Bidule
Bidule is a modular audio application for building instruments and effects by connecting audio modules.
What Bidule is
Bidule is a modular audio application for building instruments and effects by connecting audio modules. It runs as a standalone app on Windows and macOS, and can also be used as a plug-in in a compatible host. FFT modules support spectral work by separating audio into frequency and magnitude information. For multichannel projects, Bidule can play and record files with up to 64 channels and render ambisonic files offline. Users can save module collections as reusable groups or download free community groups from the in-app catalogue. MIDI devices can control mapped module parameters, and the OSC server can control linked parameters, start processing or open a .bidule file. The listed plug-in formats are VST2, VST3 and AU. Bidule costs 95.00 USD once. A fully functioning demo is available, though the current standalone trial has ended; Plogue says a new trial will be available with a new version. Plug-in versions are for registered users and require the standalone app to be installed and registered first.
Good
- Standalone app for Windows and macOS
- Supports VST2, VST3 and AU plug-ins
- Handles multichannel files up to 64 channels
- Can render ambisonic files offline
- Includes MIDI mapping and OSC control
Watch out
- Costs 95.00 USD once
- Current standalone trial period has ended
- Plug-in versions require registered standalone installation
- Windows version requires Windows 10 x64 or higher
Who it suits
Bidule suits musicians and audio users who want a modular workflow for instruments, effects or multichannel processing on Windows or macOS. It also fits users who need MIDI mapping, OSC control or reusable module groups.
Verdict
Bidule combines modular patching with spectral, multichannel and control options. Check the system requirements and registration steps before choosing it, especially if you need its plug-in versions.
Plans and prices
From Bidule's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Bidule | $95, paid once | one key unlocks any number of personal Mac or PC computers · schools and corporations need one key per station · one-time purchase |
The facts
Each one read from Bidule's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Founded
- 2000checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Montreal, Quebec, Canadachecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Intended users
- Plogue says Bidule is used by thousands of musicians worldwide.checked 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.checked 30 Sep 2026
- MIDI control
- Bidule can map internal module parameters to a MIDI controller when a MIDI device is connected to the graph.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Multichannel audio
- Bidule can play and record multichannel audio files with up to 64 channels and render ambisonic files offline.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Bidule is a cross-platform modular audio application for connecting audio modules to create instruments and effects.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Reusable groups
- Users can save collections of modules as reusable groups and download free community groups from the in-app catalogue.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Spectral processing
- Its FFT modules split audio into frequencies and magnitudes for spectral manipulation.checked 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.checked 30 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- 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.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Windows support
- The Windows version requires Windows 10 x64 or higher; the plug-in version requires a VST2 or VST3 host.checked 30 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- The current Bidule standalone trial period has ended, and Plogue says a new trial will be available when a new version is released.checked 30 Sep 2026
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