First time post.

Anyone out there use Opcode's  Studio Vision Pro?

Chat, discuss future development in light of Gibson take-over.

Regards,

Steve

Hi, I am using Vision DSP which is one step down from what you are using. I plan to stay with it as long as possible given the limited support options.

I also used Vision DSP for a couple of years, but when I upgraded to a new G4, I was not able to get a response code for the install. There are dead links on their website. The 'latest news' is from April, 2000. There's no support and I highly doubt Gibson will kick start the whole thing again. If you're considering buying Studio Vision Pro, I'd say think again. Do you really want to buy 2 year old software with virtually no support?

That being said, Vision DSP was a good product, and I accomplished a lot with it.

Hi there,

Thanks for your reply. I've been using SVPro for quite a few years through several upgrades. At present I run SVP 4.2 on a beige G3 266
OS8.6.
It's not cutting edge fast in terms of proc. speed - 500 plugins all at once! etc but I can get more than enough audio tracks/plugs for my stuff which tends to be mainly midi based,JV1080,Proformance,D50, etc. with the odd acoustic guitar/vocal thrown in.
I've looked at other sequencer platforms over the years and always come back to Vision. Musician friendly ;-)
It's such a shame about Gibson trying to kill it off!!
Have you had a look at Topica Opcode users group?
There's a lot of informed opinion on that forum, AND I have to say some optimism that someone will pick up where Opcode left off.
Some of the named posting are the ones you will see on the credits
when you click on the Apple menu 'about SVP'.
As you can tell I LOVE SVPro and I'm going to stick with it yet.
Apart from the fact that invested so much of ME in learning it!!

Regards,
Steve

Thanks for the tip on the Opcode discussion forum. With regards to Gibson support, I don't think the product will ever re-emerge but I wanted to mention that I recently (5 months ago) received a new response code from Gibson without any problems or delays.

I used to love SVP, lost my authorization, when my hard drive failed. Not sure if I want to invest any more money into it. It still has some midi features that I miss.

SVP was a little flakey for me after I upgraded to a G4/400. So I started
using Cubase and Digital Performer for most of my work
I actually did some award winning audio work with the the pre-VST version.
( http://www.bohem-int.com )On a stock 7100A/V.

I also jumped on the early Cubase VST bandwagon because of the audio features.

I wish someone would take it out of Gibsons hands.

You never know what will happen in the future, looks like I'll be upgrading my version of Deck. It will probably be the first multitrack app for OSX.

I had forgotten about the Topica list, think I'll go lurking to see if there are any new developments.

SVP was the first program I learned Midi and electronic composition on, and I honestly think it has one of the best sequencer interfaces in the planet!! So easy to learn, and intuitive! I recently switched over to Cubase for several reasons, mostly support and expandibility and VST. I miss SVP, but alas, it doesn't seem like it will be taken over and updated. Opcode gave the music world many great tools, and I hate to think that we will remember them only for OMS (can't wait to not use that under OS X!!)

John

Hi there, John,

Just got your post re SVP.
Best on the planet, indeed!  Ho-hum:(
I've played around a bit with Cubase VST but it seems like another steep
learning curve although VST instruments seem fun.
I guess I'll just have to wind up my current stuff on SVP then take the plunge.
To Cubase (or perhapsDP?)

Since I haven't yet plucked up enough courage to contemplate OSX
can you remind me of your understanding of the OMS implications.

Great to hear from another SVP fan!

Regards,

Steve.

Hi Steve;

I'm starting to get more excited about Cubase, the more I delve into it. The biggest difference( which is the crux of both applications) is how songs are arranged and constructed. SVP had built its paradigm and structure on seqences and mini-sequences, in contrast wtih Cubase, where the whole song is constructed in one main arrange window. This concept is still taking me some time to get used to.

OSX and music are not there yet! Supposedly the guy who wrote OMS is working at Apple now, helping them get OSX music-ready. Until that happens, switching between OS9 & X is going to be a way of life for us mac users.

Good luck with your exodus to another app (DP or Cubase) and remember to have an open mind (I'm trying).

John

John,

Thanks for the instant reply:)

It makes a difference to hear directly from someone who has
gone for the change from our much loved SVP to a new app
with new challenges AND hopefully benefits.

What do you make of VST instruments? Which do you have, how do they sound
compared to hardware modules? I have a rack of stuff from an old
Roland S-330 sampler through JV-1080, Emu-piano, Roland D-50 etc.
I'd be interested in the VST B4 (Hammond organ)
and Prophet 52 soundalike. Any experience of any of these, others?

Regards,