Initialize instruments using the UI or the API.
Note You can initialize more than one VST instrument in a session. Only supported instruments that you have configured in NI MAX appear in the instrument selection list.
  • To initialize instruments using the UI, complete the following steps.
    1. Launch the RTG server.
    2. Select the VST instruments in the Instruments pane.
    3. Select the gear icon in the Instruments pane to access the <Option> Settings window.
    4. Adjust settings as needed.
    5. Click Initialize to initialize all selected instruments.
    6. After instruments are initialized and RTG moves into the Connected: Inactive state, you can switch between the instruments in the instrument selection list to configure them.
  • To initialize instruments using the API, complete the following steps.
    1. If you are using gRPC, launch the RTG server.
    2. If you are using a coprocessor and the RTG local API, initialize coprocessor resources.
    3. List the instrument names to initialize.
    4. (Optional) Enter the option string for your RTG session.
    5. After instruments are initialized and RTG moves into the Connected: Inactive state, you can switch between the instruments in the instrument selection list to configure them.