Digital performer
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| developer | MOTU |
| Current version | 10.01 (May 1, 2019) |
| operating system | macOS , Windows |
| category | Music software |
| License | Proprietary |
| German speaking | Yes |
| www.motu.com | |
Digital Performer is the first MIDI - sequencer developed for the Macintosh platform and a digital audio workstation (DAW) of the American company Mark of the Unicorn ( MOTU ) for music production and mainly in American recording studios represents.
The software was first published in 1985, was originally only available for Apple Macintosh up to version 7 and from version 8, released on September 27, 2012, is also available for the Windows operating system (Windows 7 and 8).
Digital Performer was originally a pure MIDI software and was gradually expanded to include audio functions. The sophisticated functionality in the area of MIDI editing is considered outstanding, also in comparison to the industry standard Pro Tools . Many music producers therefore combine Digital Performer with Pro Tools, especially since the program - unlike others - supports the Digidesign TDM hardware directly. Digital Performer particular is among composers of film music very popular.
MOTU includes a greatly simplified version without MIDI functions called AudioDesk with its audio interfaces . AudioDesk is also available individually as a download.
In addition to the in-house plug-in interface MAS (MOTU Audio System), Digital Performer also supports Virtual Studio Technology (VST) and Audio Unit .
history
- In 1985 Motu released the first version of the MIDI sequencer, still known as "Performer", which can be operated via the graphical interface of the Macintosh. In addition, the notation software "Professional Composer" could be purchased. Performer already offered the possibility of multi-track recordings and editing of the MIDI data. The quarter time contains 480 ticks.
- Version 3.2 introduces a number of new functions in 1990. The most important new function is the chunk. Chunks are songs or individual sequences (again subdivided into several tracks such as drums, bassline, synth pads, etc.) that can be arranged one after the other or played simultaneously. Live performances or remixes are thus easily made possible. With the new in-house MIDI interface (MIDI Time Piece), Performer can communicate with the environment in various ways. The interface has 8 MIDI inputs and 8 MIDI outputs as well as an SMPTE-to-MIDI clock and an SMPTE-to-MTC converter.
literature
- Ben Newhouse: Producing Music with Digital Performer. Berklee Press et al. a., Boston MA et al. a. 2004, ISBN 0-87639-056-4 .