Steve Moddelmog

I assume you mean shortcuts for the "nudge" function. They are on the numeric keypad.

Noel, can you explain what you mean by that? If I load an existing project, CbB knows what preset I used for each plugin and properly loads those presets. And if I have modified them in some way without saving over the existing preset or saving as a new preset but then saved the project, I'm pretty sure those modifications get loaded with the project too. So I'm sure I'm just not understanding what you're saying. Thanks.

So true. Not on the subject of making music, but years ago Gillette or Schick or some razor-maker attached the term "Pro-shave" to one of their products. I remember thinking, wow, I'm pretty good at shaving - maybe I could go pro.

I used to have 32-bit SPLAT installed alongside 64-bit Cakewalk by Bandlab. That way I could easily run old projects and not have an these headaches. Now I can't figure out how I did it - I think the installation sequence must be very important, because if I install 32-bit Sonar with Cakewalk already installed, it destroys the plugin database. But I'm certain I used to do it. Can anyone point me in the right direction for doing it? Maybe uninstall both, then install 32-bit Sonar first, run it so 32-bit and dxi plugins are found, and then install Cakewalk?

Seems not worth it to pursue. I do have P5. I could install and then wrap "Dimension" with dxishell, which I've had pretty good luck with converting other dxi's to VSTs. But it wouldn't recognize the wrapped dxi as the dxi that was used in my 16 year old project, so I still wouldn't know the preset that was used (or the settings). If I knew those, I'd just load them in Dimension Pro. ("Dimension" doesn't happen to be one of the few dxi's that work in 64-bit Cakewalk by Bandlab (such as PSYN II and Pentagon), does it?) As I said above, I do wish there was a way to get Cakewalk to cough up the info on presets and modified settings used for each plugin in a project. The info has to be there or it wouldn't know what to do when you load any project. Would be very useful with many plugins such as Native Instruments, Wusik, etc., that get new "identities" when they are upgraded. Would save me from having to have, for example, seven versions of Kontakt loaded (the same project with "Dimension (NOT Pro)" also uses Kontakt 3, which was a little tricky to authorize since it expects NI's Service Center, not Native Access, to authorize it). I've wised up recently and, unless I forget, I add the preset name to the Track notes so I know exactly what's what when opening in future installations.

Of course, even if I can get it working with dxishell, I won't know what settings or preset I used. I know that information has to be embedded somewhere in the .cwp file - I wish someone would develop a tool to extract it. Would be very helpful for working on old projects that use old versions of Native Instruments plugins, for example, where every update is actually a new program and you'd like to be able to find what the preset was in, say , Absynth 2 that you originally used in the project and load it in Absynth5, without having to install Absynth 2 just to get to the info.

Ah, I do still have my P5 CD. And I've had pretty good luck wrapping dxi's with dxishell. I'll give it a try. Thanks!

Oh, ps to that. I recall buying Dimension Pro and then it later came included with Sonar starting with Sonar 8, and I had issues with then having Dimension Pro installed with two different serial numbers. But I don't think that could be my problem here - pretty sure both of those versions of Dimension Pro showed up in projects as "Dimension Pro," not "Dimension."

I'm trying to open an old project from 2007. Two plugins weren't found: Kontakt 3, which I have somewhere and can install, and "Dimension." The missing plugin is not identified as Dimension Pro (which is installed and should be available). I noticed in a spreadsheet I have of what plugins came with what versions of Sonar that there was a Dimension LE that came with Sonar 7. I know the missing plugin is come variant of Dimension Pro - it actually loads the same little graphic in synth rack view that loads with Dimension Pro. Does anyone know what version of Dimension ?? would just be identified as "Dimension" by Cakewalk / Sonar?

I don't see anything in the BIOS settings that looks like it has to do with CPU throttling - I can pretty much tell what everything is for and there's just nothing like that. Maybe having no setting is HP's intention for this model. Thanks for the link to CoreTemp. I downloaded it, and the "hottest" Core (Core 0) is currently 69 degrees C.

And here is Bing's answer: It seems that acpi.sys is a common source of DPC latency for many users who want to use their laptops for music production. According to some online forums123, there are a few possible solutions you can try: Perform a clean install of Windows 10 and update all your drivers and BIOS2. Set your power mode to best performance and adjust the minimum processor state to 100% in the advanced power settings24. Turn off C-states, Intel TurboBoost, Intel Speedstep, and Intel Speed Shift in the BIOS2. Disable or uninstall any unnecessary devices or programs that may cause interference, such as ACPI-Compliant Control Method battery, Intel Dynamic Platform & Thermal Framework, Bonjour, MaxxAudioPro, OneDrive, etc2. Use a third-party program like Process Lasso or Process Hacker to set the process affinity or suspend the ACPI.sys threads25. Switch to a different audio interface with better drivers, such as Scarlett 18i83. I hope this helps you with your problem.

I asked Google Bard for help with this issue. Here's what I got - unfortunately nothing helpful: How can I keep acpi.sys from causing latency in music production software? View other drafts The acpi.sys driver is responsible for managing power consumption on your computer. It can sometimes cause latency in music production software, which can lead to clicks, pops, and other audio problems. There are a few things you can do to keep acpi.sys from causing latency: Update your drivers. Make sure you have the latest drivers for your computer's motherboard, processor, and graphics card. You can usually find these drivers on the manufacturer's website. Disable power management. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager. Expand the "System Devices" category and right-click on "ACPI-Compliant System". Select "Properties" and go to the "Power Management" tab. Uncheck the box next to "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power". Use a dedicated audio interface. A dedicated audio interface will give you much lower latency than your computer's built-in sound card. This will help to prevent acpi.sys from causing problems with your music production software. If you are still experiencing latency problems after trying these steps, you may need to contact your computer manufacturer or audio interface manufacturer for further assistance. Here are some additional tips for reducing DPC latency: Use a high-quality power supply. A poor-quality power supply can cause all sorts of problems with your computer's performance, including DPC latency. Keep your computer cool. Heat can also cause DPC latency, so make sure your computer has good ventilation. Close unnecessary programs. Any programs that are running in the background can contribute to DPC latency. Close any programs that you are not using. Defragment your hard drive. A fragmented hard drive can also cause DPC latency. Defragment your hard drive regularly to improve performance. By following these tips, you can help to reduce DPC latency and improve the performance of your music production software.

Power settings are all at their most "generous." USB not allowed to turn off to save power. I have never used sleep, and the first thing I do when i get a new computer is disable hibernate. At your suggestion, I looked at BIOS settings but I didn't see anything there that seemed to relate to power settings, other than an optimize battery setting which I didn't think would make a difference but I disabled it anyway (it was enabled). I do let Windows turn my screen off after X minutes of inactivity. Wouldn't think that would be problematic, would it?

No, it's an HP.

I downloaded the tool and have run it numerous times. Every time, all looks fine at first, but it eventually (from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in) gives me the message about "having trouble handling real-time audio" and simultaneously (I think) flags ACPI.sys as having the highest reported ISR and DPC routine execution times. It makes suggestions about Power Management (I'm really about 100% sure I have power settings at their most "generous" for every component) and tells me to check for BIOS updates (BIOS just updated less than a month ago). Any insights or suggestions are welcome. Incidentally (or maybe not so incidental), the sound is not always affected (to my ears, anyway) when the max engine load exceeds 100% and there are a few late buffers). But when the sound is poor, the max load is always reported at >100% and there are more than a few late buffers. Thanks to all who have offered their thoughts and ideas.