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Not sure if you saw the videos I made last week about the L8. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7YqVth30eGs-D7nsBl0iPsavrtpnrrsg Now I've done one gig with it I'm going to make a 3rd sort of as a overview and review. I first bought it as a mixer. You can see in the picture how I need everything to be very compact and fit on the little table. I have 2 small Mackie mixers one has no effects and the other the effects are terrible. So I have used a Voice Live pedal for vocal effects. That is a nightmare of connections as well as I've started having issues to complicated to list. One being if you look at the picture you will see my X keys USB footswitch on the floor. The Voice live was beside it and sometimes my pedalboard. Three times at a show I accidentally stepped on the X keys instead of the Voice live and my backing track would stop! It's a good thing that show was not a dance or a 300 person outdoor concert!! This is just another sign of old age because I had rarely had this happen before. So the Voice live has gotta go! And you can see I also put my pedal board out of harms way. I have other larger mixers and only my Yamaha 01V has effects I can use. I've played in many bands and used all sorts of different mixers, the effects are not what I like, ever. Thus the search for a small mixer with good effects. In all the YouTube reviews of the L8 they praised the effects so that got my attention. Got nothing to lose because of Amazon return policy so I ordered it. I was blown away that there was a pre set, Vocal 2, that was almost exactly what I like. I only had to tweak it a bit. Anyways the board was amazingly easy to set up and use at the gig. Then the bonus. I often record my performances to see how I'm doing and make improvements. For that I have to connect my Tascam DR 40 to the RCA tape outputs of my mixer. This gives me a "board mix". This is now built right in. The Zoom took 20 seconds to set it up and I recorded myself into 6 tracks. If you look in the picture you will see a camera on my lighting stand. It's a terrible angle but for what it's worth I could now dump the recording into Cakewalk, tweak the audio and produce a live video with killer sound. 48/32. That's right it records at 32 if you like. I also dumped 30 backing tracks on to a SD card I had on standby just in case my Laptop finally died> You can play these directly from the mixer. Originally I was not thinking of it as a serious Audio interface. But my Motu is now sitting up on the self next to the Scarlett. I will probably sell it and keep the Scarlett as at least the Scarlett was more dependable and has SPDIF. The Zoom doesn't have Midi so I need to keep an interface that does. As an interface it is a better workflow for me due to all the inputs and having complete control over my monitor and headphone mixes. I realized I could also connect 2 more Monitors pairs as well. No need to change the Master output to 3/4. Just turn a knob. I'm running my sub off Mix B. I can now run at a lower buffer setting as well. The ASIO driver is a good one. Zoom has come along way in that regards .

It's been a lot of technology plus attitudinal shifts that correlated with that. Most households in the US do pay for a music streaming service. But people are largely no longer purchasing albums or singles. Record companies used to schmooze and bribe radio program directors and djs and now most of the focus goes on stuff like major Spotify Playlist curators. And there really isn't much hope there if you're not Drake, Travis Scott, Taylor Swift, etc. and I don't see anything changing that soon. I think that's really too bad. Although again, rock is resurging at the moment. But I don't see how the next Radiohead or Jeff Buckley could make it in the current age. It doesn't work for artists with very limited appeal / plays.

Ok, I see you actually use your outputs for hardware. No problem, just open a music player app and drag and drop the file to the playlist and it will play ( using the MS GM synth ? ) I just tested this on W10 22H2. Both Win Amp and Windows Media player play the file. I notice that Cakewalk no longer has the MS GM synth as an option so it would seem that this utility has been removed only from Cakewalk and not other apps yet. Other DAW's have built in GM players like Cubase uses the Halion synth. If you really want to use Cakewalk you would have to OPEN the midi file from the Menu or the desktop. If you have the outputs selected you will get all the midi tracks but no TTS'1. The midi tracks will be assigned to the output that was the top of the list. This is the default and why you have to de select the midi devices listed to trigger the insertion of the TTS-1. This can work if that device can play GM files. I have a Sound Canvas and a Korg 05/rw as example which are both GM. Then if you add the TTS-1 to the project you now have to change each tracks output. So it's much faster to simply uncheck the outputs first. This is Win Amp playing a midi file I just downloaded. It was how I previewed midi files a long time ago until I discovered the TTS-1 trick.

