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a slew of Native Instruments FX have been updated, run Native Access to update. Small fixes, but especially this: Minimum OS required is now Windows 10 or macOS 10.15.

I see a tiny bit of room for more knobs on the left. Oh, wait, it's a knob.

Take a look the following settings in Preferences, and see if changing them makes a difference: From the help: "Suspend Audio Engine When Cakewalk Is Not in Focus. This option allows other software to access device drivers. When this option is checked, other software can access device drivers when Cakewalk is not the focus of Windows." - If this is set to true, Cakewalk will be closing/re-opening the audio drivers every time it loses/gains focus. "Always Stream Audio Through FX. If any tracks or buses contain active plug-in effects, the audio engine will be activated and stream silence through the effects, even if the tracks have no audio data or Input Echo enabled. You will typically only disable this option if you want to conserve a bit of CPU processing if you play a project that contains lots of empty audio tracks with effects. There are several benefits to having this option enabled: Any effect with a “tail” (reverb, delay, etc.) will finish playing when playback is stopped. Effects will respond to automation envelopes, even on empty audio tracks. Many plug-ins do not update their UI properly until they receive audio input." - If this is NOT checked, then the audio engine will be disabled when you stop playback. This will create a delay when starting playback again - the length of this delay is also affected by the option below: "Always Open All Devices. With this option checked, Cakewalk opens all enabled stereo pairs of audio outputs as soon as you press play or turn on the audio engine. Any pairs that don’t have any tracks feeding them stream silence, but are still ready for use. So if you then change a track's output assignment on the fly Cakewalk doesn’t have to reopen a device, which can cause gaps in playback." - If this is checked, all device channels will be opened at once, so if you have a large number of them this could take time. As long as "Suspend Audio Engine When Cakewalk Is Not In Focus" is unchecked, and "Always Stream Audio Through FX" is checked, this shouldn't be a problem, as it's only done once. But if this isn't the case, then it could take more time to start playback. In most cases, it's preferable that this option is enabled, and you simply disable the channels you're not using.

TugGlicento is an audio effect plugin for Windows (VST3) and Mac (VST AU) that can play multiple effects simultaneously. Feautures: Variable speeds for each line 5 Band independent moog filter (edge of self resonance) 5 band ADSR and LFO (syncable) for filter Effects for each line Variable beats for each line. Variable duration for each line. Matrix. Randomization. Presets. REVERB, DELAY, CHORUS,,DECIMATOR, DISTORTION, PHASER ,PITCHSHIFTER, COMBFILTER, REPEATER, VIBRATO, TREMOLO, RINGMODULATOR with many parameters https://www.audiopluginsforfree.com/tugglicento/

According to their email, you have to find it yourself. Well, not on my watch...? https://www.zenhiser.com/collections/trance/products/kick-free-trance-beats

Good idea. I heard Windows is a popular operating system.

Dude, seriously? With all the free libraries that get promoted on this forum that happen to require the full version of Kontakt? You sound like a carpenter saying he can't find a use for a hammer...

Alright you asked for it (I did a search and to my surprise this hasn't been posted yet) Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland - Come On Eileen:

Lately I've been including a section in the main walkthrough video that demonstrates some of my favorite presets, starting with a few clean tones, some crunchy ones, and then the more specialized ones that use more effects, just to show the range of tones included with the library. For some libraries in the past, I put together a long video showing every single preset, though. It's a lot of work, but I guess if people really like those preset run-through videos, I could make one for Evolution Vintage Violin Bass as well. Yes, I feel strongly about the usability of presets, too. A majority of the presets should be solid, usable ones that fit into your track rather than your song needing to be built around the preset. That being said, there's room for some presets to have some amount of their own character that inspires musical ideas, but it's a delicate balance. Sample Library Review has the library in their review queue. I'm not sure when the review will be out, but they're usually pretty thorough about going through the different sounds and features.

Boy --> Boy

For those that don't know... If you subscribe to Vital for $5/month, you can use that $5 credit to pay for PRO. After a few months of subscription, you'll have PRO in no time. And you get access to the Subscriber-only and PRO-only presets. I wish more devs did this. It's a Win-Win for the consumer and dev.

Heads up! As promised, you're among the first to know that UAD Spark for Windows is coming tomorrow. With UAD Spark for Windows, you can create with an ever‑expanding collection of legendary UAD plug‑ins and instruments for just $19.99 a month — no UA hardware required! And if you already own any UAD plugins - you will receive the Spark version of those plugins free in your account.

That was down to a surprising amount of collective good taste ... until now. Come On Eileen is a song that plagued my teens ... you couldn't go to a party, or disco or whatever without it being played. I hate the b*stard. ?

