SM PRO V-Machine - The V-Machine is a compact VST/VSTi hardware playback module built for performance keyboard players and DJ's.

It is one little beast that can't be underestimated once loaded up with your favorite VST instrument* and effect plugins*. Take your plugins on the road or into the studio and access them live without a computer. Multiple plugins can be pre-loaded into bank/preset memories for immediate access. Combine VST and VSTi plugins into chains, splits, and layers to create extremely rich and unique sounds. Full external MIDI controller support allows users access to available loaded plugin parameter controls such as virtual dials, switches, and faders.

The SM Pro Audio V-Machine ships with a control configuration software compatible with Windows and Mac OS X and Linux (future support). Users can load up their favorite VST/VSTi plugins* on their computer for auditioning, sound-set creation, and bank/preset memory assignment prior to transferring to one of the V-products for stand-alone use. Simple intuitive software makes sound and effect creation a breeze. Transferring your plugins to the V-Machine, couldn't be easier: A USB transfer to the hardware units (via USB cable, USB stick, or USB harddrive) takes care of all required user data, memories, and of course plugin transfer. Once in the main unit... you have freed your plugins from the computer and have instant immediate access to your instrument and effect sound creations on a dedicated hardware unit.

The V-Machine has banks, presets and channels. In each bank you run presets and within one preset you can have up to four channels and up to two fx channels. Each channel can load up to three plug ins and each fx channels also has three plugin slots. Even the master channel can hold up to three plugins so you can run up to 21 plugins in each preset! With a mouse click you can switch to the controller mode, where you can assign all parameters of the plugin/s.

Features:

• External hardware host for Windows plugins (VSTi and VST effects)
• Banks, presets (incl. chaining, layering, splitting) can be edited with the VFX host software.
• Create synth layers and chain them with effects
• Connect nearly every MIDI-Controller to the V-Machine
• Multiple VSTi's can be combined
• MIDI learn functions included
• All effect and synth chains can be switched fast for instant playing
• USB ports for external peripherals
• Use software samplers and stream its content from any USB drive

Specifications:

• Audio line out (2x TS 6.35mm): line level -10dB
• 1 x MIDI in (5-pin female DIN)
• 1 audio input (1x mini jack 3.5mm stereo)
• 1 x USB Type-B (slave) : USB-MIDI class compliant
• 2 x USB Type-A (host) compatible with USB MIDI and USB mass storage class compliant devices 
• Headphone out (3.5mm stereo)
• Kensington® style lock aperture
• DC IN : 12V Regulated
• Processor type: 1 Ghz CPU
• Hard drive capacity: 1 GB IDE Flash Disk
• Memory: 512 MB RAM
• Audio components: HD Audio Codec
• Size (L x W x H): 18 cm x 11,6 cm x 3,6 cm
• Windows Compatability: Pentium 1 GHz / Athlon XP 1.33 GHz, 512 MB of RAM, Windows XP / Vista or Win 7
• Mac Compatability: Any Intel based Mac, Mac OS X 10.5.x, 10.6.x, X11 installed