Vsti midi jam
Some VST's play the sounds directly from the Hard Drive (streaming). More memory, means more flexibility and wider choice between which VSTi's you can accommodate in memory (RAM). In the case of using such a VSTi, you need to have enough RAM installed in your computer. Keep in mind that some VSTi's load large quantities of sampled sounds (called "samples") into the computer's memory (RAM). So, it is better to avoid installing unnecessary and unneeded programs on a music computer.
The CPU power is shared between all running programs and processes on the computer.
VSTI MIDI JAM SERIES
Intel Core series processors (Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7), is a good choice. That's why using VST's usually need a 'faster' computer. Some VSTi are doing complex calculations, in a very short time. This operation needs to be as fast as possible, (less than 5-15 milliseconds), in order that the player does not experience any latency. When you press a note on your midi keyboard, the VSTi program will generate a sound, using the computer processor (CPU). The good news is that vArranger has a VST Host, that can load and play, up to 16 VST Instruments. Some have a very high sound quality, that can surpass their hardware alternatives, while others are not so good. Nowadays, there are large numbers of third-party companies, that are producing VST instrument plug-ins.
VSTI MIDI JAM SOFTWARE
So basically, a VSTi is a realtime software synthesizer. It allows third-party developers to produce real-time effects modules (VST or VST FX), or synth engines that are called VST Instruments (VSTi), that could 'plug in' to the host application. The VST (Virtual Studio Technology) system was developed by Steinberg, to enable a complete studio to be created in software. 3 Configuring vArranger to play VST Instruments.I imagine this might be where he is going.
VSTI MIDI JAM PC
I can very quickly edit busses effects and mixes on the pc and have them preset saved and ready at the click of a button. If I just routed output from ekit into the interface and then went that way, I would have a pretty bland sound. I have a sound library in the form of Superior Drummer with several kits and choices of types, eras, and effects. Not challenging you, just wanting to understand because I have a Kawai ES8 on my radar and am wondering if there will be connection issues.Only a guess here, but it's probably the same reason I am doing the same thing with my e-kit. (02-02-2021, 04:01 PM)jazzerone Wrote: This might be a stupid question, but why are you trying to connect your epiano via midi/usb? Why not just run your output into your audio interface, and connect that to your computer? What do you gain by trying to connect via midi/usb? I have a Roland FP3 and I run a 1/4" cable from the headphone out into either my mixer or my Focusrite (depends on where I set up), and then into the computer? Purchase a computer audio system (ASIO USB2 2-channel audio interface, audio cables from the Kawai to the interface, headphones, etc): this enables you and your friends to hear your Kawai's sound, and eliminates all of the XLUTOP and VSTi pieces, but can be complex and intimidating if this is new to you It's still available as a 32-bit VSTi, and I can attest that it sounds great, as I have it. XLN's Addictive Keys is on that list as the best budget piano.
VSTI MIDI JAM FREE
The same person that provided the list of free piano VSTi's recently produced his list of the best commercial VSTi's ( ). Over time, 32-bit commercial product options will disappear. Keep in mind that these likely no longer support the old 32-bit VST format, only 64-bit, which JamKazam does not support. These sound great, and better than any of the free VSTi's I listed above. You can use a commercial piano VSTi: Synthology Ivory series, Modartt Pianotec series, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, and others. Given that you probably spent a good bit of money for your Kawai, even if you got it used, the idea of now having to settle for a far inferior sound of a free VSTi may not agree with you. Now, as far as a free 32-bit piano VSTi to insert, I searched and found a recent review of piano VSTi's ( ), and 3 indicate they still are available in 32-bit form: This will be the sound source for JamKazam, not your Kawai's sound. Look at the diagrams on the XLUTOP web page, showing the VSTi block inside. MIDI only transmits the note info, not the sound of the piano itself. You are heading in the right direction, the only thing left to do is add a virtual piano sound source (a VSTi) inside XLUTOP to generate the sounds triggered by the MIDI notes from the epiano.