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Bidule

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What it is

Bidule is a modular audio application for connecting modules to build instruments and effects. It runs as a standalone app on Windows and macOS and can also operate as a plug-in in compatible hosts. FFT modules split audio into frequencies and magnitudes for spectral processing. Bidule can play and record multichannel audio files with up to 64 channels and render ambisonic files offline. Users can save module collections as reusable groups, and free community groups are available through the in-app catalogue. MIDI devices can control mapped internal module parameters when connected to the graph. Its OSC server can control linked parameters, start processing, or open a .bidule file. Listed plug-in formats are VST2, VST3, and AU. The one-time price is 95.00 USD, and a fully functioning demo is available. However, the current standalone trial period has ended; Plogue says a new trial will be available with a new version. Plug-in versions are limited to registered users and require the standalone version to be installed and registered first.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Bidule is a cross-platform modular audio application for connecting audio modules to create instruments and effects.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Intended users
Plogue says Bidule is used by thousands of musicians worldwide.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Trial
The current Bidule standalone trial period has ended, and Plogue says a new trial will be available when a new version is released.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Privacy
Plogue says it collects only information necessary for services and support, does not sell or share information except as required by law, and does not use cookies or tracking technologies.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Support
Plogue provides a Bidule user guide and a forum with more than 52,000 posts and more than 5,000 registered members.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Headquarters
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Founded
2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
License terms
Plogue grants a non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal or commercial use and provides a fully functioning demo version.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
macOS support
The Mac version requires macOS 10.15 or higher and supports Intel or Apple Silicon/M1 natively; plug-in use requires an AU, VST2, or VST3 host.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
MIDI control
Bidule can map internal module parameters to a MIDI controller when a MIDI device is connected to the graph.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Multichannel audio
Bidule can play and record multichannel audio files with up to 64 channels and render ambisonic files offline.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
OSC integration
Bidule provides an OSC server that can control every parameter available for parameter linking and can start processing or open a .bidule file.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Plug-in licensing
The Bidule plug-in versions work only for registered users, and the standalone version must be installed and registered first.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Reusable groups
Users can save collections of modules as reusable groups and download free community groups from the in-app catalogue.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Spectral processing
Its FFT modules split audio into frequencies and magnitudes for spectral manipulation.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Windows support
The Windows version requires Windows 10 x64 or higher; the plug-in version requires a VST2 or VST3 host.Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com

Plans and prices

Bidule $95, paid once Modular plug-in host Read 20 Sep 2026 · plogue.com
Bidule $95, paid once one-time purchase one key unlocks any number of personal Mac or PC computers · schools and corporations need one key per station Read 30 Sep 2026 · plogue.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Processes multichannel files with up to 64 channels.
  • Can render ambisonic files offline.
  • Supports MIDI mapping and OSC control.
  • Free community module groups are available in-app.

Limits

  • Costs 95.00 USD once.
  • Current standalone trial period has ended.
  • Plug-in versions require prior standalone installation and registration.
  • Windows requires Windows 10 x64 or higher.

Who it suits

Bidule suits musicians and audio users who want to assemble instruments or effects from modules, including workflows involving spectral or multichannel audio. Plug-in users need a compatible host and a registered standalone installation.

Verdict

Bidule offers modular standalone and plug-in workflows, with spectral, multichannel, MIDI, and OSC capabilities. The listed demo is fully functioning, but the current trial period has ended, and plug-in use requires registration.

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