JBridge is a system to allow 32-bit plugins to run in a 64-bit Windows plugin host such as Gig Performer. Although some 32-bit plugins may work just fine with Gig Performer using this bridge, others may be unreliable and fail miserably. We strongly recommend that you...
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Checksum – how to make sure you have downloaded a valid version of Gig Performer 4
Sadly, if you do a search, there are numerous websites out there that purport to provide you with a download for Gig Performer, perhaps even for free. Unfortunately, they're all illegitimate and generally their goal is to get you to install malware on your computer....
End User License Agreement for Gig Performer
DESKEW TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR GIG PERFORMER ("THE SOFTWARE") BY CLICKING THE ACCEPT BUTTON OR DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY AND BECOME A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT. DESKEW TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 'S ACCEPTANCE AND FULFILLMENT OF...
Gig Performer 3 and Windows 11
We regret that Gig Performer 3 (GP3) and earlier have not been tested with Windows 11 as and are not supported on that platform. We encourage such users to upgrade to Gig Performer 4 as it not only has significantly more functionality but is supported on Windows 11....
IK Multimedia VST3 plugins are wrongly responding to incoming MIDI messages
It has come to our attention that at least one VST3 plugin from IK Multimedia, their "TR5 Opto Compressor", is “leaking” MIDI. What this means is that even though that plugin has indicated that it does not accept incoming MIDI, it will in fact still respond to MIDI...
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...
Information for Plugin Alliance Customers
Update (May 31st, 2023) As of May 31st, 2023, the Plugin Alliance editions of Gig Performer are no longer available for sale and will not be updated. Gig Performer can now be purchased exclusively from its developer Deskew Technologies, LLC in their Online Store....
System requirements for Gig Performer 4.0
In this article learn about system requirements for Gig Performer 4.0. macOS 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 more recent versions...
If your fans start running hot when you load Gig Performer, it’s probably not Gig Performer!
A few Gig Performer users have reported a problem where, after loading a gig file, the fans (laptop fans, not your audience!) turn on, your computer gets hot and your activity monitor or task manager indicates that Gig Performer is using a huge amount of CPU cycles....
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. and involves the use of a freeware...
How to optimize your PC for the Stage – download FREE e-book
This comprehensive guide is intended to help musicians optimize their Windows PCs to process audio as fast and as reliably as possible. To get the most from your Windows operating system for digital audio processing, many Windows settings and features need to be...
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.