Salvatore Sorice

What does this mean? Did I do something wrong? ?

Thanks pwal. I'm probably the difficult one as I'm oblivious to how software programming works... :^) I'd guess that the fly out menus are offering you "choices", but when you select an FX to insert it "activates" the FX, which could then trigger a "close" the menu event? Or maybe, as you suggest, some type of "OK" button to signal that you're done.

I assume it would close after you select the FX you want from the list.

Thanks @pwal³ . I realize that but, as a non-programmer, was hoping that menu fly outs could be customized by the software developer.

Yes, @Helios.G, I am aware of being able to use the Browser to search for plug-ins (and list plug-ins by Category, etc.), but sometimes I just instinctively click on the + button in the FX section to insert one (and often have the Browser window closed). Just seems like a design quirk/bug that the menu closes when you'd think it would remain open based on what you're doing.

Minor annoyance but I hope it will change in new Sonar... Whenever you change the Plug-in Layout view, it's almost always because you are looking for an FX (or Instrument) to insert, so the menu should not disappear, forcing you to open it again. Example: In screenshot below, I want to find an FX to insert, but want to change the view from the current "Sort by Category" to, say, "Sort by Manufacturer", so I can continue my search. But when I make my selection, the menu disappears! Now I have to click the + sign to add an effect, etc. to get back to the same menu. Very counterintuitive and a waste of mouse clicks.

I've had BiaB for over a year and have toyed with it but haven't put in the time to learn it well (daunting interface). I agree that is a great source for inspiration and getting ideas going, but maybe not so great for producing a finished product. But who knows? I haven't worked with it enough to make that type of judgement. A dedicated "BiaB and Cakewalk(Sonar)" forum topic might be a great place to consolidate / share ideas.

Not sure what @richard greenidge used but one highly recommended one is latencymon https://www.resplendence.com/latencymon

Many thanks to @sjoens for those great looking icons. I just followed his instructions! ?

See the the posts by me and @sjoens in this thread Made the icons for vst2 and vst3 much better and DX icon is grey so they’re all distinct

I usually rent a truck and carry my Steinway B with me... ?

I've never used this brand but they're supposed to be really good. Pretty expensive, but a cool design: https://pianodevoyage.com/

Not familiar with Brave. I use uBLock Origin with Edge (free Extension). Works well for me.

Bapu, not sure if this applies to your situation, but if the videos are on YouTube, you might want to bite the bullet and subscribe to YouTube Premium ($140/year). I hate subscriptions, but watch a lot of tutorial videos, etc. on YouTube and the cost is worth it for me. YMMV.

I've been trying to spend more time getting acclimated/practicing modes and often used chord progressions (think Dorian, Lydian, I V vi IV, etc.). Stumbled upon this YouTuber and I think it is an excellent treatment of modes and their related sounds / chords progressions, etc. Hope others find it of interest. Modal Chord Progressions - The Ultimate Guide

https://www.audiocheck.net/index.php is a great site! So many interesting tests you can do. I can hear up to 13k on my office PC speakers with subwoofer (not sure if that is good or bad). Will have to check it on my Music PC. Fun stuff!

@Chris Ward, just curious. Did you do a RAM test with https://www.memtest86.com/? RAM is likely not the issue, but I've been down that road and it drove me crazy until I found out it was a bad stick of RAM causing my issues (not with my wife... with Cakewalk... :^)

Mark, your video examples are GREAT! One suggestion - maybe post them at half speed - I find myself having to rewind/replay several times to take in all the great info they provide :^)

Chris, not sure about Jim Roseberry shipping to UK - can't hurt to ask. I also think @Starship Krupa has an idea worth pursuing to see if RAM is the culprit. I had a bad stick of RAM wreak havoc on my system about a year ago. I used Memtest86 (free) to diagnose. You can check it out here: https://www.memtest86.com/

@Chris Ward, I suggest you contact @Jim Roseberry and discuss having him build you a new PC.

Mark - great cover! Very unique. I'm a total newbie when it comes to mixing and this give sme incentive to keep learning (or just hire somebody.... :^)

Chris, @Jim Roseberry is another very knowledgeable forum member - he has helped me (and many others). Hopefully he will impart a few nuggets of wisdom upon this thread! Best of luck - and Happy New Year to all!

Thanks again @OutrageProductions and @User 905133! No wireless here. I'll give Noel's article a read but I'm going to take the advice of you both and not worry about it. I love this forum... :^)

Thanks @OutrageProductions and @User 905133! Since I'm using Focusrite 3rd Generation, what is the difference between UWP and MME and is either a better choice? I'm clueless on this stuff....

Not sure if this is even an issue (or relevant to my setup), but I was reading some forum posts and they mentioned having Preferences/Playback and Recording/Driver Mode set to ASIO. If I look there, mine is set to MME and I only have that or UWP as options. I have a Focusrite 8i6 3rd Gen and all seems to be good and I can normally record at 128 samples: Anything to be concerned about?