[url=https://www.tapspace.com/VDL2.5announce.html][size=14pt][b]Announcing Virtual Drumline 2.5. [/b][/size][/url]
A huge update to the world's most powerful marching battery and concert percussion software instrument, featuring the world-champion Santa Clara Vanguard percussion section.

[b]WHAT'S NEW[/b]

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[li]Now integrated into Native Instruments’ powerful KONTAKT PLAYER 2 engine[/li]

[li]Universal application for Mac-Intel speed and compatibility[/li]

[li]Load up to 64 channels in standalone mode[/li]

[li]Save multi’s for easy loading of projects[/li]

[li]Host VDL instruments alongside other Kontakt Player 2 formatted libraries in the same player[/li]

[li]New instruments – steel drum orchestra (lead pan, double seconds, triple guitar, 6 piece bass pan set), rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass guitar), waterphone, showband single tenors, typewriter[/li]

[li]New enhanced velocity control for more natural accent/tap sensitivity[/li]

[li]More specialized controls for enhanced customization on each instrument such as EQ control, attack/release control, Auxilliary send levels[/li]

[li]Monitor Mod-Wheel or Keyswitch settings onscreen[/li]

[li]Much improved DFD (direct from disc) streaming functionality[/li]

[li]Unlimited polyphony[/li]

[li]Rack view and minimized view[/li]

[li]Integrated effects[/li]

[li]Searchable electronic documentation[/li]

[li]New NI Service Center application to manage and view authorization[/li]
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[b]UPGRADE FROM VIRTUAL DRUMLINE 2[/b]
Since VDL 2.5 has completely revamped all sample data, it will be necessary for VDL:2 users to receive a new DVD. There will be a very small DVD processing fee for existing VDL:2 users who registered prior to April 1, 2007. More information about upgrading will be available on the Tapspace website soon.

[b]WHEN WILL IT BE AVAILABLE?[/b]
We’re working feverishly and making great progress. Stay connected to the Tapspace website for the most current information or [url=http://app.e2ma.net/app/view:Join/signupId:3247]join the Tapspace email list[/url] to be notified when it is shipping.

[b]SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS[/b]
• 5 GB of free hard disk space
• DVD Drive to install software
• RAM: 1 GB or more recommended
• Windows XP (required by KONTAKT PLAYER 2) Pentium 4 or Athlon 2.4 GHz or higher is recommended
• Macintosh OS X 10.4 or higher (required by KONTAKT PLAYER 2) PowerPC G5 or Mac-Intel recommended
• Notation or sequencing software to control sounds
• MIDI keyboard recommended for note input

[b]COMPATIBILITY[/b]
• Standalone mode on Windows XP or Mac OS X 10.4+
• Plug-in formats (VSTi™, Audio Units™, DXi™, RTAS™)
• Audio driver formats (ASIO™, DirectSound™, MME™, Core Audio™)

[i]Important Note: The KONTAKT audio engine is extremely powerful and will rely on your computer’s CPU. Virtual Drumline 2.5 will work best on faster and more current CPUs. In addition to running this software, note the system requirements of your host program, if applicable, and/or notation or sequencer program.[/i]

I purchased VDL: 2 on 4/23/2007, does that mean I do not have to pay for VDL:2.5?

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I purchased VDL: 2 on 4/23/2007, does that mean I do not have to pay for VDL:2.5?
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That is correct.

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[li]New enhanced velocity control for more natural accent/tap sensitivity[/li]

[li]More specialized controls for enhanced customization on each instrument such as EQ control, attack/release control, Auxilliary send levels[/li]

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Fantastic! Glad to hear you're working on improving flexibility!

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[li]Now integrated into Native Instruments�۪ powerful KONTAKT PLAYER 2 engine[/li]
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Just to clarify, does this inslude native playback in Sibelius?

Oh and the addition of a pdf manual would be wonderful! ;)

No.  Sibelius does not currently support VST plug-in support.  Hopefully version 5 will solve this issue.  Sibelius uses an integrated Kontakt Player similar to the way VDL:2 uses it.  Sibelius's Kontakt player is proprietary to Sibelius.

Gabe

Anyone know what the possibility of Log drums would be?  Or do I need to wait till VDL3?

No possibility for this upcoming release, but it's on the list.

2.5 sounds great! I look forward to the steel pans and the accent/tap velocity control (especially on crec/decrec). How does this affect people's workflow when using things like AULab, Bidule or Windows equivalent?

im new to this. im only 15. i want to purchase VDL 2.5 how much does it cost? email me. aaronvk200@yahoo.com

www.tapspace.com/vdl2

Read and enjoy Aaron.

Will the rhythm section sounds for VDL2.5 have different effects (i.e.: clean guitar, distorted guitar; grand piano, bright piano��_etc��_)?

There is just one piano. It's not full of bells and whistles, but for being something of a 'bonus' instrument, it's actually quite versatile. You'll have some added control over EQ levels so you can alter the sound a little bit if you choose. The guitar instrument will allow you to control distortion levels, chorus effect, tremolo, as well as playing sustained notes and muted notes. Again, this is another instrument that (for a percussion library) will have some reasonable flexibility. If you're looking for a fully pro-featured guitar library, there are certainly others out there that may suit your needs.

Dude...

Typewriter!

YESS!!!

-CT

I saw this at WGI World Champs and I about died. I can't wait for this to come out.

how about bowed crotales?  usually I just take the vibes up an octave, but just a thought. 

for VDL3