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Oh yes. I have used it more than several ways. 1. I took a piano part I like, created a song verse with it, wrote some lyrics, then form a whole song around that idea. The hook of the song ends up being a guitar part!! It allowed me to create a song without a guitar. I did it on a Surface Pro 3 at work!! 2. Used a chord progression that I had made up on guitar, stitched some piano parts together (that was a lot of work) from different midi clips I found in the EZK midi libraries I have and got a great song. It was like I had an accomplished piano player sitting right next to me, and they were able to hear exactly what I hear in my head, so they knew what I wanted, and was able to play it. Which I can't do!! I was able to tell them, no not that note in the middle, this note" "Play a fill at the end like this" "Don't go to that chord, stay in this chord". Actually it's kinda fun. 3. I have taken different chord progressions from the EZK midi library, put them together, tweaked a lot of the lines and notes to what I wanted it to do, then handed that to a very accomplished piano player. He was able to listen and see what I had done, was able to easily figure out where I wanted the song to go and hand me a very well done version of the song I wanted. The ways to use this stuff is really limited by you. I have learned to take parts of one midi clip and stitch it to another part and with a little modification of some note duration/placement have something that you would not be able to tell came from EZK. I expected EZB to work the same, but it's a totally different instrument and took some new skills to make that work. But any of the ideas I just mentioned above can be fed into EZB and come up with at least a good starting point. (A finished product takes some work!) And now with EZD3, that bass can be fed into EZD3 and it will have something useful to work with. Feed the EZK part into EZD3 and then combine the parts from the EZB and the EZK feeds into something that will give me some very good ideas on which direction I would like/could go. They are useable. Very much so. [Rant] Downfall of EZK right now is the UI. That needs updating. Everything I described above is made worse by the UI. I would be happy with everything else staying the same (which it won't) when EZK2 comes out. Just give me a better UI!!! Like a midi grid! Piano Roll!! Something that I can edit the midi in EZK and not have to drag back and forth. [/Rant over!! :)

Not even worth keeping, it's something for Waves to charge me later to WUP. 😬

IMHO, this is one of the best deals on APD right now. ISW has often offered deals on packages of their strings, but I don't remember their ever doing packages of their winds. I have Koron, which is a terrific library that I think I paid $150 for. (it lists for $199) It was the biggest world library they had ever done when it came out. In the old days I would have picked this package up in a second, but these days my money is going more to video stuff. And the fact is... I have these instruments covered. But this is a true bargain, particularly if you don't have a lot of world instruments.

Hey. It turned into the Wurli appreciation society by maybe page 4. Nobody has even brought up the shootout in a few pages-- me included. Consequently, you're like three topics behind. I've since been persuaded into buying another Wurli library. Then we talked about R&B and Hammond organs and Leslies. Then we got into blues. Then about a cool Australian band. Then you made your off topic post about a shootout and everyone is wondering what in the world is TheSteven talking about? Keep up, man. Jazz is up next. If there were criminal penalties for off topic posts, I'd clearly be getting capital punishment. But a lot of you guys would be on death row right there with me.

I’m afraid Craig and I aren’t entirely serious, fret_man

This is the one I've been waiting for!!!

