The MIDI Channel Constrainer is a plugin that allows you to set the MIDI input channel that is allowed through, remap the input channel to another channel, or block all MIDI traffic that goes through this plugin. You can learn more about this plugin block in the User...
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Using MIDI OSC blocks to send MIDI to the Global Rackspace
As of the time of writing, Gig Performer 4 does not support sending MIDI messages from a rackspace to the Global Rackspace or vice versa, you can only send audio data. Although a future version will most likely add this support (legal caveat - no guarantees), there...
How to send Program Change messages out to hardware devices and other applications
In this article we’ll show you how to send Program Change messages out to hardware devices and other applications. Gig Performer 4 introduces improved support for sending out MIDI to your hardware MIDI devices and external applications. Gig Performer 4 MIDI...
How to create keyboard and velocity splits
In this article we'll show you how to create keyboard splits and velocity splits in Gig Performer. Gig Performer is an audio plugin host for live performance that allows musicians to create sophisticated setups and fully express their artistic needs. Whether you want...
How to create a custom metronome with visual feedback
In this article we explain how to create a custom metronome with visual feedback using the System Actions plugin. Introduction . The System Actions plugin is one of the new built-in plugins in Gig Performer 4. This plugin allows you to control various Gig Performer...
What are Temporary Startup Options in Gig Performer
The Temporary Startup Options dialog allows you to change certain settings when you first open Gig Performer. Changes in this dialog will not be permanent When you start Gig Performer again, all changes will be reverted to your existing preferences. To invoke this...
How to synchronize Gig Performer’s tempo to an external MIDI clock or Link-enabled products
In this article we explain how to synchronize Gig Performer's tempo to an external MIDI clock or Link-enabled products. Gig Performer is a versatile audio plugin host that provides you with variety of ways to manage your tempo. As of version 1.6, Gig Performer can...
Converting PDF files for use with Gig Performer ChordPro
In this article, you will learn about converting PDF files for use with Gig Performer ChordPro. Background . The ChordPro/Lyric window in Gig Performer does not yet have built-in support for viewing PDF files. However, since it does support images, a workaround is to...
What to do if Gig Performer 4 can’t find or use your Intel plugins on the new Mac M1 processor
In this article, you will learn what to do if Gig Performer 4 or later can't find or use your Intel plugins on the new Mac M1 processor. Background . Apple recently released a new line of computers using their new M1 ARM based microprocessors, also known as Apple...
Controlling the RJM GT Mastermind from Gig Performer
Background .The RJM GT Mastermind pedal controllers are MIDI pedalboards with a collection of buttons above which are little text displays. The normal way to use this pedal board is to create your banks using their software and define what information each button...
Music software has failed you and here is why
In this article, Brett Pontecorvo explains how music software has failed live performers. Tools created for recording music are used to perform live music, which is not ideal. .Background The purpose of DAWs is to make recording music faster, easier, and cheaper than...
The System Actions plugin
The System Actions plugin is new with Gig Performer 4 and is multi-purposed. One important feature is to provide local control many Gig Performer global actions. These actions are, for example, Tap Tempo, Play/Stop, setting the Master Trim among many others....