Hi all,
I went through the various check lists, sent by various people on the forum, this evening and it was Asio guard that was the culprit!!
I have never knowingly activated this but, once I found it and deactivated it, VST connect SE runs a smooth as silk!
I tried 7 takes tonight with my drummer and each one was perfect!
I am now very tempted by the PRO version!
Thanks everyone, for your help in this!!
Jim B