Live Performance Mac SW (Midi automation/VST Host)

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2011/08/01 06:42:55 (permalink)

Live Performance Mac SW (Midi automation/VST Host)


Does anybody know of any stable pro-level live automation SW for mac like cantible and Forte?  I found the previous two from a post on this forum and really liked what they do but think I'm going live with a Macbook instead of a PC.

I'm looking for something to do set lists, automate midi setup/patch changes of HW synths, trigger samples, host VSTs as efficiently as possible etc.  I have thought of using Sonar or Ableton Live but since all of the extra recording features aren't needed for live performance I wanted to find something more focused on Live performances.

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    Beagle
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    Re:Live Performance Mac SW (Midi automation/VST Host) 2011/08/01 07:55:25 (permalink)
    I saw you ask this in the other thread, but you do realize you're asking this question on a cakewalk forum which is not compatible with Apple OS - it's PC only.  there are some people here who use macs and you might get a response or two, but this is probably not the best forum for asking this question since most users here are PC based.

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    Re:Live Performance Mac SW (Midi automation/VST Host) 2011/08/01 09:08:38 (permalink)
    You're right.  I don't know why I thought Sonar was ported to Mac at some point.  I was incorrect.  Thanks for the feedback.
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    Re:Live Performance Mac SW (Midi automation/VST Host) 2011/08/01 10:46:36 (permalink)
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    ...I don't know why I thought Sonar was ported to Mac at some point...

    That was Wavelab. Just stick with Ableton Live for live performance. Then get an iPad as a control surface for Live. I recommend TouchAble.

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    Re:Live Performance Mac SW (Midi automation/VST Host) 2011/08/04 15:06:02 (permalink)
    Most of the folks I know who use laptops live use Mainstage, which is bundled w/ Logic Pro. I think automation has to be done in Logic though.

    http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/mainstage/


    EDIT - Just realized that you specify VST plug-ins. Those aren't supported. But if you also have the AU version, you're covered.
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