Blue Cat's PatchWork

by Blue Cat Audio

Blue Cat's PatchWork is a comprehensive audio plug-in hosting application that lets you combine up to 64 VST, VST3, Audio Unit or built-in plug-ins into complex effects chains.

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Blue Cat Audio

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Blue Cat’s PatchWork is a universal plug-in patchbay that can host up to 64 VST, VST3, Audio Unit or built-in plug-ins into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) in one instance. It is the perfect solution when you need to chain effects in series or parallel, and it also allows you to modify the signal routing in the plug-ins’ internal structure.

Blue Cat’s PatchWork features a revolutionary user interface that allows you to manage your plug-in chains in a very intuitive and powerful way. You can create patches with up to 10 connections, and use them for any purpose: from basic signal routing to complex signal processing chains.

Blue Cat's PatchWork allows users to combine multiple VST audio effects and virtual instruments in a single plug-in.
Features:

- Host up to 64 third-party VST, VST3, Audio Unit or built-in plug-ins into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) in one instance.

- Create and manage up to 10 plug-in chains in a very intuitive and flexible way.
- Control plug-ins' signal routing with the drag-and-drop patchbay.
- Connect any output to any input with up to 10 simultaneous connections.
- Save and recall your patches with a single click.
- Create complex signal processing chains with latency compensation.
- Click-and-drag signals to modify the signal routing.
- Rearrange plug-ins on the fly with drag-and-drop.
- Automate parameters with a MIDI controller.
- Control plug-in parameters with a MIDI controller.
- Mix and pan the output of your plug-ins.
- Monitor your plug-in signal flow with the built-in analyzer.
- Save and recall your plug-in settings with a single click.
- Fully compatible with all major DAWs.
Minimum System Requirements:

- Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP (32 and 64 bit)
- Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
- 2 GB RAM
- At least 100 MB of available hard drive space
- An ASIO compatible audio hardware (recommended)

Recommended System Requirements:

- Windows 10 or higher
- Mac OS X 10.9 or higher
- 4 GB RAM
- At least 500 MB of available hard drive space
- An ASIO compatible audio hardware

PROS
Enables use of VST plugins in DAWs that don't support them.
Intuitive, user-friendly interface for easy management of sound patches.
Efficient CPU utilization improves overall system performance.

CONS
Complex user interface for beginners to handle.
Lacks in-depth tutorials for advanced features.
Not compatible with every DAW (digital audio workstation).
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Jamie E********p
I have been using Blue Cat's PatchWork software for a few months now and I am really liking what it has to offer. It is best suited for those who are looking for a comprehensive plugin solution for their DAW-based setup. It provides a great range of features for controlling, managing and routing of multiple audio plugins. The user interface is also very intuitive and user-friendly. I found the preset management capabilities to be particularly useful as I could easily recall multiple setups. It also offers great compatibility with a large number of plugins. All in all, it has made my workflow much more efficient.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Jayden Mcgeary
Blue Cat's PatchWork software is an intuitive and powerful way to route, manage, and customize all of your audio connections. It's incredibly easy to use, with a straightforward and intuitive interface, and provides a great range of features. I found it to be an essential tool for managing all of my audio connections, with a level of precision and control that I didn't have before. The sound quality is top notch, and the support is great.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Mason V*********k
I found Blue Cat's PatchWork to be incredibly intuitive and easy to use, and I love the amount of control it gives me over the sound - it's almost like having a mini-DAW at my fingertips!
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Oliver Scheeringa
Blue Cat's PatchWork is an incredbily powerful and versatile plugin for digital audio production.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Archie R.
This software is a modular plug-in host that allows users to chain up to 64 VST, VST3, Audio Unit or built-in plug-ins into a single patch. It features parallel processing capabilities, multiple layouts, MIDI and automation support, and compatibility with Windows and Mac operating systems. The software also includes a built-in limiter, flexible MIDI routing, and intuitive drag-and-drop functionality for easy patch creation. It allows users to save and recall patches, as well as to create and share custom presets.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner George
Intuitive interface, expansive plugin compatibility, efficient workflow optimization.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Blair
Versatile, intuitive, reliable plugin interface.
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