Okay so I just bought the cheap versions of everything I could find. I have Finale 2006 and VDL2. I am using Windows XP and I am STUCK! Just going off the quick start guide from https://www.tapspace.com/support/faq/attachments/22/VDL2_Quickstart.pdf

I seem to be getting stuck at number 4. I put the file known as VirtualDrumline2DXi.dll into the folder of FinaleVST, but when I go into Finale to see if it is there under the VST instrument file channel, I get the pull down menu for 1-16 and there is nothing. I have the file working overall and yes the first box is checked so that it can be through.

Need help!!!

Welcome to the forum! You need to make sure you're copying the VirtualDrumline2VST.dll file to the FinaleVST directory -- not the DXi file.

Honestly, if you have the money to spend, I would upgrade to VDL 2.5. It's $69 to upgrade. The instruments/samples are more refined and dialed in, and the intregration and flexibility of 2.5 is much better than 2. Just a few thoughts for you.