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This looks like an interesting update. Looking forward to playing with the color mode. I like how it changed the saxophone in the demo video.

REAPER 7.08 is available, with the following updates: + Actions window: ignore case/UTF-8 accents when sorting by description [t=285073] + ARA: fix potential crash when loading old projects (does not affect Melodyne) [t=286524] + FX: option to not run on muted tracks also affects record-armed tracks + FX: update container-mapped TCP parameters in response to internal modulation + JSFX: fix locrian scale definition in Effects/IX [t=31862] + Lanes: actions to move items up/down by lane respect project auto-crossfade setting [p=2743624] + Lanes: action to move comp area up/down for selected items skips lanes with no media [p=2743844] + Lanes: add setting (on mouse modifiers preferences page) for media item edits in comping lane to affect media item edges in source lane (clamped to source media start/end) + Lanes: exit fixed lanes when edits move all items to one lane on track with hidden lanes + Lanes: improve MIDI editor behavior with certain combinations of preferences on fixed lane tracks [t=286332] + Linux: fix multiline vertical alignment in message boxes + Localization: use localized strings when filtering in theme tweaker [p=2698234] + Media items: fix preference to display overlapping media items as opaque [t=286664] + Menus: remove some redundant razor edit / envelope point menu entries [p=2747122] + Metadata: add option to attempt to preserve source file metadata when rendering media items [t=284174] + Metadata: preserve metadata when gluing media items if all glued items share the same source file + Metadata: preserve source media metadata when applying FX, rendering as new take, etc + Metronome: minor dialog appearance adjustments for metronome, click source properties + MIDI: add actions to set selected MIDI items to ignore project tempo [t=286721] + MIDI: add action to set MIDI media items to follow project tempo changes (undoing any previous setting to ignore project tempo) + MIDI: display minor key signature metadata correctly in Media Explorer [t=286854] + MIDI editor: add CC shape preferences to MIDI CC lane context menu [t=286929] + MIDI editor: do not display note edges beyond the edge of the media item in notation view [p=2738388] + Mouse maps: fix click-type display order when names are localized + Normalize: add option to only normalize files that are too quiet when rendering or batch-converting + Peaks building: add options to change peak building order, disable parallel building + Peaks building: build active takes before building inactive takes + Project bay: add selection mirroring and auto-scroll support for FX and FX parameters tabs + Project bay: allow disabling grouping of similar media items + Project bay: improve naming of FX with aliased names/video processors + Project bay: show containers, FX in containers in FX view + Project bay: show fade in/out size for very small fades + Project bay: support expanding/collapsing groups via left/right keys + Project bay: update FX parameter names when parameters change + Razor edits: fix editing multiple envelopes at once using multiple razor edits and automation items [t=286719] + ReaScript/JSFX: optimize mouse hit testing for gfx_getchar(65536), add 65537 mode to skip hit testing [p=2745361] + ReaScript: add GetSetMediaItemInfo("C_ALLLANESPLAY") + ReaScript: allow setting a negative take marker offset via SetTakeMarker() [t=267197] + ReaScript: document more GetSetMediaItemTakeInfo() attributes + ReaScript: fix return value of MIDIEditor_GetSetting_int() [t=286306] + Region manager: fix adding selected tracks to render matrix [t=271185] + Regions: improve behavior when moving regions with tempo changes [t=285738] + Retroactive MIDI record: use correct offset when inserting all available events and first event was recorded during playback + Ruler: do not move edit cursor when right-clicking marker lane [t=201914] + Stretch markers: add option in preferences/item fade defaults to control default stretch marker fade size + Stretch markers: fix playback issues with a fade size of 0ms + Stretch markers: fix quality issues with ramped rates near 1.0 [p=2742890] [p=2744008] + Take FX: fix issues with batch converter and glue/render actions when PDC and project playrate are both in use + Take FX: fix sample-accurate automation accuracy when using take start offset and project playrate + Tempo envelope: when inserting empty space, ensure tempo remains the same at the start of the moved content [t=286359] + Toolbars: fix tooltips when using text icon and "use as tooltip" disabled [t=286219] + Tracks: handle clicks on volume, pan, width label as if they were clicks on track control panel background [t=286237] + Tracks: add preference to set target track for insert/paste when clicking in arrange view [p=2743123] + Undo: improve memory tracking over 4GB + UTF-8: various logical sortings correctly handle various accented characters [t=285073] + Video: lower CPU use with very large numbers of video items in project [t=284760] + Video: support video processors within FX containers + Virtual MIDI keyboard: show arrow-key checkbox at smaller widths [t=286102] + VST: fix macOS/Linux keyboard message sending issues + Windows: use new EV authenticode certificate https://www.reaper.fm/download.php

