SM Pro Audio
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V-‐Machine Operating Manual
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Shorten the length of release tails for VSTi’s if at all possible. Long release tails can build
up polyphony (the number of notes playing simultaneously) during performances
placing a burden on the CPU. Release tails can often be reduced without being
detrimental to performances.
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Reduce plugin polyphony if supported by the plugin. Many VSTi plugins offer the ability
to reduce polyphony. Every extra note consumes CPU cycles.
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Every single feature you turn on and off impacts CPU performance. Think efficient and
program wisely!
7
Auditioning a Sound
For those who have read the manual to this point and cannot wait to get started, please refer to
the printed quick start guide included with your V-‐Machine. The quick start guide outlines the
basics to get you up and running without delay.
8
V-‐Machine Internal Architecture
8.1
VFX hardware host firmware concepts
The V-‐Machine audio architecture is designed around a flexible four (4) channel mixer concept.
Each mixer channel can be configured to host three (3) plugins and offers a dedicated volume,
pan, mute, solo, and two effects sends. Complex sound creations can be made by mixing layers
of plugin instruments together, adding effects, and routing the result to the main stereo output.
Each of the two effects returns and the master output offers 3 plugin slots for a total of 21
plugin slots per individual mixer setup. Mixer setups are saved as user presets, and can be
arranged into banks for quick navigation and access when loaded to the V-‐Machine.
All Banks and Presets are contained within a folder known as a VFX library. A VFX library is
recognized by the file extension “.vfxlibrary”
