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13 minutes ago, brandon said:

Am having problems. The VST scan is scanning it. Its in Plug in Manager as a registered plug in but its not showing up in the FX bin. Any ideas?

Those VST issues are usually easy to work out. What VST scan folders are you using? If you are sure that the VST is installed, you should find a VST and VST3 file in your folders with these file names:

• "AmpliTube 5.dll" (This VST 2 file should be found in your assigned VST path).
• "AmpliTube 5.vst3" (VST3 files are always installed in the folder "C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3" by default, and this path does not need to be added to Cakewalk).

If you can locate these files, then your install was successful and you need to refresh Cakewalk by doing a reset to the plug-ins in Cakewalk from Edit > Preferences > VST Settings.

What do you mean by not showing up in the FX bin? Are the plug-ins available in the Cakewalk Audio FX browser? You need to insert (drag and drop) one of them from the browser into the FX Bin of your instrument track to create an instance of the plug-in for your project.

1 hour ago, brandon said:

Sounds too good to be true. How do you rate the 'package'? Are these full products or demos?

I think it's a great deal. I have Amplitube 4 Max and Amplitude 5 CS. My gear from AT 4 imported just fine into the free Amplitube 5 CS. The new UI is a nice improvement!

I always delete the config file at install when prompted, and never have any issues.

22 hours ago, Brian Walton said:

Maybe something like this as an alternative (for free)?

https://www.auburnsounds.com/blog/2019-08-14_Introducing-Panagement-2.html

I tried the free version, and with an FX instance inserted on each instrument, was able to effectively place them anywhere on the stage. I'd say it's a keeper!

On 12/23/2020 at 5:44 AM, ZincT said:

Same for me (also have everything bundle). 

I reported this issue on the KVR forum and Bulent has replied already...

@ZincTFixed in latest release!

On 12/22/2020 at 8:31 PM, msmcleod said:

Two jumped out at me right away.

PAD Man at the corner
LED Birdland

@msmcleodFixed in latest release!

KV331 Audio has released a bug fix update for SynthMaster 2.9.9.

Many fixes here. The 2 bad patches previously mentioned here have been fixed. The download is posted in your user area.

https://www.synthmaster.com/userarea.aspx

 

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We have critical bug fixes in this update:

1. NEW: Added Global/Mono trigger type to ADSR/MSEG envelopes
2. NEW: Added Lag parameter to ADSR envelopes, MSEG envelopes and Sequencers
3. FIX: SynthMaster might crash when presets are being downloaded from the cloud and user closes/reopens plugin window
4. FIX: SynthMaster might crash when presets are being downloaded from the cloud and user initiates another download
5. FIX: When importing waveforms, SynthMaster might not detect the root folder correctly, resulting in no import
6. FIX: SynthMaster doesn't load preset settings correctly in MAGIX Samplitute DAW
7. FIX: When user changes the value of Insert FX dropdown control via mouse wheel, SynthMaster might crash
8. FIX: When a preset is marked as favorite, Banks list is not updated
9. FIX: Arp view on Layer 2 does not highlight current step while a note is playing
10.FIX: Alt/Control click doesn't work for the Sequencer in dual mode
11.FIX: Older presets that use a Synth LFO on both layers don't load correctly
12.FIX: Arp view doesn't display drum kits
13.FIX: SynthMaster might crash when Osc Voices parameter is changed while a note was already playing
14.FIX: Distortion effect's internal DC blocker filter doesn't work correctly, which might lead to overflows.
15.FIX: Snap to tempo doesn't work for ADSR & MSEG envelopes
16.FIX: When a sample is loaded for a modulator, SynthMaster crashes
17.FIX: Arp MIDI Output doesn't work
18.FIX: SynthMaster might crash when 2D Envelope's number of stages is set to a value greater than 16
19.FIX: Filter distortion parameters are not loaded correctly
20.FIX: Waveshapers in filters and effects (Distortion, Echo and Ensemble) might generate quantization noises
21.FIX: SynthMaster might crash when switching from one wavetable to another and a note is already playing

14 minutes ago, Larry Shelby said:

PS...not to mention saving "Scan time"

I've disable background scans in Cakewalk.

