Thanks.
So, I ´l ll need to load the BBC SO-template in order to get access to the correct expression map?
I don´t want Dorico to load all the indivual BBC-VSTs… I want to only have the VEPro instances loaded, and that they are assigned with the correct maps… Or am I missing something?
A MANUALLY EXPORTED playback template (.pt) contains the expression cards used in the project, note symbols / playback triggers, as well as the plug-in / instrument assignments in binary form.
A playback template used in the Dorico project is automatically saved in the Dorico folder and is a small text file with references to its endpoint configurations. (.xml)
The endpoint configurations contain the actual data: XMaps, icons and instrument assignments and plug-in status. (different files in an extra folder inside the Dorico folder)
Of course, all of this is always saved with the project as a current copy. Dorico project = 1 file!
The state of the actually used VEP server project or actually the VEP instance is also completely saved in Dorico within the endpoint configuration. However, it is important to decide whether this data is to be used by the server or not. → Extra topic (Naming system of VEP-Server instances)
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Eine MANUELL EXPORTIERTE Wiedergabe-Vorlage enthält die im Projekt verwendeten Ausdruckskarten, Notensymbole/ Playbacktrigger, sowie die Plugin/Instrument-Zuweisungen in binärer Form. Eine im Dorico-Projekt angewendete Wiedergabevorlage wird im Dorico-Ordner automatisch gesichert und ist eine kleine Textdatei mit Referenzen zu ihren Endpunktkonfigurationen.
Die Endpunktkonfigurationen enthalten die eigentlichen Daten: XMaps, Symbole und Instrumentenzuweisungen und PlugIn-Status.
Natürlich wird das alles immer mit dem Projekt als aktuelle Kopie gesichert. Dorico-Projekt = 1 Datei !
Auch das verwendete VEP-Serverproject bzw. eigentlich die verwendete VEP-Instance wird komplett in Dorico innerhalb der Endpunktkonf. gespeichert.
Hierbei ist jedoch darauf zu achten, ob diese Daten vom Server verwendet werden sollen oder nicht. → Extra Thema
Gruß
Bertram
Yes - you must do this manually inside the endpointconf. of your new generated VEP-Instances (Strings, Winds, …) or only in a single Instance like I do.
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Ok, and how do I get rid of all the old VSTs on the right hand side, after I have assigned all the instruments to the new instances of VEPro?
I have used the BBC SO-template from Spitfire as starting point > added instances of VEPro> reassigned players to VEPro - deleting the BBC VST> they are still there.
I tried to start from scratch, but coldn´t find out how to load in the BBC-maps without also loading all the VSTs with BBC…
They still have to be registered somewhere.
In the old rendering template? This must be removed from Dorico. Your new endpoint configuration must be saved and then added into a new rendering template. Then import or use these in Doriko and/or enter them as a standard template in the program settings.
I tried the BBC SO Core on my mac mini 2018, and I found that the speed of loading all necessary sound patches are much slower comparing to the loading speed of Cinematic Studio Strings in Kontakt Player 6. The system is macOS Big Sur.
ShikiSuen hello,
You could check Spitfire Download Assistant for an option to “Optimize” the installed library.
This may improve the loading speed of BBC SO Core.
This option should be somewhere in the area enclosed in red on the screenshot.
If the option missing then it was optimized, if it’s there, then I recommend you to perform optimization.
Best wishes,
Thurisaz
The option is not there. Maybe its loading speed is only slow in Dorico, I guess.
@DanMcL, I am trying the approach you mention, but Dorico still loads all the BBC SO-VSTs…
In your template; are all the old VST-slots still present, but empty?
Would be neater if I could start from scratch, and load the BBC SO Playback Template without Dorico loading all the BBC-plugins, but can´t figure out how to do that.
Cheers,
H
Looks like I found the reason:
Even if using BBC Core, each string ensemble patch requires approx. 5GB memory space.
My mac mini has 32GB RAM installed, and the macOS system itself (plus the Intel iGPU) certainly requires some basic RAM spaces.
I’ll gonna consider upgrade it to 64GB RAM.
Update: I found similar issues encountered by someone else (please also see its comment thread):
No you want to remove all the old BBCSO VST’s because of course they’ll still load, even if unused. Dorico doesn’t have a Enable Track kind of feature like Cubase. I just have five or so VEP VST’s loaded for the choirs in my project - woodwinds, brass, etc, and all the instruments route to them respectively.