Semantics? Absolutely!!!! 🙂 Whatever floats your plug-in window! 😜 On a serious note, there are some genuinely free VM modules that actually function--and not just blank panels (partial list). Bundles: https://store.cherryaudio.com/bundles/guitar-gig-bag-freebies https://store.cherryaudio.com/bundles/nonlinear-circuits-collection https://store.cherryaudio.com/bundles/r-ware-x-airwindows https://store.cherryaudio.com/bundles/dome-music-technologies-freebie-collection Modules: https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/patch-bay-10-poly https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/patch-bay-10-mono https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/mute https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/xy-to-polar https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/simple-amplifier https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/pb-midi-all-notes-off https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/fixed-dc-voltages https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/eyecandy https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/parallel-logic-gate-array https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/third-rail https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/116a-poly-stereo-output-amp https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/divide-and-conquer https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/cv-pitch-scaler https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules/pitch-cv-octaver [others, too - I know I have picked up some other free modules (to be added as I find them)] I picked up a delay I really like; not sure if that was just free for a limited time or is still free I know I picked up a MIDI panic button for free; not sure if its still free. I seem to remember some others that might have been free when introduced. I have not listed a couple of distortion FX modules. I have not listed Blank Panels (those are easy enough to find). I have not listed some graphic things that I find use more PC power than most of the audio modules. WARNING: Some of these will tease you!!! 😉 Apologies if I accidentally listed some that either (1) aren't free and (2) cannot be used with modules you already own. I will double check on my older PC to verify that these are all currently free. Caveat: Don't blame me if you really like some of these module makers and spend more money than you would have if I hadn't posted it. BTW, I have no financial interest in CA, VM, or any of the third party module makers listed above.

Air Music Tech Air Super Synth Pack: Loom II | Hybrid 2020 | The Riser ($4.99 in cart for the bundle @JRRhop) https://www.jrrshop.com/air-music-tech-air-super-synth-pack They are kind of abandonware in ways, but not a bad price!

In the end I did buy the string machines, vocoders, kaox and polykb. That extra 20% off (after getting 5+ plugins) gave the edge to dontcrack. This BF they got most of my business (the exceptions were brands that they didn't have in their store)

Novum, definitely. Then, Abyss, Hyperion, F.’em, Biotek 2, Chop Suey. SpaceCraft and WaveRazor, in that order.

It's got shrooms! 🤣

$99 at Musician's Friend SDOTD https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/m-audio-air-192-8-usb-c-audio-interface/l69993000000000

I vote 1, meh, meh Didn't like 2, and with 3 i didn't really care for the FX; would rather add my own chorus if I felt it was needed. Forgive me for not reading all 6 or so pages; I got hungry around page 3, lost focus to the kitchens siren song and succumbed to temptation.

You and me, Craig, you and me

Damn, that Lonnie Brooks sure knows the blues.

New song awesome Cakewalk peeps! Critiques are welcome! Best! Rex

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How do you know what I want to do? 😆

This one seems really cool for only $35! https://lunaticaudio.com/plug-ins/narcotic# https://audioplugin.deals/search/?search=narcotic

RIP Wilko, one of a kind for sure. The time when half of The Stranglers joined him on stage:

Looks to me like the inital release was solid and didn't need a bunch of fixing that is a pain for the end user. I appreciate when developers fix problems but I appreciate it a whole lot more when there were no problems to begin with. I didn't buy this plugin in the first 10 days of release so I've only been on 1.01. Most plugins like this do not get "added features" down the road, it is simply an issue of how solid they made the plugin in the first place to be free of bugs. XLN Addicitve Drummer hasn't seen very many updates in 6 years....that is great because the program just simply works as it should. The updates have usually been around new packs released. Or becuase the MAC OS itself is abandonwere, they had to make updates that broke when a new OS was released. I always find it ironic when a MAC user complains about lack of updates/incompatiblity, when it has been public knowledge for many years that each Mac OS update will break sofware you currenlty use, unlike the Windows platform. If you care about longevity of programs working, word of advice, don't buy a Mac.

40% off entire site (except for new releases like Tetrality 2) Use Coupon Code BLACKFRIDAY2022 https://www.audiofier.co.uk/ Maybe there will be better deals at stores?

Tritik Black Friday Sale https://www.tritik.com Use the code BF2022 at checkout to receive 35% off your entire order.

This is an old product. You want to get Amp Room which is $43 on Softube.com right now.

