Nomad Factory Releases Blue Tubes v4

Nomad Factory has announced the official release of Blue Tubes v4, a complete modernization of its long-standing Blue Tubes series.

Maxence Grandidier, lead developer at Plugivery Engineering, told us, "Blue Tubes deserved a real update, not a quick patch. The goal was not just compatibility. It was to preserve the sound -- the harmonic behavior, the musical compression, the analog-style response -- while rebuilding everything underneath."

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Originally introduced more than 25 years ago, Blue Tubes became known for delivering analog-inspired processing with a strong musical character. With version 4, the entire collection has been rebuilt from the ground up to meet current production standards while preserving the sound and workflow that made the series successful.

Blue Tubes v4 includes 19 processors covering equalization, dynamics, modulation, saturation, delay, stereo imaging, and channel processing. The update introduces a redesigned internal audio architecture, improved stability, optimized CPU performance, and full compatibility with modern macOS and Windows systems, including Apple Silicon support. All plug-ins are available in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats.

Throughout development, the focus remained on maintaining the series' vintage character rather than transforming it into a visually complex or graph-heavy environment. The updated interfaces are sharper and fully resizable, with multiple GUI skins available, but the classic knob-based workflow remains intact.

Blue Tubes v4 is particularly suited to R&B, Hip-Hop, Rap, Pop, Rock, and electronic music production, where harmonic richness, musical dynamics, and analog-style tone shaping continue to play a central role.

What's New in Blue Tubes v4

• 19 fully rebuilt plug-ins
• New internal audio processing architecture
• Improved sound quality and stability
• Resizable high-resolution interfaces with three skins
• Low CPU usage optimized for large sessions
• Full compatibility with macOS 11+ and Windows 10+
• Native Apple Silicon support
• VST, VST3, AU, and AAX support

 

System Requirements

macOS:
macOS 11 or later
Intel 64-bit or Apple Silicon
AU / VST / VST3 / AAX compatible host

Windows:
Windows 10 or later
Intel/AMD 64-bit
VST / VST3 / AAX compatible host

An internet connection is required for authorization. Up to three computer activations are allowed per license.

Pricing and Availability:
Blue Tubes v4 is available immediately.
The upgrade is free for all existing Blue Tubes owners.

An introductory promotion of up to 70% off all upgraded Nomad Factory products runs through March 3, 2026.

More information:

• Plugivery

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