ifoundasound has released an early alpha version of LiveProfessor, a new Windows application designed to be a effect rack of VST plug-ins - specifically with live sound in mind. The concept is very simple: using an ASIO audio card you can route inputs and outputs through your VST plug-ins. The program supports snapshots, MIDI and both VST effects and VST instruments.

Features:

• As many VST plug-ins as your computer can handle. Both VST effects and VST instruments are supported.
• Easy routing: The matrix view makes it easy to see what is patched where.
• Snapshot automation of each plug-in: Recalls all parameters of a plug-in.
• MIDI input: To control instruments or to allow hands-on control of plug-ins.
• Fast audio engine to ensure low latency. Using a standard ASIO-card you can have as many inputs and outputs you like.

LiveProfessor is currently at version alpha 2.1.

Planned features include:

• Simple sound playback, cue-list.
• Patch view for all sources and targets.
• Global MIDI control.
• Recalling snapshots with Midi Show Control.