In this article I'll present several websites where you can find and download free VST, VST3 or AU audio plugins, install them and use them in the audio plugin host Gig Performer, on Windows or macOS. Introduction The purpose of this article is to serve as a quick...
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How to record Gig Performer’s outputs via Gig Performer’s Record feature on Windows
In this article, we will show you how to record Gig Performer's outputs via Gig Performer's Record feature on Windows.. Important note .Starting from v4.5, Gig Performer can record both inputs and outputs channels. Check our user manual or watch this video to learn...
Can I run Gig Performer on a very old laptop? [guest article]
I see these kinds of questions across the Internet, because users want to know if they can use their old laptop for gigging or to see how well Gig Performer does work with fewer resources. Computer specification These are the main reasons I decided to write this...
Best Practices for deploying VST plugins on Windows
In this guest blog article, you will learn about the best practices for deploying VST plugins on Windows. Guest post by Gig Performer user Jim Erwin— Keyboard player with The Suburbans . Best Practices (okay... my practices) for deploying VST Plugins on Windows .I've...
Another optimization trick for PC users
Here is another optimization trick for PC users, that we found in our forum. Background One of our users, @progloverfan, posted this helpful tip on our Community forums for Windows users that may be helpful to anyone trying to tweak their PC to make it more efficient....
Installed plugin does not show up in Gig Performer
In this article, you will learn about possible culprits when your plugin does not show up in Gig Performer, after you have installed it. . Why a plugin cannot be validated . Depending on how particular AU, VST3 or VST plugins needed to be activated, it may be the case...
ASIO4ALL – compatibility issues
ASIO4ALL is a free audio driver that allows users to achieve better audio performance and reduce audio latency when using their computer to record or playback audio. It was originally designed to provide low latency support for audio interfaces that did not already...
Blank activation dialog when Gig Performer starts
Symptom: After downloading the trial version of Gig Performer, a blank activation dialog pops up. There's nothing to click on. Background: The blank activation dialog issue has only been reported a couple of times. From our investigation, this appears to be some kind...
How to specify plugin locations
In this article, you will learn how to specify plugin locations in Gig Performer. Background If you are running Gig Performer on a Windows computer, your VST3 and VST plugins can be installed in arbitrary locations specified by the plugin developer and/or modified by...
Side-chaining – really easy with Gig Performer
You may be wondering how to implement side-chaining in your audio plugin host. Quick answer: if you’re using Gig Performer, it’s pretty trivial. Note: At the time of writing this article, we used Gig Performer 3. However, the same concept applies to more recent...
How to change programs in Gig Performer if you can only send Note messages
We recently got a question from a user who wanted to be able to switch rackspaces and variations using Note messages on a Novation Launchpad. The Launchpad only produces MIDI Note messages, but Gig Performer expects Program Change MIDI events. What to do? Important...
Some plugin windows open up too small
If you have a particularly high resolution Windows tablet, it may be that some plugin editor windows are displayed too small. You can address this by adjusting Windows scaling behavior. Right click on the application icon and click Properties. Go over to the...