How Does Gig Performer® Compare?
Here’s a simple breakdown.
Feature/Benefit
Patch persist
Splits and layers
MIDI filtering
Built-in metronome
Audio file player
MIDI file player
Plugin parameter learning
Instant switching between patches
Global and local MIDI monitor
Cross platform
Host VST2, AU and VST3 plugins
OSC support
Dynamic plugin loading
CPU usage
Visual control scaling display
Plugin connection
Plugin effects routing
Visual custom control support (Widgets) per setup
Scripting support
Rig management (multiple configuration support)
Record audio and MIDI inputs
Variations
External synth control
Multi-instance support
Visual custom control support (Widget) groups
Built-in guitar tuner
Ableton Link integration
Latency measurement tool
Songs and Setlist reusing rackspaces/patches
ChordPro support
Probabilistic Sound Designer
Bi-Directional Global FX
Visual parameter scaling
Controlled patch transition
Built-in plugin for advanced MIDI processing
Extensions and external API support
Support for Cakewalk style instrument definition files
Data entry optimized for touch devices
Chameleon plugin
Gig Performer®
4.x
Optimized for live use
Visual patch cables
Visual patch cables
MainStage
3.x
Global
macOS only
AU only
Normal
Channel strip
Mixer interface with aux buses
Limited support
Limited support
Limited support
Unidirectional only
Cantabile Performer 3.x
Global
Windows only
VST2 and VST3
Limited support
Normal
List style routing
List style routing
Limited support
Limited support
Limited support
Limited support
Unidirectional only
Camelot Pro
2.x
Local
Normal
List style routing
List style routing
Limited support
Limited support
Limited support