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How do I tune my computer for the best audio and/or video performance?

Please refer to Appendix D of the User Manual for more information on tuning your PC for best audio and video performance.

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Can I run Gig Control from a USB key?

Yes indeed. And this ideal for the singer or performer who wishes to carry their repertoire of Songs with them ready to play or sing wherever there is a sound system with a PC. To do this simply install Gig Control on the USB key - during the install process when asked for the Destination Folder for the installation, navigate to the USB key and click OK. Gig Control will be installed in a folder called GigControl on the key - the program to run will be found in this folder and is called 'gigcontrol.exe'. For maximum flexibility install the 32bit version. When you create your Gig Control Repertoire it is recommended that you use the default audio folder facility to point at the location of the files for your Songs on the USB key. When you plug your key into the PC and run Gig Control, load your Repertoire file and you will probably be asked to re-find your files - navigate to the song folder on the USB key and click OK. Finally go to the DEVICES Screen and select the sound card on the PC for output. You are ready to go.

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What are Procedures, and do I need them?

Procedures allow you to process input (midi or keyboard) or current status information and initiate one or more outputs based on a set of rules which you can define ourselves using a simple but effective programming script. Examples of where they are needed are for complex midi translation and for dealing with question/response dialogues (for example to communicate with a mixing desk). They also allow commonly used functions (like changing patches or triggering lights) to be pre-defined and readily called-up from Songs or, for example, at the start and end of every Song.

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Can I install Gig Control on more than one computer?

Yes. Under the terms of the licence you may install and use Gig Control on any of your own computers, and indeed you may install and run it on other computers (for example at a concert venue) as long as you undertake to delete it afterwards. You will need to enter your licence key each time the software is installed. Note also that Gig Control works fine when installed on a USB key. If you are part of a group or organisation and there are several people who will be using Gig Control we ask that you buy a PRO+ licence.

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I am having trouble getting sound from the Microsoft GM synth at the same time as my audio files. What is the problem?

A 'soft-synth' generates audio based on midi inputs and therefore appears as a midi device to Gig Control. The soft-synth is then configured to send its output to one of the audio output devices. Some soft synths, and the built-in Microsoft soft synth in particular, try to take exclusive control of the audio device to which they are assigned meaning that it is no longer available for use within Gig Control. If your PC has no other audio device then you can either play audio files or use the soft synth but not both. With some audio devices the Windows audio configuration functions may allow you to have shared access. Note however that general purpose ASIO drivers (such as ASIO4ALL) also take exclusive control of an audio device and so invoke the same conflict of access.

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What are the future plans for Gig Control?

New functions are being considered, and your feedback is welcome. Please contact us directly or register your ideas on the Forum. Current ideas include other language versions (French, German, Spanish, ??), a choice of colour schemes (skins), a remote control application for Android and or IOS, lyric display facilities (local and remote), synchronisation of a hot back-up computer. Updates will be available free of charge if your update period is still active.