FAQ
Straight answers before you convert.
GigConverter is a hosted browser app for turning legacy .gig instruments into practical WAV/SFZ packages. It is not a native Cubase importer, DRM tool, or sample-library license.
Does this load straight into Cubase?+
WAV samples can be imported directly into Cubase Sampler Track, Groove Agent, HALion, or another sampler. The SFZ mapping is a bridge file for samplers that support SFZ; Cubase setups vary, so we do not promise native .gig import.
Do my files get uploaded to your servers?+
No. GigConverter is hosted on the web, but the .gig file is read and converted inside your browser. Our servers handle the website, license activation, payment callbacks, and support requests, not your sample library.
Do I need to own the sample library?+
Yes. Only convert .gig files that you own or are licensed to use. The output does not give you new rights in the underlying samples, performances, loops, or instrument programming.
Does this remove DRM or copy protection?+
No. GigConverter does not crack DRM, bypass encryption, or unlock libraries you are not authorized to use. DRM-locked files may fail, and that is intentional.
Can it generate Kontakt or HALion presets directly?+
Not yet. The output is WAV plus draft SFZ. SFZ is the practical neutral bridge format; native Kontakt NKI, HALion presets, or Cubase project generation are not v1 features.
What if my .gig file is encrypted or corrupted?+
The converter extracts whatever recoverable PCM sample data it can find and records the rest in conversion-log.txt. If no samples are recoverable, the log is the support artifact to send us.
Is GigConverter affiliated with Steinberg, Tascam, GigaStudio, HALion, Kontakt, or Sforzando?+
No. Product names are used only to describe input formats, output formats, and compatibility targets. GigConverter is independent and is not endorsed by those trademark owners.
Is this legal?+
The product is designed as a format-shifting utility for files you own or are licensed to use, and it avoids DRM circumvention. You still need to follow each sample library's license, and you should not distribute converted samples unless your license allows it.