Studio One and Ableton Live don't seem to take long to scan. They seem to be a bit more selective with what gets scanned at every startup.

11 hours ago, abacab said:

No. Just insert any FX, for example TH3, Amplitube, or Guitar Rig, etc., into the instrument track FX bin. The FX will be added to the audio output of the instrument.

IK Multimedia has a free version of Amplitube 5 CS, including a solid state bass pre-amp, and a 1 x 15 bass vintage cabinet.

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/amplitube5cs/?p=gear

It comes with 39 pieces of gear:

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10 Stompbox Models – 7 Band Graphic, Chorus, Compressor, Delay, Diode Overdrive, Flanger, Noise Gate, Opto Tremolo, Volume, Wah

5 Amplifiers – Brit 8000, American Tube Clean, American Tube Clean 2, British Tube Lead 1, Solid State Bass Preamp

6 Cabinets – 1x12 Open Vintage, 1x15 Bass Vintage, 2x12 Closed Vintage, 4x10 Open Vintage, 4x12 Brit 8000, 4x12 Closed Vintage

3 Speakers – American 12K, Brit 80, Brit Green

3 Microphones – Dynamic 57, Condenser 414, Condenser 87

6 Rack Effects Units – Digital Chorus, Digital Delay, Digital Reverb, Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Tube Compressor

6 Rooms – Amp Closet, Garage, Hall, Large Studio, Mid Studio, Small Studio

14 minutes ago, Larry Shelby said:

I'm also taking this opportunity to eliminate VST2...only installing AAX and VST3,
and will save a ton of disk space...everything will be VST3 only shortly anyways...

That's an interesting idea!

But not for me yet, as Akai VIP only scans and loads VST2. ?

And I had some VST3 that I previously had to block in Cakewalk, and revert to their VST2 version: Waves H-Reverb, Ample Metal Ray, Analog Lab 4, iZotope Iris 2, Rapture Session, u-he Tyrell N6, Z3TA+2.

Don't remember all of the issues, but mostly UI bugs, and a few crashes. But haven't retested them in ages, and especially not with the latest version of Cakewalk.

7 hours ago, Leok85 said:

what the point of buying Toontrack EZDrummer Lite if its very outdated lite version that have no upgrade to EZD2 path available ?
that's pure waste of money and to be honest a bit shame JRR offer it.

 

12 hours ago, Robert Bone said:

I always check freeware through the VirusTital web site, which sends URL's, or in this case, the Surge downloaded executable file, and it detects a single report of  malware.  Has anybody seen any malware problems with Surge?

In my experience, lots of programs come up with a single red flag at VirusTotal. I always give them a pass if the other 60 or so scanners show it clean. A red flag from multiple AVs, or one of the major AV companies might cause me to question it.

This most likely false positive could happen with any antivirus engine with faulty or overly aggressive heuristics.

I check every program I download with VirusTotal before executing it. My firewall also sends a file hash to VirusTotal the first time any program tries to access the net. For example here the "Arturia Software Center Agent" is showing 1/71 at VirusTotal and "c:\windows\system32\sihclient.exe" is showing 1/69.

Toontrack confirmed that you can still add EZD Lite to your account, download, and install it. If you can acquire a serial, which Toontrack does not sell any longer.

But I am not sure why anyone would want to buy such an outdated program?

9 hours ago, brandon said:

Would I have to convert it to an audio file first before inserting the bass amp and cabinet?

No. Just insert any FX, for example TH3, Amplitube, or Guitar Rig, etc., into the instrument track FX bin. The FX will be added to the audio output of the instrument.

24 minutes ago, msmcleod said:

Yeah, I do a similar thing, but maybe 1 - 3 times a month, depending on what I've installed/upgraded.

My projects get backed up to the cloud at the end of each session, so it's pretty easy to get back to where I was even if my image is a month old.

