Abeem Live Technologies has released Rack Performer 1.0 – a modular environment hosting VST plugins and internal modules (over 100 and counting), with MIDI support, multi-channel audio I/O and internal processing, automatic patch-delay compensation, sample accurate sequencing, low jitter and latency.
Rack Performer lets you create custom patches using internal modules and VSTs that can be saved and recalled. Up to 32 inputs and outputs are supported for audio and up to 128 inputs and outputs are supported for MIDI.
Features:
- High-level modular host
- Over 100 internal modules
- VST plugins support
- Scene Snapshots
- Virtual Screens
- Low jitter sample-accurate sequencing engine
- Multichannel audio processing
- Multichannel HD recording
- Dedicated audio monitoring
- Audio: up to to 32 inputs and up to 32 outputs, full-duplex
- MIDI: up to 128 inputs and up to 128 outputs + routing
- MIDI Clock / MTC / MMC / MSC external sync
Rack Performer is available for €139.
looks almost like my midi setup window xD
I commend these folks for implementing something that falls under the category of “common sense” I’ve been missing this setup since the days of Jeskola Buzz. Reason came close to fufilling my dreams minus the lack of VST support. Kudos
I like the look of this. Seems like a very good alternative for live performance. Have to give this a go.
Is this that different from Plogue Bidule ?
New to me. Ta for the tip 🙂
I mean, I’ve never used this software so I can’t say for sure but plogue does all this and supports AU, which makes it especially handy for us PT users who covet VST and AU plugs
Ya, that was my exact thought, hasn’t Plogue Bidule been doing this for many (many) years???
My first thought was “What a well-considered, practical utility.” It just plain smells right. I can easily see it saving a few asses.
My second thought was “How many separate devices can you include before it begins to look like a power-line juncture in India, just a knotted mass of insanely layered lines?” More to the point, unless you are writing for an actual orchestra or making a Pink Floyd-level album, you have no need for 96 tracks. Synth tracks in particular fill the spectrum quickly. Its an amusing part of my work that I often end up removing segments because in my zeal, I maded mud pie. I have to trim a bit to recover the core clarity. The distinctions and dynamics get lost in the pile if you let the actual building process get away from you.
So the issue isn’t whether or not Rack Performer is valid and well-appointed; its both. Its simply one of having an incisive ear and not letting Gear Dazzle interfere with getting the best final mix. I think RP will tempt some people to do too much at once, but the more focused users could turn it into a new T.O.N.T.O.
This is another app that would really benefit from a well-done demo video.
It looks really interesting, but it’s difficult to get a good feel for what it does from the features and specs!
Im surprised no one mentioned EnergyXT or Numerology. I dig them both so Im open to this. I’m always looking for a better modular environment. This does look like a reworked Numerology, though Im down to give it a whirl. I gotta point out though, this guy wont be able to keep his head above water once AudioGL hits the market if he doesnt step it up a bit and give it something interesting.
Remember “Console” back in 2004-2006? It was a modular host for VST and DirectX plug-ins. $54, from Japan.
http://console.jp/en/about/about_1.html
Yeah .. console was good stuff.
You can load Vst’s into Synthedit … its a crazy great modular environment.
I must be missing something. This does not seem to offer anything new over any number of other products.
I suppose, if you do not already have the capability, this is as good a place to start as some of the other choices.