Sm Pro V-Machine

[Cupe]

The V-Machine is a compact VST/VSTi hardware playback module built for performance keyboard players and DJ's. It is one little beast that can't be underestimated once loaded up with your favorite VST instrument and effect plug- ins.

Take your plug-ins on the road or into the studio and access them live without a computer. Multiple plug-ins can be pre-loaded into bank/preset memories for immediate access. Combine VST and VSTi plug-ins into chains, splits, and layers to create extremely rich and unique sounds. Full external MIDI controller support allows users access to available loaded plug-in parameter controls such as virtual dials, switches, and faders.

Infinitely adaptable and powerful, the V-Machine is set to become a truly indispensable tool.

Features

- External hardware host for Windows plugins (VST instruments and effects)

- Banks, presets (incl. chaining, layering, splitting) can be edited with the V-Machine or the host software

- Create synth layers and chain them with effects

- Connect nearly every MIDI-Controller to the V-Machine

- Multiple VSTi's can be combined

- MIDI learn functions included

- All effect and synth chains can be switched latency free

- USB-Ports for copy protection dongles

- Use software samplers and stream its content from any USB drive

- Sensor to adjust the display's contrast automatically

Technical specifications

- 1 Ghz CPU

- 1G IDE flash disk

- 512 MB RAM (only needed for storing the naked .dll files!)

- 24Bit / 192kHz DAC

Connections

- Audio Line Out (2x TS 6.35mm): Line level -10dB

- 1 x MIDI In (5-pin female DIN)

- 1 audio input (1x mini jack 3.5mm stereo)

- 1 x USB Type-B (Slave) : USB-MIDI Class Compliant

- Headphone out (3.5mm stereo)

- “Kensington” style lock aperture

- 2 x USB Type-A (Host) compatiable with USB-MIDI and USB Mass Storage Class compliant devices

- DC IN : 12V Regulated

Software

All SM Pro Audio V-Machines ship with a control configuration software compatible with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux (future support).

Users can load up their favorite VST/VSTi plug-ins on their computer for auditioning, sound-set creation, and bank/preset memory assignment prior to transferring to one of the V-products for stand-alone use. Simple intuitive software makes sound and effect creation a breeze. Transferring your plug-ins to the V-Box, couldn't be easier: A speedy USB transfer to the hardware units (via USB cable, USB stick, or USB harddrive) takes care of all required user data, memories, and of course plug-in transfer. Once in the main unit... you have freed your plug-ins from the computer and have instant immediate access to your instrument and effect sound creations on a dedicated hardware unit.

The V-Machine has banks, presets and channels. In each bank you can run unlimited presets and within one preset you can have up to four channels and up to two fx channels. Each channel can load up to three plug ins and each fx channels also has three plug-in slots. Even the master channel can hold up to three plug-ings so you can run up to 21 plug-ins in each preset!

The right screen shows you the native plug-in interface (only one plug-in gui will be shown at a time - this picture is for demonstration purposes only) or you can switch to the controller mode, where you can assign all parameters of the plug-in/s.

And remember: Now you can play all your favorite Windows plug-ins (dll-files) on Mac and Linux.