Using Virtual Drumline 2.5 in Sibelius 5 has reached a level of seamless integration. To get the best mileage from these advanced music creation tools, it's crucial that the sound set and percussion maps used within Sibelius are customized specifically for VDL. This product contains all the tools you need for outstanding performance using VDL within Sibelius 5.2.5.

Please note, this item is downloadable only and is being sold as a single-user license. What this means is that you are welcome to use the included files on any of your projects (without needing to re-purchase the template), but they are not allowed to be shared with other users who haven't also purchased the template. For a complete listing of the licensing terms, please visit our licensing page. For an explanation on our decision to charge for this template, please read this letter from Jim Casella.

Included in the Sibelius VDL Template 5.2.5 is:

• VDL Template 5.2.5 - This is a Sibelius file containing a complete collection of instruments customized for Sibelius 5.2.5 and Virtual Drumline 2.5.1, including specialized percussion maps, noteheads, articulations, and playback dictionary text items. Together these elements have the ability to control all basic and advanced aspects of the VDL library.

• VDL SoundSet 5.2.5 - This sound set is the gatekeeper of all the functionality built into the template. Once installed, simply assign this sound set to your active instances of Kontakt Player, and Sibelius will automatically load your Virtual Drumline sounds without any extra technical tweaking necessary!

• VDL Template ReadMe 5.2.5 - This is your bible of how the template and sound set operate within the Sibelius 5.2.5 environment. It covers all aspects of controlling keymaps, noteheads, dictionary text, and much more. The information in this document will open doors to the true power of Sibelius.

• "Trigger Test" files - This is a collection of files that allow you to test your VDL/Sibelius configuration to ensure you have it set up properly.

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Click the TUTORIALS link above to view detailed screencasts on using this product within your VDL/Sibelius work environment.

What's New in 5.2.5 Template

This new VDL template and sound set conforms to the latest sound set format changes within Sibelius 5.2.5. New scores started in Sibelius 5.2.5 should use this template along with the included 5.2.5 sound set.

Scores originating in the Sibelius 5.2 template (from Tapspace) will function properly if launched with Sibelius 5.2.5 as long as you are using the 5.2 sound set.

Scores originating in the Sibelius 5.1 VDL template (from Tapspace) should be converted into the 5.2.5 template format to function properly. Please view the tutorial video on converting 5.1 scores by clicking the TUTORIALS link above.

System Requirements

To use the template and sound set files that come within this package, you must be a registered user and have updated to Virtual Drumline 2.5.1 and Sibelius 5.2.5.

5.2.5 Template Reviews

Tutorials

Virtual Drumline developer, Jim Casella and sound set/template developer, Hugh Smith give a personal, on-screen walk-through of the VDL Templates for Sibelius, and offer some tips on how to get the best mileage from your setup. Click the image below to view the tutorials for free.