Tips to open HSB file

Can't open the HSB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HSB files as well as a list of programs that support HSB files.

HSB file extension

File Name HALion Sound Bank Format
File Developer Steinberg Media Technologies
File Category Audio Files

The HSB file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HSB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HSB file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is HSB file?

The file in the HSB format belongs to the Audio Files category. It was designed by Steinberg Media Technologies. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. HALion Sound Bank Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the HSB file. You can use Cubase in case HALion Player cannot be used.

How to open HSB file?

The main problem with HALion Sound Bank Format is that the HSB file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HSB, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HSB file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install HALion Player

The first step is to check if the computer has the HALion Player program installed. This can be achieved by typing HALion Player into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support HSB files.

Programs to open HSB file

Remember to download programs supporting HSB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of HALion Player with HSB files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HSB file still does not use the HALion Player program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the HALion Player application as the default for handling the HSB file.

Step 3. Update HALion Player to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the HALion Player program, it is possible that HALion Sound Bank Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HSB file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to HSB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HSB or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected HSB files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HSB files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HSB file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HSB except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the HSB file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HSB file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HSB file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.