Yes, I consult to this company, but I'm a user of this stuff and find this advancement of the plugin a fascinating evolution. That walkthrough video gives you a good idea. As far as the concern over file sizes that satya expressed, that is something I would like to explore with the SoundPaint (8Dio) folks. Their roots are serving pros and making very detailed libraries, and that, of course, results in very large file sizes. But my instincts are that there's a fair amount of hobbyists who want "deep sampled" libraries to a certain degree, but not necessarily at the same degree as pros. Even more, when you look at SoundPaint’s mission of bringing high end, deep sampled libraries at a very low price point, it's very likely to attract many hobbyist users on a tight budget who likely can't afford huge file sizes (that is, the storage devices for large libraries, which can quickly add up). For example, a pro composer or a hobbyist perfectionist may insist upon pedal up and pedal down samples for piano libraries, a lot of velocity layers and mic options and is okay with the resulting very large file size -- let's say 25 GB for this example --whereas a hobbyist may not want to sacrifice the large amount of file space that detail requires and be willing to make compromises to keep the file size under 10GB. That's why I think it's a really good idea when SoundPaint offers customers the option of Ultra Deep Sampled libraries versus standard definition (okay, I'm not sure if that's the exact name they use, but that's the idea). I think it would be ideal to offer that for more libraries once they hit a certain file size. I think there's also a psychological factor that comes from the developer radically bringing down prices on deep sampled libraries. It results in hobbyists who've never considered libraries at this quality level and file sizes and may be resistant to larger file sizes -- especially given the price. I think it's worth conducting research to find out how important all of this is to the various customer groups they serve. I'd be very interested in getting people's thoughts on this, so please share your thoughts. I promise to make the SoundPaint folks aware of them.

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One of the FAQs on the Cakewalk Sonar webpage states

Bare Trees — Fleetwood Mac

That’s the thing, I read about people issues daily and it always comes back to it’s not an issue with Cakewalk, It’s almost always something caused by a plug in or computer , hardware issues For sure it still has a few weird little bugs but those are so on the very fringe of what the majority of users would even be aware of. I spend a lot of time working in Cakewalk and last time I had a crash was 100 % because of a plug in. I have never had any issues ever outside of plug in issues. The latest version of Cakewalk is BETTER than the last version because they fixed the bugs they were aware of. The rest we are told will be addressed with Sonar. And as we speak there’s an army of people swatting any bugs that they find there. So holding out on the last release is only based on miss information you have gathered. I’m also in the middle of dozens of important projects and I updated to make sure I was using the BEST version. Having backup copies of all my projects is more important than thinking upgrading software is dangerous .

The original question on this thread has been asked and answered. The same other points have been discussed at length in a bunch of other places, no need to keep going in circles. Thanks.

Never seen MConvolutionMB for more than 50% off, this price is pretty tasty.

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I only have their Wurli 145B library, but it's top notch and has a gorgeous sound. It's meticulously sampled and the user interface and capabilities of the library are superb. You can easily dial in various characteristics, such as dirt, vibrato and various effects to create your own presets. If I wasn't on a tight budget, I'd buy this. I'll definitely buy more of their libraries in the future.

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Extremely stable and extremely CPU efficient. Didn't Bapu do a test a few years ago comparing various DAWS and found Reaper was the best CPU-wise? Just check it out and see if it's good for you - they give you a free 60 day trial.

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Nice! we no longer need to select "Other" and type it in.

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https://midilab.co/jc303/ midilab has recently released a Juce port of Robin Schmidt’s renowned Open303 DSP engine, making the Roland TB-303 clone accessible across different platforms and plugin formats. JC-303 also aims to deliver a faithful clone emulation of the TB-303 step sequencer. JC-303 is available in VST3, AU and LV2 plugin formats

Nice of the developer to give this away free. It sounds like a Wurli in some respects, but as a massive Wurli fan, it's just okay. I realize the developer doesn't promote this as an authentic Wurli simulation but an analog synth trying to emulate a Wurli, which seems appropriate. But I'm not completely in love with the tone (it's not bad, it just hints at a real Wurli enough to make me want to use a real Wurli sample library instead). The developer has another plugin, I think it's called Reed 200A, that comes a lot closer to the Wurli that I think sounds much better. Of course, it also comes at a price that's significantly higher than free.

