Summary

Blue Cat's Freeceiver is a free network audio and MIDI receiver available as both a plug-in and a standalone application. It allows receiving audio and MIDI streams sent over the network or from local applications, intended for use with Blue Cat's Connector and Fader Hub.

Main Features

• Freeware network audio and MIDI client available in VST, VST3, AAX, and Audio Unit plug-in formats, plus standalone application.
• Compatible with Blue Cat's Fader Hub and Connector for real-time streaming.
• Receives both audio and MIDI data from network sources or locally on the same machine.
• Minimal latency with full buffering control and built-in resampling for multiple sample rates.
• Drift compensation and UPnP support for router configuration.
• MIDI control and automation with MIDI Learn support; can handle MIDI notes, pitch bend, NRPN, 14-bit CCs, aftertouch, and channel pressure.
• Low CPU usage when idle, with CPU load suspended when receiving silence.
• Customizable user interface with transparency and zoom options.
• Supports features like Smooth Bypass, undo/redo, integrated preset manager, and the ability to copy/paste plug-in state between instances.
• Supports offline bounce/freeze/render through Connector protocol integration.

Typical Applications

• Network audio and MIDI streaming.
• Remote collaboration and recording.
• Audio streaming client for live performances or remote sessions.

System Requirements

• macOS: Intel or Apple Silicon processor, macOS 10.9 or newer; compatible DAW for plug-ins, Core Audio interface for standalone.
• Windows: SSE2-enabled processor, Windows Vista or newer; VST/AAX compatible host for plug-ins, ASIO / MME / WASAPI audio interface for standalone.