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    This document provides instructions for downloading and installing the Neo Orchestra plugin and activating sample sets. It involves 7 steps: 1) downloading files from Dropbox, 2) installing the plugin, 3) copying sample set files to a preferred location, 4) copying preset/bank files, 5) obtaining a machine ID from the plugin, 6) using provided keycodes to activate sample sets by matching them to files, and 7) using key switch sample sets which require pressing a key to trigger techniques.

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    This document provides instructions for downloading and installing the Neo Orchestra plugin and activating sample sets. It involves 7 steps: 1) downloading files from Dropbox, 2) installing the plugin, 3) copying sample set files to a preferred location, 4) copying preset/bank files, 5) obtaining a machine ID from the plugin, 6) using provided keycodes to activate sample sets by matching them to files, and 7) using key switch sample sets which require pressing a key to trigger techniques.

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    Quick Start Guide

    Step 1: Download from Dropbox


    Please go to Dropbox by clicking on the Dropbox link provided in the “downloading”
    email, and then download all the files from it.

    Below are several tips to help you:

    1. You do not need to have a Dropbox account or pay for it to download all the
    files. In some cases, when a ZIP file is larger than 20GB, Dropbox will require you
    to pay to download; however, it is not advisable to download a ZIP file larger than
    10GB, as it is very likely to fail.
    2. Dropbox can ZIP all the files and folders into a ZIP file. But, if the ZIP file’s size is
    too big, it is very easy to experience failure at the end of the downloading
    process, which is quite frustrating. From our experience, we can unequivocally
    state that a ZIP file larger than 4GB is highly likely to fail at the end. And a ZIP file
    larger than 10GB is more likely to fail at the end.
    3. Dropbox also has a tricky feature: If you have installed its APP, it will set up a
    folder in your computer, then you can choose to save it in your Dropbox. But this
    is not a download; the files are still on the internet. You will need to actually
    download all the files.

    If you have trouble with Dropbox in some cases, please contact our customer service
    at [email protected] for additional/alternative downloading methods.

    Step 2: Install Neo Orchestra Plugin


    Install Neo Orchestra Plugin on Mac OSX
    A. Go to Plugin_Installer folder (You may need to extract the ZIP file downloaded
    before doing so) and run the installer name as “Neo_Orchestra_Installer.pkg” to
    install Neo Orchestra Plugin.
    B. If you are using Catalina or a newer version, you may encounter a message
    similar saying: “Neo_Orchestra_Installer.pkg can’t be opened because it is from
    an unidentified developer”

    If you experience something similar, please follow the instruction in this article:
    https://www.geekrar.com/how-to-allow-third-party-apps-install-on-macos-catalin
    a/
    But the process is not as complex as the one described in the article above.
    Usually, if you choose the second option “App Store and identified developers”
    will work in 95% of cases.
    C. After installation, it is recommended to restart your Mac (Logic Pro X requests a
    restart so it can detect the newly installed plugin).
    D. Open your DAW, and then load Neo Orchestra. Sometimes, you will find it under
    SKMY as developer name/category. Stop here wait for Step 3 and 4 to complete,
    then proceed to Step 5.

    Installing Neo Orchestra Plugin on Windows


    A. Go to Plugin_Installer folder (You may need to extract the ZIP file downloaded
    before doing so). You will find “Neo_Orchestra_Installer_32bit.msi” (For 32Bit
    VST Plugin) and “Neo_Orchestra_Installer_64bit.msi” (For 64Bit VST Plugin) as 2
    installers. Install them both or choose one. Please note: 32Bit or 64Bit is not
    determined by your Windows OS, but the DAW you use. A 32Bit DAW can only
    support a 32Bit VST plugin, while a 64Bit DAW can support both. And some 64Bit
    DAWs only support 64Bit VST plugins; please choose the version carefully.
    B. After running the installer, it will let you select an “Install” folder. This folder must
    be your VST plugin folder; otherwise, you need to manually add this “Install”
    folder as the VST folder in plugin setting in your DAW.
    C. It is recommended to restart your PC after the installation of the plugin so the
    DAW can detect the newly installed plugin.
    D. Open your DAW, and then load Neo Orchestra plugin. Stop here, wait for Step 3
    and 4 to complete, and proceed to Step 5.

    Step 3: Copy the Sample Sets to Your Preferred Location


    Sample Sets are the actual products you have purchased. Neo Orchestra is the
    universal player/engine for the products. So it is important to put the sample sets in
    your preferred location so you can find them quickly.

    A sample set has 2 files: an ins file and an image file. Please copy them both, as
    forgetting to copy the image file will result in some images being lost on GUI.

