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  • [SOLVED] Updated to VEP 5 - downloaded Epic..and now I've hit a wall?

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    Hi, I have udated to VEP 5 - my elicenser holds the license for both version VEP5 and Epic (for this I have checked - twice) - I have downloaded both VEP 5 and Epic yesterday - so I am certain I am working from freshly updated sources My question: how do I get them to work together - for this I am at a loss I can see of no method of launching epic from within a stand alone instance of VEP (trying stand alone before I dive into a multi computer set-up) Within VEP 5, I have gone into options/prefences/VST Settings - there I'v added my Epic download folder (should I have done this - nothing is clear to me at this point) I have not found a clearly defined step by step procedure for making things work. An instruction will present itself, then I'm left stranded guessing the next step, or trying to interpret what the last instruction was attempting to have me do. What is it that I'm missing I'm on a Windows machine and would love to play - baby steps at the moment - just one computer - one instance of VEP5 and one Epic Orchestra - ha ha - I mean how hard can this actually be (on Win 7) any help anyone would care to offer - please I'm al ears (I want to like this experience...but as my two fav VST's are waves gold bundle and amplitube...ha ha, I'm getting ready for a bumby ride (fingers crossed - nor pain - no gain) Cheers Filmusic
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    hum...i can't recall running a library installer - I downloaded the files then that was the end of it - I have data but no installer - anyone know where I can get an epic installer - yes - the plot...it thickens
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    well...still trying - downloaded epic..the installer ran - although, VEP5 still cannot see epic (drat) - i've pointed at it - ha ha - screamed at it - no go - i may have to zen out and admit defeat...i've lost 24 hours on this...i'm invested and preparing to cut my losses...damn shame...the concept sounded so very cool...but it simply may be cheaper to buy a more powerful computer (and forego linking 2 lesser ones together) then it is to replace the hair that i've been pulling out in my attempt to even get to stage 1 in my attempt to using VEP5 and Epic together (a past mariage made in heaven)...ok ok...that was sad (sorry) but really - I can only give it another 24 hours...then I gotta go....
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    Have you contacted support? I can't tell where you are with the installation from your posts. Did you watch the installation videos? Have you read the manual(s)?

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    Does the standalone version of Vienna Instruments see and load the Epic Orchestra?
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    @Hayward.Peel said:

    Does the standalone version of Vienna Instruments see and load the Epic Orchestra?

    It should, provided that you've installed everything properly.

    DG
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    Hi thanks for responding! I have watched as the Epic library installed, but the stand-alone version of VEP 5 (only one I've run to-date) does not see Epic, I have not contacted support - I have read manuals and watched videos - it simply escapes me why I'm unable to see Epic (I could in VEP 4) My new approach, today, is to say the heck with epic - I have given up...epically - walking away from the pain, ha ha - I'll wait until Version 6 of VEP before I attempt that one again - if Epic was a girlfriend - today she's getting dumped. On the subject of today, I will now attempt to make VEP 5 work as a virtual effects machine, passing audio from my master computer to a slave, and then back again ha ha - wish me luck - fingers crossed thanks again for your thoughts!
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    It you can't see a VSL Collection, it is usually becuase:

    1. You haven't updated the eLicenser software
    2. You haven't used Directory Manager to "point" the software to the samples
    3. You haven't installed the samples correctly

    The fact that you say it worked in VEP4 makes me think that it is most likely to be 1 oe 2 where the eroor occurs.

    DG
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    hi - you have identified my workflow, with respect to the continued failure to instal Epic, todate I have 1. downloaded the elicenser 2 days ago - nice and fresh 2. pointed the directory manager to my samples (went through the process of downloading twice and repointing more times then I can remember) 3.And, I actually watched - never blinking - as the install completed on a happy note - the dark skies of the Epic library failure to install have not stopped me from being able to run VEP5 as a virtual effects rack, although the latency that I'm experiencing on my laptop screams that this virtual rack (again, on my laptop) may well be best suited for mix down - as live performance of an audio input is beyond capable with my travel system I'll try midi next, and then adding another laptop into the mix All good (sans Epic) - thanks for connecting!
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    Did you also re-install the updated Vienna Instruments? You haven't mentioned it.
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    in my software section, on the page that directs me to 'epic' i see 3 download sections 1. download manager 2. download files 3. download manuals is there a 4th download file, that is not on this page, that i require to make all well - if so - good catch, I'll explore that one thanks!
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    yup - you nailed it! I updated my elicenser I updated to VEP 5 I downloaded Epic Instruments but did not download the instrument player all is well - earth is a fine place to be (ha ha,...one to grow on) thanks!
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    :-)