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  • Vienna Ensemble Pro 6 Template

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    I'm competely new to buidling orchestral templates and have a few questions.  I'm still trying to wrap my head around the concepts although I've got it working pretty well with two sections - woodwinds and brass.  I should say I'm getting some template Skype lessons from someone super knowledgeable so that has helpled.

    First of all, I'm a bit confused with saving in VEP.  Sorry if I get some of the terms wrong here.  I have a VI Frame with two instances, brass and woodwinds.  I had help doing this.  Now I'm going to add the harp, piano and so forth.  Do I save each instance with a different name?  Or, is the VI frame just saved?

    Lastly, does it make sense to create an instance within the VI Frame just to have one instrument?  Harp would be a good example and piano as well.  I do have a couple of harps and a few pianos.

    Basically I'm just trying to organize it effeciently.  I have a ton of strings, brass and a decent number of percussion libraries.

    Thanks for any guidance.  I hope what I wrote even makes sense.

    Aaron
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
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    Hello Aaron,

    We have actually renamed our extensions for saved files with VE PRO 6, so that should make things easier.

    viframe = vep (Vienna Ensemble Project), 1 saved instance

    mframe = vesp (Vienna Ensemble SERVER Project), all instances in one VE PRO SERVER

    Yes, you can save each instance as a separate project, so that you can add them to any song quickly.

    Additionally, you can always save your whole VE PRO SERVER as a vesp file (also with different names for different projects).

    I have also explained this in the VE PRO 6 manual.

    Does this help?

    Best,
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
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    Hi Paul,

    Thank you for the response.  Your explanation makes perfect sense so it's more clear now.

    What happened was everything crashed right after I had added a 3rd instance.  I had saved the vesp, and thought everything would be safe.  It wasn't a big deal because the first two veps were saved so I only had to redo one instance.

    So I need to save a vep only when I create a new one or make changes right?  And then always save the vesp.  I hope I've got this right.

    I downloaded the manual and started going through it.  You did a very nice job on it.

    Thank you,

    Aaron
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP

    Hi Aaron, 

    Yes, vep and vesp files always save the current state of your instances and server. 

    You can save them under different names as your templates change, so you always have a safety backup.

     

    Always a good idea to test this out and find your best workflow with simple examples.

    Best,
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
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    Hi Paul,

    Excellent!! It's finaly starting to click.

    Thanks again,

    Aaron