LiveProfessor – Your VST Rack for Live Performances
In the world of modern music, software plays an increasingly significant role, especially when it comes to integrating virtual instruments and effects into live performances. The LiveProfessor plugin, developed by ifoundasound, is precisely such a tool – a specialized host application designed to transform your computer into a flexible and powerful rack of VST plugins for the stage.
Forget about cumbersome hardware racks with numerous devices. LiveProfessor allows you to gather all your favorite VST effects and instruments in one place, creating a virtual rack that is ideal for concerts, rehearsals, or studio work where instant changes in sounds and settings are needed.
Key Features of LiveProfessor
LiveProfessor is built on a simple yet extremely effective concept. Using an audio interface with ASIO support, you can easily route audio signals through a chain of your VST plugins, creating complex sound palettes. Here are some of its key advantages:
- Universal VST Support: LiveProfessor works with both VST effects (reverb, delay, compression, modulation, etc.) and VST instruments (synthesizers, samplers, drum machines). This opens up endless possibilities for creating unique sounds.
- Virtual Effects Rack: Organize your plugins into intuitive chains and configurations that easily adapt to the needs of each track or part.
- Focus on Live Performances: The program is designed with the requirements of the live stage in mind – stability, low latency (thanks to ASIO support), and quick access to necessary functions.
- Snapshot System: This is one of the most powerful features for live performances. Create instant snapshots of all plugin settings and routing. Switch between them instantly with the push of a button or a MIDI command. Perfect for changing the sound between a verse and a chorus, or between different songs in a setlist.
- Full MIDI Support: Control any plugin parameters and LiveProfessor functions using a MIDI controller. Assign pedals to switch snapshots, turn MIDI controller knobs to change the effect level in real-time – your hands remain free to play your instrument.
- ASIO Support: For professional audio work, minimal latency is critical. LiveProfessor fully supports ASIO drivers, ensuring fast and stable audio signal transmission between your instrument/microphone and plugins.
Continuous Development
It’s worth noting that LiveProfessor is currently in the beta testing phase. This means the program is constantly being improved, with new features being added and potential bugs being fixed. The developers are actively working to make LiveProfessor even more reliable, functional, and user-friendly for musicians worldwide. Being in the beta stage also means you can be among the first to try out the new features that appear.
Who is LiveProfessor For?
This plugin will be extremely useful for guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, vocalists, and any other musicians who want to integrate complex digital effects or virtual instruments into their live setup without the need to carry heavy and expensive hardware equipment. It will also be useful for sound engineers who work at concerts and want to have a flexible tool for sound processing.
If you are looking for a flexible, MIDI-controllable solution for using your favorite VST plugins in live performances, LiveProfessor definitely deserves your attention. Stay tuned for updates as this platform continues to grow and evolve, offering musicians more and more opportunities to realize their creative ideas on stage.
