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Update: I've now tried this with Omnisphere, Kontakt instruments & CPU-intensive plugins - it works as before, as in the CPU does not incur any load until the instrument/patch is selected. However: Patches ARE loaded into RAM, so if you have 4gb or more of samples loaded (easy with the newer Kontakt ...

Sure, I'll clarify.

1. Make an instrument rack.
2. Drag your VST into the rack and turn it off.
3. Duplicate the VST; one copy for each preset. At this point if you open the chain selector they should all be at 0.

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4. Go into MIDI map mode and ...

After a couple years live looping with synths, loop pedals and outboard gear I decided to make the switch to a laptop/Ableton setup, where I play VSTs live and run them into Looper devices. Changing patches /presets on the fly is an essential part of playing live, and there were a few posts on these ...