Jim Roseberry

On an instrument this deep, lack of multi-threading is a significant limitation.

18 hours ago, Fleer said:

Just get an M1 or M2 (or soon M3) Mac, Zo. 

Or a 14900k... which... is faster than all the above.  

Only downside is that it needs *substantial* cooling.

14900k is basically a 13900ks (tiny bit lower power-consumption).

Really, Intel shouldn't have released it as "14th Gen".

Should have been "13th Gen mk2"

2 hours ago, DeeringAmps said:

Apologies to @bluzdogin advance, I don’t want to hijack your thread.

@Jim Roseberryhow do the captures compare to Tonex?

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I would agree with @bluzdog, the Captures of both Quad Cortex and ToneX sound/respond great.

IMO, Captures with included mic'd Cab sound better (a little more lively) than DI Captures run thru an IR.

23 hours ago, Max Arwood said:

Wow this is a HAPPY DAY. It’s also sad I have been clocked at 3510-3512 for who knows how long. 
I can’t wait for 4500!!!!😊

 

Hey Max, 

Give me a call Monday... and we'll re-set the 4.5GHz over-clock.

21 hours ago, Max Arwood said:

Hey Jim - I am running at 3.4 Device Manage says Core i7 2500K @ 3.4GHz. Can This be upped?

Hi Max,

Download HW Monitor from here:

https://www.cpuid.com/downloads/hwmonitor/hwmonitor_1.52.zip

Unzip and run the 64Bit version.

HW Monitor will show you the exact frequency each core is running.

If you see 4500MHz... it's already over-clocked (don't want to push it further).

If it's showing 3400MHz, the BIOS has been reset.  We can go into the BIOS and re-apply the over-clock.

Love the sound of the OB-X.

Like the extended features of this... so I'm going to grab it.

Had the OB-X8 for a while... but just couldn't justify the size/cost.

How up-to-date is the display adapter driver?

Any possibility of Malware?

Are you getting a "spinner" at unexpected points?

Not trying to be argumentative, but a GTX video card isn't going to increase Cakewalk performance.

That's down to the CPU (unless you're using GPU Audio plugins (running on those Cuda cores).  😉

Max, it's been a minute... but I'm thinking the CPU was already running at 4.5GHz.

That's what I have in my electronic paper-work.   

15 hours ago, dubdisciple said:

I get you, but i think they are thinking of targeting the more specialized market of audio for film. Linux has a much bigger footprint in the film world. I could be wrong, but that might be the play

If you're talking "rendering farms", yes.

If you're talking about folks who compose/record music for Films, they're all using Windows or OSX.  Most are Cubase users.

Out of all Windows users, DAW users are a *tiny* micro-fleck size group.

Linux DAW users are a "sub-atomic" fleck size group.

Maybe Presonus needs a tax write-off...  (shoulder shrug emoji)

If you just want to "collapse" the stereo image, Cakewalk's "Channel Tools" plugin (included with CbB) will do that.

A Linux DAW is an incomplete solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

Other than getting-over on "the man" (Microsoft or Apple), what's a significant benefit?

Moog One

• Extremely expensive
• Great potential
• One achilleas-heal

It would spit out a really sour note (intonation) from time to time.

No, I'm not talking about typical (desirable) analog-drift... I'm talking make your lips pucker totally sour note.

Just killed the joy of having/using it.

I agree with James... the Kemper can surely function as a bass preamp/amp replacement.

There are many small/light DI solutions.

Jack Russell's Great White; the bass player brought a SansAmp to plug into the backline amp.

Guitar player for FireHouse used a Fractal FM3.  

Our guitar player uses a POD-Go.

Most of the guys playing regularly here (Central OH) are using a DI rig.

Many analog DI options go all the way down to 20Hz.

Depending on the monitor speaker, Kent sometimes asks the engineer to remove deep sub-bass frequencies from his monitor.

Inquire before the show... and make sure you have proper monitoring.

If so, enjoy the convenience (and clean stage) of going DI.

We play a fair bit around Central OH.

Our bass player used to carry an Ampeg bass amp (which was run DI out to FOH).

He now uses an Ampeg preamp.

With proper sound, monitoring is never an issue.

We've played shows opening for Night Ranger, Dokken, Brett Michaels, Lynch Mob, etc... as well as many smaller shows... and Kent's P-Bass always sounds good.

