Open Planet have price dropped Sessions, now only $9.99, (usually $19.99).
- Adds an optional Scene name that will be displayed instead of the Scene icon
- Improves interaction with gain controls for more accuracy – clicking (or tapping) either side of the knob position adjusts the gain in small steps. Double clicking (or tapping) the knob, resets the gain to 0dB
- When adjusting gain from the Macros or MIDI, the dB value is temporarily displayed
- The screen will no longer go to sleep when Sessions is the frontmost app [Mac]
- Improves error handling for plug-ins that are not compatible with the current audio settings
- Fixes an issue with hung notes from certain MIDI controllers when switching Scenes
- Fixes an issue that prevented renamed Widget parameters updating on macOS 26 and iPadOS 26
- Fixes an issue that could cause Sessions to quit unexpectedly when opening Settings with certain hardware combinations
Sessions is the performance-oriented plug-in host that puts all your virtual instruments and effects at your fingertips. With powerful features and a streamlined workflow, musicians can enjoy ultimate freedom to explore, create, play and perform without a DAW.
Refreshingly straightforward, Sessions is designed to keep you ‘in the moment’ however you make music. Thanks to the fluid drag-and-drop interface and innovations like the Always-On Recorder, producers, songwriters and sound designers can quickly experiment with new ideas and jump-start the creative process.
For live players, Sessions has everything you need for an impromptu jam or a professional stage performance including MIDI layers and splits, flexible audio mixing, seamless sound switching, MIDI control, Ableton Link support and so much more…
Compatibility
- AUv2* and AUv3 instrument and effect plug-ins
- Mac / iPad compatible multi-channel audio interfaces
- MIDI keyboards and controllers
- MPE controllers and plug-ins
Mixer
- Unlimited Audio Input Channels for live audio sources
- Unlimited Instrument Channels for hosting instrument plug-ins
- Unlimited Auxiliary Channels
- 1 Master Output Channel per Scene
- Unlimited effect plug-ins on each Channel
- 8 sends per Channel, switchable pre / post fader
- Auxiliary Channels can be routed to independent external outputs
MIDI
- Layers and splits using MIDI device, channel, note and velocity
- Note transposition on each Instrument Channel
- MIDI CC control for switching Scenes and controlling Macros, Start/Stop and more
Plug-ins and Widgets
- Plug-ins are represented in the Mixer by Widgets
- Widgets can be customized with knobs, sliders and switches to control up to 12 plug-in parameters
- Over 30 beautiful Widget themes, many inspired by the classic hardware of yesteryear
- Flexible Mixer / Plug-in split screen options: auto-sized, fixed 50/50 or full width
- A plug-in’s own UI can be displayed in the main app window or in separate floating windows*
Scenes
- 12 Scenes, each with its own independent Mixer
- Seamless switching between Scenes
- Seamless layering using Pinned Scenes
- Session Mix view for ‘big-button’ Scene switching and pinning
- Customizable with color, icon and name
Macros
- 16 Macro Controls and 1 Big Knob per Scene
- Macros auto-map to the first 16 Widget parameters by default
- Macros can be configured to control multiple parameters, each with its own scale and range
Patches & Projects
- Save individual Channels and Scenes to the Patch Library
- Save the content of all 12 Scenes, Macros and the Beat Clock as a Project file
- Move Patches and Projects between Mac and iPad (third party plug-in availably may vary between platforms)
Recording
- The Always-On Recorder continuously records the last 5, 10 or 15 minutes
- Loop playback of recorded or selectable region
- Export recorded or selectable region as M4A or WAV
- Manual direct-to-file recorder for recordings of unlimited duration
Beat Clock
- Start / Stop, Tempo and Time Signature controls
- Internal, Ableton Link and external MIDI clock sources
- Metronome with selectable tick sound
Plugin-in Library
- Separate tabs for Instruments and Effects
- Independent Search and Favorites filter in each tab
- Organise Plug-ins alphabetically or grouped by manufacturer
- Hide unwanted plug-ins using the Plug-In Manager
and more…..
- Highly efficient multi-threaded audio engine
- CPU meter
- iPad background audio
- Bluetooth Audio / MIDI
- Keyboard shortcuts*
- Light and Dark modes
- Safe Start to help troubleshoot problematic plug-ins
- * – Feature only available on macOS
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