V-‐Machine Operating Manual
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SM Pro Audio
8.2
VFX Libraries, Banks and Presets
8.2.1
VFX Library folders
All sounds and setups configured in the VFX Application are saved in special folders known as
“VFX Libraries”. A VFX Library can contain Banks, Presets, plugins, and any other associated
files required for use on the V-‐Machine hardware.
VFX Libraries can be:
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Stored on external media (USB memory sticks) and connected to a V-‐Machine for
immediate use
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Synchronized directly to the V-‐Machines 1 GB of internal flash memory (space
permitting)
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Saved to another location as a Backup of your sound libraries and configurations
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Sent to friends to use on their V-‐Machine hardware
Other features of a VFX Library:
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Libraries are easily created by the VFX Application
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VFX Library folders have the extension “.vfxlibrary”
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You can import, export, and merge selected Banks, Presets, and plugins from one library
to another
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The VFX Application offers users a choice of “Active Library”. This is perfect for working
on different libraries at different times. Often you want to create a small compact library
for a thumb drive for a specific purpose.
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Can be copied from one location to another. This is perfect for sharing your sounds with
others. Simply copy or send your friend a pre-‐configured VFX Library!
It is important to note that VFX Libraries are design to function correctly on the V-‐Machine
hardware only. To audition plugins via the VFX Application usually requires plugins are also
installed on the host PC as per the developers standard procedures.
VFX Libraries are packaged especially for the V-‐Machine hardware host, whereas the VFX
Application auditions plugins via the PC’s operation system (Windows, or WINE on Mac OS X).
As such it is highly recommended that all plugins are installed on the host PC prior to
importation to a VFX Library.