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"Bioscape is discounted by 40% during the sale ($159 → $95) so if you are looking to get your hands on Bioscape, maybe now is the time? Use the code cozydaysahead to apply the discount."

https://www.luftrum.com/bioscape/

FYI: You can now drag & drop your own samples into the sample windows in Bioscape, making it possible to mix yours up with the "found sound" factory cinematic samples library.

https://www.luftrum.com/

4 minutes ago, Amicus717 said:

So, problem solved...maybe? I think it's kind of weird that a duplicate library path would crash the program and/or my DAW...

Hope that solved it!

I recall that when SampleTank 4 was first released, the library paths were a bit flaky. I used 2 library paths, one for legacy ST3 libraries and one for all new ST4 libraries.

At some point when I ran an update, or reinstalled ST4, I would often end up with two paths for ST4, and the ST3 path would disappear. Or something like that... and I would have to manually adjust it.

I thought they fixed that as it's been stable for a couple of years now.

1 hour ago, satyabrata satapathy said:

In last sale the promo always applied to full version not for crossgrade or update as much as i remember 

I got the full Kontakt 6 at the 50% off sale in 2021, and with crossgrade from Player the total was $124.50. I think the crossgrade was $249 at the time without a sale.

I also received the same offer in 2020, but I passed it up then. Maybe they didn't offer the same deal in 2022?

Probably need to check with Larry on the specifics here... oh, wait!!! 🤪

Wait for the next NI 50% off sale to pull the crossgrade trigger! Even better deal!

34 minutes ago, Tim Smith said:

Ya, alternative is always better than artificial. The one I mentioned will not spike your numbers if diabetic like the others you mentioned.

True, but like I said, a little bit in moderation.

If diabetic, be sure to follow your doctor's and nutritionist's advice rather than some random dude on the internet!

7 hours ago, Promidi said:

What graphics adapter are you using?  Have you update it's display driver (using website , not automatic updates)?

@Amicus717^^^

This is a good idea to check, since the problem appears to happen when the GUI window is closed.

FYI: I just checked ST 4 v4.2.2.0 VST3 in Studio One 5 and the latest CbB. All good, even created and saved a 4-part multi in S1, then opened it in CbB. Opened and closed the plugin GUI several times in each DAW without any crashes.

Assuming Windows 10 is up to date, also make sure that you have the necessary Windows Visual C++ redistributables installed. Sometimes when some of those are missing or not up to date strange things can happen due to application dependencies. More likely the most recent ones needed for current software, and the older ones for legacy software.

This is the list of them installed on my Windows 10 PC (from Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Programs and Features):

Found this one already lurking in my Amplitube 5 collection...

I guess the Bitwig execs were broken-hearted over the Venus Theory breakup... 😉

55 minutes ago, rfssongs said:

It may never work on 11 again. I am so tired of these tech problems, I just want to make music.

That's a good reason not to jump onto the upgrade bandwagon before it is absolutely necessary. I value stability over the latest new thing.

16 minutes ago, rfssongs said:

Thanks but I do have the most recent one. (will double check again to make sure I have not missed something though)

Well I didn't want to say that Win 10 is supported until Oct. 14, 2025. So no reason to rush into Win 11 if stability is what you want. But I just did. MS growing pains, maybe?

27 minutes ago, Fleer said:

Tracktion Biotek 2 for $24 is another beauty. 

I have the NanoPad, but not the NanoKontrol. I would check with KORG to see if they have updated drivers.

44 minutes ago, Sander Verstraten said:

But it must be bad, since Venus Theory publicly cut all ties with Bitwig

5 minutes ago, mibby said:

There are some good ones for sure!  There would be a lot more if they were ALL $12!  

I'll probably pick up Transmutator, it's been on my list for a while. 

https://www.audiodeluxe.com/products/audio-plugins/united-plugins-transmutator

 

That one looks interesting! Reviewed on SOS here: https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/united-plugins-transmutator

Not really fond of the UVI workstation. Never really clicked with me for some reason. I have a Digital Synth sound set from UVI that I no longer use.

Passed up the NI Retro Machines MK2 that came with Komplete. Same for the Tracktion Retromod series, I have one of those that remains unused.

40 minutes ago, Tim Smith said:

Try Monk fruit.

That's not bad! Stevia is also a good alternative. But I generally just use organic sugar, raw honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar in moderation. A little goes a long way once you learn to curb your sweet tooth.

I still drink my coffee black, but like the equivalent of 1 tsp sweetener in my tea, regular or herbal.

I like my whiskey straight, none of that fruity sweet crap for me, LOL!!!

14 minutes ago, fret_man said:

!! What? I've got to play around with this. I wonder how you specify which notes of the chord will be articulated? I don't remember seeing this in any of their MIDI demos. Gonna go look again...

https://www.amplesound.net/en/Guitar_Strummer.pdf

You may want to take a look at Renegade Acoustic Guitar from Indiginus. It's very reasonably priced ($69), but requires the full version of Kontakt. https://www.indiginus.com/renegade-acoustic-guitar

https://soundbytesmag.net/review-renegade-acoustic-guitar-from-indiginus/

• 32 generic strum patterns come built in that you can use as-is or modify, or you can create your own from scratch. You can link ten of these to ten keyswitches for on-the-fly pattern switching.
• The strum sequencer can have up to sixteen steps. Each step specifies whether the chord should be an up- or down-stroke, muted or sustained, and each stroke’s velocity. It’s simple and intuitive.

Orange Tree Samples virtual guitars for Kontakt Player, such as Evolution Songwriter ($179) have a strum module that allows you to edit and save user strum patterns.

Ample Sound virtual guitars (non-Kontakt) such as Ample Guitar M ($169) feature the Strummer — a built-in sequencer that makes it possible for users to develop their own strum patterns.

As far as I know the virtual guitars from Native Instruments and UJAM just provide preset strum patterns.

Just saw this in the Ample Sound guitar strummer guide:

1.7 Strum with Articulations (Original)
By combining articulation keyswitches and chord switch keys, you can play Natural Harmonic, Palm Mute, Slide In & Out, Legato Slide, Hammer-On & Pull-Off and Pop while strumming.
 

There's a few good ones in that list that qualify for impulse buys!

Melda MCompare ($12) looks interesting.

Already have Cherry Audio CA2600($12), Eventide Shimmerverb ($24), Kilohearts Convolver ($19.50), Melda MDynamic Eq ($12), and Tracktion Biotek 2 ($23.88).

27 minutes ago, Starship Krupa said:

Support: "Where did you purchase the interface?"

Erik: "From some sketchy dude in what looked like it might have been a meth house in East Palo Alto."

Craig's List, huh?

33 minutes ago, InstrEd said:

So are you volunteering to be Starship Krupa for a day

Nah, up to him... 😉

33 minutes ago, craigb said:

Real sugar is bad for you, but still far better than most of the sugar substitutes!  Aspartame, for example, is so toxic it should be classified as a poison!

1 hour ago, Starship Krupa said:

If there's a license for 5 or 6 somewhere in my account, I sure haven't been able to find it.

These licenses in question where you "should" get the current version, are you sure they were referring to licenses that came with the purchase/registration of an interface?

I always just figured that they handed out v. 4 licenses so that they would be immediately upgraded if the user had an interest in actually using the software. If I had the right to the version that was current when I registered the unit, that would be v 5.

If it had been me I would have contacted customer support directly.

1 minute ago, MisterX said:

We also need to keep in mind, that there are non-guitar-players among us.

Exactly!