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Virtual Console Collection
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VCC grouping feature
The VCC grouping feature allows adjusting the parameters of several VCC instances at the same time.
To activate the grouping feature on a VCC plugin instance
- Click on the Group switch at the bottom of the plugin
- Open the grouping panel by clicking on the bottom arrow if it's not already open
- Assign the current plugin instance to one of the 8 available groups by clicking on one of the green Assign buttons
- Edit the parameters of one of the groups by clicking on the red Edit buttons. This way, you can edit each group without modifying the current channel assigned group
- Open the Track list panel if it's not already open by clicking on the bottom arrow in the grouping panel
- You can rename the current track and the edited group in this panel. The list of the assigned tracks to the currently edited group is also displayed.
If the Group switch of the current plugin instance is activated, the plugin Console parameter is the same as the group one, the group Input value is added to the current channel Input value, and the group Drive value is added to the current channel Drive value. The resulting Input and Drive values of the current channel will be displayed on the final version.
The plugin Console selection knob is greyed out to show that the console is selected via the assigned group and is not the displayed one on the main plugin interface.
Here are some videos to help you out with the grouping feature in VCC. If you do not see a video for your specific DAW please let us know and we can make one and add to the list.
Logic:
http://youtu.be/glngfZMTsLk
Cubase:
http://youtu.be/a5kxFk-9HB8
Pro Tools:
http://youtu.be/xU2utmOPTUQ
Reaper:
http://youtu.be/RcABFmmjTz8
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VCC Release Notes
VCC 1.5.0
1.5.0 New Features:
- Added RC-Tube console.
- Changed layout for Output Settings to include the RC-Tube.
1.5.0 Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a bug that allowed moving the knobs when clicking/dragging/wheeling outside the knob.
- Fixed a bug on the red dB labels not showing the right value when individual controls are active.
- Fixed bug on the console knob when in vertical drag mode.
- Reactivated the hotspots (direct click on the console names).
- Updated graphics.
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VCC 1.3.5 (1923)
1.3.5 (1923) Bug Fixes:
- Group Panel now closes when Grouping is Disabled.
- Fixed a key focus issue when clicking the "Track as Group Automation Master" button.
1.3.4 (1915) Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a bug on 64bit Mac that lead to random losses of audio processing.
- Fixed compatibility for Mac OS 10.5. (symptom was a validation failure, indicating a missing library).
- Added custom short names (only available for ProTools Mac & PC) for quicker identification in the inserts list.
- Improved CPU on Windows (about 20% less).
VCC 1.3.3 (1865) Beta
1.3.3 (1865) Bug Fixes:
- Reduced overall CPU usage.
- Various optimizations to the grouping system.
- Fixed various bugs with the Group Console knob (not selecting the correct console).
- Fixed Crashes when closing a project or host.
- Fixed Crashes when removing multiple instances.
1.3.3 (1865) Known Issues:
- 64bit VCC Occasionaly does not process signal in Studio One & Cubase 6 Elements.
- 64bit VCC GUI issues on Mac.
VCC 1.2.3 Beta
1.2.3 New Features:
- Added Windows 32bit RTAS Support.
- Implemented the Hiss Auto-Mute Settings. This removes the consoles "Hiss" characteristics when there is no audio on the track.
- Implemented a Process Auto-Mute. This saves CPU by cutting processing when there is no audio input.
- Added a Scroll Bar to the VCC's Group List.
- Added an Audio Crossfade when switching between Console Models.
- Increased Smoothing of the Drive and Input Gain.
1.2.3 Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the Audio Dropout/ Fade In bug while changing Oversampling Settings in the VCC Mixbuss Trident model.
- Fixed the Brit N Channel Audio bug when processing a signal with a DC Offset.
- Fixed a denormalisation bug in the VCC Channel.
- Fixed the VU Meter Calibration.
- Minor fix in the VU Needle Ballistics.
- Fixed a bug that occasionaly caused host to crash on instantiating.
- Fixed a bug on Mac OS that caused Group names, Instance names, and Red dB labels to not appear.
- Fixed a bug with the VCC Channel Console Knob (when grouped, it was still possible to move it by clicking on the edges).
1.2.3 Known Issues:
- Inserting a VCC Channel plugin will steal "Track as Group Automation Master" control from the VCC Mixbuss plugin.
VCC 1.1.2
1.1.2 Bug Fixes:
- Fixed Momentary Freezing.
- Fixed CPU Spikes with the GUI Open.
- Fixed Keyboard Focus Issue in Digital Performer
- Fixed Digital Performer GUI Issue.
- Improved Stability.
- Added a 64bit version for Mac OSX.
1.1.2 Known Issues:
- In some cases version 1.1.2 will not wrap with FXpansion's VST to RTAS wrapper.
- Red Parameter Values intended to show the cumulative value of the individual channel and it's group, do not appear.
- The Brit N Console model causes distortion on some signals.
- Some authorization issues on Windows systems. Removing your iLok2, restarting your computer, and plugging the iLok2 back in, usually fixes this.