Black Friday 50% off! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drambo/id1469365718 Drambo is an innovative modular groovebox and audio processing environment. Modular components are used to build synthesized and sample based instruments or audio effects using high-quality DSP and audio-rate modulation. Tied to a powerful sequencer, it’s an optimal music creation tool for sound design, composition, performance and experimentation. + Zeeon synth - 4.99 + Sunrizer synth - 4.99

$8.39 with code GROUP at JRR https://www.jrrshop.com/uvi-digital-synsations

You sort the modules by price. Easy enough. https://store.cherryaudio.com/modules

For those who don't need to pay VAT at least, Thomann has some exceptional deals at the moment! Some are as sharp as it ever gets. Hold on to your wallets, folks, this is going to be a wild ride. Judging from some deals they had last year, Thomann tends to have a certain amount of stock, and once exhausted they don't get replenished. So if there's something here you're contemplating, don't sleep on it too long... or it might be sold out next time you look. Arturia V Collection 9 $245 https://www.thomannmusic.com/arturia_v_collection_9.htm Soundtoys 5 $199 https://www.thomannmusic.com/soundtoys_soundtoys_5.htm D16 Silverline Collection $207 https://www.thomannmusic.com/d16_group_silverline_collection.htm PSP Infinistrip $86 https://www.thomannmusic.com/psp_audioware_psp_infinistrip.htm Sugar Bytes Sugar Bundle $349 https://www.thomannmusic.com/sugar_bytes_sugar_bundle.htm Softube Volume 5 $384 https://www.thomannmusic.com/softube_volume_5.htm Izotope Everything Bundle upgrade from any version of MPB or MPS $289 https://www.thomannmusic.com/izotope_everything_bundle_cg_mps_mpb.htm Relab Sonsig Rev-A reverb $62 https://www.thomannmusic.com/relab_development_sonsig_rev_a.htm Tone2 Icarus $77 https://www.thomannmusic.com/tone2_icarus2.htm There's more... but these ones stood out to me as better prices than I recall seeing previously. Here's the full list of software deals: (prepare to click "Show more" and scroll a bunch of times). https://www.thomannmusic.com/special_cyberweek.html?wghky=sw

He damn got the blues

The Damned-No More Tears:

Surely you can't be serious...

I am in love with the sound of strings and the cello especially. This library sounds beautiful, but I want something drier and Sonixenima's two solo cello libraries are worth checking out, if you haven't done so already. The libraries you mentioned are both superb, IMO. But the Guo, while it sounds amazing also isn't as dry as what I'm looking for. Granted, the uses I'm looking for are largely more in the realm of folk rock and not cinematic or orchestral. Our own @Simeon Amburgey did a couple of videos going through each of the libraries that are worth watching if you're interested. Sonixenima has one library that's just focused on the legato like Tina Guo and it sounds perfect to my ears and the other has a lot more articulations, but I'm eventually going to buy both.

And now a setup for Rain! 😁 The Cult - Rain

Fleer just took the express out of Electric Larryland straight to Vaughnville. (I don't know if that works, it's just an adlib and it sounded ridiculous enough to possibly be funny. FTR, my teenage son used to love to say, "Dad, you're funny, but not as funny as you think. " So for two days, around dinner time when my son would be drinking water or soda, I would say something stupidly funny that would make him spit out his drink. Did I go too far? Possibly. But it sure was fun.)

Bass-Mint ain’t too shabby.

He has a son who played in his band for a time. His name is Ronnie Baker Brooks and he is a killer guitarist. His style reminds me of Stevie Ray Vaughn with more of a hardcore blues bent, clearly influenced by his dad. But his son is a legit, talented artist worth checking out. This tune is obviously very Hendrixish but it's also very Lonnie Brooks influenced.

Oh and as far as Total Studio 4 MAX is concerned I can at least say that it is not on the calendar for 2022.

Do you feel that it needs a v1.0.2 patch? If so, what needs addressing?

