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Title: VDL not working on my computer
Post by: Rich on September 08, 2017, 02:07:58 PM
I recently bought the VDL template for Sibelius and I cant get it to work properly. when I try to change instruments I don't have the option for the VDL sounds. Can someone help? I purchased the template and VDL this past Saturday and I haven't been able to use it so any help would very much appreciated thanks!
Title: Re: VDL not working on my computer
Post by: Hugh Smith on September 10, 2017, 08:10:59 PM
Hi Rich, welcome to the forum.

1) Please go through the Readme file again, specifically page 9.
2) Attach a screen shot of your Playback Configuration.
3) Do you have "- VDL Template 7.0a" available in Home > Instruments > Add or Remove > Choose from (drop down menu)?
Title: Re: VDL not working on my computer
Post by: Rich on September 10, 2017, 10:01:53 PM
I've attached a screenshot like you've asked. Hopefully I did at least did that part correct. Also I do not have the option "VDL Template 7.0a" in the instruments tab
Title: Re: VDL not working on my computer
Post by: Hugh Smith on September 14, 2017, 04:24:22 PM
Quote from: Rich on September 10, 2017, 10:01:53 PM
Also I do not have the option "VDL Template 7.0a" in the instruments tab

re page 9: You need to make copies of the file "VDL_Template_7.0a_(Sib7).sib" and open them when creating new projects.

Oh, and the Playback Configuration looks OK.
Title: Re: VDL not working on my computer
Post by: Rich on September 19, 2017, 11:48:48 AM
I did what you said and its still not showing up. I've attached a screenshot so you can see what I mean.
Title: Re: VDL not working on my computer
Post by: Hugh Smith on September 24, 2017, 01:31:28 PM
What do you see in the Choose From drop down list?
Title: Re: VDL not working on my computer
Post by: Rich on September 28, 2017, 11:50:42 AM
This is what im seeing
Title: Re: VDL not working on my computer
Post by: Hugh Smith on October 02, 2017, 03:11:13 PM
Hi Rich

Found in the package zip file, you need to make a copy of the file  "VDL_Template_7.0a_(Sib7).sib". This file contains all the "- VDL Template 7.0a" ensemble instrument definitions.

Again, use a COPY of the above file to start all writing projects with.
Title: Re: VDL not working on my computer
Post by: Rich on October 04, 2017, 02:34:17 PM
I got it! Thank You!
Title: Re: VDL not working on my computer
Post by: Hugh Smith on October 08, 2017, 02:44:22 PM
Excellent!