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Getting Started Guide
Virtual String Machine 1
Getting Started with VSM
Thank you for purchasing the GForce Virtual String Machine instrument. A full PDF
manual is included on the disc so please use this as your primary reference source
for VSM as it contains useful information to help you understand the functionality of
the instrument. Additionally, there is historical information detailing the development
of the string machines used in the production of VSM.
Installing VSM
Included on the Master DVD are multiple format versions of the VSM. The VSM
installer installs ALL format versions via a single installer; one for Mac and one
for PC.
Insert the VSM Master DVD into your DVD Drive and select the VSM installer
applicable to your machine type (PC or Mac) and install the instrument formats you
require.
VERY IMPO RTANT: Once this is complete you need to manually
copy the file called ‘Resources.cpt2’ to a suitable location. We
recommend the following locations:
▸ PC Version: C:/Program Files/GForce/String Machine
▸ Mac: HD/Library/Application Support/GForce/String Machine
The ‘Resources.cpt2’ file is 2.5 gigabytes in size – if you prefer, you
may place it in any location you wish, such as a dedicated audio or
sample storage drive.
The first time you open VSM you will be prompted to locate the
Resources.cpt2 file and enter the Registration Code EXACTLY as you
find it printed on the inside cover of the “Getting Started Guide.”
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Registration
▸ Please take the time to register your VSM online at: www.gforcesoftware.com
▸ Registration is required to receive priority technical support and the latest
updates
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Install locations Mac
▸ Standalone Instrument: Mac HD/Applications
▸ Audio Unit Instrument: Mac HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components
▸ VST Instrument: Mac HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins
▸ RTAS Instrument: Mac HD/Library/Application Support/Digidesign/Plug-ins
▸ User Patches: User/Library/Application Support/GForce/String Machine/
Patches
Install locations PC
▸ Standalone Instrument: C:/Program Files/GForce/String Machine
▸ VST Instrument: C:/Program Files/Vstplugins/String Machine
▸ RTAS Instrument: C:/Program Files/Common Files/Digidesign/DAE/PlugIn
▸ User Patches: C:/My Documents/GForce/String Machine/Patches
VSM Quirks and Tips
We spent a huge amount of time acquiring, recording and looping as many string
machine samples as possible. Those of you who know us from past instruments
will know we love the esoteric and oddball and this product is no exception. With
instruments like the Freeman String Symphonizer, we love the way that each note
sounds slightly different and with two oscillators per note the differences can be
quite marked. For example the brightness of each C in the octave, compared to
the rest of the notes, leads to the type of tones that set this apart from other similar
instruments within the genre. In short, you will find variations between different notes
on many instruments but as this undoubtedly adds to the overall character it was
essential to preserve it.
To further highlight this, on some instruments we have deliberately preserved the
attack portion of each note because we felt it was essential in capturing the essence
of the instrument. This means that when you set the envelope attack time to zero,
there will still be a degree of ramping in. With others, it was less important and these
will have a sharper attack when you set the envelopes in the same way.
In fact during development we have discovered a few guidelines that might help you
get the most out of your VSM.
When using sounds that already have ensemble or chorus included, the on-board
ensemble should be used with care.
Similarly, be careful not to apply too much modulation. We don’t really recommend
using copious amounts of ensemble and phaser simultaneously and there was a
good reason why string machines rarely (if ever) had both effects present.
Finally, some of you may be surprised at the inclusion of OB8, Xpander and possibly
even the Polymoog string sounds. But these are great counterparts to some of the
thinner string machine sounds and layering them can lead to some special results.
Of course, all rules are made to be broken and that’s why we call them hints and
tips, not rules.
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System Requirements:
Minimum System Requirements PC
▸ Intel Pentium IV 1GHz with 512MB RAM
▸ 5GB Hard Drive Space
▸ Windows XP SP2, Vista Home Premium or greater
▸ VST 2.0 or RTAS compatible host application for plug-in operation
▸ ASIO-compatible soundcard for standalone operation
Minimum System Requirements Mac
▸ 1.25 GHz PowerMac G4
▸ 512MB of RAM
▸ 5 GB Hard Drive Space
▸ Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)
▸ VST 2.0, RTAS, or Audio Unit compatible host application for plug-in
operation.
▸ Audio Units - Mac OS X : For use on Logic Audio, Ableton Live, GarageBand,
Digital Performer and any AU-compatible host.
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