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...
Tutorials
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...
Scaling Curves – Advanced Usage
The new scaling curve mechanism in Gig Performer 4 replaces the older linear-only scaling that was available in previous versions of Gig Performer. Scaling curves can be associated with widgets and with the Note Velocity values of MIDI In blocks. NB the same mechanism...
How to use ChordPro files in Gig Performer
In this article you will learn about ChordPro files, how to find them or create your own, and how to use them in Gig Performer. What is ChordPro? .ChordPro is a file format that allows you to represent lyrics and chords using text markup that can then be displayed in...
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.
How to control your guitar or keyboard effects from a Web browser
In this article, we'll show you how to control your guitar or keyboard effects (or any other instrument effects) by using a Web browser. You can run a Web browser on any computer, laptop, smartphone or device. Previous blog articles covered proprietary applications...
Use your mobile phone to control your guitar or keyboard effects
In this article I'll show you how to use your Android mobile phone or tablet to control your guitar or keyboard effects (or any other instrument effects) by using OSC in Gig Performer. Gig Performer, our audio plugin host for live performance, supports full OSC...
Top websites for free audio plugins and how to use them in Gig Performer
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...
Recording your Gig Performer performance with a DAW
At some point, you may be interested in recording your Gig Performer performance with a DAW.. Background .Gig Performer is designed to be a very flexible audio plugin host to allow you not only to create your sounds but also to perform, in real time, on stage or in a...
How to use the same set of PC messages to select parts in any song
In this article, we will show you how to use the same set of PC messages to select parts in any song. Background For users coming to Gig Performer from other audio plugin hosts, there is some confusion as to how to configure Gig Performer so you can use the same set...
The hidden power of the MIDI In Block
Gig Performer’s MIDI In block is not just your everyday block for receiving MIDI events. It can do much more than just receive MIDI messages from an external MIDI device and feed them to connected soft-synth plugins. It has important other functionality that often...