VeeKeysVI VM16 is a 16-channel multitimbral virtual MIDI sound module designed for multiple operating systems, currently supporting Windows and Debian-based Linux.

WM16 can load VeeKeysVI Soundbank such as VM16_ProBank, VM16_Bank, and Red_Piano.

1. Installation in Windows

No installation is required.

1. Extract the ZIP package to any folder.
2. Double-click VM16.exe to launch the application.
3. If Windows SmartScreen displays a warning because the application is not digitally signed:

• Click "More info"
• Click "Run anyway"

Note:

• Keep all files from the package in the same directory.
• Do not rename or move the Soundbank or other application files unless instructed by VeeKeys.

2. MIDI INPUT SETUP

VeeKeys VM16 receives MIDI data from standard MIDI input ports. Before using the application, ensure that your MIDI keyboard, controller, MIDI player, or DAW is connected to a MIDI input port visible to your operating system.

You can use either:

• A physical USB MIDI keyboard or controller, or
• A virtual MIDI port.

For virtual MIDI routing, install a virtual MIDI cable (such as LoopMIDI).

Typical setup:

MIDI Player (e.g. VKaraoke, free) / DAW (e.g. Cubase)

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Virtual MIDI Port (e.g. LoopMIDI, free)

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VeeKeys VM16

Once the virtual MIDI port is created, configure your MIDI player or DAW to send MIDI output to the LoopMIDI port, then select the same port as the MIDI input inside VeeKeys VM16.

1. Installation in Debian-based Linux

To install all required dependencies and configure your environment automatically:

1. Open a terminal in this directory.
2. Make the installer executable: chmod +x install.sh
3. Run the installer: ./install.sh
4. Launch the application:

• Double-click the "VeeKeys VM16" shortcut on your Desktop, or
• Run the application from the terminal: ./VM16

Note:

• Keep all files from the package in the same directory.
• Do not rename or move the Soundbank or other application files unless instructed by VeeKeys.

2. MIDI INPUT SETUP

VeeKeys VM16 receives MIDI data from standard MIDI input ports. Before using the application, ensure that your MIDI keyboard, controller, MIDI player, or DAW is connected to a MIDI input port visible to your operating system.

You can use either:

• A physical USB MIDI keyboard or controller, or
• A virtual MIDI port.

To create virtual MIDI ports, install and use tools such as:

• snd-virmidi (Virtual MIDI driver)
• aconnect (ALSA MIDI Connection Manager)
• qpwgraph or QjackCtl (for PipeWire/JACK MIDI routing)

Typical setup:

MIDI Player (e.g. Drumstick, free) / DAW (e.g. Ardour, free)

  ▼

Virtual MIDI Port (e.g. snd-virmidi, free)

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VeeKeys VM16

After creating a virtual MIDI port, connect your MIDI player or DAW output to the VM16 MIDI input.

1. Download and extract the VM16 application package. This includes application executable (VM16_Windows_64bit.exe for Windows, or VM16_Linux_64bit for Linux), and your soundbank (Downloaded_Soundbank.enc).
2. Launch the VM16 application and click Change Soundbank to open the Downloaded_Soundbank.enc file. 
3. Because the Soundbank has not yet been activated, an Activation window will appear displaying your unique Hardware ID (HWID).
4. Click Copy to Clipboard, then email to VeeKeysVI via Contact Form in veekeysvi.com, include the following information: Your Hardware ID (HWID) & Your Proof of Purchase (receipt or order confirmation).
5. After your purchase is verified, VeeKeysVI will generate a unique activation key (Downloaded_Soundbank.key) for your specific computer and email it to you within 24 hours.
6. Save the received Downloaded_Soundbank.key file in a convenient location, preferably in the same folder as your Downloaded_Soundbank.enc file.
7. Return to the VM16 Activation window, click Browse, and select the Downloaded_Soundbank.key file. An Activation is successful message will pop up.
8. Close the activation window and re-load the Downloaded_Soundbank.enc file to begin playing.

Important Notes:

• Once activation is successful, the soundbank is permanently licensed for that specific computer. 
• No further activation is required unless you completely reinstall your operating system or attempt to move the software to a different computer.
• Each activation key is uniquely generated for a single machine and cannot be shared or used on another device.