I lost and couldn’t even see what I was trying to win. This is some serious marketing bs…

IMO, it is the only PA channel strip that doesn't feel crippled. Quality EQ, Compression (which has attack, release, ratio and mix knobs), Limiter extra features like the mono maker, and stereo width. While I'm not a massive gate user - they added a decent one in there and the layout and interface just makes sense (unlike say the N-Console which is a chore to use). Very low CPU usage for the feature set. The THD and TMT is going to be similar to the other PA strips. I mean look at Channel J, not having an attack knob makes the compressor more of a limited use section. Honestly the only thing I'd like to see added to the AMEK would be a switchable pre-amp circuit simulation. I own all the PA strips and all the others see little use now unless I want some specific color. It sounds good across the board and low CPU consumption.

WURLI COMPARISON I PLAYED THE TWO WURLI LIBRARIES I BOUGHT THIS BLACK FRIDAY TO SEE HOW THEY COMPARED AND WANTED TO SHARE IT (BOTH ARE PRESENTLY ON BF SALES FOR $35USD OR LESS) I threw this together really quickly and I played the the library winning the current poll, e-instruments Session Keys W ,and Skybox's Hammers + Waves EP145B. both libraries I recently picked up on sale recently and I love them both and find they both have qualities different enough from the other to make purchasing both worthwhile. Granted, this isn't some scientific shootout. My playing is pedestrian at best, and as far as mixing, I wasn't focused on making the Wurli's the exact same volume, I just tried to make them higher up in the mix than I would actually want them, so that you can hear them well. So if you're looking for a scientifically done shootout by a talented musician who knows how to mix and set everything up properly, that's definitely not me. This was purely for fun to compare the two libraries I just bought. I didn't use a pre made midi file, I just played one library for the first time through the first verse/chorus and then switched to playing the other library for the next verse/chorus. So it's not a cut and paste of the same parts but me performing the same progressions with slight variations in my playing each time. I won't say which is which but the first time through I play with one then switch to the second on the second time through the full verse/chorus part. I'd love to hear which one you like best and why. Both libraries are still on sale for $35 USD or less and I love them both. IMO, it's a killer bargain.

$159.99 - it keeps getting cheaper! https://www.newegg.com/samsung-2tb-870-evo-series/p/N82E16820147794?Item=N82E16820147794

More Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear the Reaper

Down in a Tin Pan Alley! (I heard a pistol shoot. It was a .44)

You can get a $299 voucher if you contact support, for sure.

Sounds good here @garybrun

All should be all. People can always use custom if there’s too much... My slant on this. I dislike the constant window hopping to find commands. I prefer to have everything available all the time.

You're misunderstanding what "Entire Mix" means in the context of source category. It doesn't mean "My entire project", it means "All selected tracks and buses as heard through the hardware outputs" - in other words it's the selection through the entire mix. If all you want "Entire Mix" (i.e., entire project) or "Selected Tracks/Buses", then just use the Export Module. I'll say it again: The Export Module is designed to give quick access to the two most common workflows, the Audio Export Dialog is far more flexible and is purposely based on selection. There is however a selection flyout section that allows you to change selection while you're in the dialog. CTRL + SHIFT clicking any track or bus's checkbox within the flyout will toggle between Select All / Select None. There're also the export tasks, which you can use should you be unsure about whether something is selected or not when you re-open the dialog. If you ensure nothing is selected, then create a task for an entire mix, exporting that task will always be the entire project regardless of selection.

I’ve been on the old cakewalk forum and this one and have seen only a handful of women posting over the years. I have been treated with respect and been helped with issues over the years so for me it has been a friendly and productive and supportive forum. I have not seen other women treated poorly here either. Women in music being bullied is sad and probably very discouraging for the victim. I want to share my positive experience here so other women forum readers may feel comfortable about posting on this forum.

Id also like to add that, this is your feature request, I really hope I didn't sound like I disapprove or anything. Sometimes I can sound rather blunt in this feedback section. You have every right to request what ever feature you want.