Hello dear friends, I present to you the work I am doing. It's a simple song, at the moment it has no text, and maybe I gave it an instrumental, (sometimes I find it hard to write) ? I have titled the musical piece "We will meet again", and it is not finished yet, especially in the first part something is missing, and the part, let's say, of the chorus, I repeat it too much, that's why I will make some changes before terminate it "Nos volveremos a encontrar | We will meet again"

https://www.audacityteam.org/audacity-3-2-is-out-now/ How far off is VSTi support and a piano roll? ? (also future CLAP support?)

Whoever makes those is pretty good! I thought for sure I'd posted some of the others before, but I just wasted a lot of time trying to find them and failed, so...

Nah

I assume by your comments that you’ve not rendered/processed your v-vocal Region Fx. Try rendering/processing the v-vocal clips (make duplicates) so that you don’t need to have the region fx active. It might eliminate the errors.

1. No 2. Yes, see http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA/Whats-New 3. Yes As with the original z3ta+, it is a straight up synth and not sample based, as was Rapture and Dimension Pro. The original creator of z3ta+, Rene Ceballos, was hired by Cakewalk after they bought rgc:audio. Rene went on to design Rapture and Dimension Pro for Cakewalk. Later on Z3TA+2 was designed by the Cakewalk team after Rene departed, inspired by his original design.

Knobby!

To clarify, the 12700k does not run extremely hot. It's easily kept cool/quiet with a quality air-cooler. You could have a condenser mic just a couple of feet away... and not pickup any fan noise. If you're after performance (especially low latency performance), clock-speed is still the single most important factor.

I’m with the GUI gang. I think a plug-in’s aesthetic is a great part of why I purchase. Got me into FabFilter completely. And I remember the first time I saw a skeuomorphic GUI. I was amazed at the detail. I even thought these were actual real-life products being sold, instead of virtual ones.

Anybody who is curious about ujam products can download a free demo of any of these. These are fully functional demos--there's no difference between them and the purchased product except for that they only last 30 days. I've always found that to be a very fair amount of time to evaluate their products. For example, I have a template of all the Beatmakers I own, something that only takes minutes to set up. So when they released Berzerk, I decided I didn't really need it.. Based on their promo video, this seems to be different from all the others, which were clearly in a genre. This is a hybrid set that can do all kinds of things. But I'll decide if it's something I want. But I'm not going to buy it now. The ujam store is always 50% off on BF, and for those that don't have their products yet, there are deals on bundles. But much more importantly, you can pretty much count on this being available for $29 or less someday. It's just a question of how long it takes. I seem to remember one of the ujam drumsets turning up as a Plugin Boutique freebie once.

You look young in your picture ?

Just a heads-up: I just logged into my PB account. It might be that I've not been very observant in the past, but I've just noticed that Virtual Cash now has a one-year expiry timeout. According to the help page, buying something will add to your virtual cash (as before) and reset the timer back to 365 days.

I found this picture of the XLN Audio team hard at work creating new Adpaks, Midi PAKS and XO expansions.

Good luck with the visit! You're a drummer and I'm a bassist, so I think you might appreciate the first audio I ran through my new Focal Shape 65's. My new studio is finally coming together after tearing down the one in the U.S. 18 months ago. Feels really good. Next to be connected is my NI S61 Mk2. Great keyboard controller.

Hi We have just launched our new album, Indelible Stain and the first track, Feelings you hide in your Heart is out today. We have a new vocalist, Grant and as I think you can hear our sound has changed. If you’d like to read the lyrics, you can use this link. https://devinelie.com/indelible-stain/feelings-you-hide-in-your-heart/ And the whole album is available on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/43IS1UScScZbhzNrfVaB8a We’ve update our website as well – we’ve got our own store now where you can get music and merchandise!! https://devinelie.com/ Hope you enjoy the video

The original image on page 1 in this thread (the one where everybody still have their heads attached to their bodies) is quite easy to geolocate; it’s shot at the amusement park Gröna Lund in Stockholm, about a kilometer from the XLN Audio head office. Although I’m only guessing, I’m pretty sure that the reason for the event was to have a 5-kamp (pentathlon) for the purpose of team-building. I’m also pretty sure that the evening ended with a beer or two at some local pub. They usually do.

Thank you! Not gotten to test this out yet, but installed the updates.

It’s always a plug in.

You did well, Craig.

