Sessions: Plug-In Host 4+

Sessions is the performance-oriented plug-in host that puts all your virtual instruments and effects at your fingertips. With powerful features and a streamlined workflow, musicians can enjoy ultimate freedom to explore, create, play and perform without a DAW.

Refreshingly straightforward, Sessions is designed to keep you ‘in the moment’ however you make music. Thanks to the fluid drag-and-drop interface and innovations like the Always-On Recorder, producers, songwriters and sound designers can quickly experiment with new ideas and jump-start the creative process. For live players, Sessions has everything you need for an impromptu jam or a professional stage performance including MIDI layers and splits, flexible audio mixing, seamless sound switching, MIDI control, Ableton Link support and so much more…


AUDIO / MIDI HARDWARE AND PLUG-INS

* Support for Core Audio compatible multi-channel audio devices for low latency audio input and output
* Support for MIDI keyboards and controllers
* Support for MPE controllers and plug-ins
* Support for Audio Unit v2 and v3 instrument and effect plug-ins


AUDIO MIXER FEATURES

* Unlimited number of Audio Input Channels for live audio sources
* Unlimited number of Instrument Channels for hosting instrument plug-ins
* Unlimited number of Auxiliary Channels
* 1 Master Output Channel per Scene
* Unlimited number of effect plug-ins on each Channel
* 8 sends per Channel, switchable pre / post fader
* Auxiliary Channels can be routed to independent external outputs


MIDI FEATURES

* MPE support
* Create layers and splits using MIDI device, channel, note and velocity
* Note transposition on each Instrument Channel
* Use MIDI messages to control Scenes, Macros, Beat Clock and Metronome


PLUG-INS AND WIDGETS

* Plug-ins are represented in the Mixer by Widgets
* Widgets can be customized with knobs, sliders and switches to control up to 12 plug-in parameters
* Over 30 beautiful Widget themes are included, many inspired by the classic hardware of yesteryear
* A plug-in’s own UI can be displayed in the main app window or in separate floating windows
* Flexible Mixer / plug-in split screen options: auto-sized, fixed 50/50 or full width


SCENES

* 12 Scenes, each with its own independent Mixer
* Seamless switching between Scenes
* Customizable with colors and icons


MACROS

* 16 Macro Controls and 1 Big Knob per Scene
* Macros auto-map to the first 16 Widgets parameters by default
* Macros can be configured to control multiple parameters, each with its own scale and range
* Macros can be controlled using MIDI messages


PERFORMANCES AND PATCHES

* Save the content of all twelve Scenes, Macros and the Beat Clock as a Performance
* Save individual Channels and Scenes to the Patch Library


RECORDING

* The Always-On Recorder continuously records the last 5, 10 or 15 minutes
* Loop playback of recorded or selectable region
* Export recorded or selectable region as M4A or WAV
* Additional manual direct-to-file recorder for recordings of unlimited duration


BEAT CLOCK

* Start / Stop, Tempo and Time Signature controls
* Internal, Ableton Link and external MIDI clock sync sources
* Metronome with selectable tick sound


PLUG-IN LIBRARY

* Separate tabs for Instruments and Effects
* Independent Search and Favorites filter in each tab
* Plug-ins can be organised alphabetically or grouped by manufacturer
* Hide unwanted plug-ins using the Plug-In Manager


AND MORE…

* Simple, drag and drop operation throughout
* Keyboard shortcuts for common functions
* Light and Dark modes - follow the system or manual selection
* Safe Start mode to help troubleshoot problematic plug-ins


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