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Thanks, Nigel!

Thanks, John and Nigel.

John, this "kid" is in his 60's. lol I just never downloaded music onto my computer, so I don't know about iTunes, etc. I really don't listen to a lot of music, so I only have about a half dozen CD's. But I need reference tracks for mastering my songs. So I need to know how to rip songs from CD's or Amazon music - or whatever. I've never done it. Thanks

Yes, I saw the article by Izotope. Thanks. But I guess my question isn't coming across clearly. If I have a song that I want to use as a reference track, how do I make it into a reference track? For example, if I have a song on a CD that I want to use, how do I get it off the CD so I can use it ?

Let me see if I understand. I place a CD in my drive, then go to Cakewalk >File>Import Audio CD. That's it? Then I import whatever song from the CD I want into Cakewalk?

Thanks! But how do you get them from a CD? (Sorry for the stupid question.)

I see a lot of articles about the need for reference tracks, but I don't see anything that tells me how to get them. How do I get them? Thanks

The R was not enabled. Thanks again!

Thanks, guys! I appreciate it. Greg

When I add volume automation on a track, the line appears and I can adjust it. But when I play the song, no matter where I have the volume automation set (lower, higher), it stays the same volume. I tried it with pan, and it has the same problem. It stays where it is, even though I adjust it left or right. It's never done this before. Anyone know how to fix this issue? Greg

When I used Windows 7, my CPU meter was always low. Now that I've switched to Windows 10, the CPU/Performance meter is always half way, even on new projects. I've gone through my computer and disabled a lot of things. But the CPU is still high. Is there a way to lower it?

Chappel, it worked!! Thank you very much for your time and effort!

Chappel, I really appreciate you taking the time to do this! I did exactly what you did, but the plugins are nowhere to be found on my computer. When I follow the path, it leads me to a folder that says to install the plugins. I don't see the plugins. I have uninstalled and reinstalled it about 3 times at least. I will try it again. Thanks!!

Yes, I contacted them. They sent me a link to activate it. I emailed them back and told them that wasn't the issue, and I haven't heard back. So I thought I would try this forum. thanks

I've downloaded Plug And Mix's VIP Bundle. I unzipped it and installed it. But I don't see the plugins on my computer. It says they're there. But when I follow the link to where it says they are, I come to the folder that says I need to download it. No plugins. I tried it more than once, and still I don't see the plugins anywhere. I've scanned and rescanned my VSTs in Cakewalk, but they're not there. Suggestions?

Great. Thanks!

One last question. When I turn off Power Management, do I go through the whole list and turn it off in everything? Or are there only specific ones I do?

Thanks, abacab and pax-eterna! I appreciate it

Thanks!

I've gone through and disabled some things on Windows 10. But not sure what to do about automatic updates. What do I do with that?

Confusing.

I'm going to switch from Windows 7 to Windows 10 Pro on my desktop. I haven't read every single post on this thread, but I have read most of them. And from what I take away from it is, it's not necessary to do any configurations in Windows 10. Is this correct?

I did a couple of weeks ago, but it didn't sound good.

I agree.

I remembered that I had a Behringer UMC404HD lying around. I installed it and ... it works! And it sounds much better than the Scarlett - not just because there's no harshness, but because the audio is clearer. So "for now" I'll use this setup. But I see Windows 10 in my near future. Thanks, everyone!