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  • VE(pro) feature request; additive learning

    I'm a composer, using VSL mainly in combination with notation software. I use my DAW only at the end of the production process to work on the details.

    As I understand about the current learning feature, it works subtractive. First you load all the samples, and based on incoming MIDI data, the samples that are not used will be deleted/substrated from it's internal memory. Which is fine if you have the piece ready and if you have enough memory to load all the samples. With little memory, you've to do the process on a intrument after instrument bases (or groups of instruments). Very time consuming and not something you like to do while composing.

    Wouldn't it be great if VE could learn during the process of composing. By learning which samples I use and load them "on the fly". That way, a less expensive computer can be used (less memory needed) and the learning process would be less time consuming as it is now and won't disturb me while composing. Personaly, I prefer to spend my money on soundlibraries, rather then raw computer memory that in reality is used only for about 30% ... or less.

    Additionaly, it would be great if that information is also stored in the playback configuration (Sibelius terminology) and next time I start my computer only the samples that are used will be loaded. But maybe that is already implemented, I'm not sure.

    In other words:
    If VE could constantly learn which notes I use (which is simple because during note input every note is already played) and load the articulations for those notes during note input and playback situations, that would be great. Doesn't sound too difficult to me ... but simple features sometimes are difficult to implement ;-)

    If it's not clear enough, please let me know.

    Regards,

    Wim

  • It won't really do what you want (and I think your suggestion is a clever one), but why don't you try to create your own matrix rather than load the ones provided with all the articulations. You could keep the same position in the matrix, but take out the articulations you don't use. I guess that would be a good start to free a bit of memory.

  • Hi Denis,

    Because may aim is to be a productive composer, not productive in setting up VSL all the time.

    Abraços,

    Wim

  • The same reason drove me to post a few messages on this forum lately ... so did a bit of frustration due to the complexity of the computer technology aspect.
    I'd like to have a few tools, like some ensembles 'out of the box' that I can load without having to spend endless time configuring every bit of software I'm using. So I guess we're on the same boat.
    Hopefully VSL is hearing us? ;)