V-Machine

[VFXAU]

Where can I find the VFX directory that holds the Application DATA?
I went to C:\Program Files\VFX on my computer and it doesn't have the application data in it. My vst plugins are located in C:\Program Files\VstPlugins but erasing it from there would remove it from my computer of which I actually use the plugins on.

Also does the Sample Tank 2 SE play soundfonts(sf2)?

Depends if Vista or XP.
1. this info is in the knowledgebase on www.smproaudio.com (support pages)
2. it would be in you doscuments and settings/your user name (change this)/ application data/VFX...
C:\Users\lindsay\AppData\vfx\vmachine
You will see the plugs folder, I always recomend to users to have a shortcut to this on the desktop.

SampleTank 2 SE does not have SF2 support, but you should try SAMPLE LORD as they also have a special version for the V-Machine now and you can get at least 50-55 note ployphony.

[VFXAU]

Ok so I figured out where the applications data folder is located...
"C:\Documents and Settings\bigblue\Application Data\vfx"

Go to the Plugs directory and delete the offending (or remove) plugin

[jamdeh]

Hi,

I solved my problem to run my vmachine with vfx:

Option / playback: none
option / capture: none

This is the only way I found that vfx do not crash, the problem is that I have no sound on my pc > not easy to setup! my sound card
192L is a WAVETERMINAL

If I select ASIO, VFX crash, if I select the sound cart the plug does not work and VFXcrash

Another problem:

For example:

BANK 1
Preset 1: MINIMOGUE
Preset 2: MINIMOGUE

For the preset 1 with a MIDI controller (Beringher BCR2000) I press the 2 buttons "LEARN" so I change the MIDI preset 1
I need to again for the preset 2 (very annoying if I use a lot minimogue plug!)

the only way that I thought was:


1: exporting the vmachine on my pc
2, with the vfx copying preset 1 on the preset 2
3: vfx on exporting vmachine

The copy works except the MIDI parameters that are unchanged

This is normal? Is there another method, if not is it possible to include it in the next version VFX?

(ps : sorry for my english)

[VFXAU]

Hi,

IAnother problem:

For example:

BANK 1
Preset 1: MINIMOGUE
Preset 2: MINIMOGUE

For the preset 1 with a MIDI controller (Beringher BCR2000) I press the 2 buttons "LEARN" so I change the MIDI preset 1
I need to again for the preset 2 (very annoying if I use a lot minimogue plug!)

the only way that I thought was:


1: exporting the vmachine on my pc
2, with the vfx copying preset 1 on the preset 2
3: vfx on exporting vmachine

The copy works except the MIDI parameters that are unchanged

This is normal? Is there another method, if not is it possible to include it in the next version VFX?

(ps : sorry for my english)

You can use CLONE PRESET, when you do the new preset just select to use a clone of the previous preset you setup.

[jamdeh]

You can use CLONE PRESET, when you do the new preset just select to use a clone of the previous preset you setup.

That's what I did but "clone preset" does not copy the new MIDI controller I changed

[mon8169]

There is another thing from the V-Machine's functioning that I think it should be redone by the developers. Here it is:

When the firmware sends the Chunk to the plug, it momentary overwrites the plug preset (the patch) residing on the first position, this is, the number 0. This isn't a problem if you just use one patch from the plug. But if you need to change the patch from the plug in the middle of a song you have to press the next patch button several times until you find the patch you want to use, even if you programed both patches one next to the other.

In my opinion, the chunk should also point to the correct patch number and not to the first one (number 0). Anyone having the same opinion?

Can this be corrected in a future firmware?

thanks
Ramon ____________

[mon8169]

Oh, and one more thing. How do I know what's assigned with the LEARN function?

thanks
Ramon

[schoko]

In my opinion, the chunk should also point to the correct patch number and not to the first one (number 0). Anyone having the same opinion?

...agree. Maybe this behaviour of the chunk files causes the problem with Albino Full Version, too?

[mrmartini]

Hi.

What am I doing wrong?

I loaded Sample Lord into my Machine, and it worked great.

"Then someting happend"

Now im trying to load Sample Lord back again but it just wont work.

I deletet everything in application/data/vfx/v-machine-folder.
I formatet the V-machine
I formated my usb-stick (Fat32)

I created a new Bank, imported SampleLord.dll from vst-folder into VXF
and the sounds from C:\Program Files\SampleLordSounds as it should.
Now I can play my sounds in vfx.

