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V-‐Machine Operating Manual
the MIDI system exclusive protocol. As such it is considerably faster to use the ‘Export to VFX
Library’ method with large data transfers.
Synchronization to a V-‐Machine hardware unit connected via USB is outlined in
section 12.5.7
Sync icon.
Recommendations/Notes:
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Keep in mind that when using the USB synchronization method that you are limited to
approximately 1GB of memory space as per the V-‐Machine’s flash memory.
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The USB synchronization method is most useful for synchronizing individual Presets or
small Banks that use Plug-‐ins that already reside on the V-‐Machines internal flash
memory.
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The USB synchronization method is considerably slower than the Export VFX Library
method. This is especially true with a large amount of data (eg. Plug-‐in sample libraries)
12.11
External USB memory devices and the V-‐Machine
Using USB memory devices (Flash/HD) with the V-‐Machine can increase the amount of Banks,
Presets, and plug-‐ins accessible at any one time. They offer additional storage beyond the V-‐
Machine’s internal memory capacity.
VFX Library files must be located in the top directory of USB external media devices to be
recognized and loaded by the V-‐Machine hardware.
USB memory devices can be hot-‐swapped to the V-‐Machines USB ports at any time after the V-‐
Machine has successfully completed its boot process. USB power enables use with small
portable USB 2 HD’s (tested up to 250GB).
The V-‐Machine does not distinguish between VFX Libraries that are loaded from its internal
flash memory or from external USB media devices. Any VFX Libraries found either internally or
externally are merged into one VFX Library file as far as the V-‐Machine is concerned. The only
exception to this rule is when operating the Delete function which only refers to the internal
memory of the V-‐Machine.
Once a USB device has automatically mounted on the V-‐Machine, any Banks, Presets, and
Plug-‐ins will be made available for playback. Scroll through the Banks on the V-‐Machine as
usual to discover the newly available Banks.
All Banks accessed from external memory devices will be displayed on the V-‐Machine’s LCD
Panel embraced with brackets. For example – a Bank named ‘Pianos’ will be displayed as
‘(Pianos)’ on the LCD.
12.11.1
Importing a Bank from USB media to the internal flash memory
It is possible to import Banks from VFX Libraries stored on USB memory devices to the
V-‐Machines internal Flash memory. This is useful if you have some favorite Presets that you
would like to be available at all times in the V-‐Machine after boot up.
To import a Bank from a connected USB memory device:
