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Unlock the full potential of your live performances with Deskew Technologies' Gig Performer, an innovative DAW software designed specifically for gigging musicians. Whether you're a solo artist or part of a band, this powerful software provides you with the flexibility to manage your entire setup seamlessly. Gig Performer is compatible with both Windows and macOS, offering intuitive control over your virtual instruments and effects through an easy-to-use interface.

Designed to eliminate the technical hassles of live performance, Gig Performer allows you to create custom rackspaces that house your instruments and plugins. This enables you to switch between complex setups in an instant, ensuring smooth transitions between songs or even sections of a song. The software's robust MIDI capabilities allow you to map controls to your hardware, providing tactile control over your performance.

One of Gig Performer's standout features is its predictive loading technology, which pre-loads parts of your set to reduce latency and ensure that you can deliver a flawless performance without any hiccups. With its powerful scripting language, you can customize the behavior of your setup, making it as unique as your musical style. Gig Performer also supports VST, VST3, and AU plugins, giving you access to a vast universe of sounds and effects.

Key Features:

Customizable rackspaces for seamless transitions
Predictive loading technology for reduced latency
Comprehensive MIDI control and mapping
Supports VST, VST3, and AU plugins
Cross-platform compatibility with Windows and macOS
Built-in scripting language for advanced customization

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Deskew Technologies Gig Performer User Manual

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Deskew Technologies Gig Performer 3.8 Review - Synth and Software

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Deskew Technologies Gig Performer 3.8 is a powerful live performance tool that elegantly fills the gap between DAWs and on-stage plug-in management. Its multi-instance capabilities and efficient resource usage make it a reliable choice for any ensemble. However, while the visual interface is user-friendly, some users may find the requirement for manual parameter mapping cumbersome and the absence of bundled instruments a drawback. The potential for crashes is minimal, but compatibility with older plug-ins can be hit-or-miss. Overall, it's a solid option for musicians seeking seamless performance integration, with a few quirks that may necessitate a learning curve.

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pianopaul

over 1 year ago

Absolute Game Changer for Live Musicians (but not only)

I am using Gig Performer since 2018 and would never go back to my previous solution. Coming from only hardware, then using Ableton Live for backing tracks and light control, then using MainStage I discovered Gig Performer.

The flexibility in building signal chains is outstanding. Outstanding - and that is very important - is the support from Deskew and the community. The developers are listening to their users and feature requests are taken seriously.

Sure some concepts you can find in other solutions, but the overall design is superior. Scripting, OSC-Support, Multi-Instances you will not find so clever in other solutions.

What also is very flexible is the Rig Manager. Just a few clicks and you can use a total different controller without the need to adjust complex MIDI mappings.

By the way: With Gig Performer and OSC I can integrate the display of the NI S88 to show the name of the current rackspace on the display of S88. And I can use the Knobs on the S88 to control widgets in Gig Performer and vice versa. This way I can use the S88 to completely control Ableton Live with integrated informations and control from Gig Performer.

You have to see https://youtu.be/Ib3SSDJkl0I

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Keyboardist

Genres:

Rock Pop

nemanja

1926

over 2 years ago

Premium VST host for live performance

For me, the best features are:

it allows me to switch sounds and presets instantly. For example, when you switch some Neural DSP or S-Gear presets, you can hear a noticeable delay. With Gig Performer's 'rackspace' mechanism, all changes are zero latency.
It allows me to configure audio tails so when I change the preset, so the sound doesn't cut off immediately.
When I practice, I play different songs with different tunings. I use plugins to change tunings and the changes between tunings are instant and glitch free.
It doesn't tax my computer resources. One of my computers is a laptop from 2009 and I can use my favorite guitar plugins there (plus the installer is bundled with the Overould TH-U Essentials plugin).
I can easily record my dry or wet sound (or both at the same time) in mono or stereo. Additionally, I can record any sound for any signal chain. Very good for practicing and see where I make mistakes.

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Guitarist

Genres:

Metal

pkennethk

26907

2 years ago over 2 years ago

Good writeup! Re: #3, I don't understand how the plugin helps you switch between tunings. I'm not a guitarist, so I'm ignorant. Is the app pitch-shifting your standard-tuning input into drop-D and whatnot?

nemanja

1926

2 years ago over 2 years ago

@pkennethk Gig Performer is a live VST host and by itself cannot do pitch shifting; it hosts plugins that either have pitch-shifting capabilities, such as NeuralDSP Archetype Gojira or plugins that do pitch shifting such as Aegean Music's Pitch Proof. Gig Performer's 'rackspace' mechanism allows change of the tunings on the fly. For example, in this video there is a comparison between hardware (Digitech Drop Pedal) and the Petrucci plugin hosted on Gig Performer: https://www.youtube.com/live/AvfCb-38KeU?si=xCWc_lF4Vr3ks4xg&t=2916

pkennethk

26907

2 years ago over 2 years ago

So the rackspace mechanism allows for seamless switching between groups of hosted plugins, some of which can be sophisticaed stuff like NeuralDSP Archetype that can digitally alter the tuning of live standard-tuning input... do I have that right?

