Nu:Cat
A downloadable plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux
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Prepare to unleash your inner cat, nya~!
Nu:Cat is a all new Meowizer for Windows, macOS and Linux, simulating the meowing of a cat as a virtual instrument.
What you get
- The full Nu:Cat synth
- 16-voice polyphonic meowing
- A Chorus effect
- A vibrato effect with seperate attack
- Toggleable monophonic mode with portamento
- Free updates when they become available
- Unlimited, no DRM access to VST3, AU and LV2 for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Meow~
Notes
- Nu:Cat is provided as installer packages on Windows and macOS and may not be compatible with the itch.io launcher

VST® is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, registered in Europe and other countries
The Audio Units SDK is Copyright (C) 2021 Apple Inc. used under the Apache License.
Purchase
Buy Now$5.00 USD or more
In order to download this plugin you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $5 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Nu:Cat OSX (VST & AU) 17 MB
Version 2
Nu:Cat Linux (AMD64, VST & LV2) 8.7 MB
Version 1
Nu:Cat Windows 2.8 MB
Version 2
Development log
- NuCat 1.1 Released!Feb 20, 2024
- Nu:Cat 1.1 is delayedOct 30, 2023
- What's coming in Nu:Cat 1.1Oct 23, 2023
Comments
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Can someone assist me? I downloaded the Mac version, installed it, and managed the plugins. However, the plugin does not appear in my "Manage Plugins" section. but it shows up in a different area of the plugins list.
When I try to drag and drop it into the effects rack, the plugin opens, but it doesn’t seem to be active in the effects rack itself. As a result, it’s not working on my selected mixer channel.
Any advice on how to resolve this issue?
Nu:Cat is a VSTi/AU Instrument, so it can not be applied as an effect. It's a standalone instrument. Which music production application are you using?

An educated guess is that you're using Logic Pro, in which case you'll be able to find Nu:Cat under the AU Instruments section. Please note that the AU Instrument requires note data to play anything.
is a VCV Rack2 patch going to be available?
you should be able to use VCV Host to host the VST version. I don’t currently have plans for a native VCV Rack version.
Apologies if you got notified, accidentally replied to the wrong thread on here.
How's it coming along? I remember you mentioning taking a break to take care of the cat that inspired this synth, but it's been awhile. How's the cat doing by any chance?
update is close to done, but there’s a blocker I hit into when it comes to adding the ability for end users to change the animation
I realise that I never responded to your question about my cat, her name is Ponko, she's doing very well. I've managed to get her to a vet and get her inside. She's now an indoor cat who is incredibly spoiled.
Aww.
I'd be more interested in buying this if I could hear a demo! The UI looks almost identical to the MeowSynth plugin, and it has me a little suspicious if it's just the same thing repackaged.
Nu:Cat is a lot like MeowSynth, it’s just written with a new codebase in D, is VST3 and supports 64 bit systems. Additionally it will support switching out the cat animation in the next update im working on.