BY CASSANDRA CORSMEIER
FULL · VERSION 0.4.4PCM81
Control
Edit your hardware from your DAW.
Requires a physical Lexicon PCM81 and a MIDI interface with bidirectional SysEx. Your hardware processes the audio.
macOS 15+ · AU, VST3 and standalone · Apple silicon and Intel.
Windows 10+ x64 · VST3 and standalone.
Linux standalone app and plug-ins: coming soon — currently testing.
Two simultaneous activations allowed. Lifetime updates. 7-day refunds.
Your activation code and download link appear after checkout and arrive by email. Choose the macOS or Windows Full download. License validation renews online; there is no recurring charge.
No card, no automatic charge. One computer. Internet validation at launch and every 15 minutes, with at most one hour offline.
Use your existing paid, comp or demo code. Downloading uses no activation and keeps your demo's original deadline.
Full 0.4.4 release notes
- Modulation improvements:
- First 2 pivots are now locked to Graph Source min/max on edit. You must add a third point for a knee.
- Dragging mod source scrolls interface
- Source MIDI CCs have own section in dropdown
- Re-added ADJUST knob / mapping. User interface guidance.
- Fixed compare state handling
- Various bug fixes
Keep the hardware. Open up the editing.
The entire unit state. At a glance.
Edit delays, reverb, modulation sources and patch mappings in a visual interface, with detailed controls when you need them.
Build the perfect patch.
Dial in the perfect sound with time-synced controls, internal modulation sources and real-time automation. Use your DAW and other sources to shape the patch.
Return to your session.
The plug-in format lets you save presets for recall per project or per channel. Make your hardware reverb effortless to use across all your sounds.
START WITH YOUR SETUP
Free or Full.
Use Free on macOS or Windows to try the editor and MIDI connection with your PCM81, or try the 14-day Full demo on macOS or Windows. Full opens the advanced editing tools and DAW plug-ins.
| Included | Free | Full · $50 once |
|---|---|---|
| Formats | macOS and Windows x64 standalone | macOS: AU, VST3, standalone Windows x64: VST3, standalone |
| Primary controls and patch library | Included | Included |
| Bundled presets | Start with your own patches | Eight included |
| Undo, Redo, Compare and hardware transfer | Included | Included |
| Advanced modulation, pivots and rhythm editing | Read-only summaries | Editable |
| Activation | No code needed | Two simultaneous activations |
Free starts with an empty preset library. Read patches from your PCM81 or import existing presets, adjust the primary controls and inspect the advanced settings read-only. Complete preset saves preserve those settings for use in Full.
The macOS app and plug-ins are signed with Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple. Mac downloads use DMG. The Windows download is unsigned and may require approval to open. Installation help ↗
BEFORE YOU BUY
A few practical details.
Will this make sound without a PCM81?
The physical PCM81 processes the audio. This software controls its settings over MIDI SysEx. Plug-in audio passes through unchanged, and your usual hardware audio routing stays in use.
Which DAWs have been tested?
The developer has tested version 0.4.0 as AU in Logic and VST3 in Ableton Live. Full also includes a standalone app. The build supports macOS 15 or later on Apple silicon and Intel.
The Windows Full 0.4.3 standalone starts on native Windows. Windows VST3 host and physical PCM81 MIDI/SysEx checks remain unconfirmed.
Can I try all the Full features?
Yes. Request a 14-day demo using your email, without a card. The timer starts with the first activation and cannot restart. One computer is allowed. The demo validates online at each launch and every 15 minutes, with up to one hour offline. It does not turn into a paid purchase.
Is license renewal a subscription?
No. Full costs $50 USD once, and all future updates are included for life. A paid activation gives this computer a license valid offline for 90 days. The app renews that validation when online; it does not bill you again. Paid licenses allow two simultaneous activations.
How do I get an update if I already have Full?
Get the latest Full download using your existing paid, comp or demo code. Enter it privately on the download page, then choose macOS or Windows. An eligible demo keeps its original deadline; downloading does not use an activation or start another demo. Your original purchase download link still works.
How do I install or update?
Follow the quick start for app and plug-in folders, MIDI setup and activation. Quit your DAW and all PCM81 Control apps before replacing the installed files, then reopen and rescan plug-ins if needed.
What if it does not work with my setup?
Try Free or the 14-day Full demo on macOS or Windows. You can request a full refund within seven days of purchase by emailing info@cass.app. Read the purchase and refund terms for the details.