Providing you with the ability to host VST or AU plug-ins in an RTAS or AAX environment, the PatchWork Virtual Patchbay for Audio Plug-Ins from Blue Cat Audio can host up to 64 VST or AU plug-ins in a single instance. For versatility, it can operate as either an audio plug-in or virtual instrument, allowing to load both instruments and effects. Up to 8 parallel chains can be activated independently, allowing you to create an effects chain without the need for multiple busses.

Each slot features latency compensation, presets management, undo/redo, and an independent bypass. Thanks to PatchWork's mapping capabilities, third party plug-ins can be automated.

Host up to 64 Plug-Ins in 1 Instance    Load VST or AU Plug-In to AAX Software    Create Parallel or Series Chains    Hosts Effects or Virtual Instruments    VST, AU, RTAS, AAX, DirectX Compatible    Mac & Windows

Configurable plug-ins rack: host up to 64 third party plug-ins or instruments in series or parallel

Available as an effect or virtual instrument

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

Host up to 8 virtual instruments in parallel and mix them within the plug-in

Global Dry/Wet control ("Mix")

Parameters Mapping: map sub plug-ins parameters to automate them or use a control surface

Flexible MIDI routing: connect sub plug-ins together or with the host application

Link pre and post gains for automatic gain compensation

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

Plug-ins Latency compensation

Supports VST Shell plug-ins

Integrated undo/redo

Fully customizable user interface, with multiple sizes

Native DSP code for optimal performance.

Full MIDI control and automation support with silent, zipper-free parameters update, advanced response control and MIDI Learn

No CPU load on idle: when the plug-in is fed with silence, the processing smoothly shuts down, to optimize the CPU usage of your Digital Audio Workstation

Skinnable and customizable user interface with transparency management

Smooth Bypass: activate/deactivate the plug-in with absolutely no noise

Undo/Redo

Full featured integrated presets manager

Copy/paste the plug-in's state between instances using the system clipboard

Any sample rate supported

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the C-Suite VOX plugin be a choice for this bundle?

A: Yes, you can choose the C-Suite VOX plugin as one of your chosen plug-ins in the Universal Audio Custom 2 Plug-In Bundle.

Q: 2. Which version of swam woodwinds is this?

A: Audio Modeling SWAM Solo Woodwinds Bundle Virtual Instrument Plug-Ins is a software upgrade for owners of the Flutes, Saxophones & Double Reeds SWAM software. All downloads are done through the manufacturer and should be the latest available version.

Q: 3. Can these 12 lines be used for signals in either direction?

A: Yes, you can send audio in either direction.

Q: 4. Looking at your Audio Modeling SWAM Solo Woodwinds Bundle Virtual Instrument Plugin offer and wasn't sure if it was something that could be used as a standalone or would I need another SWAM product to support it?

A: This requires a workstion that is compatible with AAX, Audio Units, VST, or VST3 plug ins.

Q: 5. Which version is this?

A: Since this is a download it will be most current version.

Q: 6. Is the AU format used by this program the same format as used by the Audacity application? (Saved as .AUP)

A: AU is the MacOS plugin format (similar to VST). It has nothing to do with Audacity .AUP files.

Q: 7. Does it come with rubber antenna ?

A: The iFi audio ZEN Air Blue Bluetooth Audio Receiver does not come with an antenna.

Q: 8. can I get a box configured with both XLRF & XLRM connectors?

A: The SoundTools CAT Rack FX Audio Over CAT5 Rack is only available as shown with the 12 XLR 3-pin female connectors and the SoundTools CAT Rack MX Audio Over CAT5 Rack is only available with the 12 XLR 3-pin male connectors. However, you can create a custom rack-mounted stage box by combining the two models or you can contact the manufacturer directly to inquire about ordering a custom build, which they do offer upon request. As another option for consideration with both male and female XLR connectors and CAT5, you may like the SoundTools WallCAT WC851-B Two-Gang Wall Plate with Four Male & Four Female XLR Connectors (B&H # SOWC851B). You can reach SoundTools by email at support@soundtools.com or contact them by phone at 805-383-0777.

Q: 9. Does this include a 5 volt power source as recommended in the manual?

A: No, the iFi audio ZEN Air Blue Bluetooth Audio Receiver would not include a 5 volt power source.

Q: 10. I would think you need 2 of these units send and receive ?

A: Depending on the application, you may need both male and female versions of the SoundTools CAT Tails MX Four XLR Male Audio Lines Down Shielded Cat 5/6/7 Cable. For instance, if you use this cable to send an analog signal over Cat cable and the device at the receiving end needs to make analog XLR connections.