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...
Knowledge Base Articles
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...
Information for Plugin Alliance Customers
As of May 31st, 2023, the Plugin Alliance editions of Gig Performer are no longer available for sale. There will be no updates for these versions. The last Plugin Alliance version of Gig Performer is v4.5. You can now purchase Gig Performer exclusively from its...
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...
System requirements for Gig Performer 4.0
In this article learn about system requirements for Gig Performer 4.0. macOS system requirements Intel processors : 10.9 or greater Native Apple Silicon: 11.2 or greater . The Universal version supports both Intel and Apple Silicon natively but only works on...
How to hide unwanted plugins
In this article, we will show you how to hide unwanted plugins. How to disable a plugin If you have a plugin that you never use (and who doesn’t!), then you can disable it in the Plugin Manager. Simply select the plugin and click the Enabled switch to disable it. When...
Breaking changes in Gig Performer 4
In this article you will learn about breaking changes in Gig Performer 4. Gig Performer 4 can open gig files created with earlier versions of Gig Performer. For the most part, everything will just work without change. However, there are a few changes in behavior that...
Gig Performer documentation
In this KB article, you can find documentation links for Gig Performer. Gig Performer is an audio plugin host (AudioUnit, VST3 and VST host) for live performance and session musicians. You can access the documentation for your version of Gig Performer from the Gig...
How to change the underlying MIDI Input device for all MIDI In Blocks in all Rackspaces
In this article you will learn how to change the underlying MIDI Input device for all MIDI In blocks in all rackspaces. Scenario Suppose you connected a specific keyboard cover USB. Also, all your MIDI In blocks refer to a specific MIDI input device. Now, you have...
Does my plugin work with Gig Performer?
So, does it? . Well, gee, it should but there are many thousands of plugins out there. So, there’s simply no way for us to even find them all, never mind do any serious testing to make sure they work! Sometimes though you may find that the VST version works better...
USB MIDI Port names keep changing on Windows
If USB MIDI Port names keep changing on your Windows computer when you attach your MIDI controller, unfortunately, this is a well-known issue on Windows, all the way back to Windows XP. The solution to this issue is described here. It involves the use of a freeware...
A plugin crashed Gig Performer – how to find out which one
Plugins crash due to many reasons! Learn how to troubleshoot what AU, VST3 or VST plugin crashed in Gig Performer and see tips how to resolve the issue.