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Hi guys!

I've been thinking about recording my own podcast, and I can't figure out how to mute a track while I'm recording. Is there a way to do this on Cakewalk? For example, I will use 2 mics and I will use music sometimes, so when the music is playing I want to mute my mics while I'm recording and not in post-production, just to save some time. I'm using a Scarlett 18i20 third generation so I can use its playback function to record the songs I'm playing on the pc, but have no idea how to mute or unmute the inputs in real time.

Thanks in advance!

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Greetings!

14 hours ago, Robert Bone said:

Howdy - so, I inserted that exact same Redtron_SE plugin, into a new project, and it played just fine, so whatever is going on, it would seem to be with your system.

Please tell me what version and build your Windows is - is it completely current on maintenance?

How about the drivers for your audio interface?  Up to date on maintenance?

I think if we examine your configuration, maintenance levels, and possibly settings, we might figure out why this same plugin weirds out on your system, while playing just fine on mine.

Bob Bone

Sadly I'm getting the same trouble with the vst's you sent me.

I use Windows 10, version 10.0.18362, I think i'ts the latest.

The drivers for my Scarlett 18i20 are up to date.

Thanks in advance!

1 hour ago, Robert Bone said:

Howdy - I have 3 versions of the Redtron, all 32-bit.  Can you please detail PRECISELY the name of the dll executable file for the one you have, and also give me the version info (hover your mouse over it in its folder in File Explorer, and it might display that for you), and give me its size, and I will see which one of mine that matches up to.

I just inserted one of them into a new project, and it plays just fine.

Bob Bone

The name is Redtron_SE.dll and it has a folder that includes a few files too, and its 11MB(dll file).

Thanks!

14 hours ago, Robert Bone said:

What is your ASIO Buffer Size? 

If you have not yet done this, I suggest you have your antivirus either temporarily disabled while in Cakewalk (and do not access internet if so), OR add Exclusions/Exceptions to your antivirus software, so that it doesn't scan: Cakewalk Projects folder, Cakewalk Content folder, any Sample Library folders (just have to include the parent folders, and it will also exclude any sub-folders contained in any parent folder).

With antivirus software running, without the above exclusions/exveptions, then every time Cakewalk or a loaded synth or effect reads or writes any files in those folders, the antivirus software will dutifully scan each file, for viruses.  Since all of those files are either static (meaning really just read only, like sample files), or are created during the Cakewalk project session, there is no need to scan all of those, every time they are accessed.  It just slows down and impedes the streaming audio performance, and can cause audio hiccups at times.  Further, unless you are downloading compressed files/folders directly from the web into the folders I named above, all of the files would have gotten scanned as you were downloading them, because the antivirus software checks files as it is downloading them - exceot for compressed ones.  If you download any compressed files/folders, to your Downloads folder, and THEN extract the files, prior to moving them to any of the above named folders or sub-folders, then they WILL get scanned at that time, so when you access them repeatedly while in Cakewalk, even though they are excluded from being scanned - you already know they are clean.

Anyways, the above may help, and even if it does not clear up this particular issue, if you were not excluding those folders and their sub-folders, then you should still see a performance boost on loading or writing files to and from those folders, so it is still well worth doing.

Incidentally, have you tried temporarily disabling your WiFi drivers, just ahead of launching Cakewalk?  Some WiFi drivers really jack up the latency and cause audio issues.  You would either have some sort of a physical switch, or a function key, (usually) to turn off WiFi or turn it back on again - and this is the easiest way to do it.  If no such physical or logical switch is present, you can go into Device Manager and disable the WiFi drivers there - do NOT uninstall them - simply disable them,. and then when done with your Cakewalk session, you can enable them again, or if you had used the switch, use it again to turn the WiFi back on.  This might help, too....

Bob Bone

 

Just tried both options, Wifi and Antivirus and nothing worked.

But, what I discovered is that when I'm using the MME Driver Mode with Windows Audio drivers, I dont get the glitches. 

But as soon as I switch to the ASIO Drivers of the Scarlett 18i20 I start getting the audio trouble.

Obviously I can't work with the windows drivers(since the latency and audio inputs and outputs).

14 hours ago, Robert Bone said:

By the way - can you please list all of the 32-bit plugins you have had these issues with?  Just curious, perhaps one of us knows of a 64-bit plugin that might give you the sounds or effects processing you are trying to use.

Thanks, 

Bob Bone

 

I've used a lot, but one of the most important for me is Redtron (a mellotron vst). I use only free vsts, or most of them at least are freebies.

And I've used diferent buffer sizes, but most of the time 512 samples.

I will try what you posted before and post an update!

15 hours ago, Promidi said:

Have you done any "Daw PC" optimisations  -  you know....  disable power saving everywhere you can  Disable C-states, speedstep snd put CPU min/max at 100%.  All of that stuff

Yes, I did it.

18 hours ago, Robert Bone said:

What happens to your issues if you test the bypassing of all effects?  To test this,  hit the letter 'E' on your computer keyboard, and that is a shortcut key to disengage (bypass) any of the effects loaded into the project.  After doing this, please play your 32-bit plugins again, and see if the issues disappear when the effects are bypassed.  Post back here with the results of that test.

Don't worry - after completing your test, simply hit 'E' again to again process your effects.  ('E' just toggles effects processing on/off).

Also, please list some info on your computer's specs and settings - desktop/laptop, memory, audio interface make/model, project sample rate, project audio Driver Mode (ASIO?, WASAPI?)

Bob Bone

Disabling the effects didn't fix the glitches. 

