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Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Changelog

What's new in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 2.1

Jan 11, 2014
  • New Features:
  • Copy/paste the plug-in's current state from the presets menu using the system clipboard.
  • Improvements:
  • Reduced the plug-in's memory usage.
  • Windows VST Installer now remembers where the plug-in was initially installed to simplify upgrades.
  • (Mac) plug-in version number is now available when using "Get Info" in the Finder.
  • (Mac) Improved display of Audio Unit parameters in most host applications.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed window frame not showing with Cubase 7.5 (32-bit) on Mac.
  • (Mac) About window does not show up first in the corner of the screen anymore.
  • (Win) Alt-Click on a control now resets the value to default in Pro Tools, as expected.
  • Fixed version number reported to host application for VST and Audio Unit versions.

New in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 2.02 (Jun 22, 2013)

  • New Features:
  • 64-bit AAX support for Pro Tools 11.
  • Audio Suite support for offline processing in Pro Tools (AAX).
  • Improvements:
  • The windows installer now automatically detects the most appropriate VST install path.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed AAX version not showing up in Pro Tools 10.3.5 on Windows.
  • (RTAS) Fixed parameters control with EUCON control surfaces in Pro Tools.
  • Fixed user interface issues in Final Cut Pro X.
  • Fixed compare button issues in Pro Tools.
  • Mac-VST: Fixed window resize issues on Cubase and Nuendo (Mac).
  • Mac: Control MIDI settings dialog now brought back to front when already opened in the background.

New in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 2.01 (Apr 24, 2012)

  • AAX/RTAS on Mac: Fixed audio engine freeze or error issue with Pro Tools on some Mac configurations.
  • AAX on Mac: Fixed compare button that did not work well when using factory presets or any preset created on Windows.
  • Performance improvement when running under high CPU load for other platforms.

New in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 2.0 (Mar 28, 2012)

  • New Features:
  • New animated user interface with multiple display sizes.
  • New integrated presets manager:
  • Load/save presets from the plug-in's user interface.
  • Organize presets with folders.
  • Customize the default preset.
  • Exchange presets easily.
  • Automation range and response curve can now be customized for each parameter.
  • Automation and MIDI settings (channel, MIDI learn etc.) are now accessible from the main user interface.
  • AAX plug-in format is now also supported on Windows.
  • Improvements:
  • Plug-in name has been shortened for a clearer display in mixer view for most host applications.
  • Changed the default VST install path on Windows.
  • Improved default response curve for automation and MIDI control.
  • Added new presets.
  • Improved value display in fine edit window.
  • Improved user manual.
  • Optimizations and Performance Improvements:
  • Reduced VST plug-in loading time.
  • Improved parameters precision (now stored as 64-bit).
  • More compact presets format (uses less space and loads faster).
  • Smaller binaries on Mac (dropped PowerPC support).
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed presets-related crashes in Cubase on Mac.
  • Fixed user interface display issues in Wavelab on Mac.
  • Note: this new version can be installed side by side with the previous version for backward compatibility reasons: installing this new version won't break your previous projects.

New in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 1.71 (Feb 10, 2011)

  • Fixed keyboard focus stealing issue in Pro Tools and several other host applications.
  • 64-bit Mac VST support.

New in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 1.7 (Dec 1, 2010)

  • 64-bit Mac VST support.
  • User interface enhancements:
  • Improved readability.
  • Select and zoom with one click.
  • Drag the rulers to move the curve when zoomed
  • Zooming is now animated.
  • Improved consistency with our other analysis tools.
  • Performance improvements (the plug-in now requires an SSE2-enabled processor).
  • Default release time is now shorter.
  • Fixed issue with Freeze button not freezing all curves on the stereo version

New in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 1.52 (Apr 26, 2010)

  • RTAS plug-in bug fix: when using both the mono and stereo versions in the same session, the controls of the instances were linked together.

New in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 1.5 (Jan 30, 2010)

  • RTAS plugin format support for Pro Tools (Mac and Windows).
  • 64-bit applications support for Windows DX and VST under Windows x64.
  • Mac AU 64-bit format support (compatible with 64-bit Logic 9.1 on Snow Leopard)
  • Mac: fixed user interface crashes in some hosts under Snow Leopard.
  • Fixed MIDI learn issues.

New in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 1.4 (Nov 20, 2009)

  • RTAS plugin format support (final beta stage - currently available with the Free Pack only)
  • Mac: fixed keyboard/mouse focus issues in some hosts.
  • Mac: fixed user interface crashes in some hosts, when used with particular display settings.
  • Mac-AU: fixed user interface resizing issue when changing skin in some hosts (Logic).
  • Mac-AU: fixed settings lost issue when doing offline rendering in some applications.

New in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 1.3 (Sep 22, 2009)

  • Blue Cat's Skinning Language 1.6.1 support.

New in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 1.21 (Aug 10, 2009)

  • Mac VST update: fixed incompatibility issues with Cubase 5 on Mac.

New in Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst 1.2 (Jan 28, 2009)

  • First Mac version.
  • New skins with enhanced usability and new look and feel.
  • New toolbar to access main features.
  • Undo/Redo.
  • Import/Export presets in a host and platform independent format.
  • Smooth Bypass: activate/deactivate the plugin with absolutely no noise.
  • Improved parameters display in host application and settings window.
  • Improved graphical display performance and smoothness.