Why Musicians are moving to Gig Performer

Keyboard setup using Gig Performer

Why Musicians are leaving hardware and other software behind for Gig Performer

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    Mix hardware synths and plugins any way you want

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    Use your favorite plugins live on stage

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    Perform with rock-solid stability trusted by pros on the world’s biggest stages

Keyboard setup using Gig Performer

Leave The Heavy Gear at Home

Your back will thank you!

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    Experience faster setup times, fewer cables, and studio quality sounds

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    Replace heavy hardware keyboards with a laptop and audio interface

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    Play studio quality VSTs to emulate your favorite hardware live, without the heavy weight

Create, Control, and Perform in One Environment

  • Intuitively build sounds by connecting blocks with wires, just like in real life

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    Automate sound switching and backing track changes

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    Completely control all your external gear

Gig Performer turns your computer into a flexible live performance environment, capable of running all on its own, or bringing together many different devices

Virtual wires and the Wiring view in Gig Performer

See what our users are saying

"It’s rock solid, has a very small hit on CPU cycles, and offers lots of features. Gig Performer is simple, intuitive, and powerful. And it just works."

"Gig Performer is a game changer for me. Not only can I create any combination of sounds with this but also perform them live with seamless switching. The only limitation with Gig Performer is your imagination."

"Gig Performer is an amazing tool for my unconventional set up. Allowing me to access the full power of my laptops into my system. It is quickly becoming an incredible asset to my live shows."

"If Gig Performer was around in the 90’s, I’d have a full head of hair left…"

"It’s actually CHANGED my studio by giving me the ability to have “physical” control of virtual instruments on the fly without the need for the GEAR."

"Finally, a plugin host that truly addresses the needs of live performers."

“Gig Performer is the entire part of the soft synth equation. One button push and it's all there with all the effects dialled in just right. Mapped and layered exactly the way I want it.”

“With Gig Performer, I can program the show in three days instead of three months. It’s completely changed my life. I used to spend months trying to create the right sounds on one keyboard to emulate a DX7 or a Jupiter 8. Now, I can do it in minutes.”

“I was blown away how easily I could set it up to use one plugin for one sound and switch to another without any audio gap.”

“Gig Performer for me as a traditional kind of keyboard player just is such a great tool for bringing your keyboard rig into the future by making it smaller, and also to be able to be very flexible with what you do with it. The routing possibilities—that’s unmatched. I haven’t seen anything like it.”

“With Gig Performer, I can streamline my entire setup in one place. It’s the best tool for building sounds—more controllable, more editable, more visual. Unlike other software, Gig Performer combines all the features I need without hassle. Now, I just open Gig Performer, and everything’s ready with one click. It’s incredible.”

“With Gig Performer, I'm able to achieve studio-level control on a live mixing board. Every show, every song, can have its unique, record-quality mix, which artists have even said sounds better than their recordings. That continuity and flexibility are irreplaceable.”

For Musicians Who Need The Best Of The Best

Virtual wires and the Wiring view in Gig Performer

Guitarists

  • Access all the amps, cabinets, and models you will ever need.
  • Automate your sound switching
  • Preserve all your audio tails so that you can switch between your sounds with no pops and clicks
  • Ultra low latency

Don’t believe us? Watch Igor Paspalj demonstrate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rocerdaUNgE

Trusted by Igor Paspalj, Karl Sanders, and Trey Gunn

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Keyboardists

  • Blend sounds together from your favorite VSTs
  • Move sounds into setlists to play them in performance order
  • Automate patch changes
  • Quickly switch between hardware variations

Trusted by Andy Burton, Blue Weaver, Jens Skwirblies, Dave Schultz and more

Sound engineer Matteo Cifelli mixing sound in an arena concert.

FOH Engineers

Trusted by Matteo Cifelli, James McCullagh (Backstreet Boys)

  • Use your studio quality VSTs during live shows
  • Record performances for later editing in a DAW
  • Recall timed effects for specific songs
  • Use completely different sound palates between songs or sets
Virtual wires and the Wiring view in Gig Performer

Bassists

Trusted by Frode BergAlistair Begg, Tim Starace

  • Instant effects switching
  • Replaces heavy amps
  • Use multiple sims per set up
  • Automate sound changes

FAQ

What type of computer do I need?
  • macOS 10.9* Mavericks or later (Intel only)
  • macOS 10.14 Mojave to 26.x Tahoe (Universal version, works on both Intel and Apple Silicon chips)
  • Windows 7 (SP1) or later – 64-bit
  • Minimum of 8Gb RAM with more recommended depending on what plugins (and how many) you are using simultaneously.
  • External audio interface highly recommended – internal sound cards may work but are not supported
Does plugin "xyz" work with Gig Performer

Gig performer is designed to work with all VST2, VST3 and AU (MacOS ony) plugin formats

How many activations do I get?

You get up to 5 activations on each operating system your purchase covers

Does Gig Performer come with any built-in sounds?

Gig Performer comes with a number of specialized plugins to handle basic MIDI and audio operations. Some third party plugin vendors have kindly provided us with versions of some of their commercial plugins which are used in some of our templates to make it easier for new users to work with Gig Performer if they do not have their own plugins yet.