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SOURCE: Source
This parameter works in conjunction with the View Plugin Type parameter described above. It lists every
possible audio source of the type you chose to view. If you chose
All
as the plugin type on the View Plugin
Type page (the default choice), then the Source parameter displays every possible audio source available for that
channel. An audio source can be either a VSTi (software plugin) or an external audio input (hardware plugin).
If you select a VSTi, Receptor instantiates that plugin. If you select an audio input, Receptor uses the signal
appearing at that input as the audio source.
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Rotate the bottom display knob to select the audio source. Sources appear in the list as follows:
•
(none): This option always appears first. Selecting it uninstantiates a Source plugin. When you uninstantiate
a Source plugin, you automatically clear any FX instantiations used in the channel. Essentially, (none)
provides a shortcut for completely clearing an instrument channel.
• Audio Inputs: These always appear immediately after the (none) option.
• VSTi plugins: All VSTi plugins appear in alphabetical order. Some plugins may have a 2-character prefix
contained inside a square bracket. This prefix, described a bit later, does not alter the display order of
plugins.
The name flashes indicating you must press the bottom display knob to actually load the selected source plugin.
SHORTCUT: If you’ve chosen anything other than
All on the View Plugin Type page, this plugin list will not
show every possible audio source built-in to Receptor. If you want to see ALL the plugins in this list, simply turn
the bottom display knob to the last choice, which is “View All Plugins” and press the bottom display knob. This
automatically sets the View Plugin Type to
All without you having to select that page. Once you’ve done this,
all the audio sources will appear alphabetically in this list.
Source Prefixes
Some plugins may have bracketed prefixes before their names. Here’s what they mean:
•
[##] - This means that a demo version of the plugin is currently installed and that, by instantiating it, you
will activate its demo period.
• [nn] - In this case, nn = some number, such as 17, or 03, or 11. This means that the plugin is currently
running in demo mode and this prefix shows you how many days remain in your demo period.
• [--] : This means that the installed plugin must be purchased in order to be instantiated. You will see this
symbol when a demo period has expired or if no demo is available for a particular plugin. Also, when you
turn on Receptor, your iLok is scanned for licenses after the unit starts up. Because of this, it’s possible that
plugins you have purchased will display the [--] prefix for the first couple of minutes. Don’t worry. Your
purchased premium plugins will still instantiate if selected. It just takes a couple of minutes for Receptor to
scan all the plugins and update their prefix display, which it does in the background so that Receptor will
start up as quickly as possible.
• [??] - This means that an error is preventing you from instantiating this plugin. In most cases, it appears
because the iLok is not inserted into Receptor properly.
• [XX] - This means that the plugin is no longer on Receptor’s hard drive. Obviously, this will only appear if
you have loaded a Single or Multi patch that references a plugin no longer on Receptor.
• No Prefix - If there is no prefix before a plugin name, that means it’s either a free plugin or a premium
plugin that you have purchased.