Digital Brain Instruments has released a new version of its live performance plugin host application for macOS and Windows.
vPlayer 4 is a 64-bit VST/AU host developed for playing live an audio plugin rig on stage or while doing a rehearsal, for jamming with virtual synths or for quick testing new plugins (virtual instruments & effects), all without the need to use any DAW, which is usually more complex to setup. vPlayer 4 acts as a wrapper to turn any VST/AU into a standalone application.
While a traditional DAW can be used for live performance, many musicians prefer the stability and ease of use that comes with dedicated VST host. vPlayer 4 allows playing up to 8 VST/AU instruments at same time using up to 4 different MIDI keyboards, so you can join a quick loading jamming session with your friends.
vPlayer 4 features
- 4 Plugin Slots: Each plugin slot allows using 1 instrument & 1 effect plugin. Each slot can be played using a different MIDI device simultaneously (4 MIDI keyboards) or using the same MIDI device.
- Play up to 8 instrument plugins: Each effect plugin can be converted into an instrument plugin, allowing to play up to 8 instruments at same time.
- External audio input available: Use a microphone, any music instrument or audio input from third-party software using virtual audio loopback drivers.
- Built-in Audio Player: Play any file from your computer.
- Built-In MIDI Player: Play up to 4 MIDI files simultaneously.
- Parallel & Serial Processing Modes: Parallel mode allows playing 4 virtual instruments while audio output is processed through an effect plugin for each virtual instrument. Serial mode allows playing 1 virtual instrument while audio output is processed through 7 effect plugins. In
audio source mode, serial processing mode allows processing your audio input through 8 VST/AU effect plugins. - Multitrack & Stereo Recording: Record each plugin slot audio output to individual audio files.
- MIDI Recording: Export individual MIDI files for each plugin slot. Up to 4 MIDI files.
- Master Rack: Up to 2 VST/AU plugins to process master output.
- Built-in Metronome.
vPlayer 4 is available to purchase for $6 USD. A freeware vPlayer 4 Lite version is also available.
More information: Digital Brain Instruments