2 overview – SM Pro Audio V-Machines User Manual
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V-‐Machine Operating Manual
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SM Pro Audio
2 Overview
The V-‐Machine consists of two components: hardware (the V-‐Machine itself) and software (a
program
called
the
VFX
Application).
These
two
components
are
designed
to
work
together
to
give
you
more
ways
to
make
music.
They
don’t
have
to
be
connected
to
one
another
or
used
at
the same time, however. Each can be used by itself.
In this Overview chapter, we’ll give you a quick but thorough introduction to the V-‐Machine
and
show
you
how
to
work
with
it.
The
following
chapters
will
provide
a
complete
description
of
how
to
operate
the
hardware
and
software.
In
using
the
V-‐Machine,
you’ll
create
sound
Libraries,
Banks,
and
Presets
in
the
software
and
then
export
them
to
the
V-‐Machine
hardware.
Once
you’ve
done
this,
you
can
take
the
hardware
unit
to
a
concert,
club,
or
recording
session
and
play
the
sounds
you’ve
loaded
without
the
hassle
of
having
to
lug
a
computer
around.
The
V-‐Machine
can
also
function
as
an
effects
processor,
thanks
to
its
stereo
audio
input.
The
V-‐Machine
can
benefit
several
types
of
users:
gigging
club
and
worship
musicians,
DJs
wanting
to
trigger
synths
and
samples
live,
or
a
piano
bar
pianist
who
wants
to
shut
the
lid
on
the
horrible
old
piano
provided
by
the
club
and
instead
play
a
great-‐sounding
sampled
grand
on
a
MIDI
keyboard.
2.1 What’s in the Box
When you unpack your new V-‐Machine, you’ll find:
• The V-‐Machine hardware unit itself.
• A power supply adapter with AC cord.
• A printed Quick Start Guide.
• A USB cable for connecting your V-‐Machine to a computer.
• A CD containing the VFX Application software, this manual (in PDF format), and a range
of free software plugins to get you started.
2.2 Hooking Up the V-‐Machine
If you’re eager to get started and already have some experience with music technology, you can
jump
right
in
and
make
the
connections
shown
in
Figure
1
This
figure
illustrates
the
rear-‐panel
connections
of
the
hardware,
and
also
provides
a
quick
overview
of
how
you’ll
use
the
V-‐
Machine
with
its
associated
VFX
Application
software.