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Use PerformFX in a live set

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What this recipe is for

Use this when the set needs movement, tension, or punctuation, but you do not want to manually ride the mixer the whole time. Good PerformFX use is sparse and confident. The point is to shape moments, not smear effects over everything.

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Steps

1

Open the Perform tab

Press [TAB] until Perform is active when PerformFX is enabled.
2

Choose only a few trusted moves

Start with one repeat, one Airwindows delay or reverb throw, one filter-style effect, and one obvious transition or volume-drop move. A small set is easier to play musically.
3

Set the bank and quantize behavior

Pick the bank and quantize mode that match the tempo and the kind of transitions you want to make. Tighter quantization feels more controlled. Looser timing feels more aggressive.
4

Rehearse on a stable scene first

Practice the effects on a loop or scene that is already solid. Learn how each move enters and exits before you trust it live.
5

A/B a candidate before the set

Press [SHIFT+A] for the current PerformFX lane and [SHIFT+B] for the permissive CLAP candidate lane. Trigger the same move on both lanes, then add notes with [SHIFT+N] when the difference matters.
6

Trigger effects at section changes

Use the effects to set up drops, transitions, or exits. If you trigger them constantly, they stop feeling special.
7

Kill the effect cleanly when needed

If the texture gets out of hand, press [SHIFT+K] to kill all active PerformFX and return to the dry groove immediately.

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What good looks like

The best outcome is not “more FX.” It is:
  • cleaner transitions
  • more tension before a drop or section change
  • a stronger sense that the performance is being played, not just looped
  • clearer feedback about which official CLAP candidates deserve to replace current presets