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  • (Solved) Feature Request: Save Instances, Not Metaframes.

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    M
    Is it possible to create metaframes where I can swap in and out instances of VEP? My biggest issue with VEP right now is that I have to create metaframes that cover every conceivable configuration of instruments that I may need. Rather than having to save metaframes, couldn't I instead save instances? This would allow me to create collections of instruments that I could swap in and out as I needed them. Say I had a "jazz" metaframe that covered all my jazz samples (with separate instances for my trumpets, bones, saxes, and rhythm section, etc.), and a separate "orchestral" metaframe that covered all my orchestral samples (woodwinds, brass, strings, etc). But then suppose I was working on an orchestral piece and suddenly decided that I wanted to make it a big-band plus orchestra piece. As it is right now, I would have to recreate my jazz metaframe within my orchestral metaframe (or vice-versa). This would be a huge undertaking. If I could just save collections of instruments as instances and swap them in and out, I could have the freedom to decide what each project needed. VEP gives me the power to create big templates, it's true-- but I am sure that many of us have various templates for different styles each with their own complex routing scheme. As it is right now these templates are all incommunicado. MOH
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP

    Hello mohurwitzmusic,

    Why don´t you just save single instances with *.viframe files?

    A "metaframe" can be saved when the VE PRO SERVER is active, a "viframe" is saved when the VE PRO GUI of the given instance is active.

    Best,

    Paul

    Paul Kopf Head of Product Marketing, Social Media and Support
  • M
    M
    Hi Paul, Thanks. At first I didn't see how I could then import those *.viframes into the Vienna Ensemble Pro Server to send over to my master computer-- when I tried to import *.viframes into VEP Server I get the error "Metaframe file integrity check failed". But now I see that I have to create an instance, give it a name, and then drag it over to the open instance. Great-- this changes everything for me! I no longer have to create a new metaframe every time I want to change up my template. Thanks again. Cheers, MOH
  • A
    A
    Hi MOH, I have the same question you did. I didn't know there was an import command in the server or the vep host. I don't see any drag and drop feature either. It seems there should be a way to merge existing metaframes in to a larger metaframe which would solve the problem. Bill McFadden