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1' Foreword..........................................................................................................................................2'
1.1' Thank You ................................................................................................................................2'
1.2' Important Notes ........................................................................................................................2'
1.3' V-Machine Team ......................................................................................................................2'
2' Overview..........................................................................................................................................7'
2.1' What’s in the Box .....................................................................................................................7'
2.2' Hooking Up the V-Machine .....................................................................................................7'
2.3' The V-Machine Hardware ........................................................................................................8'
2.4' Front Panel................................................................................................................................9'
2.5' Dual-Press Functions ..............................................................................................................10'
2.6' Try It Out!...............................................................................................................................10'
2.7' Memory Types........................................................................................................................10'
2.8' The VFX Application Software..............................................................................................11'
2.9' Software System Requirements ..............................................................................................12'
2.10' Installing the VFX Software .................................................................................................12'
2.11' How the Software & Hardware Work Together...................................................................12'
2.12' About VST Plugins...............................................................................................................14'
2.13' Getting Started: Importing & Playing a VST Plugin............................................................15'
2.14' Getting Started: Exporting a Plugin to the V-Machine.........................................................18'
2.15' About Wizard Files...............................................................................................................20'
2.16' Copy Protection ....................................................................................................................20'
3' The V-Machine Hardware .............................................................................................................22'
3.1' Top Panel ................................................................................................................................22'
3.1.1' Keypad Button User Interface ........................................................................................22'
3.1.2' LCD Panel........................................................................................................................22'
3.2' Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................................23'
3.2.1' Power Connector..............................................................................................................24'
3.2.2' Power Button ...................................................................................................................24'
3.2.3' USB Slave Connector ......................................................................................................25'
3.2.4' USB Host Connectors......................................................................................................25'
3.2.5' MIDI Input.......................................................................................................................25'
3.2.6' Audio Input ......................................................................................................................26'
3.2.7' Audio Outputs..................................................................................................................26'
3.2.8' Headphone Amplifier Output ..........................................................................................26'
3.2.9' Headphone Rotary Volume Control ................................................................................26'
3.3' Kensington Security Slot ........................................................................................................27'