蓝猫的PatchWork是通用插件的patchbay和multi FX，可在单个实例中以串行和并行方式将多达64个VST，VST3，音频单元或内置插件托管到任何数字音频工作站（DAW）中路由选项。
可以串联效果链或创建最多8条可以独立激活的平行链。这使您可以在插件中创建自己喜欢的效果或乐器配置，而无需多个总线。这些配置可以使用任何插件格式（以下完整列表）保存为预设并立即调用，或与多个DAW共享。使用内置的音频效果为您自己的插件链添加色彩。
尽管有名称，但您可能会忘记电线或电缆：配置插件路由就像在机架矩阵中添加或删除行或列一样简单。所有插件还可以使用插件提供的虚拟MIDI端口相互通信或与主机应用程序通信。
对于每个插件插槽，都包括延迟补偿，预设管理，撤消/重做集成，音频I / O选择和单独的插件旁路，以实现最佳操作。该插件还存储每个插件的窗口位置，以便在会话中恢复布局或使用预设保存布局。
而且，可以使用Blue Cat的PatchWork参数映射功能自动或通过外部控制界面控制子插件。
该产品可以作为音频插件（效果器或虚拟乐器）和独立应用程序使用，因此可以单独使用，也可以插入您喜欢的DAW中的任何类型的轨道上，最多具有16个音频通道。
输入和输出电平表也可用于监视发送到插入的插件（包括侧链和辅助通道）的信号。
V2.43
新功能和改进：
尾部溢出：从工具栏激活尾部溢出，以在绕过时播放效果尾部（可用于PatchWork本身或内置的延迟和混响）。
现在可以使用箭头键在主视图或预设浏览器中浏览预设。
现在可以为内置效果调整色调图窗口的不透明度。
预设切换更流畅。
改进的平滑插件旁路（更快，更平滑的过渡）。
用于旋钮和滑块的新高分辨率图形。
减少磁盘空间。
修正：
修复：如果某些VST2插件的参数数量已更改（例如FabFilter Pro-Q的最新更新），则无法正确还原某些VST2插件的状态（这些状态不会保存为大块）。
修复：托管插件绕过的几个问题（图形故障，未触发的绕过...）。
Mac：修复了本机P3显示器上的GUI性能问题，并改善了其他显示器上的性能。
Mac：修复了需要大量移动才能更改参数值的鼠标滚轮。
Mac：修复了鼠标光标闪烁的问题。
Mac：修复了Esc键无法关闭精细编辑参数对话框的问题。
Mac：固定键盘在某些主机应用程序（LUNA，车库乐队...）的注册面板中不响应。
Mac：修复了演示版，该演示版可能在使用插件重新加载项目时挂起Logic。
Mac Audio Unit：固定了某些主机应用程序中的插件列表（Plogue Bidule ...）。
Blue Cat's PatchWork is a universal plug-ins patchbay and multi FX that can host up to 64 VST, VST3, Audio Unit or built-in plug-ins into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) in a single instance, with both serial and parallel routing options.
It is possible to chain effects in series or create up to 8 parallel chains that can be activated independently. This lets you create your favorite effects or instruments configurations within the plug-in, without the need for multiple busses. These configurations can be saved as presets and recalled instantly, or shared with multiple DAWs, using any plug-in format (full list below). Use the built-in audio effects to add color to your own plug-in chains.
Despite the name, you can forget about wires or cables: configuring plug-ins routing is as simple as adding or removing a row or a column in the rack's matrix. All plug-ins can also communicate with each other or with the host application using the virtual MIDI ports offered by the plug-in.
For each plug-in slot, latency compensation, presets management, undo/redo integration, audio i/o selection and individual plug-in bypass are included for optimal operation. The plug-in also stores the position of the window for each plug-in so that the layout is restored with your session or saved with presets.
Also, sub plug-ins can be automated or controlled with external control surfaces using Blue Cat's PatchWork parameters mapping capabilities.
This product is available as an audio plug-in (effect or a virtual instrument) and standalone application, so that it can used alone or inserted on any type of track in your favorite DAW, with up to 16 audio channels.
Input and output level meters are also available to monitor the signal that is dispatched to inserted plug-ins, including side chain and aux channels.
V2.43
New Features & Improvements:
Tail spillover: activate tail spillover from the toolbar to play effects tail when bypassed (available for PatchWork itself or built-in delays and reverbs).
Arrow keys can now be used to navigate presets, in the main view or in the presets browser.
The opacity of the tone map window can now be adjusted for built-in effects.
Smoother presets switching.
Improved smooth plug-in bypass (faster and smoother transition).
New high resolution graphics for knobs and sliders.
Reduced disk footprint.
Fixes:
Fixed: the state of some VST2 plug-ins (which do not save their state as chunks) were not be restored properly if their number of parameters had been changed (e.g. FabFilter Pro-Q's latest update).
Fixed: several issues with hosted plug-ins bypass (graphical glitches, untriggered bypass...).
Mac: fixed GUI performance issues on native P3 displays and improved performance on other displays.
Mac: fixed mouse wheel that required large movements to change parameter values.
Mac: fixed mouse cursor flickering issues.
Mac: fixed Esc key not closing fine edit parameter dialog.
Mac: fixed keyboard not responding in registration panel in some host applications (LUNA, Garage Band...).
Mac: fixed demo version that could hang Logic when reloading projects using the plug-in.
Mac Audio Unit: fixed plug-in listing in some host applications (Plogue Bidule...).