For other who might find this thread in the future. There’s some misleading comments I feel need clearing up. First the title would imply that the update is faulty. If this was true then thousands of people would be here complaining. It’s theoretically the ultimate best version of Cakewalk ever. The only reason why an update might cause minor issues with some users is that something was never properly set up to begin with. So it reset to a default. The normal default is what you will see if you open a Basic or other Cakewalk template. The tracks are assigned to the Master bus. The master bus is assigned to 1/2 outputs of your interface or It will be Speakers if you are using Computer audio. Simple. This is the first thing you check if there’s no sound. The OP said no sound from midi tracks. Of course, midi doesn’t make sound. It is possible they were using the MS GM synth. They didn’t say there was sound from audio which is important. Midi doesn’t make sound on its own it needs an audio/instrument track to do that. That’s why I pointed to the videos because there can be infinite amount of things not set up properly and the videos take you step by step to achieve the correct set up to work smoothly in Cakewalk. The OP’s workaround possible solved the problem because apparently the MS GM synth is now unsupported. So to other new users starting out, take the time to watch the videos from the beginning to the end and as I said you might have to do this a few times before you get it. You will save yourself a lot of waisted time trying to sort things out on your own Cakewalk is complicated. This is the playlist that is best to watch in this order. Watch for end screen link to view in order.

Always liked this one. Would fit right in with any playlist of favorites from my sizeable Fusion collection.

What about loop disable when i load a project from the playlist saved previously with loop enable?

Off Topic ... not available for me. Here's a YouTube playlist: The Cure - 17 Seconds (Full Album)

You are Welcome. There's a whole series and if you are new to Cakewalk it's a good Idea to go through the first 10 on the playlist at least to get the basics in using Cakewalks User Interface. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7YqVth30eGsURWrKGeu-fFyg3ETjF-Ox

Your experience with these platforms may vary depending on your specific needs and goals. It's essential to choose playlist placement that align with your objectives. For example, if you're primarily looking to distribute and sell your music, platforms like Bandcamp might be more suitable. If you're seeking exposure and collaboration opportunities, SoundCloud or Drooble might be worth exploring.

cardiacs - -tales from the rotten shed (playlist)

Next up on the playlist?

FL Studio 21.1.1.3750 (21.1.1.3318 for MAC) (not a deal) https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-download FL Studio 21.1.1 (Maintenance Update) Projects - Don't automatically set the 'Show info on opening' option when editing project info. FL Studio Mobile - Updated to 4.3.16. Bug fixes - over 60 bug fixes including: 16355 Canceling the warning about plugins with large data will still save the project 16354 Can't change a pattern name to an empty string 16334 Search text in the plugin picker isn't shown completely 16323 The 5th line of the browser search path list is always selected when opening File settings 16344 The browser shows multiple identical search results 16343 The channel arpeggiator jitters 16337 Fruity LSD: crash when opened in Windows on ARM 16357 Maxx plugins: maximum polyphony is too high 16307 Sawer: cpu usage is too high 16365 Soundgoodizer: crash when audio input contains NaN values 16360 MIDI scripting: playlist.muteTrack's value parameter is ordered incorrectly 16356 Edison scripting: InsertSilence always inserts silence before last sample 16158 (macOS) Browser sample preview refreshes randomly when dragging samples to channel rack 16286 Browser doesn't show when it's auto hidden and "Browse parameters" is used for a plugin 16239 Can't color a pattern without renaming it 16287 Can't set the pattern name to anything that contains a # character 16278 Crash on undo after canceling the "Import MIDI data" window 16284 Crash when creating an automation clip while the playlist is not visible 16018 Crash when dropping an audio sample on an audio track header 16223 Crash when pressing Ctrl + Shift + down arrow in the picker panel 16209 Crash when previewing a PNG file with a JPG file extension 16275 Crash when the browser saves its settings 16011 Crash when using the graph editor after a channel was deleted 16246 Dragging playhead where there is a fade on an audio clip can cause loud clicks 16295 Fade-outs sometimes click at the start 16322 Key markers don't show the correct root note when the scale is changed 16285 MIDI devices can't pause playback 16225 Moving a pattern in the Picker Panel doesn't always work 16311 Newly added key markers don't snap to the grid 16256 Only the current pattern is updated in the browser when working with multiple patterns 15913 Paste at cursor in the playlist doesn't work when the position was changed with keyboard shortcuts 16253 Pattern colors aren't always updated correctly in the browser 16321 Playlist zoom levels don't work correctly for all scaling levels when reopening projects 16156 Recording options window is shown twice when recording is started during playback 16217 Running tests changes the last used project path 16138 Sample preview playback position in the browser is not in sync with other audio 15973 Short freeze when changing the theme 16224 The last used folder is not correct after canceling the Open window 16226 The channel rack's loop button doesn't reset when opening a new project 16303 Version information in the preview panel in the browser is not shown correctly 16164 Warning for the Fruity Fire edition is not themed correctly 16236 Drumaxx is pitched up 16249 Drumpad is pitched up 16305 FL Studio VSTi: host can freeze when an error is shown after MIDI devices change 7873 FL Studio VSTi and AU: latency changes aren't reported to the host 16288 Granulizer: possible crash when adding samples with a long path 16257 Hardcore: control values are shown incorrectly 16215 HTML Notebook: crash when the plugin is removed or replaced 16262 Maximus: the selected view (Bands or Monitor) is not stored in presets 16254 MiniSynth: channel volume doesn't change the plugin's volume 16250 MiniSynth: piano roll slides don't work 16238 Morphine: saved preset files don't have a file extension 16200 X-Y-Z Controller: keyboard shortcuts don't work on the input and output mapping envelopes 16152 MIDI scripting: plugins.getPadInfo reports the wrong number of pads for FPC 16213 Piano roll scripting: can't set the last bit of Marker.scale_helper 16247 Piano roll scripting: hitting accept runs the script again with different output 16185 Piano roll and Edison script windows have some graphical issues 16300 (macOS) Can't right-click by holding Ctrl while left-clicking in the channel rack 16214 (macOS) Detached windows are behind the main window 16166 (macOS) The locate button in the browser's Library tab doesn't work for samples and loops 16267 (macOS) The program won't start 16159 (macOS) Diagnostic: reports aren't saved to the desktop 15760 (macOS) FL Studio AU: the editor window is not scaled correctly 16260 (Windows) Edison: the declicker doesn't work anymore

