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So not surprised Chuck.

It is clear i could acquire more gear without shame.

RME USB Driver for UCX and UFX on 2/25/2019. RME Firmware 2/20/2019. RME Digicheck updated 9/17/2018. News, changes and fixes Warning: this version is no longer compatible to Windows XP! V 1.166 (02/25/2019) New in TotalMix FX 1.6: - Settings for External Input and current PFL mode are no longer changed per Snapshot. - Solo/PFL have now priority over the Mute state of an input channel. - Settings, Mixer: New option 'Exclusive Solo/PFL Mode' - Settings, Mixer: New option '2-Row Mode with only Input in first row' - Settings, Aux Devices: Increased number of Aux device channel banks to 24, so that MADIface XT and HDSPe MADI FX can control an Octamic XTC even on MADI port 3. - Preferences, Mixer Views: New option 'Store channel open/close state in Layout Preset'. - Preferences, Snapshots: new 'do not load' options 'Main Volume, Main/Phones Volume, Control Room Settings'. - Preferences, New Option 'Store Settings for all users'. So far every user had his own TM FX state/settings. This option now allows to have the same settings for all users. - Added full support for multi-user operation. On a user change TM FX will automatically close and reopen. According to the above option it then loads either specific settings for the current user, or the same settings for all users. - Menu File: New option 'Preload all snapshots'. Loads the 8 snapshots of a workspace into the Snapshot section, but does not activate any of them. Other settings within the workspace file (window position etc.) are ignored. - Matrix: Shift + click to change phase, Ctrl + click to mute (or double click) on the vertical channel name columns. - ARC USB: added new mode 'Push-or'. Allows for example to activate Talkback with a button and the footswitch without blocking each other. - ARC USB, Usage: supports SysEx mode (requires firmware update of the ARC USB). Additional option to disable the former mode. Firmware download: RME Intelligent Audio Solutions Fireface UC / UCX / 802 / UFX / Babyface / Babyface Pro USB Flash Update Tool for Windows Vista/7/8/10 Requires driver 1.09 or higher This Flash Update Tool will update the internal firmware to the following versions: Babyface: 225 Babyface Pro: 101 Fireface UC: 126 / 138 Fireface UCX: USB 48, DSP 260, FireWire 27, Class Compliant 13 Fireface UFX: USB 360, DSP 163, FireWire 344, Class Compliant 28 Fireface 802: USB 15, DSP 9, FW 7, Class Compliant 9 Update 02/14/2019: Updates USB of the following devices: UFX to 360, UCX to 48, UC to 126/138, 802 to 15. Fixes a compatibility issue (record start) with Asmedia USB controllers. Additionally UC: fixes a rare issue with reading the serial number during power-on. Fireface 802: V 13/9/7/CC9: Supports unlimited CRM channel selection and the new reverbs. DSP mixer has been optimized. Compatible to the Corning USB 3 optical cable. Supports Loopback and EQ+D for record under iOS. V 13/7/7/CC 7: Removes noise at high gain on open Inst inputs. Fireface UCX: V 46/260/27/CC13: Sample rates 176.4 and 192 kHz removed from CC mode to regain multichannel compatibility with Auria. V 46/260/27/CC12: Supports unlimited CRM channel selection and the new reverbs. DSP mixer has been optimized. Compatible to the Corning USB 3 optical cable. Supports Loopback and EQ+D for record under iOS. V 46/240/26/CC 10: Fixes a detection problem which occurred in seldom cases with VIA based FireWire. V 45/240/25/CC 10: Possible sample offset when changing between single/double/quad speed and resulting performance problems fixed. V 44/240/25/CC 10: supports the iPad app TotalMix FX for iPad version 1.1. Echo Delay Time can be set to 0.00 s to use the FX bus as real Aux bus. Expander Threshold top value raised from -30 dB to -20 dB. Optimized Dynamics function removes low volume noise on specific samples and improves the lowest attack range (0 to 6 ms) for Compressor/Limiter/Expander. New global zipper noise filter design working on all faders. New internal third row design with several improvements (example: the Cue channel’s fader no longer influences volume). Optimized performance for higher count of EQs and Dynamics. FireWire only: MIDI input problem with Sysex fixed. V 42/220/23/7: CC7 supports the ipad app TotalMix FX for iPad V 42/220/23/4: Class Compliant: full 18 channels, choice of 2 playback routings (C8/CA) V 42/200/23/3: FX Send was deactivated since 190 V 42/190/23/3: Fixes clicks when compressor/expander are working V 42/180/23/3: ADAT receiver optimized. Level loss of 6 dB in the 'Cue to' function fixed. V 41/170/22/3: Public release. Fireface UFX: V 357/163/344/CC28: Improved DURec playback (clicks on file end, correct start of playback). Performance optimized at 192 kHz (DURec playback and reverb). V 357/162/344/CC28: Reverb was not rendered correctly (fade-out, low volume signals). V 357/161/344/CC28: Supports unlimited CRM channel selection and the new reverbs. DSP mixer has been optimized. Compatible to the Corning USB 3 optical cable. Supports Loopback and EQ+D for record under iOS. V 357/159/343/CC26: DURec: recording an output signal (TM FX third row) exceeding 0 dBFS produced nasty digital distortion. V 357/158/343/CC26: Possible sample offset when changing between single/double/quad speed and resulting performance problems fixed. Internal loopback did not work in some situations in quad speed with channel 16. V 356/158/343/CC26: supports the iPad app TotalMix FX for iPad version 1.1. Echo Delay Time can