Hello everyone,
I recently got Vienna Ensemble Pro and started to make a new template in Logic Pro. Soon I noticed that the workflow wasn’t optimal for me. I disliked using the multi-timbral or multi-output instruments. I also wanted some control over VE Pro, but by coupling the instances, I would lose half of the benefits of using VE Pro (faster saving and loading times). So, I solved this problem by creating my own Logic Pro Scripter plugin.
After starting to code, I got more ideas and the project grew out of original proportions. I decided to make the plugin publicly available since I believe this can benefit others as well.
So here it is: VE Pro Controller for Logic Pro X.
In summary, the plugin gives you control over VE Pro mixer and Equalizer Pro plugin directly from Logic and it stores your tweaks with the Logic Pro project while using VE Pro decoupled.
Key features include:
- Direct control of VE Pro Mixer and Equalizer Pro from Logic Pro X.
- Saves your VE Pro mixer and EQ settings with your Logic Pro project while keeping your VE Pro instances decoupled
- Ability to enable / disable channels and remember those when opening a project. Especially handy with sample instruments that don't support purging to save RAM.
- Use layering mode to layer all 16 channels together or change between them via intuitive articulation switcher. Disable layering mode to use it with multi-timbral / multi-output instruments.
- All controls are automatable and you can control them with your MIDI controller.
- Support for up to 16 MIDI channels per VE Pro instance.
- Preconfigured VE Pro Instance Template for easy setup included.
I would be honored if you want to try this and tell me what you think!
You can download the plugin at https://aretealaudio.com/ve-pro-controller
Watch the features overview video at
Thanks in advance for trying this out! I would like to hear any feedback or development ideas that you might have.