Lynn Wilson

Lately, I've noticed CW losing focus after sitting idle for  2-3 minutes.  Once, it happened during the playback of a song when I let the song run past the  ending (I didn't have it set to stop at the end).  This didn't used to happen until the last month or so.  I could leave CW on overnight and come back the next morning, hit the spacebar and go to work.  Has anyone else seen this behavior?  It's not a game stopper, but puzzling.

1 minute ago, slartabartfast said:

I thought the OP was actually talking about a closing of Cakewalk. If Cakewalk  has just lost focus and not closed as the OP reports, it should still be present in Task Manager. If it has just fallen behind some other window, then pressing and holding ALT and pressing TAB should reveal it and let him return to it again.

Yeah, my problem isn't the same and should be a separate topic.  Sorry, move along, nothing to see here...

Lately, I've been having a similar problem; after sitting idle for a few minutes, CW suddenly loses focus, and I have to click on the program to get it back.  This happened once while it was playing back a song after I'd let it run on for a few seconds past the end of the song.  As I said, it's only been recently that this started happening.

Outstanding!  Great lyrics with an impassioned vocal are a winner in my book every time.  Do you mind if I tell my friends that this is me? LOL

Short and bittersweet.  Cool track that doesn't wear out its welcome.  I like tracks like this that know when to let go.

18 hours ago, projectm said:

HA ha, this is nuts! But I love everything, even the hi-hats. I will re-visit this post from time to time to enjoy this again. Great work! 

Ha!  I love nuts!!  You're welcome back anytime.  Thanks for your witty reply.

22 hours ago, Wookiee said:

I must have missed though not surprising my furry mind was somewhat distracted.  Agree that the hats are a tad to forward but other than that I like this @Lynn.

Thanks, Wookie!  I've already dialed back the hihats a bit, but for now you'll have to use your imagination. lol

Kenny, that was awesome!  Perfect tone and phrasing is what I've come to expect from you and this satisfies on all levels.  Stay healthy!

Wookie, I just listened to the new version, and the bass really jumps out at you, now.  It changes the mood of the song quite a bit, but it does tie things together neatly by finding a path through the various time signatures.

Hi Wookie, this is a true web of sound, and quite unusual.  I like the quirkiness of the time signature and the sounds you've chosen for this piece.  I, too, would like to hear a little more bottom in that bass, but otherwise, this is a good sample of your prolific talent.

Can't wait to hear the vocals on this tune.  Get well soon and repost, please!

Terrific recording, Gary.  Besides a great voice, the standup bass is fabulous, too.  It makes me appreciate this great song all the more.

Outstanding!  This is the kind of music that I loved in the day, and still do.  This deserves wide attention, and I hope you get it.  Don't take so long to finish the next album, please.

kakku, you have mastered this genre over a period of time.  This mix is smooth and balanced making it polished and "radio-ready".  Keep up the good work!

Paul, thanks for your kind words.  Keep making good music!

This should make your daughter very happy.  Your voice is rich and soulful.  If too many people hear this, you may have a lot of wedding crashers

As for what happens to recorded data that's overwritten, you'd have to ask someone like scook that question.  However, there's a command to clean audio files which implies that the data remains in an audio file until that file is cleaned.

I use overwrite mode because I'm used to making decisions quick, and I record a part until I'm satisfied.  If I err or accidentally overwrite a part I resort to using the undo command which is my best friend.  These are relics of having recorded on tape for 40 years.  I do use sound-on-sound mode to stack vocals or other parts.  Your definition of "flattening" is the same as mine, though I don't always use full takes, I just prefer punching in a part on the spot until I like it.  Thanks for asking.

+1

Guys, the 3 record modes each have their own use and make perfect sense to me.  Overwrite mode is just like using a tape recorder, where you record over a previous take.  Comp mode is just what it says; nothing is lost, just recorded on different lanes within a single track to be comped later.  Sound on sound allows you to record multiple takes on the same track, thus combing them.  This is useful for stacking vocals, or recording different parts of a drum kit one at a time on the same track.  For me, I've discovered that I record faster using the overwrite mode instead of the comp mode.  That way I don't have to go back later and "flatten" a track or erase unused tracks.  This suits me because I usually get a take in 1 to 3 tries, but for others, use what is most comfortable for you.  Carry on...

4 hours ago, Johnbee58 said:

I don't know why you didn't like this song.  The word are great and the arrangement works very well.  Maybe you polished it up a bit more on this version.

😀John B.

John, thanks for your time!  Yes, I did polish this a bit from the original version.  I even have a newer version of this that I'll post soon.  I appreciate your feedback.

7 hours ago, ramscapri said:

 

Good break track Lynn with interesting variations and vocals. Nice guitars and bass. 

Thanks for your kind comments.  It's particularly nice to hear about the bass because that's what made me remix this in the first place.

I took the weekend off from all things musical, but I'm back.

Tom, as always, you have some of the most interesting ideas, and I've used most of them in the past.  Your idea of knocking off the intro is intriguing, and I may use it when I make a video of this song.  (It just makes sense to have an album version and an MTV version)  Thanks for your time and consideration.

Bjorn, thanks a million for your kind comments.  It gives me confidence.

Steve, your words mean a lot to me, as I'm one of your biggest fans.

Douglas, I appreciate your time and comments very much.  I'll have to look up Peter Droge, though the name sounds familiar.   p.s.-I'm listening to Peter Droge now, and I don't know how I've missed him.

Bjorn, this is a sad song just from the lyrics point of view, yet, the music is almost uplifting.  I think some of your phrasing is a bit awkward, but the message comes through clearly.  Your voice has an unique quality that you're beginning to tap into, and it gives me the impression of sincerity.  You have surprised me quite a bit over time, and I always look forward to your next song.

This is the first thing I've heard today, and I can't get this out of my mind.  That's quite an evolution over time, and one that many of us have made, too.  I hope you find success with this song because it deserves it.  Two thumbs up!

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