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#461362 03/09/18 12:58 PM
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Is there step by step instructions for using J Bridge that are simple for a novice user?


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Rich,

All you need to do is install it and forget about it. 64-bit VSTi plugins that require it will use it when they're loaded in BIAB/RB.

JBridge does not work with DXi plugins.

If a 64-bit VSTi doesn't pick up JBridge and load into BIAB/RB, it means that there is an incompatibility that using JBridge does not solve.

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Peter Gannon commented recently there are some 64-bit VSTi plugins that do not work with JBridge. I think WAVES products were mentioned. Noel's answer is correct; if the plugin is supported, it just works seamlessly.


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An issue unique to jBridge is how the file is packaged. You may need two programs to decompress the file because the application is archived (compressed) twice.

The file arrives as a 7up archive file. I had to find and download a utility program that can extract 7up files. When that file is decompressed, using 7up or another archive program, the file becomes a zip archive file. Windows is able to extract zip files.

The utility costs less through PG Music than through the developer's website.

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Thanks for the info guys


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7zip is free, 7zip , been using that for 3 years, i am an ex WinRAR user.

jBridge has a settings menu on a converted plugin, which might fix some (graphics?) issues.

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Originally Posted By: fiddler2007
7zip is free, 7zip , been using that for 3 years


I'm a 7zip fan, too. It unlocks just about every compression format I've come across.


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Noel96 #461600 03/11/18 08:34 AM
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another 7Zip vote here

BUT since I always like to have at ONE additional way to "skin the cat" I also have PeaZip which can (sometimes) repair a damaged compressed file it's also free

http://www.peazip.org/index.html

https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-winzip-alternative


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I use WinRAR, WinZip, and 7Zip. I think I bought WinRAR 15 years ago or so, and my license has worked for every update/upgrade since.

But with 7Zip, you can't go very wrong with FREE.


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Okay, I ordered J bridge but I found out I have to wait up to 24 hours before I receive the software to download. In the meantime I added Atruria's Analog 3 software into BIAB as a vst plug in. It shows it can be selected but I cannot apply any sounds from Analog as of yet. I assume once I install j Bridge I will be able to use the sounds. Is that correct? Sorry for the dumb question but I am totally new to this.
Thanks Rich


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I am not familiar with Arturia, but with 64bit Halion Sonic SE, recognized automatically via jBridge in BIAB, you can load the sounds if the plugin is active,. Check if there's a setting under options etc for GM (General Midi) or GM2; Midi sounds in BIAB are selected automatically via GM program changes. F

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