I’ve seen some of your videos and they’ve helped. Thank you! However, I’m looking for a video or documentation that gives a detailed overview on how best to setup rackspaces per song, the global rackspace and how best to use pre-recorded multiple tracks for backing tracks using SAFPs–and if that’s even the best approach.
Here’s what I’m attempting to accomplish:
· Create a rackspace per song with each song having multiple pre-recorded instrument and vocal backing tracks in M4A, MP3 or FLAC format (e.g., Drums, Bass, Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals, Horns, etc.). I’ve managed to wire up several SAFPs for the separate backing tracks, but I’ve yet to see how to start/stop them simultaneously. I’d prefer not to have to use a DAW, like Ableton or Pro Tools, to achieve this goal.
· I want to be able to mute any given backing track as needed for each song and/or depending on if there are other live players to play those muted track parts (i.e., I don’t want to have to create multiple rackspace versions of each song with whichever track(s) I don’t want to play).
· I currently have a MacBook Pro M5 with a Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 audio interface that I plan on using for gigging and I have a Win11 PC with a Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 for creating and testing songs at home before adding them to my live performance rig.
· I need to be able to attach one or more plugins for each audio I/F input channel that I’ll use for live playing (e.g., mike reverb, guitar distortion, etc.).
· I want to use a MIDI player for playing keyboard parts live that can switch the keyboard instruments per song (using a KORG Extreme) or that can use synth plugins if I decide to use just a MIDI keyboard controller for gigging instead.
· I need a single start/stop foot switch control to start/stop songs for live performances, but I want to use just a button control for song setup and creation at home.
· I want to save separate configurations for my Win11 home PC and gigging MacBook laptop using different audio interfaces (e.g., Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 for home, Scarlett 2i4 for live) so I don’t have to switch audio I/Fs and backing track drives as needed (e.g., pre-recorded backing tracks are stored on my home D: drive, but I’ll use a USB-C external SSD for the MacBook).
· Once I have a working example (or template), I want to put each song/rackspace in one or more setlists and easily add, move, or remove a song from any given setlist.
· I’m also not sure what I should put in the global rackspace since each song will have different instruments and configurations, but I presume there will be some subset of configurations that will remain consistent for all rackspace songs.
From what I’ve researched before purchasing, it appeared that all I’m attempting to do is doable with Gig Performer 5, but I’ve yet to find any video or detailed documentation that depicts how to achieve all my goals. Any help or link to a video or documentation that will provide the information I need to achieve my aforementioned goals will be greatly appreciated.
