John Vere

If you are still editing then bypassing the effects will be the solution to a lagging playback. Use the toggle in the control bar.

That is an ASIO device you will get way better performance using ASIO. I don’t think that has anything to do with editing performance. That’s usually more to do with DPC latency. Run this test https://www.resplendence.com/latencymon

Your missing the point. You can choose entire mix but if only a few tracks are selected and some are not that is the mix. So the old school method was select none. But as I pointed out you can do exactly that inside the export dialogue now. I've never had an issue once I learned how it all works. It wasn't that hard really. And you can make up your own pre sets or even create tasks so there's no guesswork involved. Only thing I keep an eye on is the Range.

This is not correct. ASIO drivers will automatically change to the sample rate used by the application in focus. This is why you might hear a loud pop when switching between sample rates if you go from Cakewalk at 44.1 to watch a You Tube which is 48. That's why I advise people use 48 for Cakewalk. It's better quality and there's no reason anyone would use 44.1 in these days. Why? You can change the sample rate of a Cakewalk project at any time. If it is all Midi then you simply open the audio interface panel and change the sample rate. You'll here a little pop and the new sample rate will show in the transport module. If there is any Audio you cannot change the sample rate. You first have to export all the audio as stems at the new sample rate, delete all the audio from the project , now change the sample rate and then drag the exported audio back to the empty tracks they came from. The bit rate is automatically set by the interfaces driver @ 24 bit for most. But Cakewalk can contain all bit rates in a project. An besides the OP seems to have solve the issue.

I guess I should have paid closer attention! It's a family habit of saying things backwards. Now I'm trying to record the narration and I keep saying PVR. I just re typed the document and I'm going to say "Piano Roll" for short. It might stem from me being a long time Railroader. I worked for the CPR, Our town has Historical locations for the Kettle Valley Railroad = KVR. So PVR just sounds better. It is the largest railway network in the world apparently.

I realized while making a new tutorial for the Piano Roll view that I for some weird reason have always called it the PVR? Nobody has ever corrected me. I then did a little searching and I see lots of posts where other long time users also call it the PVR. Is there a historical reason because it seems this would be incorrect?

I hope you didn't miss interpret that part of the video as instructing you to remove ALL ASIO drivers where it's intent was to remove ASIO4 all or any unwanted ASIO drivers. It was not to remove the Focusrite driver.

What a lot of people don't realize is there is a hidden options view in the What to export dialogue to the right that allows you to select the tracks from within the export dialogue. Once again Cakewalk likes to hide important things in an attempt to keep things looking simple? How many people every read the documentation or would notice a little tiny blue arrow? I have not bothered to use select all or select none for a long time with 100's of exports without issue. The new export features cover this. In my screen shot only the Guitar track 6 would be exported. Simple. The Range selection is not about what tracks are included, it is to select the range. Entire mix will export from 1.01 to the determined end of song or track which as we all know might be way to long. You use Time Selection to top and tail the export.

Sorry my comment was about all I could think of when I read about the OP’s track count. Just goes to show you no two people will have the same workflow and as long as they have the time and patience for their method that is all that matters. My clients never had the budget to waist time in the studio practicing parts. My studio hand out to prep them said “ Do not book studio time until you are absolutely sure you parts are as good as you can possibly perform them” I had learned earlier on that somehow people were showing up totally unprepared so it was painful and they were often chased away to go and work it out at home. This in the end worked out and parts were often put down in one take. So a lot of my workflow remains unchanged since those 8 track days. Im a huge fan of deleting any parts I feel we’re not up to snuff. I only use overwrite mode as example. I just start with one track and keep redoing it until I feel that was my best performance. Then I record a couple more that I might copy paste from if there’s something better. But on topic. First I don’t think there is a copy to location box but there is bounce to tracks that might somehow be used. I think if I was faced with 50 takes I would first group the tracks together and use colours. Then I’d start deleting.

The way I look at it is you have a few options to open projects. The file menu. Double click in a folder. The start screen. I was unaware of the forth option of drag and drop. Thinking about it that would require cakewalk was already open. The start screen can be disabled for those who use the other methods. But if it is set to open and you decide to use a different method it seems logical that you would close it and then use another method! In other words it’s an action screen waiting for your response. You either use it or close it. And if you don’t normally use it you can disable it

Good thing you were not recording music in the days we had 4, 8 or 16 track recorders.

If you haven’t saved and closed the project yet just use undo. Otherwise it should still be in the projects audio folder. Open it using the browser and drag it back.

I don’t think you can but you do have complete control over the clutter. I made a video about that

A word of caution about used keyboards. They wear out. Some cheap one very quickly. The trigger strips start glitching. I’ve had to replace them a few times on Yamaha and Roland boards but both of them were like 20 years old. I bought an Akai and they didn’t have replacement parts so the controller now has 4 glitchy notes right in the middle and it’s only 4 years old. Even if your not a keyboard player best to get a name brand and one you like the way the keyboard feels. And then there’s the extra controller features that are certainly worth having available. Most new controllers are now using Midi 2.0. This is a huge leap in technology after a long wait. Latency issues are now solved among other things.

As long as they don’t remove the audio tracks I’m good.

Never thought it would work really. You double click the ion and it opens no problem.

Are you using the demo?

My experience is the playlist is a little sensitive to playing “dirty “ projects. Best to keep them dead simple. If your plan is to use it live in front of a large group of people then to avoid embarrassing your self always go for bulletproof technology that tested 100% reliable. The playlist will work but you need to see it’s limitations and for me keeping projects simple was the answer. Only use solid VST’s or bounce everything to audio tracks with no active effects. Definitely no looping. I’m not even sure I would trust the arranger.

Ya I just realized this myself and changed my original reply.

One of the best things about this forum compared to many is it is generally very civilized and we truly are a community that usually shows respect for each other. If a thread becomes disrespectful or off the rails it will be thankfully frozen. So you realize the thread was closed was not by you? And that person seems to have read all the threads about the topic. We have very good moderators and I think they do a great job of keeping this forum on topic and respectful

You obviously didn't watch my tutorial on how to install and use an Audio Interface yet. If it's a language issue let us know and we'll try and help.

There are many weird things that can happen with your audio even when using a good interface. I often have to re boot my system after using other apps that use audio because Cakewalk becomes distorted if I try and record new material. Glad you like the videos. I'm just re doing all of them so will be a few months before the whole series is posted. Getting positive feedback motivates me to keep at it.

Only issue may arise is if your project is 48Khz and the CD is 44.1 and certain setting are involved that this might cause a loud pop in your speakers as the sample rate changes.

When you get that message go to Windows Settings/System/ Sound and see if the Focusrite is the audio device there. If not, then open Manage sound devices and see if it is listed there. If it isn't then you have a bad connection. In my first few videos after the introduction video I have 3 videos with details of troubleshooting audio issues in Cakewalk. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7YqVth30eGt7K5L5fUIUF_UjCsdAVCbd

The first couple of tutorials after the introduction video will get you set up. I guarantee it. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7YqVth30eGt7K5L5fUIUF_UjCsdAVCbd