Hi Steve.
Thanks for the info. At this point I'm using VEP on a single computer, so I have no network issues, but I'm sure your clear explanation will help other users using several computers networked.
Regarding our prblems, I've been digging around this forum and found this very useful thread:
http://community.vsl.co.at/forums/t/30297.aspx?PageIndex=1
There is a solution for the muted Event input. The trick is to insert an I/O plugin in every single instance of VEP, not only the Event Input but also in the VEP instance where the Event Input is connected. You just need to do the same I/O set up as described in the manual. I've tried it with the environment multitimbral setup and it works!! No latency, no muted tracks [:D]
Karel (from Vianna) reported that it's a good workaround but the downside is that Logic throws all Live mode tracks processing on a single CPU core. At this point I'm working on a small project with two VEP instances, the first one with an event input attached with another 15 midi channels plus Vienna Convolution Reverb, Vienna Multiband (in the master bus), a few Logic instruments and a few audio tracks in the arrange window and it really works fine. There is one node reaching up to 50% while two or three others don't go beyond 5-10%. Also the readings in the CPU VEP meters are about 25-30%
I'll be able to push the system in my next project but as for now is working OK.
I'm also waiting for a final solution to this problem as Karel said he's gonna focus his efforts in this issue, making it one of his priorities.
BTW, I also support the idea of getting some feedback from Vienna on how to set up a simple network. Just a PDF would be enough [;)]