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Thanks for the replies; the reasoning makes sense. With TS2MAX I opted for the usb drive because the forum buzz was that downloads took a long time (slow server + huge GBs worth of stuff IIRC); plus, I am sure I downloaded everything "just in case." Nevertheless shortly after kitekrazy's reply, I decided rather than just let them rot in cyberspace, I'd select some triplicates of different things. Hindsight is 20-20 and I decided a week or so ago that rather to pay $250 to upgrade to TS3.5MAX for 90-95% duplicates, I'd prefer to add music products to my software arsenal from other companies--great deals based on already purchased products and in one case getting a nice credit in exchange for duplicates on top of the BF special offer!! Now that Syntronik 2 is out, I am not sure its worth $40 in transfer fees to transfer Syntronik (sell or give away) + the Syntronik Deluxe Upgrade (the ones I paid for). But who knows, maybe someone will be giving away Win 10 PCs for a song and a dance in a few years and some extra licenses will come in handy to set up dedicated Syntronik boxes. 😜 Seriously, before the pandemic I was working on setting up an outdoor music installation with possible interactions by passersby; so if it ever becomes safe again, low cost disposable PCs + no cost Syntronik licenses might be the way to go. As for the IK GB, I am now done!! 🤓

I thought about doing this, but I don't understand why one might need multiple copies. Is it to extend the number of authorizations for replacement computers over the years? To get downloads you forgot to save in the first place?

Tested nesting tracks as follows: Started with a recent tune-in-progress (3 folders with 1 hybrid instrument track each). Created an "Original Tracks" folder. Selected the 3 original folders and moved them into the new "Original Tracks" folder. It worked like a charm (including a few permutations of original folders--e.g., open/closed, etc.) ! Tried several methods to duplicate the new exterior folder. I couldn't do it, but there might be a way I don't know about. At most I got duplicates of the three original tracks placed within the third interior folder. If duplicating a folder containing other folders so as to maintain the hierarchy is not possible at present, I can make a FR after it has been released. At present, this is too good as is to wait!!!! And if it can be done, I'd be happy to know the correct steps. For me nested track folders is a game changer in terms of workflow! Thanks.

Hooray!!!! Nested Track folders!! Looking forward to this!

Thanks for the clarifications. I just looked at the comparison of the 4 versions here.

Trying to understand this. I have that preset in Generation > Syntronik 2 in Syntronik 2. I do not have it in the prior version of Syntronik. Have the Syntronik presets been updated to include that preset? EDIT: Or are you saying that our Generation > Syntronik 2 presets (which are editable in Syntronik 2 CS) are individualized and depend on which Syntronik Instruments we "own?" PS: The Syntronik 2 web page that shows the different versions says that the lower end versions "host" the prior Syntronik presets while they are editable in the highest end version. Is this what you mean?

Implied here is a good question for those who use design custom Workspaces: What does none do? I never explored it, but had assumed it used your Default.lns settings which at some point was saved as a "last-state" before shutting down if changed Cakewalk Workspace rather than a factory (same for everyone) Default. I know at one point (Sept 2019) I saved a Default Workspace as WasDefault, switched workspaces, and found the Default was changed. Workspaces has changed since then and I am not sure (1) if my assumption was correct and (2) even if it was correct at one point, if the behavior has been fine tuned and is no longer the case. If I am close in my assumption, for anyone who doesn't intentionally use Workspaces, none might preserve the Default Workspace so the UI is the same over time.

From what I read, yes, it will continue to work but there won't be any updates. My main audio PC can only handle Syntronik 1. I suspect that 2 won't work on it because my current audio PC can't handle OpenGL2 which is also a requirement for ST4 and others. I am working on setting up another PC that can handle OpenGL2 and will try installing Syntronik 2 CS which is free according to this: https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/syntronik2/

I looked up "do kontakt instruments respond to CC11 expression?" You might want to do some searches and read up on what's said about that with regard to Kontakt's use of CCs, including CC1 and CC11. As for the novation (which I don't have either), what kind of midi data does the modulation wheel generate? Assuming it does generate some sort of CC data, the next question I would ask is, can it be mapped to either volume or expression (or to any other parameters on a patch by patch basis, if the plug-in allows it)? Here's just one link I found that might be helpful. Based on the little blurbs from the online search, I got the same impression!

If your hardware or software synth responds to what's called "expression" in the MIDI specs, another option is CC11 (expression). PS: I don't have Kontakt, so I have no idea it respects CC11. If the soft synths you use have documentation, ideally that would have the information you need, because:

CC1 is not velocity. While CC1 can be mapped to different parameters, traditionally it was used for modulation. CC = Continuous Control and unless a synth engine specifically disables a particular mapped parameter from having real time control, CCs control parameters in real time. If (1) you record CCs on a track with midi mote data and then (2) playback the track, (3) the sound generated from the midi data (hardware or soft synths) should respond according to the CCs on that midi channel.

