 | About the VFX Platform |  |
 | The V-Machine runs on the Powered by VFX platform developed by VFX Systems Pty Ltd, Melbourne Australia.The Powered by VFX platform is a software framework designed to provide robust audio media support in embedded devices. Built on a modern operating system core, the Powered by VF |
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| How to import Sampletank 2 SE into the VFX application |  |
| Before trying to import the plugin, please make sure you have it correctly installed.You need to copy the contents of the "SampleTank 2 SE Instruments" folder from the installation CDROM and place it into the C:\Program Files\SampleTank 2 SE\ST2SEInstruments\ folder. A common mistake is placing the instruments folders into. Copy the contents of the folder 'SampleTank 2 SE Instruments' from the CDROM across and not the folder itself. The contents will be around 20 folders nam |
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| How to delete banks, Presets and/or plugins off the V-Machine | |
| You must have firmware version 20101026 or higher to see these menu options.To delete a bank or preset....On the V-Machine select the bank/preset you want to delete. Press both menu buttons to enter menu, then scroll to the right until you see Menu:Delete then press the right hand SAVE button to change the second line on the LCD to 'Bank'. If this is what you want to do, then press the button next to the word delete on the V-Machine screen. Pressing the button next to the word B |
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| How to change soundcards in VFX software | |
| The method is different on MAC and PC and both are covered below.PCRight hand click on the V-Machine or VFX logos and select 'OPTIONS', in here you can setup ASIO or Directsound drivers for your soundcard. Please note, only ASIO allows audio input.If you have trouble with your soundcard working in the vfx application then try the ASIO4ALL program to create an ASIO driver which can then be selected in the VFX application. |
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| Menus missing and/or different to the manual. | |
| An updated manual is found on our website. www.smproaudio.com as each new VFX version that is released is different and will contain new features.You may like to check out the FAQ knowledge base articles, where the most commonly asked questions on how to use the V-Machine and vfx software are found...http://smproaudio.helpserve.com/index.phpIf you still need help then please contact support at the above link. |
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| How to write a wizard file if a plugin does not have one already. | |
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If you want to learn how to write a wizard file yourself, then read the PDF manuals linked below and also check out these youtube videos. By clicking on the '360p' button and changing to '480p' ( just under the video screen) you can watch the tutorial in higher quality which greatly helps to read the text on the screen. Youtube is changing all the time please check their website on how to raise the quality of the video shown.Part 1 |
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| Where do I find a wizard file for X plugin? | |
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The latest version of VFX has a button inside the software to update the built in collection of wizard files.To find this button click on the down arrow on any plugin slot and select 'IMPORT VST PLUGIN', on the next screen that appears you should see a button called 'check for wizard updates'. By pushing this button the VFX software will download all available wizards onto your computer for use. Another article on this site explains how to manually download the wizard database if you |
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| What is a CHUNK file and what does it do | |
| A vst chunk is a a data packet aka chunk and not a file format. It is used to restore settings and the state of a plugin by all VST host programs. It is one way that software will ensure that plugins sound the same when you close and re-open a project with VST/i plugins. The VFX software stores this data stream in a file so that it can be veiwed and edited.To explain in more depth what a chunk file is and why it is useful some background information is helpful so please read the follow |
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| Where to find your plugs and banks folders | |
| With the latest VFX versions you can now place your 'vfxlibrary' anywhere on your computer, so to find out where they live to the following.Right hand click on the V-Machine or VFX logos and select OPTIONSThe new window that opens allows you to change the location of where your vfxlibrary lives that will contain all of your imported PLUGS and BANKS.If you place the vfxlibrary onto an external USB flash stick or HDD then our software supports hot swapping the |
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| Manually removing / uninstalling the VFX application. | |
| If you have problems upgrading from one version of the software to another then it is a good idea to clean out any old versions by manually uninstalling by following these steps...C:\Program Files\VFX .... delete the entire VFX folder.C:\Documents and Settings\your user name here\Application Data\vfx .... once again delete the entire VFX folder. This folder is hidden so google how to allow a hidden folder to be seen.Under Vista and Win7 this location may be lo |
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| Midi plugins do not work, how to change midi routing to pass midi. | |
| The newer VFX software versions have some midi routing features which will need to be adjusted to pass midi on from one slot to the next. The default routing is to send the raw incomming midi to each slot directly which will not work when your wanting to use a midi plugin to make changes to the midi notes before being sent to a VST/i plugin.To daisy chain the midi from slot to slot follow these steps.Insert a midi plugin into 'slot A' ie a transpose pluginInsert yo |
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| How to setup Garage Band, Sound-flower, IAD and VFX | |
| This link has a step by step guide and videos showing how to setup and use the VFX with another audio/midi software like Garage Band.http://www.sonicprojects.ch/vmbundle/vfxmac_videos.htmlTo get the audio-in and out of the VFX software working on the Mac, you need the in and out to be on the same device or sound card. You |
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| Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts to using software and hardware | |
| There are a number of previously undocumented tricks and shortcuts in the V-Machine and VFX software. Learning these will make life easier.VFX Software tricks:Double clicking on Volume will place the mixers faders at 0db position.Double clicking on PAN will center the control.Right hand clicking on a SEND will allow you to select it as PRE or POST fader opperation.The mouse wheel works at adjusting values and controls in the VFX mixer like tempo, |
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