SM Pro Audio V-Machines - Manual (Page 3)

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Operating
Manual
Contents
1
Foreword..........................................................................................................................................2
1.1
Thank You ................................................................................................................................2
1.2
Important Notes ........................................................................................................................2
1.3
V-Machine Team ......................................................................................................................2
2
Overview..........................................................................................................................................7
2.1
What’s in the Box .....................................................................................................................7
2.2
Hooking Up the V-Machine .....................................................................................................7
2.3
The V-Machine Hardware ........................................................................................................8
2.4
Front Panel................................................................................................................................9
2.5
Dual-Press Functions ..............................................................................................................10
2.6
Try It Out!...............................................................................................................................10
2.7
Memory Types........................................................................................................................10
2.8
The VFX Application Software..............................................................................................11
2.9
Software System Requirements ..............................................................................................12
2.10
Installing the VFX Software .................................................................................................12
2.11
How the Software & Hardware Work Together...................................................................12
2.12
About VST Plugins...............................................................................................................14
2.13
Getting Started: Importing & Playing a VST Plugin............................................................15
2.14
Getting Started: Exporting a Plugin to the V-Machine.........................................................18
2.15
About Wizard Files...............................................................................................................20
2.16
Copy Protection ....................................................................................................................20
3
The V-Machine Hardware .............................................................................................................22
3.1
Top Panel ................................................................................................................................22
3.1.1
Keypad Button User Interface ........................................................................................22
3.1.2
LCD Panel........................................................................................................................22
3.2
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................................23
3.2.1
Power Connector..............................................................................................................24
3.2.2
Power Button ...................................................................................................................24
3.2.3
USB Slave Connector ......................................................................................................25
3.2.4
USB Host Connectors......................................................................................................25
3.2.5
MIDI Input.......................................................................................................................25
3.2.6
Audio Input ......................................................................................................................26
3.2.7
Audio Outputs..................................................................................................................26
3.2.8
Headphone Amplifier Output ..........................................................................................26
3.2.9
Headphone Rotary Volume Control ................................................................................26
3.3
Kensington Security Slot ........................................................................................................27