I'm using a laptop, 1.8GHz, 8GB RAM.

I'm also using an Scarlett 18i20 3rd gen in ASIO Mode.

The project is in 48kHz and 24bits.

Thank you for answering!

Could you solve this problem?

I've been having trouble with my 32bits vst's too. I get a lot of clicks when I play and it's not a matter of buffer size.

Could you solve this issue? 

I've been experiencing some trouble with 32 bits vtst's too.

59 minutes ago, Promidi said:

Are you able to find 64bit versions of the problematic 32bit plugins.  Are you able to give Jbridge a try?

https://jstuff.wordpress.com/jbridge/

Personally, I have banished all 32bit plugins from my PC and only use 64bit plugins.

Most of them dont have a 64bits version, and I can't afford Jbridge, I dont even have a credit card so thats why almost all my software is free.

It's weird because a few updates before, they were all working just fine.

4 minutes ago, Chappel said:

Are the 32 bit plugins located in the C:\Program Files (x86) directory? C:\Program Files (x86)\Cakewalk\Vstplugins

They are in C:\Program Files (x86)\Vstplugins.

Hi guys.

I've been using some 32 bits vst's  on cakewalk, and I've had a great experience. But just today after several months not using them, I opened Cakewalk and loaded a few vsts, and I had audio glitches with every 32 bits vst I used and everytime I played a note. This is the first time I've experienced this issue. 

I also tried with different buffer sizes and the glitches were less frequent with a bigger buffer, but still appeared.

Any recommendation? 

Thanks in advance!

Sorry but cant find the link

This would be a great idea.

11 hours ago, David Baay said:

Some of this post is specific to the OP's case (like the starting tempo), but the steps are generally applicable to aligning a timeline to existing audio or MIDI. In your case, you can stop at "When it sounds good throughout":

 

Thank you! I will check it out!

6 hours ago, chuckebaby said:

You can tap out in 1/8th notes. then use the formula based, tempo=

For example, if your BPM is set to 150 and you tap out 1/8th notes, divide that number by 2 = 75 BPM.

Thanks! But yeah, I know there are ways to get the tempo I need. But would be great to see an improvement in this subject, and make cakewalk more intuitive. 

I just posted another topic and learnt that Cakewalk only accepts beats as "quarter notes" when you adjust the bpm of a song.

It would be great if you could tap certain tempos in eights.

For example, if you're listening an 6/8 time signature song, and want to know the bpm, in Cakewalk you should tap in quarters, meaning you have to press space bar in the 1-3-5 eights,  which can be pretty hard in certain situations, or with more complex time signatures or songs.

I would love to see a feature that could give you more rhythmical versatility.

Greetings!

8 hours ago, David Baay said:

In Cakewalk, a 'beat' is always a quarter note. A 6/8 measure is only 3 beats long. The metrome will click on 8ths, but the tempo is quarters/minute, and you can't tap a tempo in 8ths.

Three simple ways to match the tempo are:

1. Import the audio, and use Set Measure/Beat at Now (Shift+M) to tell CbB where the bar lines fall.

Or

2a. Disable Stop at Project End so that the transport can run with no content in the project. 

2b. Hit spacebar, and count out 4 measures as you listen to the recording.

2c. Hit spacebar again to stop the transposrt on 5:01, and set that measure and beat with Shift+M.

Or

3. Import the audio and drag-drop the clip on the timeline, and let Melodyne extract the tempo.

This last option may not work well with a 6/8 tempo. Melodyne may read it as 3/4, and sometimes it will set a double-time tempo even when it gets the beat value right. Higher versions of Melodyne can be tweaked to address this, but the Essentials demo that can be installed from Bandlab Assitant doesn't have those features.

If you're just looking for an approximate match to re-record everything from scratch, option 2 is the easiestl (easier to do than to describe). This is what I often use to match a new project to something I've been improvising, and am ready to record. Or, since I record mostly MIDI, I'll record without a click, and set the project to the MIDI with Set Measure/Beat at Now, and then flatten any tempo variation that I don't want to keep - also easier to do than to describe in detail.

I can point you to a previous post if you're interested in that approach.

 

 

 

You can make the metronome click on 8th notes, 

Thank you for your answer!

I would like to know more, so if you could show me that previous post, would be great!

Hi guys.

I just started a Project where the time signature is 6/8, so I wanted to listen to an old recording of a song and tap the Tempo.

It never matched the recording tempo, so I realized that every "tap" I was making was a quarter note, not and eight as I would think if I'm working with this time signature.

Then, my question is if there's a way to make Cakewalk match the time signature I'm using with the Tap Tempo function automatically.

I mean, if I use, lets say an 4/8 I would want to tap 4 eight notes and Cakewalk to recognize that every 4 beats theres an accented click.

Or if there's a project where the tempo is 3/4, I want Cakewalk to recognize that when I'm taping, there are 3 beats per measure and one is accented. 

Finally, if there's no way to achieve this automatically. Is there a manual way to do this?

Greetings and Thanks in advance!

I think You're by far one of the best "Audio and Music Production" Youtubers in the web. 

Thank you for this series.

It would be awesome so If you need to find out the tempo of a file or a project, you could just press play and tap the tempo and not having to open a new window to do it.

Thank you so much for your effort.

I've been experiencing some trouble with melodyne, everytime I create a FX region, the software displays the melodyne window but with no information. I need to close it and open it again so I can see the notes.

35 minutes ago, RobertWS said:

It might be the Exclusive setting here:

Thank you, but it didn't work for me.