V-‐Machine Operating Manual
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SM Pro Audio
The additional Mixer parameters can be navigated by clicking the parameter navigation
Next/Previous keypad buttons as described in
section 10.2.3
Parameter navigation
Next/Previous
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11.3
Tempo Parameter
Many plug-‐ins feature a tempo parameter. This is useful for setting the tempo/speed of
particular effects, delays, and oscillators.
11.4
VFX Buffer Parameter
The latency of individual Presets is adjustable by configuring the Audio Buffer Parameter.
The Audio Buffer Parameter sets the size of the buffers used when sending audio data between
the V-‐Machine host software and the V-‐Machine hardware output connectors.
The lowest buffer setting of 64 samples is equivalent to approximately 1.5ms output latency.
Considerations:
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Buffer size settings affect CPU processing power
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Lower buffer sizes allow you to decrease latency and demand more CPU cycles
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Higher buffer settings increase CPU efficiencies whilst increasing latency
The most appropriate buffer setting for each of your Presets can depend on the amount of
plugins used in the Preset and their individual requirements.
You will need to experiment to find the best setting for each Preset on the V-‐Machine.
Quick Tip
: Only Presets that truly require low latency (clav, synth, and drums sounds, etc)
should be set to the lower buffer settings. You may find that Presets with slow attacks such as
Synth Pads and Reverb effects perform just as well with higher settings. Think efficient!
You will need to SAVE your Preset after changing the VFX buffer size if you wish the setting to
be retained permanently as part of the Preset.
12
The VFX Application
12.1
Application concepts
The VFX Application is a PC and Mac compatible application designed to assist in the creation
and configuration of VFX Library folders for use on the V-‐Machine hardware.
Although the V-‐Machine can be used in ‘stand-‐alone’ mode, connecting the unit to your
computer and running the VFX application software will offer greater flexibility when
modifying the unit to suit your personal preferences. It’s also a great place to start learning
about the architecture of the V-‐Machine hardware.
The V-‐Machine does not have to be connected to you computer to enjoy the benefits of the VFX
Application. Auditioning of Preset sounds is possible in real-‐time using your computers built
sound card or connected audio interface.
The VFX Application provides a selection of tools that facilitate:
