Loading VST/MIDI instruments manually

Dorico Pro Help

Product
Dorico Pro
Version
5.1
Language
English
Document type
Webhelp
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Dorico Pro automatically loads plug-in instances as required, according to the instruments in the project and the current playback template. However, you can also load VST/MIDI instruments manually, either into new plug-in instances or into existing ones to replace existing VST/MIDI instruments.

Prerequisite

  • Any VST instruments you want to use are saved on your computer.

  • You have connected any MIDI devices you want to use.

    Tip

    We recommend plugging MIDI devices into your computer before starting Dorico Pro. Similarly, if your device is not recognized, we recommend restarting Dorico Pro.

Procedure

  1. In Play mode, choose VST and MIDI in the left zone to show the VST and MIDI panel.
  2. Optional: If you want to load a VST/MIDI instrument into a new plug-in instance, click Add in the corresponding section of the VST and MIDI panel.
  3. In the plug-in instance into which you want to load a new VST/MIDI instrument, select the one you want to load from the menu.

After Completing This Task

  • You can edit VST instruments, such as by loading sounds into channels.

  • You can assign instruments/voices and expression/percussion maps to endpoints in the VST/MIDI instruments you loaded.

  • You can save your changes to VST instruments and endpoints as custom endpoint configurations for reuse in other projects.

Note

If you loaded a MIDI instrument, we strongly recommend disabling it for MIDI input to avoid feedback loops.