Nobody misses the Amp. 😉

Configuring the 13900k is a lot more involved than previous generations.

If you set XMP and leave everything at "Auto", the machine will thermal-throttle running heavy stress-tests (Cinebench, OCCT, etc).

This is true even with a top-tier 420mm AIO.

No PageFault issues here (just double checked using the latest CbB build).

Tried a Katana, TS, and G3 (boost/drive pedals) in front of the IR-X.

It takes boost/drive pedals well...

13 minutes ago, Release said:

I played a BE-100 a few years ago in a shop and it was THEE tone I've been looking for forever.  This sounds amazing and is MUCH more affordable!

I've purchased the BE100 twice.  Love the sound/versatility.

Both times, I sold it... due to the size/weight and expense (I'm not primarily a guitar player).

This format is so much more convenient, affordable, practical... for many of us.

Got the IR-X yesterday.

Was our anniversary... so didn't have a chance to check it out until today.  🤪

Channel 1 (Plexi) sounds great.

With the gain dimed, it's super expressive.

Play light and it's clean... dig-in and it's dirty.

Channel 2 (BE) with gain set at ~1:00  results in a BE style Rock guitar tone.

Nice dynamic/touch response and feel.

Using the default IR with tone controls at 50%:

Even when using a bridge humbucker, the sound is well-rounded (but not tubby).

Switch to a neck humbucker... and flip the Tight switch to the left.

Great clarity whether playing single notes or chords.

Channel 2 has more gain than I'd ever use.

Want to spend more time with the boosts (separate for each channel).

By default, they're pretty clean.

Also, want to see how the IR-X fairs with boost/drive pedals in-front.

There's a lot of gain/level available (especially with boost)... so it's easy to overload the input on whatever you're connected to

In my case, I've got the IR-X connected to a Neve clone (preamp).

The level knobs for both channels are ~9:00 (quarter).

While there are 1001 different DI solutions for recording (and playing live), this is the easiest I've experienced.

It's stupid easy to dial-in good guitar sounds.

Friedman has released the new IR-X.

It's a high-voltage tube preamp, with simulated power-amp section, and low-latency Cab IRs.

• Two Channels (Plexi, BE)
• Separate Boost for each channel
• Small and relatively inexpensive ($500)

If you like the Friedman amp sound... and are looking for a simple/effective direct Live or Recording rig, this may be nigh on perfect.

It sounds good... but probably not the highest priority on my list.

2 hours ago, InstrEd said:

Yippee!  Just what we need

That's my guess based on the teaser.

Acoustic Piano instrument

If you're a long-time Cakewalk user, I'd give the new version of Sonar a whirl.

Even if you have a couple of different options available, it makes sense to give it a thorough try.

20 hours ago, Nick Blanc said:

Well, not so great news. I gave them the benefit of the doubt, but I guess it's done. Get your Moogs second hand people. My prediction (as if that's worth something after my 'wait and see comments 😜) is that the 'made in Asheville' products will be in higher demand than the 'made in Asia' stuff.

https://synthanatomy.com/2023/09/inmusic-has-fired-a-large-portion-of-the-moog-staff-a-sad-day-for-synth-industry.html

I have no doubt that "Made In Ashville" Moogs will be worth considerably more.

I got rid of my MoogOne... but picked up a Model-D reissue.

Wasn't crazy about the cost... but it's a lot lower than the $10-$12k for a vintage Model-D.

Those prices will likely now go even higher.

Feel for the employees!

Wonder how warranty/repairs will be handled...

As bad a reputation as Behringer has had, I think they've done a pretty reasonable job of keeping Midas, Klark Teknik, and TC Electronic on-par and on course.

In-Music has done "okay" with Akai... but (IMO) it's not the same as when Roger Linn was involved.

Economic realities of manufacturing in the US.

The MoogOne 16-voice is now back in stock at Sweetwater.

Cost is now $10k.

It's been going up the past several years.

Many folks just can't (or won't) pay that much for a 16-voice analog synth.

I paid $7800 nearly two years ago (went to Sweetwater with a load of gear to trade-in).

I was hoping it would be my one/only... end-all be-all analog synth.

MoogOne is amazing in some ways... and terribly frustrating in others.

Without Bob, I just don't think Moog was (is) the same.