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Subject:Is there a VST/DX Wrapper that allows parameter/time control in ACID?
Posted by: gmay
Date:3/26/2003 8:04:07 AM

I have many DX plug-ins which languish unused as they do not have fx control functionality i.e. I can't draw in the lines to control various things like wet/dry, frequency and on/off. Is there a wrapper (to purchase for better spec rather than freebie) that is stable and quick which will give me control over all these plug-ins and also enable my steinberg vst fx to work in acid? I know I can duplicate the track and use the effects on the part I need but this just takes up power and much needed space on my screen. Many thanks for any help given.

Greg

Subject:RE: Is there a VST/DX Wrapper that allows parameter/time control in ACID?
Reply by: SonyNateM
Date:3/26/2003 8:54:37 AM

Greg,

Both the Fxpansion VST-DX Adapter and DirectiXer should allow full parameter automation of your VST plugins when used in ACID 4.0. If anyone else knows of VST->DX adapters that will support this, please chime in.

As for your old DX plug-ins, there is no way to "add" automation to them. We'll have to wait for the company to update them and implement this functionality.

Nate

Subject:RE: Is there a VST/DX Wrapper that allows parameter/time control in ACID?
Reply by: gmay
Date:3/27/2003 5:01:38 AM

Thanks for your help in this matter. I tried the Directixer which works ok, but I think it might be wise to try a few wrappers and also invest in some top drawer DX plugins(Filters, Echo, Delay) which will be automatable in ACID 4. Your assistance is much appreciated.

Cheers

Greg

Subject:RE: Is there a VST/DX Wrapper that allows parameter/time control in ACID?
Reply by: SonicJG
Date:3/27/2003 1:15:59 PM

The FXpansion adapter has worked well in our tests, fwiw.

To my knowledge, here's a current list of automatable plug-in manufacturers: Sonic Foundry, Cakewalk, Izotope, PSP Audioware, Sonic Timeworks, Spaztech(freeware res filter), WaveArts, Waves.

Perhaps there are some new ones I'm missing...

HTH,
Joel

Subject:RE: Is there a VST/DX Wrapper that allows parameter/time control in ACID?
Reply by: spectre1
Date:3/27/2003 3:42:53 PM

gmay - FYI - Only the full version of the Fxpansion allows for automation. Also, I'm not sure if it available from Fxpansion anymore, as Cakewalk bought out the rights for the wrapper. I do know that it will soon be available for sale from Cakewalk directly.

Subject:RE: Is there a VST/DX Wrapper that allows parameter/time control in ACID?
Reply by: gmay
Date:3/28/2003 7:05:52 AM

You're right, I checked the fxpansion wrapper and they are not allowed to supply, so I'll have a look at the new cakewalk. Great help as always.

Thanks

Greg

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