be set to 0.00 s to use the FX bus as real Aux bus. Expander Threshold top value raised from -30 dB to -20 dB. Optimized Dynamics function removes low volume noise on specific samples and improves the lowest attack range (0 to 6 ms) for Compressor/Limiter/Expander. New global zipper noise filter design working on all faders. New internal third row design with several improvements (example: the Cue channel’s fader no longer influences volume). Optimized performance for higher count of EQs and Dynamics. FireWire only: MIDI input problem with Sysex fixed. V 353/156/341/21: Using DURec under high DSP load could cause problems with the ARC. V 353/153/341/21: CC21 supports the ipad app TotalMix FX for iPad V 353/153/341/8: Adds Class Compliant mode with 22 channels / 96 kHz I/O, choice of 2 playback routings (C2/CA). V 352/151/341: FX Send was deactivated since 190. Booting at 96 kHz sr the mixer was not initialized. V 352/149/341: Fixes clicks when compressor/expander are working V 352/148/341: ADAT receiver optimized. Level loss of 6 dB in the 'Cue to' function fixed. Optimized graphics refresh in the display. V 351/147/340: Gain reduction not shown on odd channels when the even channel had been inactive. Faster operation of the Advanced Remote Control. Optimized internal error management. DURec: Starting Record with no channel enabled caused a flashing indication for all channels armed later. Stand-alone MIDI: under certain conditions not all fader values were loaded correctly. 9th fader of Mackie Control could block Main volume setting. Improved loading of setups for quicker reaction when using the Advanced Remote Control. V 351/144/340: Bugfix: AutoSet influenced the communication with the front USB port. Gain Reduction data of Compressor and Auto Level transmission added (displayed in TM FX 0.96). Activated DIM could cause mismatch dialog. V 351/141/340: New functions AutoSet and low pass filter. V 351/139/340: Improved compatibility for some USB sticks. V 351/138/340: Noise on the phones outputs in DS/QS mode fixed. V 350/138/339: USB recording improved. Switching between USB/FW improved. V 343/137/336: USB recording improved. Cue works correctly on mono channels. V 342/129/336: Support for mono hardware outputs and USB recording. V 342/112/336: Error during unit initialization fixed which had been introduced in version 111. V 342/111/336: Compressor/Expander were in stereo mode not coupled reliably, so worked in dual mono mode instead. V 342/110/336: MIDI USB/FireWire: Input and output could drop data. DSP: Auto Level output channel 1 did not work correctly. V 338/108/333: Update of the UFX DSP software: New: Support for Speaker B. Reverb/Echo could generate noise when the unit is switched on. Fixed problems when loading Setups at the unit which changed channels from mono to stereo or vice versa. V 338/107/333: Update for the FireWire communication of Mac OS. V 338/107/332: Improved initialization of the sample rate. LED test during power-on. Improved initialization of the USB phy. FireWire operation could cause the unit to hang. V 336 first public release. This FUT flashes USB firmware 336, DSP 107 and FireWire firmware 328. Babyface: V 223: Optimized encoder handling to prevent jumps in gain. V 220: Possible sample offset when changing between single/double/quad speed and resulting performance problems fixed. V 219: Bug fix sample rate control broken since v 218. Further performance optimization of the Class Compliant mode V 218: supports the iPad app TotalMix FX for iPad version 1.1. New global zipper noise filter design working on all faders. New internal third row design with several improvements (example: the Cue channel’s fader no longer influences volume). V 204: Problem fixed with MIDI Realtime Messages at MIDI input V 203: Instrument LED is constantly lit in a dim state instead of flashing V 201: Adds stand-alone and Class Compliant mode V 186: Internal change, no bugfix V 185 Changing the input gain changed the output gain too V 184 Bug fix high interrupt load when removing the driver under W7 SP1 V 183 Mute for phantom power. Peak hold for Over LEDs. V 179 Zero Crossing Detection activated (Mic In). Error in USB core fixed. V 176 Second MIDI port in class compliant mode (Mac) removed. V 175 DSP optimized. V 173 first public release. Fireface UC: V 135: Newer devices only: Clip LED ignored gain setting on channels 3/4. V 123: Optimized encoder handling to prevent jumps in gain. V 119: Possible sample offset when changing between single/double/quad speed and resulting performance problems fixed. V 118: Problem fixed with MIDI Realtime Messages at MIDI input V 117: Internal Loopback did not work correctly with ADAT at more than 48 kHz. Internal Loopback on the ADAT channels is now available even when Optical Out is set to SPDIF. V 116: ADAT/SPDIF playback at DS and QS was distorted when the opposite format was present at the digital input. V 115: Mute for phantom power. V 112: In standalone mode the sample rate was not set correctly. V 111: The UC is now compatible to the Nec USB 3.0 controller. LTC In (input 4) now also generates MTC, available at the MIDI input 2. SPDIF output: Channel Status Consumer changed to IEC 60958-3 (24 bit). V 091: The Pitch fader did not work correctly. SPDIF output: Channel Status Consumer changed to IEC 60958-3 (DS/QS). V 088: In Quad Speed operation SMUX4 did not work. The mic gain fader position of channel 1 sometimes changed on ASIO start. V 086: In QS mode the analog input channel 1 (mic) did not work correctly V 082: Initial release

