HSB File Extension

What is HSB file?

HSB filename suffix is mostly used for HALion Sound Bank Format files. HALion Sound Bank Format format was developed by Steinberg Media Technologies. Files with HSB extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with HSB extension are categorized as Audio Files files. The Audio Files subset comprises 771 various file formats. Users are advised to use HALion Player software for managing HSB files, although 3 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support HSB file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open HSB files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with HSB suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with HSB extension?

Being unable to open files with HSB extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with HSB extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the HALion Player

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports HSB files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install HALion Player or one to the listed programs: Cubase. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading HALion Player installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update HALion Player to the latest version

If the problems with opening HSB files still occur even after installing HALion Player, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of HALion Player is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that HALion Player cannot handle files with HSB may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using HALion Player.

Step 3. Associate HALion Sound Bank Format files with HALion Player

After installing HALion Player (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open HSB files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the HSB file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where HALion Player is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open HSB files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the HSB file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select HALion Player and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HSB extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the HSB for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the HSB file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the HSB in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the HSB is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. HSB file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the HSB file’s structure is intact

If the HSB file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with HSB extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the HALion Sound Bank Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run HALion Player

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support HSB files. Close all running programs and try opening the HSB file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with HALion Sound Bank Format file. It may be the case that the HSB files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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