Its been a while since I did Bank Switching on a regular basis, but I seem to recall that the midi specs call for a two-byte program change command (0xCn 0xnn) following the Bank Switching CCs. So, I set up a hardware sound module and tested this with the help of a usb keyboard to record and playback Bank Switching LSBs and MSBs and Program Changes. That test confirmed my recollection. Not sure though if different hardware or soft synths would be behave differently. Unfamiliar as I am with the PRV, I switched to the PRV and drew in some Bank Switching CCs on top of my test recording. They seemed to be put into the Event List and also required Program Changes to take effect. I did not test with any soft synths. Since I don't use the PRV (except for testing things) but I am slowly moving in the direction of trying to make used of the PRV, I'd be interested in your results. UPDATE: Just inserted TTS-1. Seems to behave the same way. (Had to use the usb keyboard for CC0; couldn't figure out how to draw CC0 in.)

Stuck in the bargain basement I guess. 😉

Perhaps you missed the discussion of these as they were under construction?

ooops. unfinished comments posted by mistake.

My current strategy: Looking at my bills (current and upcoming, including credit card charges not yet billed and anticipated housing costs) and checking account balance 😞. Looking at my monthly income. 😞 😞 Reminding myself how I made a very bad decision in October to join a popular marketing scheme discussed heavily in the forum instead of waiting until I could get far more with about the same amount of money. 😞 😞 😞 😞 Deleting tons of e-mails that have proliferated since I started purchasing music stuff. 😞 Deleting tons of e-mails that have proliferated since I started signing up for so-called "free" plug-ins. 😞 😞 Trying demos over the span of a few days 🙂 instead of getting caught up in impulsive consumerism and asking myself if I need it or just want it Taking a new look/playing around with soft synths and other music tools I have in my inventory. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 With bundles, asking myself if this developer gives me substantially reduced prices for products I already purchased. 🙂 🙂 🙂 Spending time to make a spreadsheet of possible purchasing options. 🙂 Then, limiting impulsive purchases to a very small percentage of what I think I might ultimately spend. 🙂 Any or all of these might or might not work for others, but I think its a good question to reflect on especially given all the hyper-commercialized marketing that seems to be all over the place. Caveat emptor!!!

Fixed. Topic: getting the module bar to remember its layout JMO: Learning the possible options for customizing the Control Bar would be a good step before tackling Workspaces. I think it sensitizes users to the amazing flexibility Cakewalk offers. Starting with the Control Bar might be better than trying to understand Workspaces from the start.

I never use the PRV (except to try things people post about). So I used your issue to try to learn more about the PRV. I see what you call the "glue tool" (upside down bottle/squared ball syringe). Speaking purely as a non-PRV user, it seems to me (as best as I can see a use for it) the draw tool's syringe mode in essence picks up characteristics of the note hovered and clicked (i.e., velocity and duration). That way notes with those characteristics can be placed elsewhere. And if I draw a note in the wrong place, right clicking with the draw tool erases it. No need to switch to the eraser tool Also, if I draw two notes of the same pitch and I want to convert that to one note that starts at the time of the first note but with the combined duration (instead of having two attacks), the draw tool's glue mode will do that. Again, as a non-PRV user, these three features of the draw tool seem useful. So, thanks for raising the question; I am another small step closer to using the PRV.

You sound frustrated. Perhaps instead of venting with an insult you could ask for help?

Right click on the collapsed Transport Module on the Control Bar. That will bring up the Control Bar and Module settings (selection, sizing, order, docking options, etc.) https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=Cakewalk&language=3&help=ControlBar.01.html#

Are you including my post in "all the wise cracks?"

I have no experience with coolsoft vms. But I was curious enough to look it up. In the intro, it says: I did not download it to try as I sometimes do, so I cannot test it, but since it is implemented as a MIDI Out virtual device I am wondering if that's how you have it set up.

Thanks for this detail. Very good to know the difference depending on where its done. Makes sense; I just never compared the two before.

Nice explorations! I am a big fan of exploring the UI and then setting up ad hoc workflow customizations. I like that we can dock some of the views as either full height or partial height as well as either full width or partial width depending on which views we are using and the docking status of the views. You don't mention these full/partial height/width options, and I am not sure if you are planning to enumerate in your video all possible combinations like you tried to do with the insert soft synth/insert instrument methods. As was discussed in another thread, I think it would be overwhelming (esp. for those new to Cakewalk) to enumerate all of the possible combinations in the video. You might want to consider just mentioning that there are various options (maybe showing one or two as quick examples) and then put a link to a text-based document with static screen shots in the comments section (and just below the embedded video) that shows the logic behind having the options, a taxonomy of the options, and then examples.) Also, you might want to have someone proofread it for attitudinal bias--such as a statement that having options is a bad thing. I agree with your comments when you say having options can be confusing (esp. to those who are new to using Cakewalk), but to me that doesn't mean they should be removed. Rather, I would think/hope that teaching materials can show the basics and give a small taste of intermediate and advanced options.