V-Machine

[ZioKiller]

New firmware released in a couple of days

Can't wait to check if the software does work on my system. Any solid release-date?

I would say tomorrow some time. Just doing some final regretion testing, it will allow many more plugins to work easily as well as it prompts the user for missing folders in a plug in as well as serial number entry. The main thing for me was re-doing the DAC level parameters which basically gives us an extra 20dB in Signal to Noise Ratio, the unit is now the same as hardware synths.

Hi Danny,
did the developers sorted the problem of the only 16 steps in parameters values?
The plugin I'm currently working on has some parameters with more than 16 choices, and when I test it on the V-Machine, it always skips some steps.
For instance, I have a parameter called "Instrument Select" by which I can select 24 different instruments. On the V-Machine I can only have 16 of them, with other 8 skipped in between.

You should have AT LEAST 128 steps (0-127) like the good old 7-bit MIDI protocol.


Also, isn't there a possibility to grab screen alerts and show them on the V-Machine's LCD with the ability to click "OK" or "CANCEL"?

[VFXAU]

The main thing for me was re-doing the DAC level

The main thing for me personally is to see if the fixed problem where app won't start without a valid audio device is gonna solve my problem. We'll see, i'm very curious.

ASIO support is back in and several issues such as the one you are talking about have been resolved so I hope yours as well (I can't say for sure until you test it:-) )

[VFXAU]

New firmware released in a couple of days

Can't wait to check if the software does work on my system. Any solid release-date?

I would say tomorrow some time. Just doing some final regretion testing, it will allow many more plugins to work easily as well as it prompts the user for missing folders in a plug in as well as serial number entry. The main thing for me was re-doing the DAC level parameters which basically gives us an extra 20dB in Signal to Noise Ratio, the unit is now the same as hardware synths.

Hi Danny,
did the developers sorted the problem of the only 16 steps in parameters values?
The plugin I'm currently working on has some parameters with more than 16 choices, and when I test it on the V-Machine, it always skips some steps.
For instance, I have a parameter called "Instrument Select" by which I can select 24 different instruments. On the V-Machine I can only have 16 of them, with other 8 skipped in between.

You should have AT LEAST 128 steps (0-127) like the good old 7-bit MIDI protocol.

Also, isn't there a possibility to grab screen alerts and show them on the V-Machine's LCD with the ability to click "OK" or "CANCEL"?

For string parameters we don't limit the steps, so if you want more then 16 steps you should assign the parameter as a string parameter in the VST code.

In the VFX API which I think you got, you have the ability of popping up information to the screen. If you don't have the API please send me a private Email.

[ZioKiller]

Email sent.

However, even for float parameters (0 ~ 1) having more than just 16 steps is very important. If I'm tweaking the attack time of a synth sound that goes from 0 to 5 seconds, I don't want to skip from 0 to 5/16= 312,5 milliseconds... I wish to have some more flexibility.

[VSTinus]

I can't say for sure until you test it:-) )

I'm still hopefull (even though it's very frustating to have the hardware lying around for 2 months and seeing all the youtube-movies and posts on fora from people who actually are using it. I'll let you know tomorrow)

[EvilDragon]

Yeah, the steps issue should be solved. The neatest solution would be to enable V-Machine to run through ALL the steps the knob/fader/switch has, no matter how many of them.

That, with possibility of speeding up the value change as we hold the button would be indispensable. I think Zio would agree.

[ZioKiller]

Yeah, the steps issue should be solved. The neatest solution would be to enable V-Machine to run through ALL the steps the knob/fader/switch has, no matter how many of them.

That, with possibility of speeding up the value change as we hold the button would be indispensable. I think Zio would agree.

Totally agree.

This is one of the basic functions that can't be left behind.

[VFXAU]

Email sent.

However, even for float parameters (0 ~ 1) having more than just 16 steps is very important. If I'm tweaking the attack time of a synth sound that goes from 0 to 5 seconds, I don't want to skip from 0 to 5/16= 312,5 milliseconds... I wish to have some more flexibility.

It is in the Dev List at the moment and it will be changed, but at the moment the user can manipulate the sound in the VFX application as much as they want and to any accuracy and save it as a preset. So the control for creating in the VFX app does not limit you in that part. In any case, it has been added to the development list.

[ZioKiller]

I was hoping it was due for *this* release...

[Talk Show Host]

Where can I download the latest firmware and software up date? The most recent one on the V-Machine page says 20081219.

