by David Jameson | Jan 30, 2021 | Gig Performer Blog, Tips
Many Gig Performer users coming from older applications often try to bypass widgets and instead use the plugin’s built-in MIDI learn facility to map a plugin parameter directly to a physical knob or slider on a keyboard or control surface. There are several small...
by David Jameson | Jan 25, 2021 | Knowledge Base Articles, MS Windows, Troubleshooting
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...
by David Jameson | May 2, 2020 | Gig Performer Blog, Tips
Introduction Many DAWs come with their own collection of proprietary plugins. As an end user, I generally never use proprietary plugins because doing so locks one into a particular eco-system and also makes it difficult to collaborate with other musicians who have a...
by David Jameson | Feb 25, 2020 | Gig Performer Blog, Tips
Gig Performer is an audio plugin host for live performance and session musicians, but you don’t have to use Gig Performer just for music! Although Gig Performer’s primary purpose is as a plugin host (AU, VST3, VST host) for live performing musicians, due to its...
by David Jameson | Feb 12, 2020 | Gig Performer Blog
One of the most often asked questions I hear from guitarists is “why would I use VSTs (plugins) and a computer for my rig?” They typically argue that computers are Expensive Prone to crash Ruined by spilling beer on them Too complicated to use Etc. Interestingly, I...
