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  • PaulP
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    Hello everybody,

    We have decided to add an info-screen when you first open VE PRO with the new MAS version in Digital Performer, which points you to the updated Vienna Ensemble PRO 5 manual with detailed instructions on a successful migration from AU/VST to MAS.

    This version is now online in MyDownloads, with a few further improvements (check the VE PRO Changelog).

    All the best from a busy Vienna,
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
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    "To accelerate the creation of your new templates with the Multiport Template for Logic Pro X and with the new MAS version for Digital Performer 8, you can use the MERGE funtion in Vienna Ensemble PRO ́s FILE menu"

     

    Is this indicating that it's preferable for Digital Performer users to have one instance in your metaframe containing all your VI's vs. seperate Instances?
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP

    Hi, 

    Wow, you read the manual!
    We think it´s nice to have more than just 16 instruments in one VE PRO instance, for better overview, less screen clutter, and of course to use with MIR PRO (all instruments in one room).
    In any case, that´s now possible. I always use the channel collapse function to get more channels on the screen. 

    Best, 
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
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    Hi Paul,

    I'm looking for clarification on this as the manual isn't that clear to me.  With the MAS version, can we now use Pre-gen mode or do we still have to set DP to run plug-ins in real-time?  The only place Pre-gen is mentioned is under "Working with Audio Input/Event Input plug-ins."

    Thanks,

    Chris
  • marnixM
    VSL Team
    marnixM

    Hello Chris,

    For smooth operation of VE Pro, running at least virtual instruments in real-time is still a prerequisite, no matter if you use the MAS, VST or AU version of the plug-in!

    We will also update the manual in this respect - thanks for reporting!

    Best, Marnix
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    Is there a MAS version of Vienna Ensemble for Windows?  Or do the DP users on Windows still need to use the VST option?

    Thanks
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP

    Hi AndrewW, 

    Yes, there is a MAS version for Windows. 

    Best, 
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
  • Steve SteeleS
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    I made a "how to connect VEPro to DP" video. It shows DP utilizing 48 MIDI ports. I also briefly touch on a couple related DP tips like MIDI Device Groups (which I plan on discussing in detail in a later video).

    I also suggest that for your main templates at least, save your instances as vi frames and the project's VEPro Server's metaframe in your DP project folder. If anything ever goes wrong with instances not loading all you have to do is select all of your vi frames in the Finder and then drag and drop them into the VEPro server window. Then in DP add VEPro server interfaces and connect. You'll see all of you instances in the server interface window ready to be connected to. Then save DP.

    Enjoy!



    Regards, Steve Steele https://www.stevesteele.com
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    hi !  All !   I have problem  with a new mas  plug-in for weight dp.  

    before you press the button (disable instrument) vienna court discharged from the project, and then when you press the button to enable it includes.

     So I built templates necessary instruments and included only those instances that are needed.

    Now when you press the button to turn off court is not unloaded

    Please see the video as it was in the old version vienna without mas plugin
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    Please see the video as it was in the old version vienna without mas plugin



    vienna ensemble version   5.3.13407
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    @thenightwatch said:

    I made a "how to connect VEPro to DP" video. It shows DP utilizing 48 MIDI ports. I also briefly touch on a couple related DP tips like MIDI Device Groups (which I plan on discussing in detail in a later video).





     

    Great tutorial!

    Thanx 😉
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    @Paul said:

    Hello again, 

    Another update: We have decided to pull VE PRO from MyDownloads and roll back to the previous version until we have fixed the AU/MAS confusion (working on it with high pressure, and it is looking good). 

    If you´d like to roll back, please use the VE PRO Uninstaller, this way the MAS plug-in will be completely removed.
    I will let you know as soon as the update is available!

    If you´d like to accelerate beta-testing, please let me know at support@vsl.co.at, I´ll provide you with the next release candidate as soon as it is ready.

    Thanks for your understanding and patience, 

    Paul

     

    Paul,

    I've had a number of issues with the latest update. Can you clarify which version we should be rolling back to? The software version I just downloaded is v.5.4.13682. Is this the previous version? It still gives the option to install MAS. I installed this version with the MAS optioin unchecked, but then couldn't get VE Pro to successfully communicate with DP at all.
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    @Ben Stanton said:

    Can you clarify which version we should be rolling back to?

    Is there any answer on this? I'm highly regretting updating VEP before all the bugs have been worked out. I can't go 10 minutes without a crash, whereas before I didn't have any.
  • PaulP
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    Hello Ben,

    The version before 5.4.13682 is 5.4.13407, available in the Software Archive.

    If you´d like to share the problems you are having and maybe want to send us crash reports and short instructions on how to reproduce the crashes you are getting, please send them to: support@vsl.co.at

    Best,
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
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    Does it help lower CPU in DP to lower the 48x16 available midi channels per instantiation? or doesnt it matter? 
  • Steve SteeleS
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    @labman said:

    Does it help lower CPU in DP to lower the 48x16 available midi channels per instantiation? or doesnt it matter?
    I don't believe so but I'll address it in the part 2 to my last DP/VEP video which should be up later this week. Upping the buffer size in the VEP server interface and optimizing the VEP thread count definitely helps with playback and online bouncing to audio though. Steve
    Regards, Steve Steele https://www.stevesteele.com
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    Same with me.

    Constant crashes DP 8 with 5.4.13682

    rig was stable under old VEP.

    Seems to be as the VEP template gets larger, crashes started occuring.

    Sent support an email.

    Love you guys - but this one sucked boiled eggs. Lost a lot of time dealing with it.
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    @edhamilton said:

    Same with me. Constant crashes DP 8 with 5.4.13682 rig was stable under old VEP. Seems to be as the VEP template gets larger, crashes started occuring. Sent support an email. Love you guys - but this one sucked boiled eggs. Lost a lot of time dealing with it.
    Have you noticed anything in the crash logs? 5.4.13682 has been extremely stable for me.
    Regards, Steve Steele https://www.stevesteele.com
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP

    Hi, 

    We´re really having a hard time to reproduce these crashes here. 

    @Ed: You think this is automation-related, can you please send us such a song (best as a zip file) to support@vsl.co.at?

    That´s the fastest way to move forward, the next release candidate is already in the pipeline. 

    Best,
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
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    I have had a smooth transition to the MAS version with no major issues at my end. I even combined frames from 2 computers and merged them to a new one.

    Now one thing I noticed it seems like loading of samples works differently than the AU version. I have my VE-PRO plug-ins in V-RACKs organize by groups and sections that are disabled by default. I did this so my template would load fast (as it doesn't load anything) then I would simply enable the sections I need for a given cue say strings and woodwinds and leave everything else off.

    Now after I've converted to the MAS version eventhough all my VE-PRO plug-ins (in V-RACKS) are disabled it goes and load everything as I open my template. Is this new normal? Am I missing something? Anybody else noticed that?