You not only know how to tickle the cerebral part of me, you can hit me at a visceral level as well. I'm very happy to hear this Wookie!

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Yeah, I had a problem with Soundtoys Echoboy. They put out a beta for that and it works fine. Check their website and see if there is a beta available for the plugin you're using.

It is the sample rate actually. Just put it around 400 and its fine now LOL, sorry

One other thing you could try... I've found that having lots of small MIDI clips on a track eats up way more CPU than a single MIDI clip on the track. If you've got lots of smallish MIDI clips, try consolidating them into one by selecting them and "Bounce to Clip(s)".

Cakewalk by BandLab is not going anywhere anytime soon. If anything changes on that front, there would be plenty of advance notice. We have no desire to pull the rug out from anybody. All of your projects from Cakewalk by BandLab and before will all continue to be fine in the new Sonar version as well. Also as has been said in a dozen other threads, the current plan for the new Sonar pricing should be very agreeable to most folks. Nothing is fully finalized, so we can't give out details, but the team is still very hard at work on all aspects of the new version and its delivery. This is unlikely as part of the user agreement for having free CbB is that it requires you to be connected to BandLab. All that's required of this is to have access to free software is the login. That's called cracked/pirated software, aka intellectual property theft. There's some plans in the works for some of this, obviously I can't give any details at this time.

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You're getting closer Gary. I'm happy where the backing vocals sit. Hopefully some more folks will chime in. Couple of thoughts: 1) I'd like a bit more level on the snare, but as you often say "we all paint different pictures". 2) In the last run through the chorus, in the outro, the lead guitar does some "unison bends" (ala Jimi Hendrix) and they have all but disappeared in this last mix. I'd pull those back up! Overall 👍's. Anxiously awaiting the final mix! t

It looks like Chrome was the problem, I changed my default browser to Firefox and it activated. I didn't need to reinstall Cakewalk thankfully.

We don't know what happened for sure, but the man lived hard. He addictions may have simply broke his body down ....or maybe he went on a binge. In any scenario, it is a shame.

I must have ESP; I knew that ^ was coming. 😁

+1. The color mode sounds like a ton of fun to play with. It might actually get me back to spending some time with Soundpaint. I moved the standalone program icon to a seldom accessed folder and forgot about it. Maybe it's time to bring it back to the desktop.

Yes, reinstalling the interface driver could possibly help... As far as your other question “Could this be a prob of too heavy of a project”, no one can answer that without knowing: Has this issue just started happening? Version of Cakewalk and WIndows PC Specs CPU, Ram ETC Plugins and synths used Driver mode (ASIO or WASAPI) If using ASIO, using native ASIO drivers, not ASIO4ALL or similar wrapper? Bit depth, sample rate, sample buffer size Etc.

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a fun thread, brought me back to my early 90s foray into Opcode Vision. Wow, midi sequencing!!! And apropos, from the Opcode Wikipedia page, "In 1998, Opcode was bought by Gibson Guitar Corporation. Development on Opcode products ceased in 1999."

Let's increase the sample librery size 3x times of it already is

I get along with the guitar better than I do with piano. I can play things on the keys, but I can't do that left-hand bass+comp and right-hand melody. Probably because I haven't taken the many hours it takes to achieve that. I can sing and play bass or guitar, though, even though that also consists of doing two different things at once. But one is voice, and one with hands, not different things on each hand. I suppose most of the guitarists and pianists on this board are better than me, but my main axe is sax. Even on that, what I've learned through the years is there is always someone better than me, and always someone worse. It doesn't matter, it isn't a contest. I suppose my gigging era will end before I die, if I live long enough. Rap is now over 35 years old, and when rap becomes mainstream for the adult market, it'll be time to hang up my spurs. All eras end sooner or later. Insights and incites by Notes ♫

Reminds me of some tracks on Acoustic Alchemy's Reference Point.

It's even less of a temptation for me, because I won't even pretend that I understand how to use any of this stuff! That said, I have licenses for 4 of their plugins! I suppose, sometime in the future, I will attempt to learn how to use them. Any advice on where to start (simplest plugin of theirs to understand and get results)?

Oh man I just figured out disabling neutron on the track I'm recording the latency is fine now! Thanks a lot!!!!

Hey man, what's with your anger? You don't understand AT ALL what I said. Anyhow, I don't have time for idiot trolls. I know how to freeze an f'in soft synth. You sound like a deranged idiot on Twitter.

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