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Yes, I think that may be the case . . . but two monitors are pretty normal these days, there should be something to compensate for this in the software programming, I don't think Cakewalk has adjusted for this yet.

FYI, the setting "Recycle Plugins" unchecked in preferences does exactly that, they are all launched as "pinned" When I looked at this further, the real issue here for me is that on my second Console monitor, they are indeed remaining open (pinned), but they disappear from view when opening the next plugin . . . they go behind the main window. A workaround I found is to use Ctrl+TAB to toggle through the pinned plugins, which brings them back in front of the main window. I think when you launch plugins, they should all remain in view, unless you minimize them, where they minimize bottom left, in front of the main windows, but are still visible, even though minimized. Perhaps this is a Windows thing, because it treats the right side monitor as secondary to the program running on the main monitor. Still, I have used other DAWS where all plugins remain visible on both monitors until they are closed.

Very Interesting piece here Lynn ! a fiesta for the ears once again . . . no, it doesn't have that sing a long chorus others have mentioned, for me more of a philosophical journey. Your Soundclick page calls it "Alternate Rock (Indie)", but I hear it as a very jazz based idea, as it certainly morphs through different tempo and tonal allusions, and lyrical feelings. I knew from that first thick discord that I was in for something different. Enjoyed it very much, and huge respect for the recording / mix, to capture this idea !

A bit of a frustration for me . . . when I try to open multiple plugin windows on my second monitor, it doesn't work . . . launching the next plugin just closes the previous plugin. I have the setting "Recycle Plugins" unchecked in preferences, and it works correctly on my main monitor. (I have Track view on main (left) monitor, and Console view on second (right) monitor) So, if I try to launch multiple plugins on my Console view second (right) monitor, plugins just close the previous one ? Please tell me there is a button to fix this somewhere ?

Pretty cool, some nostalgia I missed . . . but luvin' it now ! Thanks for posting it Ed

Interesting project ! I can hear this is a well conceived piece of music, from that melody and chord structure . . . really enjoyed how you interpret from the original composition here with the electric guitar doing the melody all through. The video is also perfect to go along with this, in that it is understated . . . a standing picture with slow movements. Great stuff. Thanks for posting here.

Wookiee . . . lit up my headphones most effectively, and the interface to my brain was seamless . . . starts with a swish, nice triumphant ending, bubbling with intricate LFOness all along the way. Most enjoyable, and relaxing end to my day here, thanks.

Real quality feel to this one, so well played and conceived . . . enjoyed it very much, just don't make it another 40 years to play together again !

Another very cool song from you Philip . . . this one travels along with a smooth delivery. It's very "close up" and personal, the way you recorded it, which really works well for the song and lyric idea, though, the acoustic string slide noise would drive most audio engineers crazy . . . did you have the mic very near the fretboard to get this authentic sound ? I don't mind it so much, because that's what guitars sound like when you're right close to it . . . maybe do a club version in the future ? Anyways, glad you posted here, I'm a fan of what you do.

They offer this BFD3 deal so everyone will have it, then along comes BFD4 update real soon after . . .

Hey Lynn . . . simply loving the slow rock shuffle feel to this one, no mix suggestions, just enjoying very much on my headphones, so much great stuff going on. This is just top notch pro sounding to me . . . bit of a prog rock ending, fun stuff there !

Hey thanks for that Russell, glad you like it ! . . . in this one just the bass guitar and drums are VSTi

Ed . . . glad you had a listen, and thank you for the positive compliments !

Thank you very much Nigel, glad you thought it's a great track, means a lot.

Thanks Wookiee, I think you have "proper" monitors, so I'm glad to hear it translated alright . . . what to do with it ? . . . Field of Dreams I guess, find a publisher.

Thanks Andy for the positive comment !

Glad you liked it Paul, it was a slower funk drum pattern I started with, so had to really thin out the drums a lot once I sped it all up.

Thank you so much ! . . . I am a big Keith Urban fan, nice compliment.

Hi Russell . . . cool song, nice first time share here ! You have a very good voice, and I like a lot of the guitar work you've done . . . my only thing as a listener, was that I was waiting for a solo section or a bridge somewhere along the way . . . but certainly look forward to hearing what else you have cookin' in your studio, keep em' comin' . . .

Oh yeah, this one is easy on the ears, gentle and reflective. You have mixed that vocal more as a background effect, not sure if that was intended. Everyone so far has wanted more vocal volume, me too . . . no need to hide what sounds so beautiful.

Hey everyone, here's a new one . . . still workin' and mixin' This one was actually inspired by a young kid from my neighbourhood, who actually had some national success here in Canada. Watched one of his videos, and it got me percolating, and the result was this . . . so far:

David Bendeth compressor . . . I recall that from years ago, was it a pro channel add on, or just a regular plugin ? Anyways, I also recall it was very pricey, so didn't bite, you've used it very effectively here !

Great sounding piece, crisp recording, excellent vocals, enjoyed it very much ! . . . thanks for posting here.

Metal masterpiece guys ! Comes complete with glissando synth, totally works here. Also, shout outs for that low growly vocal harmony, not overdone, but so effective. Those are some cool protest lyrics, makes me want to kick something, but I got neighbours, and can only enjoy in the safety of headphones, for now . . . Great stuff.

Truly hypnotic groove Mark . . . this one will be top of my listening list for quite a while ! Really like the separation you got between the left and right guitars, leaving so much room in the middle. The kick may be a bit distracting on headphones, but it seems perfect on smaller speakers, and I think it's essential to be up front as an overall rhythmic drum hook, just like in the original. Myself, I would probably have played with some of the kick accent volumes to take it down a bit in a few places (intro ?), more like Mick. For the vocal chorus harmony "Got me Hypnotized" . . . the original has that little higher note turn in the higher harmony, then goes down a step. On my first listen to your version, something sounded different there, so I had to go listen to the original. Either way, your more laid back version works great, and granted those high notes are female vocals, so you've totally made your version your very own. Most impressive guitar licks and smooth vocals all through this, your brother had a very good idea !