SoundCue allows musicians to play back audio tracks with one tap. It was designed from the ground up with live performance in mind.
- Theater Show Control App
- Paid • Proprietary
- iPhone
- iPad
+2A VST (plus AudioUnit on OSX) plugin host designed for live use. Based on the JUCE 'audio plugin host' code, heavily modified to better suit my purposes.
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
vPlayer is a standalone software developed for quick testing new vst/au instruments without the need to use any DAW. But also for playing a quick loading jam session using your favourite instruments, playing up to 4 instruments at same time using up to 4 different keyboards and...
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
"All tools you need for the guitar and bass" AmpLion, Pedals, GK Amplification and other effects with a live performance host.
- Music Production App
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
+2Lite version of inTone 2, a live performance fx processor and virtual instrument host. inTone 2 Solo only limited in track numbers, not functionality. Almost 40 FX plugins, 1 track player, 1 audio track, 1 instrument track, 1 AUX and 1 master chain.
- Music Production App
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
+2MainStage lets you take your Mac to the stage with a full-screen interface optimized for live performance, flexible hardware control, and a massive collection of plug-ins and sounds that are fully compatible with Logic Pro
- Music Production App
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
+1Jumper Evo performs as a live purpose DAW's internal preset manager. It allows live performers to play with up to 16 VSTi instruments on stage or in live jams.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
- Linux
- Chrome OS
LiveProfessor is a live oriented plugin host for Windows and OSX. LiveProfessor makes it easy to create a powerful, portable and flexible effect rack using VST or AU plugins.
- Music Production App
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
+1Console is a plug-in host that allows you to freely combine plug-ins of different formats such as VST2.0 and DirectX (DX) audio. Its modular system allows for flexible routing and enables sound creation at the next level.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
You might use a complete DAW to record your music, but when you are in front of your audience, it may be easier to use something dedicated to live situations. And during live situations, the access to your instruments and effects must be fast and intuitive.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
+2Visibox allows performers to control video like a musical instrument. Quickly drop in videos, images, or audio files to create immersive stadium-style concert visuals in any cafe, club, or live stream.
- Music Production App
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows