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An accurate emulation of the Neumann w495 3-band EQ Neumann w495 EQ’s were used to master 90% of the vinyl records manufactured from the 1970s to the 1990s. But even after this golden age, many mastering engineers still love this EQ. Why? Because the w495 has wide equalization curves that can be pushed to ridiculous levels while remaining musical. The w495 is an easy-to-use tone shaper for individual tracks. But It can also enhance presence and depth of an entire mix. But we’ve taken Pulsar W495 even further, adding all the key features you would expect from a modern EQ plugin, including visual curve editing for a fast workflow. From channel EQ to mastering EQ, Pulsar w495 is an easy-to-use powerful tone shaper, faithfully emulated from an iconic 3 band EQ. https://pulsar.audio/w495/

This must-have plugin will be available for only $29.99 instead of the normal $199.99 from today and ends on September 27, 2023. https://audioplugin.deals/product/mixbox-by-ik-multimedia/

Please note that the Early Access has now been updated to 29.09.0.062 which addresses some of the issues reported. Thanks!

I think it's somewhat obvious. They have to have a set cutoff point to all aspects of development and support to a product that will soon be only a courtesy of the people responsible for sustaining this fab product. It is time for us all to move on. With the work they allotted, this is the end of fixing for Cakewalk by Bandlab. Wonderful memories, much gratitude, tons of music, and looking forward to this products future which is now Sonar By Cakewalk! At Last! We're home again!

You have been given all of the answers that can be given. Continually beating on it will not reveal anything new at this point in time. We are descending into getting stuck in a loop, and the beginning of thumbs down and FUD replies and reactions. Time to lock.

That was nice of them

my guess is GR7 should have newer and fancier effects. It's always been a great effects tool. As someone who uses Mixbox a lot, I would say, it makes sense to get it if you are a user of TRacks. It's very handy to have access to those modules all in one slot. In my case, I am a big user I got pretty geeky with it. I would read the IKM manual and then I dig up other articles on the units it emulates and go in there and tinker to see what it all can do. . So I am familiar with the stuff I like to use. I have other stuff in my collection, but defer to Mixbox as its much lighter on CPU compared to some other stuff i have. YMMV.

I can recommend this. Huge selection of modules, good sound quality, easy to use, good presets. An alternative is PSP Infinistrip which I like more. Mixbox does not put you through all the installation hoops IKM is famous for. It's an integrated solution.

Been a fan of this software for yeeeeeeerrrsss .. currently have V13.5 I had MOHO when it was originally started by LOST MARBLE. Its now owned by the amazing IRISH animation Studio called CARTOON SALOON who took it over from smith micro. They use it themselves Discounted UPGRADE prices https://moho.lostmarble.com

https://www.pluginboutique.com/manufacturers/388-KORG Plugin Boutique has welcomed KORG to its store with an exclusive limited time sale on its plugins, offering discounts of up to 50% off for the next few days. With prices starting from $24.99 USD, the offer expires October 1st, 2023.

Soul Drums is $74/Euros https://www.uvi.net/soul-drums Soul Bass is $49/Euros https://www.uvi.net/soul-bass

Installed!

I agree. I really like the plugins they make.

Yes Lord, I totally agree to this! One thing that you are missing IMO is the authorization thing. For me (and maybe some others, too) it is also relevant what we get to own! If we get a version of a software with a real offline authorization (like Reaper) that we are able to use and authorize even on a new computer anytime, or if we get at least a version of a software that can be authorized on a new computer as long as the company is alive, or if we get a software that has to be re-authorized after a certain time! Also if I buy a car I prefer that I am able to run it independently of the company's future or other dependencies. Sure I will depend on repair parts, but usually that can be solved in another way.

I think it's more important to point out that an EA is a candidate for final release, not a beta. As such, it should be quite solid and stable but it's always possible that a new feature has issues with a certain workflow or project configuration that was not encountered by the beta team or that some change introduced a regression in related functionality. I would therefore advise that EA users who encounter problems should review the list of fixes/features in the EA release post to see if there's anything there that seems even remotely related to the issue they're having. If the code that governs the functionality they're using hasn't been touched, it's highly unlikely the issue is new and specific to the EA release, and it should be reported in the generic Feedback thread instead of the EA release thread or - better yet - posed as an open question to the community to see if non-EA adopters can reproduce it. It's human nature to attribute "new" problems to recent changes, and being aware of correlations like that is an important part of troubleshooting, but you have to take care not to jump to conclusions.

