Frank DeFede

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you all on this.  I just started working again on projects.

I set the default to the realtek hi definition as suggested, but the problem still persist.  When I try to set the buffer size to a higher number it usually crashes the computer, and I get a Windows stopcode.  Any other suggestions are much appreciated.

Thank you.

I am dubbing all of my old tapes from 60 years to my computer. I just came across a tape where the speed is too fast.  It sounds like chipmunks.  I can't slow my tape deck to the next lowest speed.  I went ahead and recorded the tape as I can tell there are things on there that I'd like to save before I throw away all of these tapes.

Is there a way in Cakewalk to slow down these recordings in Cakewalk to about half of what is playing so that it is the right speed?

Thank you 

Thank you for that information!  I can't wait to get back into my studio to try out the suggestions. 

I am using ASIO.

It will be around Aug10th before I can see the results.  I will be sure to post the results.

Thank you so much for the info on the Firestudio.  I am away from home for another 4 weeks so I won't be able to try it until them.  I am anxious to see how I have it set up.  I think that maybe I do have FS set up as the default.  I am wondering if you also got the blue screen of death at times, and if so did it go away when you changed the default.  I am using Windows on a powerful Xeon Processor Machine.  I had wondered if being a Xeon had anything to do with it.

Thank you

I am wondering if anyone could offer suggestions on why my Universal control for the Firestudio by Personus changes the buffer size.  I have had this problem a long time.  I have been dealing with it by just setting it back, but sometimes it crashes.  For instance,  I may have it at at higher number like 512, 1024, or even 2048 at 44.1Khz, in the normal mode, and it may play fine for a while, but then switch to a lower number like 128 or 256 where I start hearing clicks and pops.  If i move it back it will sometimes crash the program or even the entire computer where I get a blue screen of death.

I think part of the problem is that maybe I don't know exactly how it works or how to set it up correctly.  I am always so busy recording or producing something that I haven't taken the time to deal with this.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thank You

On 5/17/2022 at 9:47 AM, John Vere said:

This is repeated over and over on this forum.  Best dependable results with Melodyne is to always Render the clip when finished. Otherwise clips can become corrupted. 
If further editing is required it is very easy to simply re apply the regional effect later. 

John, thank you for the response.  So by render you mean "bonce to clip" right?  And then, if I need to change something in the clip in Melodyne is there a way to go back and edit.

Is there something I can do to stop Melodyne from switching tracks and moving away from the clip I am working on when I stop the transport.  Let me explain. 

I click on the clip I am working on.  Make adjustments or whatever.  Hit play and when I stop the transport it switches to another track instead of staying on the track I was working on.  It does return to the begin point, but it is no longer on the correct track.

Thanks 

I almost had my mix done, and was doing some final recording on the lead voca, and then disaster mix is missing certain lead clips in the track with Melodyne.  For some reason most of the lead vocal with Melodyne is not playing.  If I remove melodyne from the track it plays fine, but if I put it back it is muted.  If I create a new Melodyne on the same clip it works.

Any ideas are much appreciated.

Thank you

I seem to be having a problem with the SAMPLE RATE and the BUFFER SIZE.  All of a sudden I will start to get noise, and I see that the SAMPLE RATE and BUFFER SIZE have changed.  I can sometimes adjust it back to where it was, but a lot of times it ends up with my computer crashing with the blue screen of death.

I believe the project sample rate is set to 48khz, and buffer is 1024.  Things go bad when it switches by itself to another setting i.e. 256 buffer, and the sample rate changes to something else.  I am using a Presonus Firestudio Tube.  it using a universal control to set the sample rate and the buffer size.

I don't know, maybe my presonus is going bad or maybe just me.  If anyone can give me input on this it is much appreciated.

Thank you!

The redraw issue is solved. 

3 minutes ago, scook said:

The subject "Sample Rate & Buffer changes" does not match the body of the post.

The body was answered here

 

Sorry my friend.  I don't know why that body of text came back up.  I had to delete it now to write the post I wanted.  Thank you for your help.  I now need to see if I can find out about the sample rate and buffer changes  problem I am having.

I a using a presonus Firestudio Tube.  It has a universal control where I can set the Sample Rate, and the Buffer Size. 

I have been having problems with my Cakewalk projects.  The universal control is set to 1024 , and the buffer was either 48 or 44.1 not sure which it was, but I will go to play, and I get a bunch of noise.  I noticed that the Buffer size has changed by itself to  a much lower number like 256 buffer size, and maybe 96.0 KHZ.

Any ideas are much appreciated.  It doesn't happen all of the time.  It does enough to be a problem especially if I leave the computer for a while and come back

Thank you

I had paid for Cakewalk, and updates for years.  Spent a lot of money on it.  I love the software.  The last update I did with Cakewalk was supposed to be all updates free there on out.  I was most disappointed when they sold to Bandlab as I had never heard of it.

I must admit since Bandlab has taken over I think it has been great.  I don't know how they do it for free and even keep updating the software.  I really appreciate it.  

Thank you all for your input. 

I was able to figure out the problem.  I was exporting over 12 hours for a 5-minunte song.  I don't know why the timeline went out that far.  I was able to select everything from the end of the song to the end of the timeline.  Then it exported correctly.

On 3/28/2021 at 9:22 PM, scook said:

Make sure the DAW is exporting 5 minutes.

My guess is the export is much longer.

