Brando

Thanks for posting Michael. Awesome reverbs- will definitely try 2.00.

Another thought, if the software is properly activated, and if you are sure the plugin is being scanned properly, maybe try it in another DAW - reaper is free to try and small enough it will give you a pretty good idea if the plugin problem is only with Cakewalk/Sonar. I still believe it's a plugin issue not your DAW.

Further to Max's point about it sounding like an iLok issue here is Antares' instructions for activation. 

I don't think it's sufficient for Antares' support to say the DAW MIGHT not be supported and "you should have tried the demo". (While true, they need to help you ensure your software is properly activated).

http://support.antarestech.com/support/solutions/articles/26000034572-how-to-activate-your-license-for-non-ilok-plugins-like-auto-tune-access-efx-and-auto-key-

It seems to me the problem isn't the free DAW - it's the expensive plugin (with no  refund as a bonus). Yay Antares!

How familiar are you with 3rd party plugins in general? Have you searched for the plugin to be sure the install location is included in your scanned folders? Done a rescan of your plugs? Does the VST scan fail on scanning? Does the plugin show up in your excluded Plugins?  

1 hour ago, jkoseattle said:

Yeah, I checked that, but I can create a brand new line in a brand new project, and it only happens when two notes overlap even the tiniest little bit. There isn't a way to tell CW to clips note events so that they end right when the next note starts, is there?

https://github.com/rogeriodec/CAL

His "unoverlap" cal script is pretty useful for this

I was using Alchemy a week or so ago in Studio One 4. Worked fine. Will try it again and also in CbB when I am back at my DAW. Very disappointed if this doesn't work. "Camel" and Apple can both rot in Hell. Thinking of all the convolutions to download and keep installers and data files with no certainty that the program would re-install/authenticate etc.   It's inevitable that it will go I suppose though still infuriating.

45 minutes ago, Johnbee58 said:

While I agree with the assessment, the attitude is uncalled for.

😐

Tough to assess 'attitude' from text. I reread the post and still see only eagerness to help out a fellow user.

1 hour ago, user6851820567124302 said:

I have no money and lost my job. 

If the sound card with Sonar worked OK 'til a few months, must be a solution.

Sorry to hear that. The biggest problem is Windows 10 and the fact your older card is not supported. As others have said you might be better off dropping the Soundblaster and using an on board card instead even with ASIO4ALL.

(Edit) - kitecrazy has it....

2 hours ago, user6851820567124302 said:

I tried bandlab cakewalk. Ty for the tip.

Exactly same problem.

So, must be win10 with some update tha are creating a issue with creative drivers.

Sucks.

Why are you so resistant to losing the Soundblaster?

All kinds of issues with Soundblaster  drivers, especially with windows 10, which doesn't support your card. You've a decent PC. Spend a few dollars on a low cost interface and like Cactus advises, launch that old Soundblaster. Time to move on.

I believe Q = "quiet" mode (low speed, independent of speed setting from bios or controller). P = "power" mode where speed is set to target (from bios or from a fan control).

Sometimes it is just two fixed speeds (Q = lower speed, P = higher, depending on the fan)

There are lots of posts about issues with sound blaster based sound cards being hosed by Windows 10. Just one example below.

There are lots of low cost audio cards our there that would be a better choice for SONAR than what you are trying to use. May want to consider upgrading to Cakewalk by Bandlab while you are upgrading too.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/lost-sound-after-latest-windows-10-update/92063df1-e228-4e68-a5b0-ee9bb9c891aa

PM him. (Copy the link then choose the mail icon from your user profile- his info will come up when you start to type his name).

Well in that case - I got nothin'. HopefullyNoel chimes in.

I haven't spent a lot of time exploring current offerings and limitations. K-lite I think is still a good all in one pack: 

https://www.codecguide.com

Set a restore point before you install just to be safe.

Actually I think that suggests to me it IS a codec. Chances are that the exact same codec is being used by Cakewalk as is used by the vidplayer. The only hope (apart from conversion) is to try to install a  different codec/codec pack.

You're welcome. FWIW I have always found QuickTime and MP4 dodgy in  SONAR and assume that would still be the case in Bandlab. That's why I tried the vst player originally. 

Looks like they are charging $18 for a licensed version now..

I've used this in SONAR in the past: awesome little video player vst (free): if it's a codec issue this should help you determine that. Basically it is a vst based player built around ffmpeg.

https://vidplayvst.com/index.htm

That board is on my list. Lots of positive reviews. The limitation in sata ports shouldn't be a big deal in my case. 6 is good (for me) even giving one to the dvd burner.

Nice Panu!

I'm about to do something similar. What did you use for a motherboard? Have been going back and forth between a few. 

https://www.karoryfer.com/karoryfer-samples/wydawnictwa/swirly-drums

I am amazed by the diversity of sound from both chromaphone and string studio. Chromaphone pretends to be (just) a percussion synth (which it does wonderfully) but the synth sounds that can be coaxed from it (by someone with some skill) are amazing. I love some of the basses, in particular, in this set.

My own meager skills at developing new sounds are sad next to the skill of some of these sound designers. 

(...and thanks)

Chandler- happy to see you've made the migration over here from the old forum. Great video as always. Thanks for posting.

Gone to user TD75.

I bought this from JRR Shop as soon as I saw this but shortly afterwards the great folks at AAS sent me an email giving it to me for free because I couldn't take advantage of their free Christmas/holiday download (I own all their plugs and soundsets). So I have an unredeemed license at JRR that I will give away free to the first person I hear from. If interested PM me your email address and your forum user name and I'll send you the link. 

This is a really good sound set by the way.