Great deal. Even if you have T-RackS and AmpliTube, it's still very useful.

for Kontakt Full 6.1 or higher Chalumeau Articulations and Phrases Warm and unique tone in a powerful software. Articulations: Sustain, Non Vibrato, Staccato, Trills, Phrases. True Legato Samples with 3 ornament types 20 Creative Layers A powerful toolkit: synths, strings, rare instruments and more INTRO PRICE $29,99 $19,99 https://www.xperimentaproject.com/chalumeau/

WHAT’S NEW IN 13? CHANNEL TAB Mix on the go The new channel tab in the Project window gives you direct access to your mix, without leaving the arrangement. The new design means you can intuitively find what you need, letting you mix on the go in a compact, per channel view. (PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS) MIXCONSOLE Slick, streamlined, focused The MixConsole has been given a fresh overhaul with a slick, streamlined design to help you focus on your mix. (PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS) RANGE TOOL Increase your range The Range tool is one of the most powerful tools in Cubase and it’s now available in the Key Editor as well as the Drum Editor. (PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS) EDITOR A new editor experience Edit multiple parts from within the Key Editor and Drum Editor, switch between tracks with the Visibility tab and maintain an overview with the new Track display (PRO) VOCAL PRODUCTION The ultimate vocal chain Vocal processing is an art of its own, taking a lot of expertise and experience to master the different processing steps. The VocalChain plug-in provides dedicated modules for each step, helping to turn your recordings into professional-sounding vocal tracks. (PRO-ARTIST) CHORD PADS Progress your progressions The new chord pads make it easy to find creative chord progressions. New presets give you excellent starting points and enhanced functions make it even simpler to create unique music. (PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS) ORCHESTRAL LIBRARΥ Sketch out your scores Iconica Sketch allows everyone from beginners to professional composers to create full orchestral scores of the highest quality with 140 articulations for 34 instruments in a compact 5GB library. (PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS) SAMPLER TRACK Τweak it The Sampler Track is even more creative, thanks to stunning new Spectral Warp modes for extreme manipulation and powerful envelope creation. (PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS) VOCODER Τhe return of a legend Create classic robotic vocals or add analog flavor to your instruments with the legendary Steinberg Vocoder. Use up to 24 filter bands, sidechain input, and enjoy in-depth control over the sound. (PRO-ARTIST) COMPRESSION Compression with character Black Valve is a classic tube compressor with lots of warmth and character. Its sonic detail makes this tribute to one of the most iconic studio processors really stand out (PRO) EQUALIZER Add class with frequency Two new equalizers, the EQ-P1A and the EQ-M5, add a classy sound to your productions. (PRO-ARTIST) COMPRESSION Be a vocal specialist The new VoxComp is a compressor specifically designed for vocals, gently taming your recordings without compromising clarity, transients, or expression. (PRO) SAMPLE PACKS Creative starting points Be inspired by five exclusive new sample packs by Grammy-winning producer Beat Butcha, creative mastermind Sharooz, and acclaimed sample boutiques 91Vocals and Touch Loops. (PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS) STEP & MIDI INPUT - The Step and MIDI Input features are now more even powerful. Modify note lengths on the fly and add voices on top with the new polyphonic note input feature. KEY EDITOR - MIDI CCs can now be recorded in simplified ramps to make it quicker and easier for editing the controller events afterward TRACK VERSIONS FOR VIDEO - Working with new video edits is now more convenient with new Track Versions for the VideoTrack. START MODES - Do you want to start from the cycle marker, the last position or your selection? Configure where playback starts to precisely match your workflow. TRANSPORT BAR - Easily adjust the project tempo to the beat with the new Tap Tempo feature in the Transport Bar. CHANNEL CONFIGURATION - Change the channel type from mono to stereo or vice versa with just one click VERTICAL ZOOM - Zoom in and out vertically with the mouse wheel and decide whether you want to zoom to transport or selection. KEY COMMANDS - The new Key Command dialog makes managing your short cuts quick and easy. Find commands easier with the dynamic filter and try new macros on the fly.The new Key Command dialog makes managing your short cuts quick and easy. Find commands easier with the dynamic filter and try new macros on the fly. IMPORT TRACKS FROM PROJECTS - There are several new options that give you more flexibility and control when importing tracks, events, and time ranges. MIDI PLUG-INS - MIDI plug-ins have had a design overhaul with a fresh new look MIDI 2.0 - With support for high resolution velocity, CC, aftertouch, pitch bend, and poly pressure data, Cubase 13 is ready for the widespread adoption of MIDI 2.0. ROUTING - You can now set instrument tracks/racks/sampler return channels as inputs for audio tracks, as well as FX and group channels. DEMO PROJECTS - Explore three new excellent showcase demo projects, including productions by Austin Hull and Azodi. WINDOW MANAGEMENT - Cubase now features Windows-compliant multi-window handling. VIDEO ENGINE - The Windows video engine has been improved, including GPU hardware decoding for H264 and better overall performance

FL Studio 21.1.1.3750 (21.1.1.3318 for MAC) (not a deal) https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-download FL Studio 21.1.1 (Maintenance Update) Projects - Don't automatically set the 'Show info on opening' option when editing project info. FL Studio Mobile - Updated to 4.3.16. Bug fixes - over 60 bug fixes including: 16355 Canceling the warning about plugins with large data will still save the project 16354 Can't change a pattern name to an empty string 16334 Search text in the plugin picker isn't shown completely 16323 The 5th line of the browser search path list is always selected when opening File settings 16344 The browser shows multiple identical search results 16343 The channel arpeggiator jitters 16337 Fruity LSD: crash when opened in Windows on ARM 16357 Maxx plugins: maximum polyphony is too high 16307 Sawer: cpu usage is too high 16365 Soundgoodizer: crash when audio input contains NaN values 16360 MIDI scripting: playlist.muteTrack's value parameter is ordered incorrectly 16356 Edison scripting: InsertSilence always inserts silence before last sample 16158 (macOS) Browser sample preview refreshes randomly when dragging samples to channel rack 16286 Browser doesn't show when it's auto hidden and "Browse parameters" is used for a plugin 16239 Can't color a pattern without renaming it 16287 Can't set the pattern name to anything that contains a # character 16278 Crash on undo after canceling the "Import MIDI data" window 16284 Crash when creating an automation clip while the playlist is not visible 16018 Crash when dropping an audio sample on an audio track header 16223 Crash when pressing Ctrl + Shift + down arrow in the picker panel 16209 Crash when previewing a PNG file with a JPG file extension 16275 Crash when the browser saves its settings 16011 Crash when using the graph editor after a channel was deleted 16246 Dragging playhead where there is a fade on an audio clip can cause loud clicks 16295 Fade-outs sometimes click at the start 16322 Key markers don't show the correct root note when the scale is changed 16285 MIDI devices can't pause playback 16225 Moving a pattern in the Picker Panel doesn't always work 16311 Newly added key markers don't snap to the grid 16256 Only the current pattern is updated in the browser when working with multiple patterns 15913 Paste at cursor in the playlist doesn't work when the position was changed with keyboard shortcuts 16253 Pattern colors aren't always updated correctly in the browser 16321 Playlist zoom levels don't work correctly for all scaling levels when reopening projects 16156 Recording options window is shown twice when recording is started during playback 16217 Running tests changes the last used project path 16138 Sample preview playback position in the browser is not in sync with other audio 15973 Short freeze when changing the theme 16224 The last used folder is not correct after canceling the Open window 16226 The channel rack's loop button doesn't reset when opening a new project 16303 Version information in the preview panel in the browser is not shown correctly 16164 Warning for the Fruity Fire edition is not themed correctly 16236 Drumaxx is pitched up 16249 Drumpad is pitched up 16305 FL Studio VSTi: host can freeze when an error is shown after MIDI devices change 7873 FL Studio VSTi and AU: latency changes aren't reported to the host 16288 Granulizer: possible crash when adding samples with a long path 16257 Hardcore: control values are shown incorrectly 16215 HTML Notebook: crash when the plugin is removed or replaced 16262 Maximus: the selected view (Bands or Monitor) is not stored in presets 16254 MiniSynth: channel volume doesn't change the plugin's volume 16250 MiniSynth: piano roll slides don't work 16238 Morphine: saved preset files don't have a file extension 16200 X-Y-Z Controller: keyboard shortcuts don't work on the input and output mapping envelopes 16152 MIDI scripting: plugins.getPadInfo reports the wrong number of pads for FPC 16213 Piano roll scripting: can't set the last bit of Marker.scale_helper 16247 Piano roll scripting: hitting accept runs the script again with different output 16185 Piano roll and Edison script windows have some graphical issues 16300 (macOS) Can't right-click by holding Ctrl while left-clicking in the channel rack 16214 (macOS) Detached windows are behind the main window 16166 (macOS) The locate button in the browser's Library tab doesn't work for samples and loops 16267 (macOS) The program won't start 16159 (macOS) Diagnostic: reports aren't saved to the desktop 15760 (macOS) FL Studio AU: the editor window is not scaled correctly 16260 (Windows) Edison: the declicker doesn't work anymore

