GIG PERFORMER BLOG ARTICLES
Don’t mix plugin formats from the same company
In this article you will learn about one of the best practices for software based setups: don’t mix plugin formats from the same company. For example, you can use the VST version of plugin A and the VST3 version of plugin B and the AU version of plugin C but if you’re inserting plugin A, then always insert the VST version of plugin A.
Why a graphic interface is superior to the channel strip model
In this article you will learn why a graphic interface and Gig Performer’s visual approach is superior to the channel strip model used in DAWs.
Creative Tool: Envelope Follower
In this guest article written by Frank den Blaauwen you will learn about the Envelope Follower, a new built-in plugin in Gig Performer 5 that he developed. You can download all the examples mentioned below at the end of this article.
Top 10 reasons why you should move to a Gig Performer based guitar rig
In this article you will learn about top 10 reasons why Gig Performer based guitar rig is the ultimate rig for any modern guitarist and why you should move to a Gig Performer based guitar rig. Check out the explanation, videos, and screenshots.
Gig Performer as an ultimate enhancer
Gig Performer is an ultimate enhancer – its impressive feature set allows live performers to improve every aspect of their setup: streamline their experience with their MIDI controller, plugins, backline gear and overall music making experience.
Using Kontakt to stream multiple backing tracks
Learn how to stream multiple backing tracks using Kontakt in Gig Performer. The process is explained using the individual instruments of a small orchestra that have been put together for use in upcoming theatrical performance of Pink Floyd’s The Wall.
The Decent Sampler XML Generator – Free Download
Do you need an easy way to make a collection of sound effects easily accessible and triggerable from any VST host? In this article we describe how to use the Decent Sampler XML Generator, a free application that will help you to accomplish this need.
Gig Performer and Backing Track Users
In this article we will focus on the Gig Performer features that make it a powerful tool for backing track users. In the blog article Gig Performer is the best companion for all your musical efforts we showed that although primarily aimed at performing musicians, the...
Scrolling Your Lyrics or Lead Sheets
In this article you will learn about several ways to scroll your lyrics or lead sheets in Gig Performer. [1] How to scroll the Song Lyrics/Chords window using a knob The internal System Actions plugin includes the ChordPro Page Offset parameter that allows for easy...
How to improve the sound quality of instruments in your MIDI files
In this article you will learn how to improve the sound quality of instruments in your MIDI files and get some ideas as to what to try further. We will also highlight some caveats. As members of many forums and Facebook groups, we often see music makers complaining...
Ways to send program changes to external synths
If you have a mixed environment – a combination of hardware synths and software plugins – you probably want to be able to send PC events to your external synths as you switch from one song to another. There are quite a few ways to accomplish this.
Retrospective — 2023 Year-in-review
In this article we will take a look at 2023 and briefly summarize some of useful features, activities and things that stood out during the year. New massive Gig Performer features As some of you may know, in August, 2023, after many months of active development, we...