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Setting Up Virtual Drumline
Installation & Activation (19)
How to Install Virtual Drumline 2.5 (October 2024 update)
"Path is invalid" error message in Native Access
How many computers can I install VDL on?
What do do if your serial number is locked
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Integrating into Notation Applications (15)
What is a VDL Template?
Using Virtual Drumline with Sibelius
Using Virtual Drumline with Finale 2010 or higher
Kontakt Player isn't showing up in Finale or Sibelius
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Hardware & Software Configuring (14)
macOS 26 Tahoe Compatibility Information
macOS 15 Sequoia Compatibility Information
Windows 11 Compatibility
The patch could not be loaded. What does this error mean?
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Older VDL:2 or VDL1 Topics (11)
Is there upgrade pricing from VDL:2 to VDL 2.5?
I have VDL:2 and bought the upgrade to VDL 2.5 when it was still available. Do I need to install VDL:2 before upgrading to 2.5?
Is there upgrade pricing for VDL1 users?
Does VDL:2 record audio?
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Learn About Virtual Drumline
The Basics (9)
What is Virtual Drumline?
Does Virtual Drumline create printed notation?
Can I try a demo of VDL before purchasing?
Can I trigger VDL for live performance?
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Pricing and License Terms (3)
If a school bought VDL for a staff member to use, who actually owns the license?
Is there academic/educational pricing for Virtual Drumline?
Is Virtual Drumline refundable?
Instrument & Library Info (4)
How to tell which VDL library version you're using
About the .nkx files that come with VDL 2.5
What's the difference between the FULL and LITE instruments
How many battery bass drum pitches are available in VDL?
Tapspace Music Topics
Sheet Music Downloads (11)
How to unzip downloadable sheet music
Is Tapspace sheet music available in downloadable PDF format?
Where to find your download key
Download link doesn't work anymore
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Licensing, Arranging, Publishing, and Performing (11)
Obtaining permission to arrange a piece published by Tapspace
Video (sync) license for online/social media/private use
Video (sync) license for broadcast/film/advertising, etc.
Submitting music to Tapspace for publication consideration
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Scores, Parts, and Discs (4)
If your computer doesn't have a CD or DVD-ROM drive
Replacing a broken or lost disk
If your DVD won't play
About Sheet Music Formats
Ordering Info
Payments (3)
About pending charges on your credit card statement
Credit Card Declines
Paying with a “gift card” type credit card on the Tapspace webstore
Website (3)
Reset your password (2025 website update)
If you’re blocked from using the Tapspace webstore
I can't remember my password
Downloads & Updates
Virtual Drumline Library Updates (7)
VDL 2.5.6 Library Update
VDL 2.5.5 Library Update
VDL 2.5.2 Library Update
VDL 2.5.1 Library Update
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Native Instruments Updates (3)
Kontakt Player 4.2.4 Installer
Kontakt Player - latest version
Activating your library with Native Access
VDL Templates (3)
Sibelius Templates for Virtual Drumline 2.5
Dorico Templates for Virtual Drumline 2.5
Finale Templates for Virtual Drumline 2.5
User Manuals & Documentation (2)
Virtual Drumline 2.5 User Guide
Virtual Drumline 2.5 Release Notes (v.2.5.6 )