Abeem Live Technologies has released Rack Performer 1.0, pro-audio software for live performance, sound design and real-time audio processing.
Rack Performer is a high-level modular environment hosting VST plugins and internal modules (over 100 and counting), with MIDI support, multi-channel audio I/O and internal processing, complete automatic patch-delay compensation, sample accurate sequencing, low jitter and latency.
As a platform dedicated to stage performance, Rack Performer helps the live musician at every step from the rehearsal to the concert.
Patch
In Patch mode, load and connect any number of effects and instruments
Create patches easily and smoothly in a fast OpenGL-rendered patcher
A large choice of built-in modules is available, with various mixing and processing effects, filters and many more
VST plugins are fully supported, including MIDI sequencers and MIDI effects
All connection schemes are possible, like multi-channel and side-chain routings
Most internal modules support multi-channel streams (up to 7:1) on their inputs and outputs
Edit
In Edit mode the application interface is full-screen without scrolling or overlapping windows
Dispatch all module interfaces on up to 8 virtual screens, each holding its own rack of modules
Select GUI wrappers to build custom control surfaces to focus only on important parameters
Modules have their own presets bank where their state and configuration can be stored and recalled at will
Quick MIDI controller mapping supports advanced types like 14bit CC and NRPN, along with mapping curves
Easily create keyboard splits, layers and merges or transpose notes on the fly by using the provided MIDI effects
Incoming MIDI events can be filtered by type at three levels: per MIDI input device, per input channel or ultimately per module
Perform
High-precision sample-accurate engine allows for low jitter and ultra tight control and synchronization
Events sequencing, automation and processing is completely sample-accurate from end to end. All nuances of the performance are more faithfully conveyed, recorded and reproduced
Full sample accuracy also permits to have a complete patch delay compensation (PDC) that is not merely limited to delaying audio signals as all controls events are properly aligned
Scene Snapshots are an original way to save and recall any instant of the performance in a flash
Allocate dedicated audio output channels for audio monitoring, ideal to cue sounds on headphones before playing them
Complete multi-channel real-time audio recording support. The recorder can stream to disk any number of channels from any point(s) in the patch
Transport bar with auto-hide and a very slim design keeps all synchronization and master clock controls always accessible
Use the Live Sync and Full Slave synchronisation modes to lock to external master clocks, using any standard protocol
Synchronize to any source exactly like a DJ would do, with the manual sync controls, including Tap Tempo, Sync-to-Push and tempo skew
Key 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 pricing and availability
Rack Performer is available immediatly world-wide and exclusively at www.livefactory.com. Price for a single user license is €139."
