VST3 plug-ins previously displayed as missing because of name changes are now relocated automatically (Waves major updates, 32 and 64-bit plug-ins with different names etc.)
Improved auto-relocation performance when a large number of plug-ins have moved.
VST3 Host: added MIDI output and program change support for recenlty updated VST3 plug-ins.
Other fixes and improvements:
VST: the user interface is now properly resized in Cubase on Windows.
Fixed dry/wet mix knob only mixing left channel in mono to stereo configurations.
Mac: fixed issue with Magic Mouse that could trigger drag and drop instead of mouse click.
Built-in EQ plug-in spectrum analyzer display will not take priority over DAW or other plug-ins user interfaces.
Miscellaneous user interface performance improvements.

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

Not giving up on the DUC, but the past week has been a bit busy :). Thanks for posting here btw!

Emails have been sent to all registered customers who accepted to receive emails from us, so maybe that's not your case, or the email was simply blocked somewhere in between...

There is also an update available for the MB-7 Mixer plug-in, with similar enhancements and fixes!

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.4 Free Update Released
 

We're glad to hear that! ;) And no problem, you're welcome! Hey, I'm a fan, I should be thanking you guys!

Merci Le Chat Blue!

T

Re: Blue Cats' PatchWork 2.2 Free Update Released
 

:-)