I'd like to use Reaper with SWS Extensions as THE solution for merging VSTi with hardware for live gigs (I don't see the better alternative for Windows-based setup, but maybe there are better solutions). A friend of mine mentioned about software for iOS called Setlists. My other buddy is using MacOS-based notebook and Mainstage or other software which let him change the songs - lyrics, PC/MSB/LSB of patches on the hardware and/or plugins. Quite neat.
I haven't used Apple software (yet), I'm mainly in Windows (hence all my soft is Windows-oriented), but I was thinking if there's a solution for tablet (Android or iOS) or Windows. My go-to DAW is Reaper with SWS Extensions, my upper board is Yamaha-based (MOX/XS, planning to get MODX), lower is still RD700GX. As I will use notebook anyway, additional tablet is not necessary (but I think it should be handy when it comes to sheet music and changing songs). Don't want to spend hundreds, but if there IS a ideal solution, I'll gladly invest to get the job done and rather focus on configuring my setup for live show rather than worry about sheet/program changing/etc.
Big thanks for any tip!