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I used to turn on my keyboard before opening the project file and it worked fine. But again, that's now causing a problem. Btw, I'm using a korg synth as my midi controller thru a multi pin midi port. Fwiw, I started the project with the TTS-1 but I suspect it may be causing the problem. I'm hoping someone can tell me why powering up the keyboard first is knocking out my audio completely.

Hi guys. My project has two active soft synths, TTS-1 piano & SS5 Drums. When I power on my keyboard before opening the project, it causes a glitch... I get a clicking sound then there's no audio at all. The whole project goes silent. The only way to restore audio is to reboot my computer. Now, if I open the project first, everything is fine until I power on my keyboard. Then, it instantly changes the TTS-1 from 'piano 1' to 'clean guitar'. But I do still retain audio. I tried setting it to the SS5 Drum track first then powering on the keyboard but that makes the drums go silent. Everything else still plays. So is this a TTS-1 issue or do I have something set wrong? And is it proper to always open the project before powering up the midi device or should this not matter? Thanks!

Thanks guys. I just fixed it. Unfortunately, I don't know HOW I fixed it. I changed a few settings at once then I couldn't figure out what I had changed to make it work. I think it was maybe in site settings or accessibility. Oh well, hopefully it won't happen again. Sorry I couldnt share the solution. Cheers!

Hi guys. I have two identical Samsung A32 phones. In one of the phones this forum is now in super small print/full page view like it would be in desktop view but it's not. In the other phone, the forum is in normal, large print. Other websites work fine on both phones so I don't think it's a phone setting. Any clues guys on how to fix this? Thanks!

I just figured it out. Yeah, I was using the wrong key command. Appreciate the help bud.

Cheers guys. I must've actually changed a setting. Now, when I try to move a midi note up or down, it doesn't move the original note, it just makes a copy so I end up with two notes. How do I disable this and get it back to normal. Thanks!

Hi guys. I started my project with the TTS-1 routed to four separate tracks in case I wanted to fade piano parts in & out with each other. A couple weeks ago I deleted the other three tracks thinking I wouldn't need them. BUT OF COURSE, now I need a second track of the TTS1 piano. Can I insert a new track using the same instance of TTS1 that's already being used on track one? If so, please walk me thru it. Thanks!

Thanks. There's been some good tips above but this was the type of answer I was fishing for. And yes, it's def tedious but I been making some good progress just cutting & nudging things around. It's for a good friend so I'm fine putting in the work. I basically did what I mentioned above... Started with drums & bass, then I've been soloing every other instrument with the drums & bass. I want it to still feel live so it doesn't have to be perfect. Anyway, glad to know I'm not the only one cutting and nudging things around like that. (Who said u can't polish a turd ? 😉)

Cheers guys. This is less of a technical question and more about advice from your own editing approach. If u record a full band live with no click and the band is fairly sloppy, what is ur approach to tightening/synching the tracks together? Would u normally start by breaking it down to just bass & drums and get them in synch first? Then maybe solo each instrument along with the drums to get them in synch with the drums? Btw, I like that the overall timing speeds and slows in diff sections. I'm just trying to use my ears & my eyes to move small clips of waveforms around until it sounds like a great live performance... Not too perfect, not too sloppy. So how do u guys go about this? Something tells me u veterans here have developed ur own basic approach that makes pretty quick work of this. Any tips are appreciated. Thanks!

Thanks. How do I set this up? I don't see this option in keyboard shortcuts.

Hi guys. I have keyboard shortcuts to jump forward & back between markers but is it possible to jump from measure to measure or jump to diff sections of the song?

Wow, thanks for all that Krupa. I was wondering how all this stuff worked, incl if it was okay to wake an old post. I'll def do that 😉

https://discuss.cakewalk.com/index.php?/topic/45952-pre-roll-record/ Hey guys, please add ur names to this feature request. This is more than a missing feature, this is a design oversight on something we use all the time. Honestly, this alone has me rethinking buying the new Sonar. I punch a lot and I'm obviously spoiled to auto pre roll/ auto loop punching so I want a daw that can do it. Anyway, Thanks guys 👍

Thanks for that Gregy but that would aggravate me much more than just setting a marker. I need to play along with my song. Not to mention, after a certain point I tend to disregard the click & grid altogether. I like the timing to push & pull a bit.

Thanks Dave. I liked/hearted the post, I guess that's what u meant by adding my name? Btw, I couldn't help but notice there's 193 other feature request. I'm guessing I shouldn't hold my breath. Or tell me, do the bakers have a good history of coming thru on many of these request?

