Pi Live
The show runs on it.
A dedicated plug-in host for live sound. Run your entire processing chain natively on your computer, or on a server of your choice — and command every rack, scene and plug-in from front-of-house.
When the band walks on, there is no undo. Pi Live is built so you never think about the computer again.
What it does.
Racks for every source
Build mono, stereo or multichannel racks with a full insert chain per rack, input and output routing, gain, solo, mute and per-rack CPU readout.
Native or on a server
Process on the machine in front of you, or send audio over the network to a dedicated processing server and back — keep your mixing computer light and responsive.
Latency you can see
Every rack shows its own latency and CPU load, and Pi Live compensates so parallel paths stay phase-aligned through any plug-in chain.
Scenes that follow the setlist
Store and recall complete scenes per song. Recall by MIDI program change or timecode cue, with recall-safe racks, tempo and scene notes.
Your plug-ins, your sound
Host your favourite VST3 and AU plug-ins next to Pi’s own processors, with MIDI learn on every parameter.
One click from safety
Bypass-all and mute-all are always on screen. A built-in recorder and latency page keep the whole system in view.
Native or networked. Your call.
Small club or stadium tour, the workflow is the same. Run natively for the shortest signal path, or move the heavy lifting to a processing server on a direct network link. Your racks, scenes and plug-in settings stay in one session on the computer you mix from.
Scenes that move with the music.
Name a scene for every song, attach cues and notes, and let MIDI or timecode recall it on the downbeat. Racks marked recall-safe stay exactly as you left them, so a vocal you have just rescued never jumps back.
The details.
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standalone live plug-in host |
| Hosted formats | VST3, AU (macOS) |
| Racks | Mono, stereo and multichannel, unlimited inserts per rack |
| Processing | Native, or on a network processing server |
| Latency | Per-rack measurement and compensation |
| Scene recall | Manual, MIDI program change, timecode cue |
| Control | MIDI learn, bypass-all, mute-all |
| Audio drivers | Core Audio (macOS), ASIO (Windows) |
What you need.
macOS
| MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | macOS 11 Big Sur | Latest macOS |
| Processor | Apple silicon or Intel (Universal) | Apple M1 Pro or better |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Disk | 100 MB | 100 MB |
| Audio | Core Audio interface or console | Multichannel interface, USB / MADI / network card |
| Server | Optional | Dedicated processing machine on a direct network link |
Windows
| MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5, 4 cores | Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7, 8 cores |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Disk | 100 MB | 100 MB |
| Audio | ASIO driver | Multichannel ASIO interface or console |
| Server | Optional | Dedicated processing machine on a direct network link |
Works with.
Based on the product’s formats and audio I/O. Tested-host lists grow with every release.
OPERATING SYSTEM
- macOS 11 or laterSupported
- Apple siliconNative
- Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)Supported
- LinuxNot supported
HOSTED PLUG-INS
- VST3Supported
- Audio Units (macOS)Supported
- AAXNot supported
- VST2Not supported
AUDIO I/O
- Core Audio interfaces (macOS)Supported
- ASIO interfaces (Windows)Supported
- USB digital consolesSupported
- MADI / network audio cardsVia driver
- Processing serverPi Live Server
Build your first show in ten minutes
Questions.
Do I need a second computer?
No. Pi Live runs natively on one computer. A processing server is optional, for when you want more power or redundancy.
Is this a subscription?
No. Buy once and own it, with free updates and no hidden costs.
How many computers can I use?
One licence activates one computer. Changing machines? Deactivate it in the app or in your account, then activate the new one.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Download the full version and try every feature free for 15 days.
Pi Live.
Your move.
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