Hi, the loop (yellow flags) still disable when i load a song from the playlist regards. Jordi

Will be fantastic to fix when load a project from playlist, the loop function (yellow flags) still enable, now if i save a project with a loop, when i load from playlist it disable the yellow flags. Thanks.

Best thing you can do if you are new to Cakewalk is watch the tutorials which will most certainly explain what to do and how you use midi , audio etc. Here is the playlist.

All covered in my videos. The one about the multi dock shows you the tricks. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7YqVth30eGsURWrKGeu-fFyg3ETjF-Ox&si=qyN03b6MOWh18Ns3

Here we go again. Watch this first. https://youtu.be/opDwsC4_llg Then you might want to watch them all to answer other issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7YqVth30eGsURWrKGeu-fFyg3ETjF-Ox

I was going to say to lock the clips. That is a great way to protect them some. I like folders better than hiding clips. That way all of the other tracks are only one click away. There are several ways to level the different take. First, you should use the volume to adjust them as close as you can. Some people use compressors and limiters to help level audio. These are good, but my favorite plugins are an all in one solution. There are many on the market. Some of my favorite are Waves MV2 and Vocal Rider (these two can be used together) or WA Productions Outlaw. Be sure to check out the deals forum before you buy any plugins! Outlaw will let you set a LUFS range which might be a plus later on. There are some good tools built into the cakewalk pro channel as well. Others - Waves - playlist rider Plugin alliance - Master Desk, Master Desk pro Sonible - Smart Limit Hornet Audio - several inexpensive gain rider plugins You should probably look at Outlaw 1st! https://www.waproduction.com/plugins/view/outlaw Good luck with your project. There is plenty of good help here.

