GI! File Extension

GI! file icon

GigaSampler/GigaStudio Split

What is a GI! file?

GigaSampler/GigaStudio Split, identified by the GI! extension, is a Audio Files type and includes 667 files.

GI! file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows. To play a GI! file, you can choose from 2 programs such as GigaStudio and Awave Studio.

Programs that support GI! files

How to open a GI! file?

If you cannot open a GI! file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.

When it comes to opening and working with GI! files, GigaStudio and Awave Studio are the top choices for users. If you want the most recent release of GigaStudio, head over to the Tascam site and download the version designed to run on all platforms.

After installation, your operating system should automatically open GI! files with GigaStudio.

Setting GigaStudio as default GI! viewer

Changing Default Programs in Windows

  1. Right click on your GI! file, then select "Open with" and click "Choose another application";
  2. Choose GigaStudio from the available applications listed in the pop-up window to set it as the default application to open your GI! file;
  3. Be sure to check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to confirm your selection.

Change the default app for a file type in Mac

  1. Initiate a right click or use Control + left click on the desired GI! file to open a menu where you can select various actions;
  2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
  3. Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
  4. In this menu, select "All Programs", then find GigaStudio and check the box next to "Always open in the application."

Tips and tricks to solve problems with GI! files

There are some common issues with GI! files that can be resolved easily by making minor adjustments to your software. Below, you’ll find these issues along with practical troubleshooting tips.

What Causes GigaStudio to Crash Frequently?

The likely cause of GigaStudio crashing is lack of software updates. Install the latest updates available for Tascam products.

Restarting your computer is an essential troubleshooting step that can resolve many common problems. It is recommended to restart your computer before making any changes to the software settings.

How can I restore a damaged GI! file?

Open the corrupted GI! file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item. Wait for the recovery process to finish, as it will automatically repair damaged audio files.

How do I know if my GI! file is corrupted?

Common indications of damaged GI! audio files are:

  • The file shows errors when trying to open it or does not open completely;
  • Opening or processing the file in GigaStudio or other programs causes instability or crashes in the program;
  • Unexpected expansion of the total size of the GI! file;
  • Error messages appear while working with the file;