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dledgerton ·
I downloaded the free version of the products and I'm really looking forward to making my own instruments and effects. My question is since I'm starting out do I really need the professional version or will the enterprise version be enough?
I see there is an ASIO limitation and component limitation on the enterprise version but I don't know how that will affect my creations. I would appreciate it if someone can explain the difference between each version to me in a little more detail so I can make the right decision.
Thanks.
trogluddite ·
Welcome to the forum.
Whether or not the limitations are a problem will depend partly on what you hope to make with SM.
ASIO Limit -
This is only a major problem if you want to create large stand-alone (i.e. .exe export) schematics that are able to send and receive audio on lots of channels (or via multiple soundcards).
For VST plugin creation, audio drivers are only needed while you are editing within SM, for which a simple stereo ASIO driver (or even DirectSound) should be sufficient. Once exported, the ASIO parts are not needed by the plugin, as the VST host will handle routing audio to your soundcard - and there's nothing to stop you from having multiple ins/outs on your plugin (i.e. for surround plugins).
Component Limit -
This one is harder to judge, as it depends very much on the complexity of what you are trying to build. The component count 'digs down' to the lowest level of components, so for example, a single knob or slider, is actually made of many, many small parts - each of which are counted.
On the other hand, a single 'Code' or 'Assembly' box is only ever one component, no matter how many lines of code it has inside. So if you are comfortable using some simple code, you can dramatically cut down on the component count - and this often makes your design more CPU efficient too.
You can see the component count by selecting the menu item "File -> Statistics" - so I'd suggest finding a few examples on the forum that look like 'your kind of thing', and see how they compare to the component limit.
You could always purchase Enterprise, and then upgrade later if you feel the need - though there is a small premium of a few dollars for buying SM in two stages.
chris ·
i was wondering this as well, but then I noticed the FL-Studio discount on Professional. if you happen to be an FL user, you can get pro for 99 US. if not, ignore this :p
dutchound ·
is there a way to see "component counts" of finished synths and of modules?
for example is there a way to to see a component count of a knob module?
lesobrod ·
dutchound wrote: is there a way to see "component counts" of finished synths and of modules?
Well.. It's a good request for developers! Really, "Statistic" option is a very ascetic. 🙁
And I don't see any ways to count it more carefully "inside" SM.
dutchound wrote: for example is there a way to to see a component count of a knob module?
Create an empty OSM and drag a knob primitives. "File"->"Statistics". But for every module
we have to do the same...
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