Going crazy with this now…
Is there a step-by-step guide to this somewhere…?
I tried using John´s Iconica-template, but now I can´t see the expression maps for BBC. Strange, some of the are there. Do I need to save something in “endpoint” using the BBC-template, first?
Image 1: With the BBC-template as starting point I get access to all the expression maps, and here´ what happens:
Image 2: I load my own template with the VEPro-instances
Image 3: this is the endpoitn saved for the latter
Image 4: Dorico loads 13 channels of the same VEPRO-channel…!?
Hi,
make a VEP-Server project with the instances of all BBCSO patches you will use.
In the left zone of the playmode window all your used players should have a referenze to one of your new VEP Instances with the right chanel. If there are still any other plugins in any voices of a player - they will be loaded.
So delete all of the wrong instances in the right zone.
Then check the plugins and chanels in the playerslist in the left zone.
Have always a look in the endpointconf. wether all is right. (Instruments, chanels, x-maps)
Then save the endpointconf. and make with it your new playbacktemplate and use this.
Save the project of course too.
Thanks! Very helpful, I´m starting to get it now…
My Pc’s are 4 years old now - but the full BBCSO Pro (on SSD) is loaded in VEP-Server in about 28 Seconds and then Dorico needs only 2-4 Seconds to reload and connect any project to the preserved server instance.
Sounds like BBCSO has lack of optimization with macOS Big Sur running on mac models equipped with Apple-made SSD controllers.
Hello,
Here is my way to use Vienna Ensemble Pro for BBC SO, but I think it’s the same for other VSTs.
Please note that for reasons of simplicity I took BBC SO Core and made only Woodwinds, but you can really easily develop the instructions for other orchestra sections.
Moderators, I hope this post isn’t too long for this thread: don’t hesitate to move or clean it if needed: thanks!
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Create VEPro Instance(s)
In Vienna Ensemble Pro, create all the instance(s) with the instruments wanted for your project.
Please check midi ports and midi channels (don’t forget to increment the latter on each instrument).
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Load BBC SO Core Playback Template
In Dorico, go to Play tab, and in Play Menu select “Playback Template…” item.
In the dialog select BBC SO Core and click “Apply and Close”.
As stated before, applying this playback template will load needed BBC SO Core expression maps.
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Add a new VST Instrument and set it to VEP Pro
In Dorico, still in Play Tab, add a new VST Instrument (by clicking the “+” icon on the bottom of the “VST Instruments” footer) and select “Vienna Ensemble Pro”
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Display the Vienna Ensemble Pro window
Display the Vienna Ensemble Pro window clicking on the “e”.
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Connect to the Vienna Ensemble Pro instance
Click on Connect on the Vienna Ensemble Pro window and select the instance created in Vienna Ensemble Pro
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Create the players
In Dorico, go to the Setup tab to create the players that correspond to the Vienna Ensemble Pro instance
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Remove unwanted VST Instruments loaded by current playback template
Select newly added VST Instruments by selecting and clicking on the trash bin.
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Set Vienna Ensemble Pro VST Instruments for all players
In Doric Play tab, for each player set the VST Instrument to the Vienna Ensemble Pro VST instrument.
Don’t forget to increment midi channels!
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Set right expression map and rename endpoint configuration
Display the Endpoint of the Vienna Ensemble Pro VST Instrument by clicking on the cog wheel.
Then, in the expression map column, select the right expression map for each instrument.
Save the endpoint configuration by clicking the bottom left button.
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Create New Playback Template
In Dorico Play tab, in the Play menu, select “Playback Template…” item: in the dialog, create a new template by clicking on the big “+” button and name it.
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Choose Playback Template correct endpoint configuration
Click the button “Add Manual” and select the correct endpoint configuration we just created.
You can check if the newly created playback template has a good endpoint configuration by clicking on the “Endpoint Configurations…” button.
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Check Playback Template is displayed in Playback Templates dialog
Check that your Playback Template appears in the playback template lists dialog.
It can also be interesting to export your playback template using the “Export…” button to use your playback template on other projects.
It could be interesting to watch the Dorico youtube video Custom Playback Templates | New Features in Dorico 3
I hope this little tutorial will help!
Best regards,
Gil.
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Thanks you so much for your great post! I think you’ve covered my needs!
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De rien @MarcLarcher 
Thanks for your kind words, please do not hesitate to contact me if you find any mistake, I’ll modify my post accordingly!