V-‐Machine Operating Manual
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SM Pro Audio
Steps to import a plugin to the active VFX Library:
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Select “Import VST Plugin” from the VFX Application Main Menu
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The VFX Application will open the installation dialog window and prompt you to “Select
a VST Plugin to import into the active VFX Library…”
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Use the drop down menu to display a list of VST plugins that have previously been
installed on the PC.
Note: If you are importing a VST plugin from another location you can select the browse
button to open a standard file browser.
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Once you have made your selection, proceed to select the associated VFX Wizard file
(read more about Wizard files below).
Note: If the plugin you are attempting to import is known to the current VFX Application
database it will appear automatically in the Wizard file selection menu. If the plugin you
are attempting to import is not included in the database you can check for Wizard file
updates on the Internet by clicking the “Check for Wizard Updates” button. The Wizard
database is updated often adding support for more and more plugins over time.
If a Wizard file is still not available automatically there are several options:
1/ Attempt to import the plugin without a wizard file (many simple plugins may work
right away without a wizard!)
2/ Attempt to write your own custom Wizard file (details on creating a custom Wizard
file are available on the SM Pro Audio website)
3/ Source an appropriate custom wizard file from other users (internet, forums etc)
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Select Import to complete the process
12.3.3
Wizard Files (Plug-‐in Information File “.vfxwizard”)
Many plug-‐ins can be installed on your computer and successfully synchronized to the V-‐
Machine without the need for a Plug-‐in Information Wizard File (.vfxwizard). However, other
more complex plug-‐ins may have additional files, folders, and even Windows registry settings
that are required to ensure successful operation.
