Blue Cat Audio updates Remote Control to v3.2 and launches End Of Year Promo

Blue Cat Audio has updated Remote Control to v3.2, a major yet free upgrade for its virtual MIDI control surface software that can control multiple plug-ins or MIDI devices from a single user interface. At the same time, Blue Cat Audio has launched its end of year promotions, with up to 50% off audio plug-ins and applications until December 31st. Existing customers are granted even better deals during the year-end promotions period (received by email). Remote Control 3.2 This new version features a fully redesigned, customizable user interface with over 40 types of controls to choose from, (pads, knobs, sliders, buttons, etc.) full multi-touch support on Windows, and up to 128 parameters to control. MIDI support has been significantly expanded with more event types, MIDI thru, and synchronization for the app via MIDI Beat Clock or MTC. This release also includes numerous performance improvements and fixes (full list below). The update is free for existing Remote Control customers while an end of year offer (20% off) is available to others. Demo versions are available for download on bluecataudio.com New In Remote Control 3.2 User Interface Redesigned user interface: create your own grid layouts and choose controls within the user interface. More than 40 types of built-in controls (knobs, faders, pads, switches...) with new hi resolution graphics. New momentary pad controls. Customize the background color of the Remote Control to easily identify instances. Multi-touch support for Windows (manipulate multiple controls at the same time with several fingers). Use tone maps to morph between your presets, and create new tones for remote controlled devices/plug-ins. Up to 128 controls available (instead of 64). Fixed window opacity changes not shown in plug-in when host application modifies it. Fixed selected text in text edit box sometimes not easy to read on Mac depending on the color scheme. Fixed text edit boxes sometimes loosing focus when hovering mouse over other controls. Improved skin loading time on slow hard drives. Minor graphics optimizations and performance improvements for Hi resolution displays. Fixed Mac installers not showing brand image in dark mode. Windows: multiple GUI display and HiDPI performance improvements. Windows accessibility: native system widgets are now scaled according to text size settings on Windows 8 and newer. Windows: fixed return key sometimes unexpectedly forwarded to host while typing in a text edit box. Windows: fixed context menu not always displayed in the right position when the window spans across several screens with different DPI. Fixed revert current preset not always triggering undo properly. Fixed Audio Inputs/ Outputs selectors should not appear in the app's audio/MIDI settings. MIDI Control Use MIDI notes, pitch bend, NRPN, 14-bit CCs, aftertouch or channel pressure MIDI events in addition to existing MIDI CC. MIDI thru: let MIDI events go thru the plug-in. Application can now synchronize with devices/apps using MIDI Beat Clock or MIDI TimeCode (MTC). MIDI settings window can now be resized to display more parameters. Optimized MIDI settings window display on Windows (load time and scroll). MIDI Settings window now splits parameters into multiple pages for faster access. MIDI Settings window now shows custom display names if any. New 'MIDI Learn Once' command to speed up MIDI learn setup. Optimized preset load upon MIDI messages when using several hundreds of user presets. Fixed plug-in sending Bank number 0 when loading a preset that is not located in a bank. Standalone Application Synchronize transport and BPM with devices/apps using MIDI Beat Clock or MIDI TimeCode (MTC). Windows: ASIO driver now keeps running when ASIO Cotro panel is opened from the app audio preferences. Windows: the application now follows ASIO driver buffer changes made in the ASIO control panel or external ASIO configuration app. Pricing Remote Control is currently 39 EUR/USD instead of 49 (20% off) until December 31st. Read More