Digital Brain Instruments has released vPlayer 4, a new version of the 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 Highlights:

• 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.

System Requirements:

• Mac: Mac OS 10.11.6 or later. Apple Silicon OS 11 or later. 4GB RAM or more recommended.
• Windows: Windows 8 or later. 4GB RAM or more recommended.

Price: $6.

A free version, vPlayer 4 Lite, is also available.

More info at www.digitalbrain-instruments.com/vplayer4