demozic « The best software investment I have made »
Published on 11/16/13 at 01:42No worries, having already Vienna Ensemble Pro 4.
(See my previous review VEP4: https://fr.audiofanzine.com/hote-plugin-software/vsl/Vienna-Ensemble-PRO/avis/r.72316.html).
VEP4 was enough for me, but I went to VEP5 PT10/11 to be compatible with the new format and AAX plug.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
Same as VEP4.
VEP5 adds support:
- The multi-channel,
- The automation of plugs "teleported"
- The ability to send audio signals from the host software to any instance of VEP and therefore apply treatments via plugs "teleported" on a server,
- Transport control (play / stop via the space bar) from any server (hyper function useful when, like me, you share mouse / keyboard via network).
Note that the "offline bounce" of PT11 works fully with VEP, even with virtual instruments.
OVERALL OPINION
No complaints. This software is a safe bet.
Excellent support product development team at the top and made very frequent updates.
The best investment software that I have done:
In addition to all its benefits before it allowed me to load and virtual instrument plug-ins in Pro Tools 64-bit 8/9/10 (32-bit only) and now it allows me to load 32-bit plug-ins in a host 64 bits (PT11).
It just still lack support for VST plug-ins on Mac (AU only) and therefore a lack of compatibility between servers created on a Mac that can not be opened on a PC (or vice versa). In common usage, however, it does not pose a major bp (most VST plug-ins are available in AU).
(See my previous review VEP4: https://fr.audiofanzine.com/hote-plugin-software/vsl/Vienna-Ensemble-PRO/avis/r.72316.html).
VEP4 was enough for me, but I went to VEP5 PT10/11 to be compatible with the new format and AAX plug.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
Same as VEP4.
VEP5 adds support:
- The multi-channel,
- The automation of plugs "teleported"
- The ability to send audio signals from the host software to any instance of VEP and therefore apply treatments via plugs "teleported" on a server,
- Transport control (play / stop via the space bar) from any server (hyper function useful when, like me, you share mouse / keyboard via network).
Note that the "offline bounce" of PT11 works fully with VEP, even with virtual instruments.
OVERALL OPINION
No complaints. This software is a safe bet.
Excellent support product development team at the top and made very frequent updates.
The best investment software that I have done:
In addition to all its benefits before it allowed me to load and virtual instrument plug-ins in Pro Tools 64-bit 8/9/10 (32-bit only) and now it allows me to load 32-bit plug-ins in a host 64 bits (PT11).
It just still lack support for VST plug-ins on Mac (AU only) and therefore a lack of compatibility between servers created on a Mac that can not be opened on a PC (or vice versa). In common usage, however, it does not pose a major bp (most VST plug-ins are available in AU).