PCF Rebirth version 1.0.2

PCF Rebirth is a pattern-controlled VST3 filter plugin featuring a 16-step sequencer and advanced filter emulation. Designed to generate evolving, rhythmic textures by combining precise digital control with the character of classic analog topologies.

This version finally fixes the Mac version. This one was a challenge since i don't have a mac. A big thanks goes to m483zip, who helped me to resolve the issue. Have a look at the readme, there is now more advice for Mac to find.

And this new release fixes an overlooked licensing issue. The code is linked against the Juce framework. Which is under GPL code. And so the compiled result needs to be under GPL too. I use now a dual licensing approach here. The binary is clearly GPL licensed. And the source code, which can also be compiled with other audio libraries, remains under the MIT license.

As a consequence, all former binaries will be deleted, since they would violate the GPL.

Another note, i have changed the name from PCF ReBirth to PCF_ReBirth to avoid naming troubles at the command line. This means you need to rescan in your DAW for the new version in case you had it installed already.

Most changes were at the Github Actions workflow, and the rest of the changes was to clear the licensing issue. The software itself remained unchanged, besides the new version number and the slight change in the name. So i save me the work to list the single changes here.

PCF Rebirth version 1.0.1

PCF Rebirth is a pattern-controlled VST3 filter plugin featuring a 16-step sequencer and advanced filter emulation. Designed to generate evolving, rhythmic textures by combining precise digital control with the character of classic analog topologies.

This version fixes two overlooked problems. The vst3 was not found on Mac Tahoe 26.5, And i compiled accidentally the debug version. Which is then simply slower and results in a bigger file size.

• update about dialog to version 1.0.1
• Plugin not found on Mac os tahoe 26.5 #15

We have now a dedicated Linux and Mac version. The PCF_Rebirth_v101.zip is a Windows version. Don't use it on Linux or Mac, it will not work.

EDIT 10.06.2026, i have reupload the Linux and Mac version, since it was still not working. These new versions should now finally work.

PCF Rebirth version 1.0.0

PCF Rebirth is a pattern-controlled VST3 filter plugin featuring a 16-step sequencer and advanced filter emulation. Designed to generate evolving, rhythmic textures by combining precise digital control with the character of classic analog topologies.

No further bugs found. Technically there is no difference to version 0.9.2. The only thing that i actually fixed was some formatting inconsistencies in the license text file.

PCF Rebirth version 0.9.2 Beta

PCF Rebirth is a pattern-controlled VST3 filter plugin featuring a 16-step sequencer and advanced filter emulation. Designed to generate evolving, rhythmic textures by combining precise digital control with the character of classic analog topologies.

New features always contains the danger that something breaks or is incomplete. We had a showstopper bug. The presets didn't load anymore. And the randomize settings were not stored in the presets. So i made a quick update.

This should be it. The next version should be version 1.0.0 then.

• Randomization state is not saved with presets #11
• Presets does not load #10

PCF Rebirth version 0.9.1 Beta

PCF Rebirth is a pattern-controlled VST3 filter plugin featuring a 16-step sequencer and advanced filter emulation. Designed to generate evolving, rhythmic textures by combining precise digital control with the character of classic analog topologies.

A new beta version with two new features. We have now a randomize feature on the pitch of the sequencer steps. That way no sequence sounds like the other anymore. Which can create beautiful random sound landscapes, especially with drums. And i have added a gain button.

Please uninstall the previous version in case you have installed it with the Windows installer. The internal paths have changed. And we don't want to install two versions of the vst effect.

• Race condition in randomizating values #9 - second fix
• updated interface image
• version change to version 0.9.1
• Random range marker displays with offset #8 - finetuning
• Race condition in randomizating values #9
• Random range marker displays with offset #8
• Draw mode for the sequencer section #7
• gain knob position fine tuning
• gain position fine tuning
• reduced the gain range, reposition button.
• gain slider
• rand display in step sequencer
• randomize slider for pattern pitch

PCF Rebirth version 0.9.0 Beta

PCF Rebirth is a pattern-controlled VST3 filter plugin featuring a 16-step sequencer and advanced filter emulation. Designed to generate evolving, rhythmic textures by combining precise digital control with the character of classic analog topologies.

This is the first public pre release version, the vst is now in Beta.

✨ Key Features

• 16-Step Sequencer: Per-step pitch, gate, accent, and slew control
• Dual Filter Engines: Clean SVF & warm Moog Ladder emulation
• 6 Filter Modes: LP, BP, HP per engine
• Dynamic Modulation: Cutoff & resonance driven by step accents & gate velocity
• Flexible Patterns: Real-time length adjustment (1–16), DAW sync, independent run
• Preset System: Factory library + local user presets with full DAW automation

📥 Installation

The windows installer should be self explaining.
In case you prefer the zipfile, or want to use the VST3 at MacOS or Linux:

1. Download the Zipfile. Extract it.
2. Place the VST3 plugin in the official plugin folder:
   • Windows: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
   • macOS: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3 or Components (AU)
   • Linux: /usr/lib/vst3/ or /usr/lib64/vst3/
3. Rescan plugins in your DAW

🚀 Quick Start

1. Set tempo (manual or SYNC to DAW transport)
2. Activate steps & set pitches using the vertical sliders
3. Choose filter engine & mode, then shape tone with Freq, Q Amt, & Env Mod
4. Adjust pattern length (1–16), tweak Slew for gate shaping, press RUN
5. Load presets or save your own with SAVE AS

📜 License & Credits

Licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
Created by Reiner Prokein