Blue Cat Audio updates PatchWork to v2.67

Blue Cat Audio has released a free update for Blue Cat's PatchWork, their multi-effects processor and plug-in host.

This new version introduces a new built-in audio file player plug-in, which can be synced with the host's transport. Furthermore, users can now trigger the application version's transport via MIDI, facilitating effortless synchronization of multiple plug-ins. Additional customization options come in the form of 15 new styles for personalized macro controls. This update also includes crucial performance enhancements and fixes, particularly addressing issues on Mac systems. The complete list of updates is available below.

New in PatchWork 2.67:

• Seamlessly play over backing tracks with the new built-in audio player, supporting WAV, MP3, and FLAC formats.
• Drag and drop audio files directly into plug-in slots to open the audio player.
• Choose from additional 15 styles to customize macro knobs.
• Playback and rewind in the application can now be triggered by MIDI (allowing easy synchronization of plug-ins playback).
• Offline rendering support: hosted plug-ins are now notified when the host application is rendering offline (non-realtime).
• Improved audio performance when the application is used as a network server for Connector or Fader Hub (bluecataudio.com/Blog/tip-of-the-day/offloading-plug-ins-processing-to-another-computer).
• Fixed audio recording issues under very low latencies and high CPU usage.
• Fixed multicore performance issues for Apple Silicon systems (bluecataudio.com/Blog/preview/realtime-audio-multicore-issues-for-apple-silicon-end-of-the-story).
• Improved multicore performance on Intel Macs and Windows PCs.
• Fixed Graphical User Interface performance issues on Mac OS Sonoma.
• Fixed a crash with Audio Units reporting corrupted latency (invalid value) upon load.

Price: 99 EUR or $99. Users can download the free update from the same location as the original full version, accessible through the link provided via email upon purchase. Demo versions, supporting various plug-in formats and available for both Mac and Windows PC, can be found at www.bluecataudio.com

System requirements:

• Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
• Windows PC running Windows Vista or newer.