UJAM has collaborated with PreSonus to integrate their virtual drummer and virtual bassist with Studio One. ? There are video demonstrations of these features available online. I just don't happen to have links handy at the moment. Not at my main PC. For virtual drummer you get piano roll integration: With Virtual Drummer version 2.1 we introduced an exclusive PreSonus piano roll integration for Studio One users running on version 4.6.2 or later! The names of styles and drum-elements are displayed on the keys of your piano roll to help you find the right styles and drums faster and easier for your track. The scale range of the styles and instruments are highlighted with a red line at the left side of your piano roll now. You can also use the Presonus Sound Variations View to create your drum tracks. For virtual bassist you get PreSonus Chord Track and Key Track Integration: With the new Virtual Bassist 2.1 update we will provide Studio One users running on version 4.6.2 or later with an exclusive PreSonus chord and key track feature! Descriptions of styles and phrases are displayed on the piano roll to help you find the right styles and phrases faster and easier for your track. The play range and the style/common phrases are divided in red (general key switches) and blue (play range) on the piano roll. The chord track feature in Studio One automatically follows the chords and automatically changes the MIDI notes for you. We recommend using the “Follow Chords” toggle above the “Key” menu on the user interface. When Studio One interprets a wrong chord, the “Follow Chords” feature will correct it. Of course, the chord track feature will also work with turning off the “Follow Chords” toggle . Note: Changing styles or common phrases won’t influence or change the chord tracks, but the harmonic input. Not all chords that are possible in PreSonus Chord track, are recognized in our instruments. The closest interpretation will then used.

One theory I have heard is that the camera went off when a random dude was walking by, and they just figured, "what the hell, it looks like we have a bigger staff" and they left him in the photo. Others have mused that he was a real XLN staffer distracted by whatever the guy third from the right was saying. We'll never know because, as far as I know, nobody ever comes to the office at XLN. You have to check out the random theme parks they visit, and that's a hassle. The guy in the orange on the left with his head floating away...I would blame him too. For everything. Including Larry being away from this forum for so long.

Nirvana - School:

Waves Version 14. VST3. Windows Version 10.0.19044 Build 19044 / Cakewalk by Bandlabs 2022.06 (Build 034, 64 bit) Another plug that has this issue is F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ while you move your mouse around the graph area where the EQ and line adjustments are located. ^^ That was my problem. I had auto-save every X changes. I know there is TWO auto save options. Save every X minutes AND Save every X changes. I had it set save every 5 minutes and save every 5 changes. When I set it to save every 5 minutes and save every 0 changes, the plugin stopped freezing the DAW.

They should sell IK products then. Just for the sake of clarity.

Screenshot from the help page: If you buy something to get the freebie, the item you buy counts as a "new paid purchase", so yeah - that works

I agree! I use a combination of many of the UJAM virtual drummers and EZDrummer 3. The sound from the UJAM drums, whichever one I pick for a song, always works and sounds great.

The guy to the immediate left of the guy in the middle in the green windbreaker.. I'm gonna blame him when XLN goes out of business. I mean look at this guy.. he won't even look at the camera.. he's over it already, I can tell. Yeah, I'm gonna blame him whoever he is.

Edited the OP today to add that Vital v1.5.3 is now available for all Vital users. Previously, the Early Access was for Pro and subscription users only.

Completely agree Reid. I skipped over Cube last year on release as "yet another sample blending player". Your and other's comments during the last sale convinced me to purchase (after a trial). It is very easy to customize patches and in my experience on Windows 10 Ryzen 5 has been very resource friendly. Audiomodern gives amazing bang for the buck. Chordjam still gives me fits- I can get good output but don't seem to know how I got there Playbeat is a real gem though.

Looks like it’s my question that is off-topic… oh well…

So, does the XO packs are good? Any recommendations?

I have friends who are on the data driven side of marketing (or better yet, marketing communication) and this shift is very noticable. You can laugh all you want at all the unnecessary so called customer journeys, but it is real. A friend of mine has this habit of, when he is called into a strategic meeting, to just ask "what would the customer want and what do you want?" I cannot count how many times he told me that they could not answer. He doesn't ask this to be a jackass, just so he knows wether or not he can provide them with data and what kind of data would be important. But I get the feeling that more often than not, large companies 'do marketing' just for the sake of it.

Hey! This is the deal forum! Obviously if you KNOW you will never use it... go for it! ?

I've got all the original VD products... Solid, Brute, Deep, Phat, Heavy, Sludge, Spackle... and I'm just wondering if there's enough new material here to make it worth it. Sure, only $50 if you already have VD. (cue Beavis & Butt-Head) I really wish UJAM offered a product that helped you find beats based on a MIDI or audio pattern input. Right now, I drag MIDI out to ReMIDI 2 (great accessory VST) as well as dragging favorites into labeled playlist folders for VLC media player.

See, I was missing something. The project I checked this with had only audio tracks. If I had double clicked a MIDI track it would opened the PRV and I would not have posted. Good catch.

That does seem to work, but ONLY if I have Options -> Click Behavior -> Double Click -> MIDI Clips -> -Nothing- (I normally have it set to Piano Roll View).

Umm, maybe I'm missing something here. Double-click the clip to select the track. If track 1 is selected and you click a clip in track 2, track 1 remains the "Selected" track while track 2 becomes the "Current" track. But if you Double-Click a clip in track 2, then track 2 will become both "Selected" and "Current".