GIG PERFORMER BLOG ARTICLES
Cross-platform usage and moving from one platform to another
Gig Performer is an audio plugin host for live performance available for both Windows and macOS. In this article you will learn about cross-platform usage and some considerations when you are migrating from Windows to macOS or vice-versa. How to keep gig files...
Separate your sustain pedal from your controller
Although most MIDI controllers and many workstations have the ability to split their keyboards, when you’re using Gig Performer, the best practice is to use multiple MIDI In blocks as described in this blog article and to just leave your physical controller on a...
How to automate switching rackspace variations and song parts using the MIDI File Player
In this article you will learn how to automate switching rackspace variations and song parts using the MIDI File Player. Gig Performer 4 comes with great features such as a bundled MIDI File Player, Scriptlets and a Local GP port. If you have a MIDI file that contains...
Tips to troubleshoot your computer-based setup
If you are experiencing issues with your computer-based setup, this article will help you to troubleshoot it. The goal of every performing musician is to have a glitch-free and reliable setup for their gigs. If things start to go awry, don't worry - we have compiled...
How to offload the processing of audio plugins to remote computers using AudioGridder
In this article you will learn how to offload audio plugin processing to remote computers on your network using AudioGridder. What is AudioGridder and how does it work . AudioGridder is a free (donations are accepted) network bridge application for audio and MIDI,...
How to make various elements of Gig Performer bigger
In this article you will learn how to make various elements of Gig Performer bigger and making them suitable for smaller displays, touch screen devices or simply tweaking options to better match your preferences. The first two tips that will be presented are...
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How to use OnSong with Gig Performer [guest article]
In this guest article written by Alexander (@tripleB) you will learn how to use OnSong with Gig Performer. Intro . As we have seen in another blog, it's easy to add a SetList / Songbook app to Gig Performer. This article describes the usage of OnSong on an iPad along...
What are extensions in Gig Performer and how to use them
In this article you will learn what are extensions in Gig Performer and how to use them. What are extensions and the SDK? . Extensions are basically libraries (.dll files on Windows and .dylib files on macOS) independently developed that Gig Performer can load so as...
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How to use BandHelper with Gig Performer [guest article]
In this guest article written by Ray Myers learn how to use BandHelper with Gig Performer. BandHelper is a browser-based and iOS/Android application used by many bands to create set lists and share band activities among all members. Originally called SetListMaker, the...
Gig Performer is the best companion for all your musical efforts and more
Gig Performer is a sophisticated audio plugin host for live performance and session musicians, created by serious touring musicians for musicians. Over the years, Gig Performer has matured and is quickly being recognized as an industry standard for live performers. In...
Gig Performer in Bearsville Theater with FOH engineer Robert Frazza
We had a conversation with former Bearsville Theater FOH sound engineer Robert Frazza on Gig Performer. Robert Frazza is a sound expert with 40 years of experience managing tours and supporting hundreds of national and international bands. He began earning his chops...
How to remember the global transpose between gigs
If you would like a particular gig file to always start with the global transpose set to some non-zero value, there’s a very easy way to do this 1. Insert a widget in your Global rackspace 2. Insert a System Actions plugin in your Global rackspace 3. Map the widget to...