In this video, musician Harry Triendl showcases his live performance setup using Gig Performer on his MacBook M4. Following an upgrade from an 11-year-old system, he highlights his transition to 64-bit plugins and the integration of new software to replace legacy tools.
Key components of Harry’s setup include:
- Primary Instruments: He uses a Roli Seaboard for expressive MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) control alongside a standard MIDI keyboard (1:17-1:26).
- Core Software: Gig Performer serves as his host application, managing various sounds and variations for live performance (0:07-2:10).
- Plugins & Sound Design: He demonstrates a variety of sounds, including:
- Ambient & Ethnic Sounds: Plastic flutes, shakuhachi, and nature-inspired ambient pads (2:26-3:49).
- Audio Modern Plugins: He specifically praises Soundbox for vocals and Loopmix for rhythmic looping and percussion (7:14-9:26).
- MPE Tools: He utilizes plugins like Arturia’s Pigments, Diva, and Roli Equator to take full advantage of the Seaboard’s capabilities (9:36-9:51).
Live Performance Demonstrations:
Throughout the video, Harry performs several segments demonstrating his workflow, including switching between variations to layer vocals, drum loops, and melodic instruments (4:13-7:14). He also shows advanced techniques like the “endless hold” function and using loopers to create complex arrangements in real-time (10:00-14:17). He concludes by presenting more experimental electronic and “horror-scenario” soundscapes for film scoring (15:16-16:09).