[schoko]

Sadly, at the moment, 1219 is still the current version....

but a new one is on the way, just read some posts above.... :

New firmware released in a couple of days

Can't wait to check if the software does work on my system. Any solid release-date?

I would say tomorrow some time. Just doing some final regretion testing, it will allow many more plugins to work easily as well as it prompts the user for missing folders in a plug in as well as serial number entry. The main thing for me was re-doing the DAC level parameters which basically gives us an extra 20dB in Signal to Noise Ratio, the unit is now the same as hardware synths.

[gafaell]

Hi folks,

I'm a newby with some questions with my new V MACHINE. Please, let me know if you know how to solve this problem:

How can I set the parameter DELAYED LOAD PLUG IN to OFF permanently ?????

It takes 3 - 4 seconds when I change from one bank to the next one, and this is a problem for live situations...

I turn on the V MACHINE, in the GLOBAL MENU, I set DELAYED LOAD PLUG to OFF, but when I turn it on again it remains in the ON position, so, I get the annoying delay over and over again.

It seems that the V MACHINE does not keep the configuration.

Any suggestion ????????

Thank you very much for your help.

PS: I don't want to synchronise with my PC, because I will loose all changes made (master volume, etc) I already saved on the hardware V MACHINE.

[VFXAU]

Hi folks,

I'm a newby with some questions with my new V MACHINE. Please, let me know if you know how to solve this problem:

How can I set the parameter DELAYED LOAD PLUG IN to OFF permanently ?????

It takes 3 - 4 seconds when I change from one bank to the next one, and this is a problem for live situations...

I turn on the V MACHINE, in the GLOBAL MENU, I set DELAYED LOAD PLUG to OFF, but when I turn it on again it remains in the ON position, so, I get the annoying delay over and over again.

It seems that the V MACHINE does not keep the configuration.

Any suggestion ????????

Thank you very much for your help.

PS: I don't want to synchronise with my PC, because I will loose all changes made (master volume, etc) I already saved on the hardware V MACHINE.

Hi, Just to quickly explain Delayed Load, this is when you select different banks/presets so that you will have a chance to browse them before they start loading, it will not really speed up the loading of a preset so much.

Several ways to solve it as can be seen in previous posts about it on this forum but basically depending on your plugins which you are using.

1. try to have them all in one preset and on different midi channels and just change the channel.

2. If you are using totally different VST's on each preset you can try to load them all in one preset and mute the ones you don't use and then the next preset would have these same plugins unmuted. The V-Machine knows that the same plugins are used again and will not relaod them so it would speed up the loading considerably.

3. The V-Machine does CACHE samples so if you are using a sample player after switching on the machine, going thru the presets once will speed things up considerably going thru them the second time.

[amiga909]

another question about the v-machine:

I did not dare to ask coz I dont think the v-machine was designed for that: on the other hand, it could yield to a very kewl collaboration.

my dream would be to use a modular vst host plugin like sensomusic usine or plogue bidule to make patches for the v-machine - instead of using the VFX app for that purpose. usine has the advantage that it does not need any installation (it runs from a USB stick if needed), bidule has the better audio engine.

of course v-machine already has quite some possibilities for vst layers, chaining, etc.

-> question: how about bridged VST plugins like usine, bidule, melodyne? I assume the main problem is that such plugins require windows system ressources for they are more complex than the VST interface allows.
personally I am especially interested if usine works. if it does I guess I could be a killer idea to add support to the v-machine to load usine project files on the hardware.

advantages: apps like usine or bidule are perfect for live use. 100% free modular routing: u want 2 reverbs for each L and R, no problem; u want to easily program remote automation behavior (like quantize controller input data to fit on the next 1/16), again no problem. interesting?

disadvantages: prolly u had to make a deal with such a dev, to make sure a modular vst host plugin would stay compatible?



... special interest needs, I know.
nevertheless I want to throw it in and see what happens

[mon8169]

2. If you are using totally different VST's on each preset you can try to load them all in one preset and mute the ones you don't use and then the next preset would have these same plugins unmuted. The V-Machine knows that the same plugins are used again and will not relaod them so it would speed up the loading considerably.

Well, I've try it and the result is the same as if the plugin is loaded again.

I would like to have a faster way to change presets, for live use, otherwise the V-Machine will be back to the factory.

Also, when you go from a bank to another (but not the one you want to play) and the V-M starts to load the plugin, there should be a way to cancel loading the plug, because in some plugs it takes ages!!!

Ramon