NOMAD FACTORY — MAC OS 9 PLUG-INS (2002–2004)

2002

Liquid VST Bundle — introduced July 18, 2002
VST; Liquid Chorus, Compressor, Delay, Flanger and Verb.
[OS 9 confirmed: v1.2, December 14, 2002]
The introduction announcement does not specify a version number. RTAS was still described as forthcoming on December 14.
Wayback | MacMusic

Blue Tubes VST Bundle — introduced July 19, 2002
Early documented version: v1.01; six processors: CP-2S, PEQ-2A, PEQ-2B, LM-2S, DR-2S and CH-2S.
July 31: minor visual redesign announced for the following week; no version number stated.
[OS 9 confirmed: VST v1.5, December 14, 2002]
Wayback | GUI | EM Dec 2002

Blue Tubes RTAS Bundle v1.0 — introduced November 27, 2002
[OS 9 confirmed]
December 14 announcement explicitly specifies Mac OS 9; OS X support was forthcoming.
Wayback / OS 9 requirements

December 14, 2002 — announced releases
Blue Tubes VST v1.5 — eight plug-ins; Mac OS 9/OS X.
Blue Tubes RTAS v1.0 — Mac OS 9; OS X forthcoming.
Liquid VST v1.2 — Mac OS 9/OS X; RTAS forthcoming.

2003

Blue Tubes Bundle — ten-processor listing (by January 9)
Original six plus TLE-2S, PH-2S, FA-770 and GL-201.
[OS 9 confirmed]
The December 14, 2002 announcement specifies eight processors for VST v1.5; the later ten-processor listing must not be substituted for that announcement.
Wayback / OS 9 requirements | Announcement

March 8, 2003 — Blue Tubes RTAS for OS X
Release announced as planned for the end of March 2003. March 8 is the announcement date, not a confirmed release date.

Liquid Bundle v1.6 (circa June 27, 2003; package date)
VST; Mac OS 9.
[OS 9 confirmed by version listing]
MacMusic version listing

Blue Tubes Bundle v1.6 (by August 31; previously reported date)
The later v2 upgrade notice explicitly identifies v1.6 as its predecessor. The December 31, 2003 free-upgrade cutoff is not a release date.

2004

Blue Tubes Bundle v2.0 (January 23: reported OS X PPC release)
15 processors; added PEQ-2C, DL-3D, BW-2S, DS-2S and SI-2S.
Reduced CPU consumption; selectable LFO/panning waveforms, beat values and tempos; revised interface and additional parameter displays.
[OS 9 release date not established by the OS X release date]
Wayback | Version history

Rock Amp Legends by Jimmy Crespo (by April 20)
Guitar amp/effects simulator; VST, RTAS and HTDM advertised alongside AU for OS X.
[OS 9 confirmed]
Original requirements explicitly list Mac OS 9 / OS X 10.2 or later, G4 400 MHz and 512 MB RAM. Exact OS 9 version number unverified.
Wayback | GUI | Release | EM Feb 2005

Blue Tubes Bundle v2.0.1 (October 14, 2004: reported Mac OS 9 version date)
[OS 9 confirmed]
16 processors: CP-2S, FA770, LM-2S, GL-201, BW-2S, DS-2S, PEQ-2A, PEQ-2B, PEQ-2C, CH-2S, PH-2S, DR-2S, SI-2S, DL-3D, TLE-2S and Long Delay LE.
The v2.0.1 page lists six new processors relative to the earlier ten-processor bundle, including Long Delay LE.
Advertised formats: RTAS, HTDM, VST and AU; AU applies to OS X.
OS 9 version listing | Wayback / product requirements

FREE BUNDLE — OS 9 STATUS UNVERIFIED

Free Phaser • Free Sweeper • Free Tremolo
Documented in the August 6, 2003 archived product description.
[OS 9 unverified]
The supplied 2003 description does not establish OS 9 compatibility or version 1.6. Later requirements explicitly specify Mac OS X 10.2 or later and omit OS 9.
Wayback | Sweeper | Phaser | Tremolo

TOTAL: 3 confirmed Mac OS 9 product families
Blue Tubes Bundle • Liquid Bundle • Rock Amp Legends

Announcement dates, package dates, archive capture dates and release dates are distinguished above. Combined format/platform lists do not establish every format on every operating system.