Then I exported V-Machine to my usb-stick, and after that I put
the usb stick into the Machine.

After loading a wile, it just says: Cant find Bank.

Any tip??

Martini

[Petar]

Hallo to all..
just signed in..

Does anyone of the V-machine owners have experience with using it for Impulse Responses..?
I would be really interested to hear some experiences/opinions concerning this topic..cause V-machine could be the solution for live usage of Impulse Responses (of guitar speaker cabinets) in live situation..

although i am awaiting further answer from the SM Pro Audio, whose support is most helpful, indeed, it would be great to hear as much as possible experiences..

one thing that interests me the most, and worries at the same time, is the possibility of latency when using v-machine in such manner..especially if i would use 4 IR loader plug-ins in parallel, at the same time, as a part of the same preset..
thank you for any shared thought, idea or experience..

[EvilDragon]

IRs are quite CPU intensive operations, especially with longer reverbs and the like. I don't know how would V-Machine's CPU hold up to that. It might work, though, but only as an FX unit, with no VST synth loaded. No-one asked that question here yet, and I've been over this topic from page 1

[Petar]

Hey, thanx for chiming in..!
i am glad that i am not asking some old question..(i tried search function before i posted, just in case..)
Signal chain would be something like this, in simplified manner:

guitar->preamp->V-machine->PA

I am aware that IRs are pretty CPU intense..that's why i thought that it would be best if someone already has some kind of experience with them using V-machine..

just to clarify, V-machine's only purpose would be loading IRs..(no FX, synths or anything..)..

To be more precise, i would use one preset which has several (2-4) IR loader Plug-Ins(like keFIR, SIR,BOogex) running in parallel, and processing my guitar signal..(each of those plug-ins would have different wav IR loaded, so i can mix them in order to get the depth and color by taste..)

As i've mentioned, the SM PRO AUDIO staff is being really really helpfull, and i am in corespodence with them..thumbs up for them!

Still, this is the only interactive place on the net that i've found so far, with so many people, obviously, who are into this product..(damn, 76 pages..!!! )..so, i guess eventually, someone will have some useful information concerning what i am asking..(someone of the v-machine owners must be playing guitar.. )

[brain4000]

Has anyone gotten Antares Auto-Tune to function correctly yet?

[VSTinus]

After the last firmware update i was finally able to sync a few vst's to my v-machine. VFX is still buggy as hell (can select ASIO, but after restart it crashes, so i have to rechange vfxoptions-file or change it back to directsound before a quit) I do have a few questions regarding the v-machine though, hope you guys (and gals) can help me out.

1. I uploaded 3 vst's to the v-machine (on slot 1A i have minimogueVA, on slot 2A i have superwave P8 and a limiter in the main) So far so good, so i make 3 different presets. Preset 1: slot 1 in solo mode. No problem, works like a charm. Preset 2: slot 2 in solo mode. Again, no problem whatsoever. BUT, preset 3 i made a split; slot 1 from c1 to c4, slot 2 from c#4 to g9. Both vst's can be played simultaneously but as soon as i touch my pitchbend, the vst's sound like the don't return to zero-position, so tones are played in a different pitch. Very annoying. WHY?

2. preset.vfx is like a summary of all the vst's that are stored and their parameters. One of these parameters is midi_transpose. I'm not able to find this transpose function in the VFX software. WHY? Am i able to change the preset.vfx by hand and then upload it to the V-machine? If yes, how?

3. Load/save to stick sync method. Can't find it anywhere. Not in the VFX-menu and not on the v-machine. A simple tutorial on the sm pro website on how to perform this (probably simple) operation wouldn't hurt. (Or if someone at this forum could help me out, that would be great too)

4. Premade fxp-files. I made fxp-files for the vst's i want to use on the v-machine. Is there a way to load these fxp-files or am i obligated to start all over again? If so, WHY?

5. VFX buffer size. What is it, what does it do and why can't i change it? It seems stuck to the value zero. Something tells me that's not normal.

6. Triangle II. Can install it, can sync it, but can't play it. V-machine returns an error message. Don't know if anyone has installed it (with a wizard-file?) If so, please let me know.

Thanks in advance for your replies. I'm still motivated to give it a shot, but i must admit that its flaws really start to irritate me. A lot.

[MatthewSkinner]

With so many questions, please post it at this website for help.
http://smproaudio.helpserve.com/index.php
with over 70 pages of posts for replies to get lost in, it is much better to use the dedicated support ticket system at the above link.