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SynthManDan

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  1. 14 hours ago, abacab said:

    I would  agree that Structure 2 is much more CPU friendly than SampleTank for example.

    Yes, I have  the AIR and SONiVOX collections. Picked them up on sale a few years ago. Most of the AIR stuff is very good, especially the synths and keyboards. However, I have run across a few bugs with Structure 2, Strike 2, and Transfuser 2. Those also  appear to have the oldest UIs of the bunch, as well. No bug fixes for those in 4 years. I did go ahead and pick up the new Loom 2 because I like that instrument, even though my confidence in AIR was beginning to lag by that point.

    I actually have issues with all of the SONiVOX instruments, except for the 88 ensemble, which is nice. I'll just leave it there.

    In any case there are some great deals on those, if you can live without ongoing support and development, and especially if your budget is tight. But I think that I have finally decided to spend any further money on supported products only. Plus there is some excellent freeware available that is currently supported, and works. The TW16x is a good example of a freeware sampler. https://www.tx16wx.com/

    Too bad most sample libraries are proprietary, such as is the case with Structure's.

     

    Structure is definitely more CPU friendly.  I ran 6 instances, and barely scratched my CPU.  If I ever upgrade from SampleTank 4 SE, I’m getting the boxed version.  
     

    SMD

  2. 45 minutes ago, abacab said:

    The InMusic Brands family of companies like AIR Music Tech and SONiVOX have been years since  releasing the last update or bug fix patch for their older products. I'm not certain they ever updated anything for Windows 10 (released 2015), and they are falling further behind every day as Windows evolves. Not a good recipe for continued compatibility.

    Development of application software is best kept in sync with the developments kits used by the latest OS. Using the OS (Windows 7) that was mainstream when the application was written and tested may be the best option for compatibility.

    If you think you found a bug in Structure you could contact their support and open a ticket, but if it needs a patch I wouldn't hold my breath. https://airmusictech.com/support

     I agree.., they’ve not really been keeping up with updates for Windows.  I’ve already got a workaround for the issue, and that’s just setting up Multitimbral templates with Structure in my DAW.  Structure is actually pretty CPU friendly too.  I have a feeling that I’ll be able to run multiple instances if necessary.

    I’ve got quite a few VST’s from AIR and SoniVox.  No problems with abt of them.

    AIR: Mini Grand, Xpand2, DB-33, Velvet, Hybrid 3, and Structure 2.

    SoniVox: 88 Ensemble, Orchestral Companion Strings and Woodwinds, Big Bang Universal Drums, and the Singles Bundle.

    All of these run great for me with Windows 10 Pro and Home Edition.

    SMD

  3. 34 minutes ago, abacab said:

    I don't have them installed anymore to count them, and they are not listed in the manual or the AIR Music product page. But the Structure 2 library should be about 37GB in size.

    I uninstalled it to make room for SampleTank 4 MAX. You think SE was a nightmare, LOL!!!

    I thought that the samples in Structure 2 were very good. But the UI is quite dated at this point and needs an update.  Especially needs a scalable UI and a better browser. But if you are patient it is mostly functional.

    Here is a review (from 2015): https://soundbytesmag.net/structure2byairmusic/

     

    Thx, I saw they review not too long ago.  The only issue I have with it right now is that it seems the longer I browse the presets it then doesn’t seem to load them.  I’ll select a preset, all is great, about 15 minutes later (after selecting another preset) the text in the loading bar with the sample info will randomly  turn red.  Then samples won’t load, and I have to restart my DAW.

    SMD

  4. 20 hours ago, JonD said:

    Disabling the antivirus is advisable when you're seeing strange glitches or your downloads are corrupt.  I'd leave AV on when extracting (I don't recall it ever creating a problem, but of course, if the extracting bombs, just disable AV and try again).

    IIRC, you have to download all five parts before extracting since they are essentially one package.  Do this:

    - DL all five parts.

    - Extract Part 1.  It will unzip all of them.

    Well got it working!  Do you know off hand how many sound categories there are supposed to be?  I keep worrying that I didn’t get them all (I don’t always have the best luck with sample players and sound content.., like SampleTank 4 SE., what a nightmare!)