https://www.strymon.net/product/deco-plugin/?playlist=59371af8&video=30d4c2c

https://mailchi.mp/gigperformer/new-gig-performer47-release Hello, Gig Performer users! We are pleased to announce that Gig Performer v4.7 is now available. If you are a current Gig Performer v4 Deskew license holder, then you can download this update free of charge from this link. There are upgrade and cross-grade rates available for users transitioning from other versions. We are excited to to release v4.7 officially today with a brand new video by friend of Gig Performer Marty Wade showcasing one of our favorite new additions to Gig Performer, the Streaming Audio File Player. Seamlessly integrate thousands of songs into your gig files, all while preserving your precious RAM resources. With the Streaming Audio File Player, you shatter the limits on backing tracks for your show. This player can easily be controlled via widgets, offering not just remarkable playback, but also intuitive control while your tracks are running. The Timeline inside the Streaming Audio File Player also offers the ability to add markers. Markers can be used to trigger actions on the timeline such as changing rackspaces, adjusting widget values, adjusting the tempo, the metronome and more! You can watch the full video and see the Streaming Audio File Player with timeline and markers in action at this link. To learn more about other exciting new features in Gig Performer v4.7, also make sure to check out our updated User Manual and the chapter What's New in Gig Performer v4.7. The PDF version is available as well and you can download it from this link. The Gig Performer team is grateful to the community of musicians that support us. We are honored to see it being used on stages across the world and to empower musicians to truly Own The Stage ®. If you have missed any of our videos about new features, you can check them all out at our playlist here. We look forward to connecting with you more on our Community Forums and Official Facebook Users page. Own The Stage® with Gig Performer® The Gig Performer Team

This is the whole series here on this playlist which i you are a new user will help you learn quickly how Cakewalk works. There's a video on the topic of Audio set up that should solve your currant issue.

Ya I deleted all my videos last winter. It sucks that You Tube has no way to update videos so links won’t die. But I probably won’t be redo that particular video because I’m not even sure what it was about? I’ve redone some of them but put that aside for now. I’m waiting for the new versions before I waist too much time on the old one. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7YqVth30eGsURWrKGeu-fFyg3ETjF-Ox&si=3cyicYjqpob4CPV2

Just the effects, the others are needed for your on board audio. as Glen said if you never use your on board audio then no loss. I use both on my office computer and my 2 live performance laptops. My main DAW on board audio is nuked. If I turn off my interface the computer has no audio system. But I've never had any issues swapping back and forth on the laptops I use for gigs. I actually mostly have used on board audio from the 1/8" jack into the mixer for 100's of shows. I even have a Radial DI box for when I'm on a stage with a sound guy and a snake. In a way it's more bulletproof. But you don't have that option with your set up as you need more output channels. I use a Sound craft Signature 10 which has USB stereo connection but it's a PITA and often windows doesn't always see the ASIO driver. I have to turn the mixer off and on and it doesn't even have a friggn swicth so I have to unplug it! The driver seems to be from Karmen, It works fine when it works. But USB connections scare me as they are a little hyper sensitive to being wiggled. So I mostly use the Audio cable connected. It's more bulletproof. I now also have the use of a Behringer X18 which is multi channel and connected to Cakewalk with no issues. I might get brave and try the multi channel system like you using the Playlist. My set up I use split stereo. Bass on left and Drums and keyboards on the right. We are doing that because we now might play real bass on a few songs. And even when I do my solo act I really like running the bass track into my little Fender Rumble. More bass is always a good thing at a dance. But what sucks I the sound is mono. I really like using the full stereo versions in smaller venues as so much is lost from things like a Hammond Leslie organ in mono. The Playlist is clunky but, hey, they just might give it some love in the new releases.

The Verve - Urban Hymns (Full Album) YouTube Playlist: Or the whole album in one go:

First is this the keyboard ?. https://ca.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/keyboards/portable_keyboards/psr-e373/index.html#product-tabs If you already have a midi drum track then Send the Midi drum track to the Keyboard and record the audio output of the keyboard to a stereo audio track in Cakewalk. If you are trying to record the keyboards sequenced drum track as audio then you can skip that step. But take note: You can also record the keyboards midi track as midi data and edit it and send it back. Normally we tell you to use audio cables, this is an option if you own a decent audio interface. But I see that this model is also a USB audio interface, It is only 44.1 /16 which is sort of weird for Yamaha. But make sure and download the Yamaha/Steinberg ASIO driver found at above link. Follow my tutorial on proper audio set up to get this working properly in Cakewalk. Then you will select that as the input to the audio track. Your keyboard is a powerful tool to use with Cakewalk but it can be a little more complicated to set up to take advantage of all the option. You will defiantly benefit from reading the owners manual a few times to explore it's features. On the Cakewalk side I have you covered if you watch my tutorials and take some time to read the PDF user guide. This is the audio set up video - https://youtu.be/opDwsC4_llg This is the entire playlist of tutorials. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7YqVth30eGsURWrKGeu-fFyg3ETjF-Ox