The apps have a shared intermediary format. It can't do everything as there isn't 1:1 feature parity between Sonar and Next, but it does handle quite a few things, much more than uploading to bandlab.

Saturation that follows your signal. Beef-up your groove by adding juice to the low-level details or amplify your dynamics by making your transients explode, or anything in between. 4 different saturation curves, a powerfully clean clipper (courtesy of AirWindows) optional mid/side processing pre-clip boost so you can crank things to 1000% Info: https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2023/09/13/aarow-dyst-dynamic-saturation/ D/L: https://aarrow.gumroad.com/l/dyst

https://www.waproduction.com/plugins/view/kickshaper KickShaper is crafted with YOU in mind, ensuring your kicks reach their maximum potential. The plugin delivers natural-sounding tails, well-defined transients, and depth - all while maximizing the digital realm's full dynamic range. The streamlined interface and intuitive workflow means you'll be creating the perfect kick in seconds, even if you're new to mixing and mastering. It's like having a pro-level studio engineer right alongside you, guiding your mix towards perfection.

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/1-Instruments/58-Inst-Bundle/11207-VPS-Avenger-Expansions-Pick-5-Bundle Avenger expansion 5 pack for $147 is a good deal during this sale. $29 each expansion versus $37.50 per pack at 50% off usually get this as sweetwater but looks like Pluginboutique is offering it now also. Ends Sept 17th

Top notch sounds and capabilities in Avenger! Including drums that can be included or not and modified for a selected preset. Avenger blows me away with great sounds and presets each time I use it. Each preset pack has a good selection of groupings, such as synths, or pads - and each preset pack also has sequences which really amaze and often include drums etc. While those sequences are really well done, for me, they are also over-automated. Meaning I have to turn off stuff like the arps or drums on a sequence preset to really use it in on my own song composition. Or at least I have to figure out how to modify and/or control those automated aspects to fit my song, Even though I am an admirer of Avenger and their (expensive) high-quality preset packs, I actually use Spire much more often. I find with Spire I am easily able to find the same high-level quality preset sounds like you hear in Avenger but without all the automation. That’s preferable in my case because I’m trying to create songs rather than use someone else’s preset that practically is already a song (as you hear in Avenger or also similarly in Dune 3). With that said, this 50% sale on the Avenger 5-pack is a rare event and a very good deal if wanting to expand on Avenger. Hard to pass up!

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Finally I got the CBbL-crash repaired by myself, checking all the *.kbn files in "App Data --> Roaming" directory. Deleted a few kbn and took all older /usless kbn to nirvana. Surprise, surprise - cakewalk liked this desicion a lot and gave me entrance to keybinding-editor again. Thx for concerning my question.

You know you made it when you have to put "Demo Projects" as new version feature...

I basically feel the same way as you do Keni. I have loved my years with Sonar, starting with Sonar 6 and all the iterations after that including my Lifetime Updates that I purchased. CbB was great for me and I am excited for the future and to see what the new Next and Sonar are. When you do the math it could very well be "less than the total cost one double latte a week from your favorite coffee vendor per year," to continue using my favorite DAW. We all have an individual tolerance for ambiguity, some more, some less. I look forward to the future. Peace!