    Copying the Sample Sets Files to the Default Folder


    Copying the sample sets to the default folder only has one benefit: It will appear in
    the dropdown list when you click “Select Instruments” so you can select the sample
    sets quickly.

    The default folder on PC is:


    \Users\Public\Documents\SoundMagic\NeoOrchestra\Instruments
    The default folder on Mac is:
    Users/Shared/SoundMagic/Neo_Orchestra/Instruments

    Copying the Sample Sets Files to Your Preferred Folder


    The default folder is on the system disk, which usually does not have enough space
    left to store sample sets, so you have the option of putting sample sets in your
    location. In theory, you can put the sample sets anywhere you want, and load them
    manually in Neo Orchestra plugin. Only net disks or other disks with very low speeds
    are not recommended..

    Step 4: Copy the Presets/Banks to your Preferred Location


    There will be presets and bank files in Presets folder. Presets are files that have a
    postfix as nsp. Banks are files that have a postfix as nsb. (Many instruments do not
    have banks, only a few products has banks)

    They are very small in size, so it is recommended you put them inside the default
    folder in order to make them load faster.

    The default Presets folder on PC is:


    \Users\Public\Documents\SoundMagic\NeoOrchestra\Presets

    The default Presets folder on Mac is:


    Users/Shared/SoundMagic/Neo_Orchestra/Presets

    The default Banks folder on PC is:


    \Users\Public\Documents\SoundMagic\NeoOrchestra\Banks

    The default Banks folder on Mac is:


    Users/Shared/SoundMagic/Neo_Orchestra/Banks

    Step 5: Get the Machine I.D.


    Machine I.D. can only be found inside Neo Orchestra plugin. You need to open your
    DAW and load Neo Orchestra Plugin as at the end of Step 2. The plugin should
    bounce out a sub-panel when you first load the plugin; Machine I.D will be in that
    panel. If not, please click Neo Orchestra logo to access the sub panel shown below.

    Then please copy the Machine I.D. (Please do not type it to avoid typo.)

    Paste it onto this page https://neovst.com/machine-i-d/ or email it to us directly,


    with the product name “Thor,” at [email protected]. We will email you back
    with keycode shortly, maximum within 24 hours.

    Step 6: Use keycodes to Activate the Sample Sets


    Matching Keycodes
    Each keycode only works for one sample set/ins file. If you have several sample sets
    that need to be activated, then you need to match the keycodes and the files names
    carefully.

    Applying Keycodes and Activation


    A. Load the sample set that needs to be activated in the plugin by clicking “Select
    Instrument” as shown below. If you put sample sets into the default folder, then
    you can select it in the dropdown list. If not, then select File selector; it will open
    a browser which you can locate files there.

    B. Find the matched keycode in txt file, then copy and paste it into “keycode Entry
    Required” area shown as below.
    C. Sometimes, you will find it shows “Load Failed” and you cannot paste keycode, as
    shown below:

    Here are the causes and solutions:

    1) You put the ins file in the same folder as the VST dll files under Windows
    system, so the ins file cannot be loaded.

    Solution: Move the sample sets/ins files out of the plugin folder.

    2) The folder name/path is too complex and has special letters, so the plugin
    cannot recognize the folder name.

    Solution: Make the folder path/name simple, not complex; and avoid special
    symbols and capital letters.

    3) You do not have enough access to the location the folder stores sample sets.

    Solution: Access “Administrate” right under Windows or access right under


    OSX for that folder. But a quick solution is to move the sample sets into the
    folder you have enough access.

    D. Then please press “enter” to apply keycode if you are using Windows system.
    Under OSX, you will need to apply single or multi left click on the area that shows
    “Keycode Entry Required” to paste the keycode.
    E. When first trying the sound after activation, it is recommended to turn down the
    volume, as in some cases, an unmatched keycode input will make the sound
    become digital noises. In this case, please try to re-enter the matched keycode to
    make it work.
    F. If you still encounter problems, please contact our customer service at
    [email protected]

    Step 7: Use Key Switch Sample Sets


    Key Switch Sample Sets are those sample sets that have “KeyS” or “Strummer” in the
    file name, and, usually, they need to be activated. You need to press the key to
    trigger the default technique at the beginning of the MIDI track; otherwise, you will
    hear random notes being triggered.

    In default, if you do not change any key switch setting, the default key switch is set to
    C0, while C-1 is the lowest key. But, in some DAWs, including logic pro X, use C-2 as
    the lowest key, so in this case, C-1 will be the key that triggers the default technique.

    We also included a resetKeyS.mid file in most instruments; it is a short MIDI with C0


    that helps you to initialize the Key Switch Sample Sets.

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