    SMD

  5. Anyone here have experience with downloading AIR Structure 2 Sampler/Player?

    I’m downloading it from PluginBotique, and I see it’s a 5 part download.  I might be wrong, but I thought it used to be a single download.  Has anyone here done that 5 part download, and how did it go?

    I know it’s over 30 gigs of content (which is why I’m connected directly via Ethernet).  
     

    SMD

  6. Msmcleod.., I understand your points, but what would explain the VST specific sustain issues?  I can record a piano track using one VST that isn’t affected by this (SoniVox 88 Ensemble for example), then record the same thing using a piano from SampleTank or Air Mini Grand, and the problem is present.  All would be recorded identical.  Controller data for all included VST’s would show “pedal off” information, but only one of those three actually responds to the pedal off when pressing start/stop.

    SMD

  7. 19 minutes ago, Blogospherianman said:

    Plays correctly while listening all the way through and when bouncing.  Gets stuck in sustaining when hitting stop (spacebar) during playback of a sustain.  Stops if you press and release the pedal.

    That’s exactly what I’ve been experiencing, but only with a few VST’s.  People have said in the past “just press the space bar on a non-sustained part of that track”.., and honestly I wonder how many of those people are actually pianists or keyboardists because that’s an unbelievably frustrating approach to it.  Especially when mixing.  Seriously, try mixing a 15-20 track composition, and keeping tabs on all the sustain locations on ALL of your tracks .

    SMD

  8. Thx.., that helped getting the setting to save, but the sustain issue is still present.  Not sure if you guys have Xpand2 or SampleTank to test with, but I’ve got both showing the issue, and Acoustica’s Pianissimo as well.

    Again not all of us are experiencing it either.  I talked with Simeon over on YouTube, who did his SampleTank 4 videos using Cakewalk.  He didn’t have the issue.  I do remember a few others on the forum responding they had the issue.  My workaround was usually just use another VST, but SampleTank and Xpand2 get used a lot in my work.  

    SMD.

  9. Mine had KEY set to C-0, and CONTROLLER set to 64.  I set the CONTROLLER to 0, and it automatically reverted back to 64 after a recording test.  I also set it to what your screen shot was and it still reverted back to 64 for CONTROLLER, and that was even after clicking APPLY to keep the change.  It’s not saving the change, even after I close and reopen CW.

    SMD

  10. Anyone else still having the sustain issue with Cakewalk?  We’ve discussed it in the past, and still couldn’t really pin it down.

    I’ve had the issue on several computers from various makers.  Out of my VST’s it seems to affect AIR VST’s, and I’m even seeing it with SampleTank.

    Sustained notes “via a pedal input” just continue on when you toggle start/stop.  When you look at the controller data, the sustain off message is recorded, but for whatever reason the VST’s don’t respond to it.

    SMD

  11. I have an older Gateway All in One computer I used to use, and was curious if Cakewalk will run on it.

    It’s Windows 7 (64 bit), Pentium g620 - 2.6 ghz, and 4 gigs RAM.  On this computer it’s already running MixCraft 8 Pro, with several 3rd party VST’s without any issues.  I optimized it a long time ago for DAW usage, and it’s very surprising how much it can handle, even though the RAM is only 4 gigs.

    SMD

  12. If you’re going with a laptop, also consider screen size and ventilation.  Laptops notoriously run hot (restricted by design).  I’d recommend getting a cooling tray for it.  They’re not expensive, and run off USB power.  It makes a huge difference with my laptop.

    In terms of screen size, I say that because you may find the need to add a second screen depending on the size laptop you buy.  Mine isn’t very large, so I have a 22” monitor hooked up to it.

    SMD

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  13. It’s a shame really, MAudio’s customer service is pretty poor.  I never updated any of my MAudio controllers over the years unless it was necessary.  
     

    A customer should be able to return to a previous firmware without shipping the keyboard to them.   When my MAudio Hammer 88 goes, it’ll be replaced with something better.   
     

    What are you replacing it with?

     

    SMD

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