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Bidule
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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 plug-in versions work in compatible hosts. Its 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 download free community groups from its in-app catalogue. MIDI devices can control mapped 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. A fully functioning demo is available, but the current standalone trial period has ended; Plogue says another trial will be available with a new version. Plug-in versions are for registered users and require the standalone version to be installed and registered first.
For and against
For
- Standalone app available for Windows and macOS.
- Processes multichannel files with up to 64 channels.
- Can render ambisonic files offline.
- Reusable groups and free community groups are available.
- Supports MIDI mapping and OSC control.
Against
- One-time price is $95.
- Current standalone trial period has ended.
- Plug-in versions require standalone installation and registration first.
- Windows requires Windows 10 x64 or higher.
The verdict
Bidule combines modular audio construction with spectral processing and multichannel support. Check the host and operating-system requirements, and note the current trial limitation before purchasing.
Who it suits
Bidule suits musicians and audio makers who want to build modular instruments or effects on Windows or macOS. Its multichannel, spectral, MIDI, and OSC tools may fit more involved audio workflows.
Plans and prices
Bidule
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
On the record
- Intended users
- Plogue says Bidule is used by thousands of musicians worldwide.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- License terms
- Plogue grants a non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal or commercial use and provides a fully functioning demo version.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- MIDI control
- Bidule can map internal module parameters to a MIDI controller when a MIDI device is connected to the graph.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Multichannel audio
- Bidule can play and record multichannel audio files with up to 64 channels and render ambisonic files offline.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Plug-in licensing
- The Bidule plug-in versions work only for registered users, and the standalone version must be installed and registered first.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Bidule is a cross-platform modular audio application for connecting audio modules to create instruments and effects.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Reusable groups
- Users can save collections of modules as reusable groups and download free community groups from the in-app catalogue.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Spectral processing
- Its FFT modules split audio into frequencies and magnitudes for spectral manipulation.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Plogue provides a Bidule user guide and a forum with more than 52,000 posts and more than 5,000 registered members.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The current Bidule standalone trial period has ended, and Plogue says a new trial will be available when a new version is released.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Windows support
- The Windows version requires Windows 10 x64 or higher; the plug-in version requires a VST2 or VST3 host.plogue.com · read 30 Sep 2026