My system drive takes 30 mins, but my drive with all my libraries on it... that's closer to 2.5 hours.

Yep, I was just referring to re-building the music PC system drive with all of my programs and plugins, which would be the most time consuming to re-build from scratch.

I use a simple file sync program to back up changed project sessions and other docs intraday.

My drive with sample libraries gets imaged weekly at midnight Sunday. That one takes about almost 2 hours. But in all cases it's "outside of business hours" as the image scheduler wakes the computer up from sleep, runs the image, and lets it get back to sleep. My friendly little assistant!

1 hour ago, brandon said:

Thanks for clarifying.

Glad that helped! I really like the Ample P-Bass. And I have a real Fender P-Bass.

If you insert an amp sim plug-in with a bass amp and cabinet, it sounds like a real P-Bass. Plus you can shape the sound a lot more using that.

13 hours ago, DeBro said:

Reading through this thread, the procedures you have to do in order to rebuild a music computer and have all your software intact and functioning , you also have to become a Major Geek.

That's why I use a reliable disk imaging program that automatically makes a new full system drive image every night! It only takes me about 30 minutes or so to boot from a USB flash recovery drive & restore the entire drive to just like it was the previous night. The image process only requires the learning curve to set it up, then it's set and forget until you need it.

Beats spending weeks trying to rebuild my system back to like it was... ?

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$94.95 here is probably the cheapest way to get started with the current BIAB Pro edition. Then upgrade at the next sale! The recent sale just ended on Jan 15th.

Last year when I asked AAS about swapping my dupes, they pointed out that Humble Bundle had accidentally issued issued 2 codes for several banks, and so unfortunately would be unable to swap those items.

But they did take care of a couple others for me. Never told me flat out that bundled items were not eligible.

Plugin Boutique has a good Scaler 2 course available from Producertech that I am watching now. Unlike most free videos with feature overviews, this course has a couple of overview modules to get started, then several workflow modules for hands-on practice.

Not available to download, but can be streamed from your account at PIB.

https://www.pluginboutique.com/products/6443-Producer-s-Guide-to-Scaler-2

Unfortunately that's a short list...

Have you disabled your on-board audio on the PC? In other words is all sound from your PC routed to the audio interface and monitors?

Can't you just un-dock (float) the console and drag it to the monitor that you want it on? Or am I missing something?

I have my two displays set up so that I can drag windows back and forth between them as desired. One monitor is mounted right above my MIDI keyboard, and one on my desk where my mouse and PC keyboard is (my primary monitor).

If I want a VSTi UI above my controller, it is a simple task to drag it over there and use controller mappings instead of my mouse.

1 hour ago, Brian Walton said:

I've thought that should be a top priority (other than stability) for a long time.  It is the one feature that can help noobs make music without haven't to know much of anyting and can be of great use to very experienced users as well if done right.  

There is been enough chatter about it that I think it is on the roadmap finally.   But there are also many different levels and layers as to what a chord track is and can do.  Therefore hopefully they just release a chunk at a time as a full featred set that has the entire capabilites of Studio One and Cubase (and perhpas more) is going to be a long journey I'm sure.

A chord track should be very handy, especially for the reason that Vernon just mentioned regarding an easy indication of what the chord is at any point in the song. That would help with arranging the song, and composing additional parts.

And as you said, it probably would need to be implemented in stages. What I would like to see these stages as:

1. Starting with a chord marker track that can automatically extract the chords from a MIDI track, and fill in the markers with the current chords.
2. Add the ability for MIDI tracks to follow the chord track.
3. Add a chord assistant UI that is aware of the scales/modes, and offers optional chords/variations for use on MIDI or instrument tracks.
4. Ability to extract the chords from an audio track to the chord track.
5. Add the ability for audio tracks to follow the chord track.

Of course,  #3 could be accomplished by using a plug-in such as Scaler 2, or others. But the rest would need to be built into the DAW.

And #5 would be useful to composers who record real instruments rather than MIDI. But this would probably be the most difficult to do well. Although there is probably a way to leverage ARA2 for this.

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