- When using the RTAS version of the VCC on a second display, the GUI displays incorrectly.
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VCC 1.1
1.1 Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the GUI open random crash.
- Fixed the plugin random crash.
- Fixed the crash while renaming a track- Fixed the MIxBuss validation issues.
1.1 Known Issues:
Ableton Live 8.2.1 32bit, OSX 10.6 32bit
- Plugin GUI causes glitches/ dropouts in audio and CPU spikes. When GUI is closed, these issues don't occur.
- VCC 1.1 Demo Virtual Channel crashes host when instantiating. Virtual Mixbuss works fine.
Digital Performer 7.22 32bit, Mac OSX 10.5 32bit
- GUI issue remains unfixed. Group Module appear as a blank window upon clicking the Group On switch.
Cubase 6.1 32bit, W7 64bit
Cubase 5.5.3 32bit, W7 64bit
Reaper 3.75 32bit, W7 64bit
Tracktion 3.0.48, wXP 32bit
- Momentary Freezing occurs; DAW locks up, however, playback continues
Reaper 4a60
SonarX1b
- Plugin instantiates slowly (5 seconds) when inserting a new instance and copying an existing instance to another track.
- Copying plugin to other tracks occasionally crashes the host DAW.
- Adjusting the "Drive" parameter causes glitches and dropouts in audio. Occasionally the "Input" and "Console" parameters exhibit similar behavior.
Sonar X1b 32bit, wXP 32bit
- Mixbuss Plugin makes host unable to engage playback as if the audio engine is overloaded. Version 1.0.6 doesn't have this issue.
Sonar 8.5.3 64bit, W7 64bit
- Copying plugin to other tracks freezes the host DAW.
Sonar 8.5.3 32bit, W7 64bit
- Audio Dropouts and Glitches occur when adjusting group parameters. This gets worse the larger the group.
- Settings (Calibration, VU, Oversampling, etc) are unresponsive and take several seconds to update to a new value.
Pro Tools HD 9.02
- Virtual Mixbuss Plugin crashes host on DAW close.
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Accessing iLok.com: Digital Performer Users: You can check the version of this file by going to: Sonar 8.5 Users: Known Issues: Bug Fixes: Known Issues:
VCC 1.0.6
1.0.6 Bug Fixes:
- OSX 10.5 Compatibility (MixBuss Validation/ Crashes).
- OSX 10.5 Font Display Issue. - Some Settings problems (strange Oversampling configuration display - sync between setting used & setting displayed).
- There are issues accessing iLok.com with Google Chrome and Firefox 4B. We recommend using Safari or Internet Explorer to access iLok.com.
-There is a known bug which makes the Group Module appear as a blank window upon clicking the Group On switch. We believe this to be a conflict between the VCC Plugin and the (42086) build of Motu's "MAS AudioSupport.bundle" file. Many users have fixed this bug by replacing this file with an older build. If you choose to do so, we recommend that you make a copy of the original file. We are working on a fix to make the VCC compatible with both versions of the MAS AudioSupport.bundle.
Library/Audio/Plugins/MAS/
Ctr+Click the file "MAS AudioSupport.bundle" and Get Info.
The VCC should work properly with MAS AudioSupport.bundle Version 1.7.0, (35805). The above bug is present with MAS AudioSupport.bundle Version 1.7.0 (42086)
- We recommend installing the VCC plugins in the 64bit OS Folder system. Sonar 8.5's bit bridge system will allow any 32bit plugin to run in a 64bit environment.
VCC 1.0.5
New Features:
- The grouping system now works between both Channel and Mix Buss plugins together.
- Oversampling option now works correctly with all models.
- Various fixes with RTAS and AU formats.
- Trident Model is buggy in the first Public beta 2 release and demo. Will be fixed soon.
- No AU 64 support for the moment
- Inaccurate VU meters.
- GUI takes too much time to load
- No parameter reset on Command/Ctrl-Click
- Switching consoles crashes Sonar x64 / Win 7 and on ProTools HD in some cases
VCC 1.0
New Features:
- The grouping system now works between both Channel and Mix Buss plugins together.
- Oversampling option now works correctly with all models.
- Various fixes with RTAS and AU formats.
- Trident Model is buggy in the first Public beta 2 release and demo.
- No AU 64 support for the moment.
- Inaccurate VU meters.
- GUI takes too much time to load.
- No parameter reset on Command/Ctrl-Click.
- Switching consoles crashes Sonar x64 / Win 7 and on ProTools HD in some cases.
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Windows iLok 2 Authorization Issue
2. Delete the VCC Settings file, located here:
Windows 7: C:/ProgramData/Slate Digital/Virtual Console Collection/VCC Settings
3. Clean the Windows Registry (We recommend using Piriform's CC Cleaner).
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download
4. Download and reinstall the latest iLok Client and Driver Software from:
http://ilok.com/download-ilok-software.html
5. Reinstall the latest version of the VCC.
6. Restart your computer.
If you're still having issues, please submit a support ticket at http://www.slatedigital.com/support .
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