nemanja

1926

2 years ago over 2 years ago

@pkennethk Yes, conceptually true. Since you are interested in this concept, here is an example that shows how instantly the sounds change. Here are 3 rackspaces (Clean, Overdrive and Made 4 TV) and this Youtuber is changing them instantly with his MIDI pedalboard: https://youtu.be/DbxEraU-sN0?si=dt5Z9YtI9JzY5y_X&t=250

As for the tunings, if you have a dedicated pitch-shifting plugin (such as PitchProof) the best practice (according to my testing) is to put it immediately after the audio input and before any effects (distortion, reverb, delay, etc). Gig Performer includes the 'Wiring view' where you simply wire different plugin blocks, so it is easy to see how the plugin chain looks like. With one guitar I can instantly re-tune it from say D to standard E tuning. This is really great for me as a hobby guitarist, because I can easily play a bunch of songs without needing to have either two or more different guitars with different tunings or buy a 7-string guitar. I can go lower, for example to C tuning instantly. All with the same guitar.

pkennethk

26907

2 years ago over 2 years ago

@nemanja many thanks for the tips!

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Mendel bij de Leij

Guitarist, Music Producer

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Guitarist and music producer Mendel bij de Leij discusses his use of the Deskew Technologies Gig Performer, specifically highlighting how he utilizes the Global rackspace for his guitar setup. Mendel describes how the software allows endless customization: "The sky's the limit."

Jonny Roberts

Keyboardist

Surrender to Eden

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At 0:08 in the video "Surrender to Eden | The Arrival | Opening for Symphony X at the Sherman Theater" on his YouTube channel, Jonny Roberts is seen using Deskew Technologies Gig Performer on a laptop screen as he plays keys.

Bobby Martin

Singer, Keyboardist

The Mothers of Invention

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Robert "Bobby" Martin is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania best known for his work with Frank Zappa.

In this interview you can see how he uses Gig Performer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmGleJ2DZLo

Matteo Cifelli

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

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In a YouTube interview "Running Live Sound With Gig Performer," music producer and audio engineer Matteo Cifelli discusses how he employs Deskew Technologies' Gig Performer to execute live shows with studio-quality effects.

Jemma Heigis

Keyboardist

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In a YouTube Short by Jemma Heigis, Deskew Technologies Gig Performer is visibly used on the computer's display. The video caption, "What if 'Die With A Smile' had a solo? 🎹🔥 @GigPerformer," and Jemma's voice confirm her use of the software. She states, "I'm using Gig Performer to perform with multiple VSTs and hardware at the same time!"

Rubén Valtierra

Keyboardist, Composer

"Weird Al" Yankovic

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In an interview on YouTube titled "Backstage with Gig Performer featuring Rubén Valtierra," it is demonstrated that Weird Al Yankovic's keyboardist, Rubén Valtierra, uses Deskew Technologies Gig Performer to power his live rig. The episode details his transition from hardware to a full-VST setup.

Robert Frazza

Audio Engineer

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Robert Frazza is a well-known audio engineer. Robert’s live sound engineering client list is impressive, ranging from Average White Band and Adrian Belew to Warren Zevon and Youssou N’Dour. He also worked with artists from the King Crimson and Peter Gabriel musical families (including Tony Levin, Bill Bruford, and Jerry Marotta) and is involved with many bands such as Stick Men, Three of a Perfect Pair Camp and Security Project.

In this interview you can see how Robert uses Gig Performer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX22s8VwAcA

Many photos are compiled here: https://community.gigperformer.com/t/robert-frazza-foh-made-easy-with-gig-performer/7634

Tony Geballe

Guitarist, Composer

The Trey Gunn Band

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Tony Geballe is American guitarist, composer, sound designer and producer. In this interview, you can see how Tony uses Gig Performer to shape his sound. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CPa5FX82-Q

Sayid Rezić

Keyboardist

Hari Mata Hari

Verified via Gig Performer Community

Sayid Rezić uses Deskew Technologies Gig Performer for his custom keyboard setup, as detailed in the Gig Performer Community forum thread about his "Trans Avenger" setup.

Harry Triendl

Guitarist, Keyboardist

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On his YouTube channel, Harry Triendl explains how he uses Deskew Technologies Gig Performer in his setup, as detailed in the video "Harry Triendl - Gig Performer Setup 2025".

Christian Carmann

Keyboardist

The Strongbow

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In the official music video for "Proud & Loud" by The Strongbow, Christian Carmann can be observed using Deskew Technologies Gig Performer on his laptop at various points, such as at 0:57.

Conrad St. Clair

Keyboardist

The Furious Bongos

Verified via Gig Performer Community

In the Gig Performer Community thread titled "GP meets Frank Zappa," Conrad St. Clair shares his photos, videos, and experiences using Deskew Technologies Gig Performer.