Dave Maffris

Wow, I swear I looked for an existing thread and could not find it, will follow up there, thanks. I was multitasking and on my phone at the time, so probably that's why I missed seeing the thread before posting this.

Posted on this without seeing this thread. I bit on it for $99, forgetting that once upon a time I upgraded for $69, but still seemed worth it to me to have the latest version, given that the "regular" price showing up in my account prior to this was $299, which was never gonna happen. Once I do the actual upgrade I'm hoping to see some significant improvements.

https://www.arturia.com/black-friday-19#en my existing owner price was $99, too good to pass up.

Don't even need this, but price was too good, figured maybe someday it will come in handy...

Thanks, that's an interesting idea...will see what is what after I download this stuff..

Thinking of getting this (heck, it's free!), but wondering--in CbB, are you using this in addition to, or instead of the Console Emulation Pro Channel?

I just watched both demo videos and I'm greatly impressed. At the current discounted price, this is most likely worth my investment just because...

Saxophones are very nice...

Hmm, yes!!

Spacedesk is an interesting idea, I once used Air Parrot in my former (non-music) career. It might do the trick, at least for remote operation in studio.

Thanks for the feedback, I didn't see some of the ones mentioned in the app store, but I'll look again. I like the Behringer XTouch, but I want wireless control, if I'm sitting at my computer it's less of a need (helpful but not essential). I have a new machine w WIndows 10 so I'm guessiung the NanoKontrol Studio would be a nice compromise, even though it doesn't have touch sensitive, motorized faders, etc.

Looking for a control surface, but I'd like it to be mobile rather than fixed and wired. Korg NanoKontrol Studio has bluetooth connection and looks small enough to walk around my studio and use. StudioLogic has an XL Mixface, but it mentioned a a bunch of compatible Daw's that are NOT Cakewalk. Although I also own Studio One Pro, I'm not comfortable using it for stuff other than mastering right now, and still prefer Cakewalk to all other DAW's I've tried. I think there is a DAW app for the iPad I might be able to use, but the available apps seem to have shrunk in recent years. What are you folks using, and is it possible to configure a device that doesn't mention Cakewalk compatibility (I know Mackie mode is usually good, but not all control surfaces mention this capability). Thanks.

OK, now I'm really intrigued. My biggest headache with SD3 (mostly my own ignorance of drums) is getting that exact sound without endless experimentation, EQ, and other nuanced controls. This looks like a great, straightforward approach to shaping the sound, whether in advance, after the fact, or during playback. Starting to think maybe it's worth $150 after all. I do like Modo bass a lot...

I now use a Presonus Quantum audio interface. In Cakewalk's preferences, In the Audio (Devices) section, I'm wondering why it shows only the odd-numbered inputs and outputs. And in Driver Settings, the PLayback Timing Master shows as Quantum Asio driver Main Out Left. It's obvious that each pair is working and in stereo, and nothing is out of the ordinary as far as recording or playback. Also, if I create and audio track, I can assign it to (for example) Left Quantum Mic/Line in 3 or Right Mic/Line in 3, which should correspond to inputs 3 and 4 of my Quantum. My question is, why this numbering scheme, shouldn't each numbered input/output be labeled as such? Is there a setting that allows for this, or does it simply not matter? PS, I've been using Cakewalk since the 90's, and I also noticed this issue with my old MOTU Ultralite when it came to assigning inputs, but the Playback Master was listed as MOTU outputs 1 and 2, not just 1 or Left. Thanks, all.

I only have 22 jam points, not enough to be better than the MODO bass owner discount of $50.00.

I am intrigued. As a dedicated SD3 user, it would have to be very good to compete with SD3. I am, however, an enthusiastic user of the Modo Bass, which I got at a great promo price in the early days of it's launch. I also have other physically modeled instruments I love, such as Pianoteq and AAS Lounge Lizard, for examples. Physically modeled virtual instruments have a couple of advantages over sampled VST's. One is the smaller footprint and faster load times. The other, more importantly, is that a physical model simulates real world playing better than samples. A recorded sample is just that, a recording that cannot be altered, just processed. However, a physically modeled instrument can predict variations in performance on the fly and provide greater variety of articulations, in that a human being will never hit the keys/drums/cymbals/guitar/bass strings the same each time, and will vary the articulation either purposefully or randomly. Samples w round-robin are great, too, but still limited; and I believe (not absolutely sure of this) that the variations are virtually limitless in a physically modeled instrument. Mathematics algorithms are used to produce the variations (if your arm is getting fatigued you might hit the strings with less force or at a different angle, for example). It sounds crazy, but I believe it is the future of VST's. I will always use and enjoy both types of virtual instruments, but MODO bass convinced me that IK can do the job well enough to risk the expenditure (it would be $150 for me as a MODO bass user). Still mulling it over, and don't know when the actual release is scheduled, but I'm inclined to give this a whirl.

Yes!!!!

This could be a very fine deal, given it's usual price ($598). I have read good things about it, but not sure if it's worth the deal.

Hee hee hee, April 1...

Woohoo. This should be good. I’m sure I’ll be getting this at some point, currently I only have a small amount of orange slices.

sounds really good...have yet to be happy with any virtual sax I've owned--and have not sprung for the Samplemodeling ones, which are the only ones up to now that sounded authentic to me. This sounds as good, yet is half the price.

Very interested in this...

How does this compare with Izotope RX6 standard, which for me would cost at least $150?

I had an SC8850 I loved for years, but it is long gone. My virtual instruments now are superior to it, except for that wonderful saxophone that growled when struck at high velocity on the keyboard.

Orangetree Sample's vibes are excellent go to orangetreesamples.com and give a listen. https://www.orangetreesamples.com/products/pure-jazz-vibes