Blue Cat Audio Hot Tuna

Blue Cat's Hot Tuna is an outstanding high - precision chromatic tuner plug - in. When activated, it can dim or mute the signal, which is great for live gigs. You can easily adjust the reference frequency from 430 to 450 Hz to support any tuning type. This simple yet powerful plug - in allows you to freely set the dimming level. Most of its processing happens in the background, so it won't affect the real - time audio performance of the host. It's available in most plug - in formats for Mac and Windows, with full MIDI control and automation support. It has no CPU load when idle, a customizable UI, smooth bypass, undo/redo, an integrated presets manager, and supports any sample rate.

Using the Blue Cat Audio Hot Tuna is a breeze. First, install it in your compatible host software on Windows or Mac. Once installed, open the plug - in within your audio project. You can adjust the reference frequency as needed by simply using the controls provided. When you need to tune your instrument, activate the plug - in, and it will dim or mute the signal to give you a clear tuning environment. You can set the amount of dimming according to your preference. Remember to check the system requirements before installation to ensure compatibility. As for maintenance, keep your software and operating system up - to - date. If you're not using the plug - in, it will automatically shut down processing to save CPU resources, so you don't have to worry about extra power consumption.