Skip to main content

How can I play back more than 8 instruments with VDL:2?

Modified on: Sun, 24 Jun, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Print this article

The VDL2 Kontakt Player is 8-part multi-timbral, meaning it's capable of playing back 8 separate midi channels in each instance of the player. While this suits many users just fine, you may wish to play back more than 8 tracks in your scores. If this is the case, you have a few options.


1) Host multiple instances of the VDL:2 player by using it as a plug-in in a VST or AU "host" program. By loading multiple instances of VDL:2 into a host program, you can then save the session so when you re-launch it, all your settings will be intact. There is a discussion topic about various host programs on the Tapspace Forum here.


2) Purchase the update to VDL 2.5 which integrates into a completely redesigne Kontakt Player by Native Instruments. Newer versions of Kontakt Player allow 64-part multi-timbrality in standalone mode or 16 channels per instance if you're using it as a plug-in. Registered VDL:2 user may purchase an update to VDL 2.5 for $69. VDL:2 (and its older version of Kontakt Player) is no longer available.


Was this article helpful?

That’s Great!

Thank you for your feedback

Sorry! We couldn't be helpful

Thank you for your feedback

Let us know how can we improve this article!

Select at least one of the reasons
CAPTCHA verification is required.

Feedback sent

We appreciate your effort and will try to fix the article