Blue Cat’s Connector is the ultimate audio and MIDI streaming plug-in for your virtual studio, designed to overcome the limitations of your favorite DAW by allowing you to transmit audio and MIDI signals in real time between multiple computers, applications, or within a single DAW. Whether you’re looking to create feedback loops with plug-ins, stream audio across different machines, or build custom routing solutions, Connector provides a flexible, low-latency solution to integrate all your tools seamlessly.
Key Features:
- Real-time Audio & MIDI Streaming: Transmit audio and MIDI signals between applications or computers in real time, enabling full connectivity in your virtual studio.
- Create Custom Routings: Build your own audio and MIDI routes inside your DAW, including feedback loops for advanced sound design or processing techniques.
- Network and Multi-computer Support: Stream audio and MIDI across multiple computers connected to the same network, with precise control over buffering and latency.
- Low Latency: Achieve minimal latency with full control over buffering settings. When used in a single application, latency can be reduced to 0 samples.
- Resampling and Drift Compensation: Built-in resampling and drift compensation ensure seamless audio transmission between locations with different sample rates or unsynchronized master clocks.
- Universal Plug-in Formats: Available in VST, VST3, AAX, and Audio Unit formats for compatibility with all major DAWs on Mac and Windows.
- UpnP and Remote Connectivity: Version 1.2 introduces uPnP port forwarding for easy remote connections over the Internet, displaying public IP addresses for streamlined communication.
- ASIO Driver (Windows): A free Windows ASIO driver is available for integration with various audio applications, ensuring seamless connectivity.
System Requirements
Compatible with both macOS and Windows platforms. Specific plugin formats and hardware requirements apply.
Operating System:
- Windows: Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10
- Mac: OS X 10.9 or newer
Hardware:
- CPU: Intel or Apple Silicon (Mac), SSE2-enabled processor (Windows)
- Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX
All plugins in this pack are optimized for performance and stability in major DAWs, ensuring smooth streaming and minimal CPU usage during silence.