File extension GIG
| File type | GigaSampler/GigaStudio Audio Format |
| Developer | Tascam |
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What is a GIG file?
GIG is the file extension associated with a software sound sampler software called GigaSampler (now GigaStudio). GIG files are files that were used to store sound samples with a bit resolution of 8, 16 or 24 bits. These were sounds recorded in the mono system (one sound channel).
GigaSampler is software developed for Windows by Tascam. Currently, the GIG format is rare and considered obsolete.
Program(s) that can open the .GIG file
Windows
Linux
How to open GIG files
If you cannot open the GIG file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports GIG among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the GIG file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the GIG format files
The inability to open and operate the GIG file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the GigaSampler/GigaStudio Audio Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a GIG file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the GIG file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the GIG from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the GIG format
- The GIG file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the GIG file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a GIG file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the GIG file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the GIG file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the GIG file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 08/25/2022
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.GIG) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected GIG file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the GIG file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. GIG) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.