You are right.  I found out that instead of 5 minutes it is exporting 12:25 minutes.  I am trying to figure out how extra time got on this 5-minute song.  Do you know of a way to delete everything after the song.  There isn't anything there, but when I say select all it goes out

3 hours ago, scook said:

from https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=Cakewalk&language=3&help=Recording.07.html

 

Thank you for your response.  I am not sure what I can do. 

It's only a 5-minute song.  I am just trying to export the tracks into a stereo mix.  Is there a setting or someway to defeat this.  I've exported this file project before, and never had a problem.  Granted I have added some tracks.  Apx. 68 tracks total.

3 hours ago, sjoens said:

To explain, Cakewalk creates .WOV & .TR2 files in a global folder called Picture Cache. These visually represent the wave form you see in an audio clip.

"C:\Cakewalk Projects\Picture Cache"

When issues like this arise you can delete all the files in the folder so CbB can draw new ones.

It's good to clear the folder regularly so issues like this don't happen.

Another link: https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=Cakewalk&language=3&help=AudioPerformance.25.html

Thank you for that information.  I will be using it.  Very helpful!

6 hours ago, Frank DeFede said:

Is there a way to redraw the wave files on the timeline.  I have been crashing lately, and even though I had saved the project, when it crashes the clips I had been working on come up with a single line when I reopen the project.   I did find out that I can change the gain and the the wave form is redrawn, but sometimes I had used Melodyne and then I have to remove it first, do the change in gain, and then have to redo Melodyne which is pain.

Just wondering if anyone knows a way to get those waveforms redrawn without changing the level.

Thank You!

 

thank you for that information.  Very simple and easy to understand.  I will definitely be using it.

I am exporting as I always do to a wav file.  But, for some reason it is taking for ever and the file is huge.  Instead of a .wav extension it says .v64 extension.  I've been working with Cakewalk for years, and I have never seen this.  I assume something crazy with my computer. 

Any input is much appreciated.

Thank You

Is there a way to redraw the wave files on the timeline.  I have been crashing lately, and even though I had saved the project, when it crashes the clips I had been working on come up with a single line when I reopen the project.   I did find out that I can change the gain and the the wave form is redrawn, but sometimes I had used Melodyne and then I have to remove it first, do the change in gain, and then have to redo Melodyne which is pain.

Just wondering if anyone knows a way to get those waveforms redrawn without changing the level.

Thank You!

I have a Mackie Control surface that is no longer working Cakewalk.  I am familiar with how it sets up etc. I've always gotten it to work in the past.   I think I know how to set it up as I have done so many times in the past.  Is it possible the new versions of cakewalk have a problem with the Mackie control surface setup?   I doubt it but, this is an old unit maybe like 12 years old.   Maybe not supported anymore?  I use the Presonus Firestudio external sound card midi in and out to go to the Mackie Control.  Both of these units are old, but they always worked before.  Maybe I just forgot how to set it up?

Here is my setup:  Mackie Control midi output to the Presonus Firestudio midi in, and then the Firestudio midi out back to the Mackie control surface midi in.

When I go into the prefaces it is showing the Mackie Control XT-1, in port Tube Midi, out port Tube midi.  But, wen I put up control surface it just says CONNECTING.

Any suggestion please are much appreciated.

UPDATE:  I was able to get it to connect, but now instead of seeing the 1st track it is starting with the 17th track.  The 1st two banks of tracks 1 through 16 are not available.  I must still have something wrong.  However, I can switch banks and see all tracks from 17 on up.  

Any suggestions on this is also appreciated.

Thank You!

Thanks so much for the information.  I guess I can upgrade again.  I really liked the feature of multi track in one window.  I don't see a path to upgrade from Studio 5.  The upgrade option is from Studios 4 for $150.  Do you know what it cost to upgrade to Studio 5 from Editor 5?

I upgraded to Melodyne 5 Editor.  While I was in the trial version I was able to click on several tracks and they would all appear at the same time.  Which was most useful as I could see a lead vocal, the 3rd harmony track, and the 5th harmony track all at the same time in the same window.  It was also useful if I had a vocal double as I could make the notes come together to the same exact pitch.

After I upgraded and ended the trail person, I can't find a way to bring up multiple tracks in the same window.  I don't know if I'm not doing something wrong now or if this feature of seeing multiple tracks was only available in Studio.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks 

My console view is set to come up on the 2nd monitor.  That's how I work within the file.  But, as soon as I close the file, and go back into it, the console comes up docked at the bottom of the screen.  I have to undock it and move it to the 2nd monitor every time.  It's not a big deal, but I am sick of doing it.

It never used to do this before.  It always used to open exactly the way I left it.  I know it's something simple, and I've been hoping to stumble upon it, and I've looked for it, but can't find how to fix it.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thank You!

6 hours ago, mark skinner said:

Tez, as soon as you click  file/import audio the option will be on the very first page that pops up , it's just a check box. You may also have "auto save" enabled , saving it for you.  Frank , a friend of mine just got the $199 package with all four advanced programs. Killer deal.    mark

Awesome, I have been waiting like 4 days now for them to get back in touch with me to let me know that if it includes Oxone 9 Advanced.  I am ready to make the purchase, but was hoping I can still get the extra 5% discount that popped up the first day I got into the page.  I had saved it in my cart, but when I got back in the extra 5% was gone.  It's only like $13.00 as I had added the $49 package they were offering too.  I have until the 9th to get the $199, and if they ever get in touch with me maybe they'll give me that extra 5%.

I wonder if there are any coupon sites out there where I can save?

Thank you for your input.  I am glad to know that it does include all 4 programs.

Frank