Blue Cat Audio has released Axiom 2.4, an update to its multi-effects processor and amp simulator for guitar and bass, and Destructor 2.1, an update to its distortion and tone-shaping plug-in.
Axiom 2.4 highlights:
- New plug-in scanner and browser for finding and loading third-party plug-ins.
- Support for hosting Audio Unit V3 plug-ins on macOS.
- Improved preset browser with real-time results and full-text searching.
- Expanded macro parameter mapping, including per-target response curves and displays that follow a selected target parameter.
- Connector Protocol V3 support for remote offline bounce, freeze and rendering.
- Plug-in loading, interface and DSP performance improvements, plus compatibility and stability fixes.
Destructor 2.1 highlights:
- DSP performance improvements and up to 16x oversampling in the Destruction module.
- Smoother transitions between presets, including those using impulse responses and modeled cabinets.
- New and updated factory presets.
- Improved preset searching.
- Expanded MIDI control, adding MIDI notes, pitch bend, NRPN, 14-bit CCs, aftertouch and channel pressure.
- Windows multitouch support, MIDI settings improvements and bug fixes.
Both products support Intel and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 10.9 or newer, and PCs running Windows Vista or newer.
Price and availability: The updates are free for existing customers. Demo versions are available from Blue Cat Audio. The company is also offering discounts of up to 40% on selected guitar and bass software until.
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