I tested this bootscript on a Powerbook6,1 and there's no change in audio. I also dont' have sound with headphones plugged in, which I have seen reported as working elsewhere.

In the Sound control panel, there's nothing listed to select under 'Output', and turning volume up or down just results in a menu bar flash.

Thanks so much for this bit of software. Very cool. UnexpectedBomb has new software all over the place!

now i just have to figure out if getting sound working on the 12" 867 is possible...

My pleasure. I'm just doing the stuff that Apple should have done, haha.

I think fixing the sound on that laptop is definitely possible. I fixed a similar issue on the G4 Mac Mini; from my understanding of the issue on the 12" 867, the solution could be even simpler, since that PowerBook's "Snapper" audio driver is already alive and working. However, I'd need to get my hands on actual hardware to really put it through its paces for a true solution. I'm always offering to take anyone's unsupported G4 laptop (no desktops, I hope nobody EVER ships me an eMac, haha) on loan if they're willing to ship it to me so I can work out a fix for whatever ails it. If you want it fixed badly enough, that offer is open to you as well if you don't want to take a stab at it yourself. DM me if so.

Since i cant find the installers on hotline or here i made an Installer

bash ~/Downloads/Steinberg_SDK_Collector.command
VST_1.x & 2.0-2.2 I can't find anywhere... maybe someone can find those?
Steinberg VST SDK – Macintosh Compatibility

SDK       Released   Mac OS                 CPU
----------------------------------------------------
VST 1.0   1996       Classic Mac OS         68k/PPC*
VST 2.0   1999       Mac OS 8/9             PPC
VST 2.1   2000       Mac OS 9               PPC
VST 2.2   2001       Mac OS 9 / OS X        PPC
VST 2.3   2003       Mac OS 9 / OS X        PPC
VST 2.4   2006       Mac OS X               PPC/Intel
VST 3.0   2008       Mac OS X               Intel
VST 3.5   2011       Mac OS X               Intel
VST 3.6   2013       OS X / macOS           Intel
VST 3.7   2020       macOS                  Intel/ARM64
VST 3.8   2025       macOS                  Intel/ARM64
----------------------------------------------------
* 68k support not verified.

Original Steinberg SDK Archives

VST 2.0 Documentation (1999):
PDF

VST 2.3:
Wayback

VST 2.4:
Wayback

Historical Steinberg Developer Archive:
Wayback

Notes
- Mac OS ranges are approximate, not verified SDK minimum requirements.
- VST 2.3: relevant to Classic Mac OS 9 development.
- VST 2.4: transition to Intel Mac OS X.
- VST 3: Mac OS X and later.
- Original VST 1.0 SDK: not yet located.
- ASIO SDK and VST SDK are separate products.

Thanks so much for this bit of software. Very cool. UnexpectedBomb has new software all over the place!

now i just have to figure out if getting sound working on the 12" 867 is possible...

Quote from: UnexpectedBomb on October 13, 2026, 09:25:22 AM

Did you make sure to select "AirPort Extreme" in the TCP/IP control panel?

....um, no. How embarassing.

867 12" PowerBook works!

   BOOM! Super excited that it works for you. I will add that machine to the compatibility list! Thank you!

Did you make sure to select "AirPort Extreme" in the TCP/IP control panel?

....um, no. How embarassing.

867 12" PowerBook works!

Quote from: knobsnswitches on October 13, 2026, 09:19:50 AM

I saw on Github the Powerbook G4 12" 867 was listed as Unconfirmed...I have got Mac OS 9 installed and booting, but the Airport Extreme Control Panel just reports "The Airport Extreme Driver is not running, Status not available". The extension is definitely installed.

Forgot to mention, that's model ID PowerBook6,1 to be clear.

Did you make sure to select "AirPort Extreme" in the TCP/IP control panel?

I saw on Github the Powerbook G4 12" 867 was listed as Unconfirmed...I have got Mac OS 9 installed and booting, but the Airport Extreme Control Panel just reports "The Airport Extreme Driver is not running, Status not available". The extension is definitely installed.

Forgot to mention, that's model ID PowerBook6,1 to be clear.

I saw on Github the Powerbook G4 12" 867 was listed as Unconfirmed...I have got Mac OS 9 installed and booting, but the Airport Extreme Control Panel just reports "The Airport Extreme Driver is not running, Status not available". The extension is definitely installed.