What is a .FREAKSHOW file?
A .FREAKSHOW file is a special kind of file that works like a key to unlock software made by a company called Freakshow Industries. This company makes extra tools (called plug-ins) that add new features to music editing programs. Some of these music programs include Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Apple Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and Cockos REAPER.
The .FREAKSHOW file is pretty simple inside because it's just plain text that contains a code. This code is very important because it's what tells the Freakshow Industries software that you have the right to use it. You can get this file in two ways: by buying the plug-in from Freakshow Industries or by choosing an option they offer called "steal," which lets you use the plug-in for free but with some limits, like not getting updates or help from the company.
To use a .FREAKSHOW file, you need to open it with certain programs. You can use basic text editing programs that come with your computer like Microsoft Notepad on Windows or Apple TextEdit on Mac. These are programs that let you view or change text files. You can also use more advanced text editors like Vim, or directly in the Freakshow Industries plug-ins, which are the tools you add to your music editing software.
Here's how it works: After you buy or "steal" a plug-in, you go to your account page on the Freakshow Industries website and download the .FREAKSHOW file. Then, you use one of the mentioned programs to open this file and activate your plug-in, which means you're telling the software, "Hey, I have the right to use this," and it unlocks the full features of the plug-in for you to use in your music projects.
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