Quoting an email i got today. We're running an A12B Kickstarter project! If we get orders for roughly 60 modules in 30 days, we'll do another production run. This is your last chance to order an A12B, since we're closing up shop when our lease runs out later this year. This will be the last production run, so now's the time to place an order if you want to fill your chassis or get a stand-alone unit.

Is there a final note off message in the midi? Check midi events.

Damn dude. I'm useless, but impressed.

You can record the output of your synth on an Aux track if you want to while you play it. When it comes to sustain, I'm guessing that if you recorded the midi you also recorded the sustain. It might sound really differently when you change synth patches. Some synth patches have an infinite hold for sustain. Other patches have a steady fade for the sustain. For example, when you hold the sustain pedal on a piano, it fades out fairly quickly. Other synth never fade out. I mention this in case you changed your patch from one type to another.

Fwiw, all the old timers used laptops like yours back in the day. 😃 What i mean is, you might be able to get this sorted. If your budget is tight, the first thing I'd do would be borrow a USB interface from a friend... Use asio. Does it fix things? If yes, there are entry level interfaces for around $100 usd. Most important, set it to asio.

I just checked in Sonar Platinum (last version) and Cakewalk (current version). Both versions closed ok. There were some lingering plugin finding processes. But I killed them and they went away. I wasn't able to get them to return and remain after that.

same for me. seems new.

I don't offhand. Normally, recording continues until you hit stop. Do you have loop engaged? Punch? These things can have a controlled recording window.

Fyi as a us citizen, i paid $69 usd through PayPal direct to overload. I upgraded from th3 full.

There are lots of ways to do it with interruption. Doing it without interruption is tricky. I like Scook's idea of using the Matrix. You can trigger loops with a midi controller to start different sections when you're ready. :-)

I have since given some thought to how to block one instance of THU from looping while not blocking another. If you have the same midi input on 2 different midi tracks (one to the first instance of THU and the other to the 2nd instance of THU), you could use a midi filter to block the loop instructions to the second instance of THU. I haven't tried it yet, but it might work.

@Piotr if they don't make some improvements to the Looper, I'll have to agree with you. That said, it looks like they are going to get it dialed in fairly well. While not awesome, it is way better than th3 Looper which was really so bad as to not be useful. Juan of the odd things to me is that loop start and stop is a global setting only. if you drop three instances of th3 in your project, they will all loop together. You can't start a loop on one track with one amp then play over it with another without looping both. This assumes your midi input is the same device for both instances.

