Acoustica Mixcraft 7 - Manual (Page 370)

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VIDEO IS NOT LOADING
If the video fails to load, it’s likely because you’re missing the correct DirectX video
codec. Do one of the following:
Install the software included with your video camera (or download the most current
version from the manufacturer’s website). It may also have come with a DirectX video
decoder that would allow other programs such as Windows Movie Maker or Windows
Media Player to play the files. (Assuming the file was created with a video camera that
you own.) Restart your computer after installing new video codecs.
Download and install a video file converter application to convert the video to AVI or
WMV. This is better than loading the original video format, as it will be faster.
Install a DirectX/DirectShow video codec for the video format you’re attempting to
load. Beware of many faulty/buggy/error prone decoders out there on the Internet! And
make sure to download and install the latest version of Windows Media Player.
EFFECTS AND PLUG-INS
HOW DO I ADD A PLUG-IN (VST OR VSTI)?
Mixcraft allows you to add your own VST or VSTi plug-ins. Plug-ins are usually .DLL
files. Download and install the plug-in file (.DLL) into your VST folder and restart
Mixcraft. The new VST plug-in should now be in the effect drop-down list or Virtual
Instrument list. Some plug-ins include their own installers. In that case, run the
installer and point the software to the appropriate folder.
If you don't know where your VST folder is, you can create a new one and add it in the
Plug-Ins section. To add your own VST folder, go to Preferences>Plug-Ins in the Main
Window menus and click Edit VST/VSTi Folders. Click the Add button to add your
own folder, or click Auto-Scan For VST/VSTi Directories to locate one automatically.
Make sure to put the new VST plug-in (.DLL) into one of the folders in your VST folder
list and restart Mixcraft. The effect should appear in the effect drop-down or Virtual
Instrument lists, depending on the type of plug-in.
HOW CAN I PREVENT CERTAIN PLUG-INS FROM LOADING?
Mixcraft has two files which may be edited to exclude plug-ins from loading. These
files are located in the %programdata%\Acoustica\Mixcraft\ folder.
VSTIgnore.ini - VST plug-in ignore list