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Hi leighm:
I'll repeat -- I've never used VST effects before, so I'm kind of groping around in the dark -- but here's what happens on my WavePad v2.10:
I downloaded the free "Classic Reverb" plugin from here:
http://www.kjaerhusaudio.com/classic-reverb.php
unzipped it, and put the DLL file in its own folder.
Then, I loaded a WAV file into WavePad, selected an area to which I would apply my effect, clicked on
EFFECTS -> VST PLUGINS
and a little window opened. I browsed to my new VST folder, and "Classic Reverb" showed up in the VST PLUGIN field.
Then, I clicked on SETTINGS, and a new window opened showing mostly a big gray box, but I could see a little of the Classic Reverb GUI around the edges. The window's OK and CANCEL buttons were both "grayed out." The remaining window controls were (1) "?" (clicking on it did nothing), (2) "Minimize" (worked OK), (3) "Full Screen" (grayed out) (4) "X" (clicking on it closed the window).
The VST Plugin window now was visible again. I clicked OK, and a "thermometer" window opened, showing me "something" was working. When it closed, I saw the selected portion of the waveform get smaller. I listened to the selected portion, but did not hear any reverb.
Leighm, I think you've found a bug, and I think we're all just going to have to wait here until one of the official WavePad gurus spots this thread and tells us what we're doing wrong.
Regards,
Jerry
Your seeing the same thing I'm seeing Jerry. Thanks for the check.
Leigh
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Hi leighm:
Welcome to the forum. I'm not connected with the WAVEPAD company -- just another "user" -- so if I'm off base here, anyone in authority is welcome to step up and set the record straight.
As I understand it, the "trial" version in not "crippled" in any way during the two-week trial period, and anything that doesn't work in the "trial edition" probably won't work if you upgrade to the "paid" version.
Now having said that, I must admit I have not messed around with the VST effects -- I don't know what they are supposed to do. But, I can tell you how my version behaves. When I click on EFFECTS -> VST PLUGINS, a little window opens which prompts me for a "DLLs Folder." Are you getting this little window? If you are, tell me what plugin you are trying to use, and where you downloaded it from, and I'll try it on my copy and let you know what happens.
Jerry
Hi Jerry,
I do see the dll folder setup and it is pointed to where the
effects are located. I didn't try the effects till the trial ran
out so I can't offer any insight as to whether the situation
with the blockout panel pre-existed.
It's the same with all of the effects. A blockout panel
over the controls and the OK/Cancel buttons are
inactive... But not the 'X' on the toolbar.
I'm also wondering whether the folder location might
be part of the problem despite the ability to point the
software towards the folder. I tried putting the dlls
loose in the WavePad folder, and also tried putting
them in the NCH Swift Sound/Components folder.
No luck.
The effects are a full rack of VST Classic effects (free) from:
www.kjaerhusaudio.com/classic-series.php
They are very easy to use, look and handle just like
standard audio effects. Their premium stuff is beautiful
and VERY expensive, I guess that's the price that one
pays for 0 latency time thru the effect. But the VST
Standard series is free for the taking.
Leigh
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Hi leighm:
Welcome to the forum. I'm not connected with the WAVEPAD company -- just another "user" -- so if I'm off base here, anyone in authority is welcome to step up and set the record straight.
As I understand it, the "trial" version in not "crippled" in any way during the two-week trial period, and anything that doesn't work in the "trial edition" probably won't work if you upgrade to the "paid" version.
Now having said that, I must admit I have not messed around with the VST effects -- I don't know what they are supposed to do. But, I can tell you how my version behaves. When I click on EFFECTS -> VST PLUGINS, a little window opens which prompts me for a "DLLs Folder." Are you getting this little window? If you are, tell me what plugin you are trying to use, and where you downloaded it from, and I'll try it on my copy and let you know what happens.
Jerry
Hi Jerry,
I do see the dll folder setup and it is pointed to where the
effects are located. I didn't try the effects till the trial ran
out so I can't offer any insight as to whether the situation
with the blockout panel pre-existed.
It's the same with all of the effects. A blockout panel
over the controls and the OK/Cancel buttons are
inactive... But not the 'X' on the toolbar.
I'm also wondering whether the folder location might
be part of the problem despite the ability to point the
software towards the folder. I tried putting the dlls
loose in the WavePad folder, and also tried putting
them in the NCH Swift Sound/Components folder.
No luck.
The effects are a full rack of VST Classic effects (free) from:
www.kjaerhusaudio.com/classic-series.php
They are very easy to use, look and handle just like
standard audio effects. Their premium stuff is beautiful
and VERY expensive, I guess that's the price that one
pays for 0 latency time thru the effect. But the VST
Standard series is free for the taking.
Leigh
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I filled out the software survey... straightforward.
Here's my "straightforward":
I like the product, but unless I can get a simple answer from
someone at NCH in regard to why the VST effects have a
blockout panel over them, I'd either have to assume it's
a non-functional item, or requires registration.
Considering there is no unpaid customer support, and I
am willing to pay for the product, if it works as advertised
I'd advise a response, or you lose a potential customer.
Barring a reponse, I'd HAVE TO assume non-functionality, and
not purchase it.
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Will it "save" into a different (empty) folder, or as a WAV file? Will it save with a short file name (DOS style = 8.3, just to be safe).
The different folder, Wavepad seems to fuss sometimes, also if the filename is the same as the WAV it's being saved from, it could be problematic.
I'd buy this product if the vst effects worked.
in WavePad
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I tried the Classic Eq and the Compressor. They display, but but EQ resets to flat on the setting window's close, and the Compressor's knobs go to the default(?) hard left. Therefore, I'd expect nothing to happen with the EQ, and indeed that's true... I didn't try the hard left settings on the compressor, I could only imagine it would sound bad.
WavePad Tech department also note:
VST effects come with presets, which aren't visible in WavePad's setting window.
Getting closer though....
Leighm