@dantarbill https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR&language=3&help=Region_FX.07.html You can copy the region to a midi track and drag the row of midi events to any midi note you like.

Is your audio set to use asio? What interface are you using? Have you run resplendent latency checker to resolve dpc call latency in your system?

Cakewalk doesn't do this well. If you are willing to play the first bit then hit stop... Click the clip and ctrl+l and drag the clip out, you can then record over the loop on another track... This gets you what you are talking about but the flow gets interrupted and it is fiddly. This is what Filo describes above. Th3 has a Looper you can trigger with a midi pedal. Thu, the newer version, has a better Looper, but they are still working on it. I've been using it this weekend and enjoying it, but there are times when I'm like wtf. When you use the Looper with the midi pedal, you can record the long guitar track but listen back hearing the loops. You could also record the actual output as well on an aux track.

Follow up To be clear, soundwise is brilliant and 1000 times the musician i am. I was only pointing out that you can replace a variety of components with the real thing for a nice improvement. This doesn't mean that you can't get cool sounds entirely within Thu. I only mean there are lots of ways to enjoy the plugin.

From the th3/thu manuals... In the master controls section Sensitivity: changes input sensitivity as much as it would be on a real amp. LOW is best suited for single coils, HIGH usually works better with humbuckers. This doesn't tell you how the amp was modelled, but it might help it sound better. Imho, amp models are cool, but just not that close to the real thing. I wonder if one of the reasons to not let us model our own amps is it would make obvious to everyone how limited the technology really is. I tried isolating the mics and found a huge difference between modelled mics and the real thing. That doesn't mean i don't love thu for convenience and cost effectiveness. I do. And i paid the upgrade price the moment it became available.

I was using my fcb1010 with the loop features in th-u today. 1. When ending a loop, it automatically begins overdubbing the same loop. 2. Sometimes when i stomp to end the overdubbing, the volume of the loop would jump to 0. 3. I wasn't able to get the undo to undo anything ever. 4. I was able to map all the controls to the fcb1010 and have tons of fun. 5. There is more than a small chance that the only problem is me. .... Opposite of Soundwise, i sometimes use only the fx and send out through my reamp box to my real amp. This is tons of fun and let's me play with the stomp boxes and order of stomp boxes easily. .... Folks earlier in the thread asked about single coil vs humbucker. There is an input setting in th3/thu for single coil vs humbucker. I can't remember how to describe it. It is mentioned in the th3 manual. My only electric is a strat with lace single coil pickups, so i never use the humbucker setting.

Any chance you had a midi controller set up?

I think the external insert is cool if you want to move the position around within an array of other plugins. When you're really looping back the track, it works just the same (at least based on what I did in the video). In other words, the latency compensation for a round trip, sending out and returning back in to the interface works the same as the external insert for all intents and purposes. The external insert can be moved around within the FX Bin. It's just another way to skin the cat. It's not the only way. The null test is a useful thing conceptually to make sure you have optimally aligned your track but MAutoAlign can help with that too. In my video it detected a one sample difference in one of the recorded pairs. The bounce to tracks feature will notice the presence of the external effect and prevent you from doing a fast bounce when you are using it. This is kinda helpful. If you intend to record the output of your external effect, I think it matters a lot less and might be barely worth the trouble.

I sometimes use track templates for a fast start. I blend synth with guitar with Roland gr20 synth. I usually use a rapture pro pad because errant guitar midi sounds bad when too precise and loud. That might mean i suck, but i can get cool sounds for a sucky guitar player like me. I have a sustain pedal. I like using my touch screen with the xy controls in rapture pro for swooping weirdness. Because i am usually playing my guitar through my real pedals and amp, there is huge variance in my sounds night to night. I have a 16 year old child who twists the knobs for fun all the time and when I'm not there. It is like a syntorial ear challenge to dial everything back to something that inspires me. https://www.syntorial.com Sometimes i listen to a recording from 20 years ago and think awesome! I wonder if i can get that sound again!

Thanks. Not a perfect video. Direct output works the same as using external insert in terms of alignment. External insert might make it easier to mix original with effected track live without printing our moving the send around between effects. Idk. I was surprised that both seemed to work equally well. Thanks