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/53-Multi-Effect-/11201-LowSane Rob Papen has introduced a new creative multi-effect plugin designed to treat your audio with some ‘LoFi’ sound sculpting: LowSane. Well, LowSane adapts to this creative process and adds some additional creative options like the ‘Disrupt Sphere’ to this world of crushing down the digital bits! If offers in the audio route a Distortion module, Band Pass / Notch Filter, Lo-Fi section, Hi and low Pass Filters, and a Noise Gate. These parameters can be controlled by the ‘Disrupt Sphere’, and additionally there is also an Audio Follower which again can control the “Disrupt Sphere” or any of the other parameters. Last but not least there is a 2-slot modulation matrix in which you can connect again parameters, or use MIDI to control parameters and also the ‘Disrupt Sphere’. Available for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3, AU and AAX), LowSane is priced $25 USD / 25 EUR

Platinum and Professional are not the same when compared based on the core program alone, excluding plug-ins and add-ons. There's only one difference that I remember but at least Professional didn't have a "Plug-in load balancing" option, it was for Platinum only. From that perspective, CbB is based on Platinum's core program. P.S. It seems the dithering options for Pow-r 1, 2, and 3 were also only available in Platinum.

Run the VA to auto update

May 2023 - THIS YEAR: Humble Bundle had Moho Pro 12.5 bundle for about €25 - Deal Expired end of June 2023. So maybe Pro 13.5 will turn up in a bundle in next year or so. At that point you could upgrade to Pro 14 at the upgrade price rather than full price what ever that may be then

They have both gone on sale for roughly 40% off during Black Friday's in the past, but I cannot remember if that happened last year(?). The trial on Pro is 30 days and definitely something to try out to see how you like it (be sure to run through the tutorials as well to see what it can do). A lot was added with 14, so for just dabbling you may never need another version of it (MOHO is a perpetual license).

Note it is free for existing explorer 8 owners. Download latest installer from “my products” from Rob Papen website.

Always look forward to your posts Daryl. Always upbeat songs with a catchy melody that stays with you, the way songs should be. -Bjorn

I picked this up after actually looking at RESO, and thought that Fuser looked very interesting as well since I have been a huge Trackspacer user over the years. Looking at the crashing posts, we shall see what might be up ahead. Joyfully

I use a lot of software...Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Sound Forge, Wavelab, etc. and I've only encountered a single bug yet I see some people encounter bugs with absolutely every piece of software under the sun! The bug I ran across was in the last few releases of Sonar and every release of Cakewalk...the software would refuse to see my soundcard and I would have to delete a file and then setup my card like brand new...every time I opened the app! This was with a PCI card(Echo Layla 3G) in Windows 7 Pro so not a USB thing. I'm using a TB3 interface now(Presonus Quantum 2626) in Win 11 Pro and mostly using Nuendo with no problems. My DAW is TB4 but I couldn't find a good affordable interface so I went TB3 Bill

If that March 26, 2023 debacle never happened, I'd be all over this deal.

Don't talk like that! They're still deciding on the price. Better to say "I couldn't afford it if it were more than 50 bucks."

Run the IKR PM to update Amplitube to 5.7.1 and ToneX to 1.2.4

The curse of familiarity is making everyone blind to the basics: Live input signals have to be echoed to the output of the track in order to get to a bus or output. You do this by clicking the Input Echo button in the track header: Off: On:

Ah, you're right! I think I was initially considering clean install of only CbB but soon I realized there's no other way than install all previous incarnations (Platinum, X1) first to bring back all the goodies. I invested in MWobble on a sale anyway, when I saw that there were no plans to reissue the Bifilter2. Thanks for the correction

run VA

#instabuynodemo

Great price and a lot of bang for buck. I don't use it heaps, but whenever I do it's normally pretty easy to get the job done with it.

Vibraphone Renaissance - updated! Vibraphone Renaissance has been updated to v1.1. The new version has these new features: All parameters can be automated You can move the .instruments folder to an external hard drive and select it from the plugin user interface A new user interface now compatible with 4K monitors Four new effects: distortion, delay, chorus, reverb Use the email you used to purchase the plugin to access the new version on Gumroad: https://app.gumroad.com/login

I hope it does list at $499. Might weed out some of the crowd who are shocked and upset to hear that recording takes an actual expenditure of time, money and effort. Won't do anything about the crybabies with an entitlement mentality who are still sniveling about what they are "owed." They'd still bitch and moan if it was $1.

That's their own damn fault. Who told them to get all wound around the axle about things they have no control over and that haven't even been decided yet?

It's a great ecosystem, updates are frequent and extensive, Vojtech listens to his users, and the gifts keep coming. Happy Melda customer here.

I really like it and have gotten several free libraries over the years. I just wish they would give the interface a refresh, it gets a little cumbersome with the tiny preset window.