Gig Performer Version Comparison
Gig Performer and Gig Performer Free Functionality
Gig Performer® 5.0
Gig Performer® Free
Custom Panel Design
Create unique control interfaces using widgets, allowing you to control specific parameters of your plugins without opening their editors.
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Route Audio/MIDI Visually
Easily connect instruments and effects using an intuitive visual wiring interface. Gain a clear overview of MIDI and audio signal flow, and create complex routing setups that are difficult or impossible in traditional channel strip models.
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Audio MIDI Activity Monitoring
View your signal flow and volume levels while you play.
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Rackspaces – Combine Multiple Plugins
A rackspace is a collection of interconnected plugins to create the sounds you need for your songs..
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Unlimited
Up to 10
Variations
Create alternate versions of your sounds or effects within each rackspace.
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Unlimited
Up to 5 per rackspace
Setlists and Songs
Reuse rackspaces in your songs and organize multiple performances with setlists.
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Song Parts
Change sounds seamlessly as you move through a song. when switching to a song part,.
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Song Part Actions
Automate Gig Performer when switching song parts by triggering one or more actions such as sending MIDI messages to external gear or changing plugin parameter values on the fly,
Access Sounds and Effects Globally
Share common instruments and effects across all songs, saving computer resources and reducing the time spent rebuilding sounds.
Number of Plugins per Rackspace
Unlimited
Up to 8 per rackspace
Previous Sounds Sustain While Switching
Smoothly transition between sounds when changing rackspaces. Notes from previous rackspaces continue to sound until keys or sustain pedal is released.
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Audio Tail Length
Preserve natural reverb and delay tails for a polished, professional sound when switching patches.
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Widgets – Control Plugin Parameter
Control plugin parameters using graphic widgets that can also be tied to MIDI controllers.
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Widget Scaling
Controls how a plugin parameter value changes as the widget value changes.
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Widget Groups
Group multiple widgets to control several parameters simultaneously. For instance, crossfade two sounds or adjust filter cutoff and volume from a slider on your controller.
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Plugin Manager
Organize and manage your entire plugin collection. Add tags to find essential VSTs quickly.
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Easily Manage Multiple Rigs
Save and switch between mappings for different hardware devices, enabling you to move seamlessly between home, studio, and stage with just a few clicks.
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Record Incoming/Outgoing Audio/MIDI
Monitor Incoming MIDI
See what MIDI messages are being received by Gig Performer and your plugins.
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Guitar Tuner
A built-in tuner designed for quick and accurate guitar tuning during live performances.
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Metronome
Keep a steady tempo, Route metronome clicks to separate outputs channels.
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Ableton Link
Synchronize time and tempo with Ableton Live or other Ableton Link-enabled devices.
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Multiple Instance Support
Run Gig Performer more than once simultaneously on the same computer.
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Measure Hardware Latency
Determine the round-trip latency for your audio interface. Compare the reported and real latency of your audio interface.
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Create and Display ChordPro Charts
Display ChordPro charts with lyrics and chords directly within Gig Performer.
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Automatic Lyrics Scrolling
Synchronize lyrics or chords with your performance using auto-scrolling functionality to keep relevant information visible while you play.
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Save/Load Audio Configuration
Save and load configurations for multiple audio interfaces, simplifying hardware changes.
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Custom Fonts
Personalize front panels with preferred fonts to enhance readability and style.
MIDI Helper Tool
Send multiple MIDI messages to external devices while passing through song parts, keeping your hardware and other applications in sync with your performance.
Edit MIDI Mappings
Easily adjust MIDI mappings using an intuitive menu or manually select mappings. Correct Note Off messages to Note On messages, or map MIDI messages to widgets. No need to have a controller available.
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Customizable Random Sound Creation
Create new sounds using controlled randomization on a desired set of parameters. Created sounds can be similar to or quite different from the original sound.
Controller Support
Use multiple keyboards and MIDI controllers to play virtual instruments and control sounds in real time.
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Single controller
External MIDI Outputs
Route MIDI messages to external instruments to integrate them seamlessly into your performance.
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Gain Controls
Adjust audio levels within any given signal path to make sure your volumes are appropriately balanced.
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Audio File Player
Play audio tracks, stems, and one-shot effects.
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Streaming Audio File Player
Stream thousands of audio files directly from your disk, with minimal RAM usage.
Audio File Time Stretching and Pitch Shifting
Adjust the speed and pitch of each audio file in the Streaming Audio File Player.
Timeline
Automate key elements of your performance by inserting markers at different points in your song. Trigger actions such as changing sounds, adjusting parameter values or sending MIDI messages.
MIDI File Player
Play MIDI files with separate channel routing for each track, enabling a single MIDI file to play multiple instruments simultaneously.
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MIDI Finger Tap
Play a MIDI file in time with band by using your fingers to step through the song at the right speed. Eliminates need for a click track.
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MIDI Filter
Modify or block MIDI messages before they reach a plugin.
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Local MIDI Monitor Plugin
View all incoming MIDI events arriving at individual plugins.
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MIDI Transposer
Transpose MIDI notes at any stage of your signal chain. Easily have different transpositions for different instruments.
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Share Real-time Audio and MIDI with DAW
Easily share real-time audio and MIDI data between DAWs or other Gig Performer instances using GP Relayer. Record directly to a DAW or play third-party software instruments live.
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Auto Sampler
Sample proprietary VSTs, resource-intensive patches, or your hardware sounds.
System Actions
Use widgets to control system-level functions, such as activating the tuner, starting and stopping the playhead, or adjusting the global transpose.
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Envelope Follower
Convert audio signals into MIDI CC messages for creative effects. Easily create effects like auto-wah or volume ducking.
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MIDI Channel Constrainer
Re-map or block MIDI messages on individual MIDI channels.
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MIDI Rechannelizer
Enhanced version of the MIDI Channel Constrainer to reassign multiple MIDI channels to single or multiple destinations simultaneously.
MIDI Chord Maker
Trigger custom chords from single MIDI notes. Block unused or unwanted notes.
MIDI Clock Support
Synchronize Gig Performer’s tempo with an external MIDI clock.
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Multiple Tap Tempo Algorithms
Choose from various tap tempo algorithms for precise tempo control, regardless of how you perceive time.
Host Automation Support
Control plugin parameters from widgets, GP Script and OSC.
Widgets only
Plugin Parameter Learning
Map VST plugin parameters to widgets for control without opening the VST’s GUI.
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Predictive Loading
Allows you to load larger gig files even if you do not have sufficient RAM to keep everything in memory.
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GPScript Programming Language
Write custom scripts to add unique functionality tailored to your needs.
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Scriptlets
Create custom MIDI plugins using GPScript to for advanced MIDI manipulations. Use existing scriptlets created by our community. Expose and control its parameters from widgets.
OSC Support
Control Gig Performer remotely from tablets or devices using OSC (Open Sound Control). Synchronize multiple Gig Performer instances. Use Gig Performer to control other OSC-enabled programs or devices.
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Local GP Port
Route internally generated MIDI messages back to widgets.
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Third-Party Extension Support
Extend Gig Performer’s functionality with third-party libraries to add support for hardware devices or create additional user interfaces.
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Cakewalk-Style Instrument Definition Files Support
Support for Cakewalk-style instrument definition files.
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Built-in Templates
Templates are complete Ggig file examples that showcase Gig Performer features, such as keyboard splits or sound layering.