Blue Cat Audio releases Blue Cat's Oscilloscope Multi 2.0 (incl. Win AAX)

Blue Cat Audio has released Blue Cat's Oscilloscope Multi 2.0, a new version of their multiple tracks oscilloscope plug-in.

Blue Cat's Oscilloscope Multi is a tool that enables the visualization of the waveform of multiple instances on a single screen in order to compare them or detect phase, synchronization or distortion issues. This new version comes with a completely redesigned user interface with improved workflow and readability as well as many new features and enhancements: a new presets manager, new presets, Windows AAX support, multiple display sizes, and much more (details below).

The plug-in is available alone or as part of several bundles such as Blue Cat's Analysis Pack, the company's flagship audio analysis solution. New customers can purchase this plug-in and its associated bundles with up to 15% off until the end of November. Customers who recently purchased the plug-in will receive the upgrade for free, and others can upgrade to the new version for a small fee.

Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats (32- and 64-bit).

New Features:

• Brand new fully customizable user interface:
  • New look and feel.
  • Show/hide what you need.
  • Curves names can now be displayed on the graph (overlay).
  • Single or multiple displays modes.
  • Multiple display sizes.
  • Improved readability.
  • Animated transitions.
  • XY curves can now be saved in memory slots.
  • XY curves can now use waveform memories to compare with saved waveforms.ss.
• New integrated presets manager:
  • Load/save presets from the plug-in's user interface.
  • Organize presets with folders.
  • Customize the default preset.
  • Exchange presets easily.
• Automation range and response curve can now be customized for each parameter.
• AAX plug-in format is now also supported on Windows (Pro Tools 10.2 required).

Improvements:

• Improved Graph rulers display when zoomed.
• Routing matrix automatically displayed when opening the plug-in for the first time for easier setup.
• New presets to make setup easier.
• Plug-in name has been shortened for a clearer display in mixer view for most host applications.
• The windows installer now automatically detects the most appropriate VST install path.
• License is now shared between plug-ins types (register only once for all formats).
• Added new presets.
• Improved value display in fine edit window.

Optimizations and Performance Improvements:

• Reduced VST plug-in loading time.
• Improved parameters precision (now stored as 64-bit).
• More compact presets format (uses less space and loads faster).
• Smaller binaries on Mac (dropped PowerPC support).

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed presets-related crashes in Cubase on Mac.
• Fixed user interface display issues in Wavelab on Mac.
• Fixed keyboard stealing issue in Digital Performer 7 on Mac.
• AAX/RTAS on Mac: Fixed audio engine freeze or error issue with Pro Tools on some Mac configurations.

System requirements:

• Intel Mac running Mac OS X Mountain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard (10.6), or Leopard (10.5).
• Windows PC running Windows 7, Vista or XP.

Pricing:

• Blue Cat's Oscilloscope Multi 2: €33 or $41 (instead of €39 or $49).
• Upgrade from Blue Cat's Oscilloscope Multi 1: €5 or $7.
• Blue Cat's Analysis Pack: €199 or $260 (instead of €229 or $299).
• Blue Cat's Multi Pack: €134 or $179 (instead of €149 or $199).