Thanks RBH. Can u please explain how to set up a shortcut to jump forward & back by measures like this? I only know how to jump to markers. And btw, with auto pre roll on other daw's, there's never really a need to change the pre roll or post roll times once u find what works for u. I ALWAYS had my pre roll set to 7 secs. As I said to Glenn, this also helps create a consistent feel for ur punch spot. So yeah, although I appreciate the tip, sliding around a marker is adding unnecessary steps compared to true auto punching. First u have to scan ur eyes for the marker then slide the pointer over the tiny marker then click & drag. Then, unless u set a loop, u have to press stop after u punch in then press a key to return to the marker. If ur only doing a few punches this isn't a big deal but if u do lots of punches, this adds up to a big pain in the butt(& eyes). Auto punch with pre & post roll does all those little steps for u, giving u a faster, easier work flow. Again, I know this from experience. Cheers!

Cheers Glenn. Well, a 3 speed transmission is straightforward too but there's no denying it requires extra steps compared to an automatic. To set a loop, u have to focus on the screen again, decide where u wanna start & stop the loop, then use ur mouse again, then make another click or two. This is ALL completely unnecessary. Also, another benefit of an auto pre roll is that u get used to a consistent set time. For instance, if u have it set to a 7 sec preroll, u become used to that time and can better anticipate where the punch is. I speak from experience, this helps the rhythm of ur punching workflow. Plus, having an auto pre roll frees up the loop to use for something else. Like looping the entire section. Bottom line, a huge part of good workflow is reducing unnecessary steps. Esp when it's a task u use a lot. I'm a fan of Cakewalk but when it comes to punching, I give them an F just for the lack of this simple, COMMON SENSE feature. They need to get on board with auto pre roll like other good daw's. And as someone mentioned in the other post, this should be an easy thing to program into the software. But anyway, Thanks for responding Glenn. I appreciate it 😉

I vote "NO" to locked threads! When we whiners wanna whine just get out of our way and let us whine dammit! Most of us here can't afford therapy. This is as close as we get. 😭

Hey guys, I just looked up three other daws(Pro Tools, Cubase & Studio One) and of course, they all have pre roll & post roll punching. Looks like Cakewalk dropped the ball on this feature. I also found this thread from last year where someone else was inquiring about this too. Unfortunately all the videos have been removed. I'd settle for the "clunky" workaround but I can't quite follow what's being described. If anyone understands what pre roll function the guy is talking about, please explain it to me. (Warning, the chat features some childish bickering 🫣)

Cheers John. Well its def not an "end of the world" problem, I'm just trying to get a flow going with the punch process cause I punch a lot. If Cakewalk had an auto-punch function, you'd only have to set ur punch point then hit one key and it'd automatically pre roll, record, post roll & loop(like my old recorder did). There'd be no need to grab the mouse again or set a loop or toggle CTRL W or anything. When ur doing a whole lot of punching, every extra step is aggravating, esp when u know there's an easier & quicker way. But I will give the CTRL W thing another try and see if I can get a rhythm going with it. Thanks 😉

Thanks. Yeah, I know about setting up a loop but that takes extra time too. It's adding an unnecessary extra step. I thought all daw's would have an adjustable pre roll/post roll punch setup. It's much faster. I like to rip thru a whole song a few bars at a time. On my old recorder(from 1996), you just had to press "auto punch" and it would instantly pre roll & post roll to how ever many seconds u had it set up for. Honestly, my mind is blown that this feature isn't available in all daw's. Its such a simple thing. This seems like an unthought-out oversight. To have to manually set up the pre roll time with a loop or marker for every dang punch is just unnecessary in my view. But thanks anyway for the advice guys. 👍 Btw, anyone else with tips on how to streamline & speed up the punch process, please share 👍

Cheers guys. I'm still fairly new to daw recording and I'm trying to speed up & simplify my punch recording process in Cakewalk. I know how to drag on the time ruler to set a punch point but is there a way to set up a keyboard shortcut to pre-roll like 10 secs or so before the punch? I find myself having to constantly set & delete markers for punches. This seems unnecessarily tedious. I miss my old digital recorder's pre roll button. And if y'all have any other tips for speeding up punch recording, please share. Btw, I did watch the few YouTube vids on punching in Cakewalk but they're mostly beginner basics. I'm hoping that's not all there is. Thanks!

A lot of u guys sound nervous. I however have a plan. I've decided to hold on to my CbB as long as possible. Hopefully it will stay active for at least a year. I figure by that time Bandlab will have purchased Pro Tools and will provide it to us free of charge. (Bandlab is nice like that) So all you fools go and spend ur money. I'll be here patiently waiting for my free download of PTbB. 👍

Cheers guys. Forgive me if y'all have been asked this before but I couldn't find the answer when I searched it. Why when I save as a bundle do I sometimes/randomly get this promt? I NEVER use or turn on audiosnap(to my knowledge anyway). It does seem to occur when I move/nudge audio around. Am I unknowingly losing edits I've made when it saves like this? Please clue me in. Thanks 😉

Do u mean they'll be more than two levels John? I'm only aware of "Sonar" & "Next". Are u saying they'll be diff versions of Sonar aside from "Next"?