User Manual

Synchronization
Activating VST System Link
PROCEDURE
1. For all computers, activate the Online checkbox on the VST System Link page.
2. Start playback on one computer to check that the system is working – all computers should
start almost instantly and play perfectly in time, with sample-accurate precision.
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The Offset Samples setting allows you to adjust whether one machine will play
slightly ahead or behind the rest.
This is normally not needed, but occasionally with some hardware you may find that
the lock is a few samples out. For now, leave it set to 0 – it will most likely be what
you want.
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The Transfer Bits setting allows you to specify whether you want to transfer 24 or
16 bits. This allows you to use older audio cards which do not support transfer of 24
bits.
RESULT
VST System Link sends and understands all transport commands (such as play, stop, fast
forward, rewind, etc.). This allows you to control the entire network from one computer. If you
jump to a locator point on one machine, all other machines will also instantly jump to that locator
point.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that all computers have their tempos set to the same value, otherwise your
synchronization will be seriously skewed.
Scrubbing via VST System Link
You can scrub on one computer and have the video and audio on another computer scrub along.
However, the playback on the linked systems may not be perfectly in sync while scrubbing and
there are some further restrictions you should bear in mind when scrubbing via VST System Link:
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Use a remote controller for scrubbing.
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Always use the system where you started scrubbing to control the scrubbing, e. g. change
the scrub speed or stop scrubbing.
Changing the scrub speed on a remote system will only change the speed on the local
system.
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You can start playback on all systems.
This stops scrubbing and enters playback on all systems in sync.
Using MIDI
As well as supplying transport and sync control, VST System Link also supplies up to 16 MIDI
ports, with 16 channels each.
PROCEDURE
1. Use the MIDI Inputs and MIDI Outputs value fields to specify the number of MIDI ports
you need.
The default value is 0 MIDI In and 0 MIDI Out ports.
2. In the Project window, create a MIDI track and open the Inspector (top section).
3. If you now open the Input or Output Routing pop-up menu, you will find the specified
System Link ports added to the list of MIDI inputs or outputs.
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