abacab

I'd start with adding your computer and audio interface specs. And any additional info about your Cakewalk and system configuration that could help someone to reproduce this issue.

I do not believe this is the case. As I said before, there are other DAWs that that do not lose their MIDI devices. Ableton being one example.

Probably not a good idea to locate VST3 files any place but "C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3". That is the standard location for VST3 in 64-bit Windows, and many apps look only there. You cannot alter that scan path in your app like with VST2.

As far as I know, I have the latest version of all the iZotope Elements plugins, plus Iris 2, according to the iZotope Product Portal (their installer/authorizer). So they probably have not done much with their VST3 versions.

In the OP NAMM video, Woody talks about Tracktion being aimed directly at musicians and the creative production process. They deliberately don't add features for the professional engineer, and are not trying to compete with other DAWs, which could clutter up the experience of making music fun, easy, & creative. Although it doesn't even resemble PreSonus Studio One Pro 4, those are some features available there. S1 has had an arranger track for some time, and just added chord track in the v4. I was wondering if Tracktion would ever get around to including audio in the chord track like S1, because they already had ARA support and included a license for the basic version of Melodyne since Waveform 8. I think that Waveform may offer computer based musicians a nice starting point for the creative process, then by stemming things out to a serious DAW for mixing & mastering you could take it as far as you wish.

I decided to do a check of my VST3 folder, and you are correct about iZotope. They have a .dll file in the VST3 folder for every VST3 listed in the folder. Renamed the .dll's and then couldn't load the iZotope VST3, said it was missing a file, so I restored the names. Very strange. I wonder what they are doing, and if those are actually VST3 plugins, or just some type of compatibility layer or wrapper?

I really like the idea of restoring MIDI devices being automatic. For example, just this weekend I was vacuuming out my PC and doing a bit of fan maintenance. In doing so I unplugged my USB MIDI controller (not actually even a synth). When I put everything back together again, I plugged the MIDI controller into a different USB port. The next time I started Cakewalk the MIDI device was not enabled. I had to go into settings and re-check the box to enable it. Funny thing is that a couple of my other DAWs found the MIDI controller on the new port automatically. This is not really a big deal, but it does get old. I believe it stems from the same underlying issue that Cedric has raised.

Tracktion Universe 2020

I started with version 8 because of the MIDI pattern generator tool, and then stopped at version 9. I looked at 10, but didn't see any "must-have" new features. However, v11 looks interesting with the new arranger track, and the improved chord track that now controls both audio and MIDI. Previously it was MIDI only. And the new chord companion looks useful too. FYI, starting with this new release, Waveform Free will be based on the same code base as Waveform 11 (Pro), rather than an older version. Haven't seen any feature comparisons yet to see what the free version includes.

Not quite clear regarding why you would want to record multiple instrument parts (bass, cello, etc.) on the same MIDI track? Your question implies that you are using a multi-timbral virtual instrument. In that case you could easily assign each part (bass, cello, etc) to it's own MIDI channel and track, which would keep them all completely separated. In any case, the link to the recording modes above should be useful for recording multiple takes of the same instrument part.

Since the confirmation emails can no longer be sent, it is a manual task for support to make changes now. I have heard of positive results from this type of request.

Until this feature request is implemented, you can still right-click on any instrument track header and select "Split Instrument Track" to get the separate MIDI and Audio tracks for that particular instrument. Then if you don't like the resulting extra MIDI channel strip in the Console View, you can right-click and hide them as desired.

As I mentioned earlier, there may be loopholes in the OEM policy. YMMV still applies. I was just publishing the MS official word on the subject.

And also try creating a new project to test VIP with. If VIP inserts OK for you in a new project, but still fails to open in an existing project that contains an instance of VIP, you probably should contact support. That would indicate that the plugin is probably installed correctly on your system [as you previously mentioned it working in other DAWs], but now for some reason the old Cakewalk project may be having difficulty recognizing it. support@cakewalk.com

VIP 3.1.1 only appears as a VST2 on my system. I can load (insert) it into CbB 2020.1 without issues. Also used the new Cakewalk "insert with instrument track per output" feature successfully. I would double check the VST scan paths in Cakewalk, and maybe try a reset in VST settings.

Still waiting for the buy one for$29, get the 2nd for $1 deal!

How to tell if your Windows 10 license type is OEM, Retail, or Volume https://www.windowscentral.com/how-determine-if-license-oem-retail-volume-windows-10

Have you actually done this with an OEM license? You are only supposed to be able to re-activate an OEM digital license (MS account) on the same machine. https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/microsoft-os-retail-vs-oem/3b074bf1-58e3-4675-8706-b9206d5a97a1

I doubt that the purchased version will be spam free until you either disable or remove all of the "extras". It's the same build of Windows 10 either way. One advantage to purchasing a full retail version license (not OEM) is that you can move easily the license to a new machine that you build. OEM licenses are supposed to remain locked to the original computer they were installed on. Though not a big deal if you plan to buy your next computer someday with Win 10 pre-installed (although there are probably a few "loopholes" in the OEM license, I am only intending to state the official MS position on the issue).

I'm not aware of one. This forum is provided by BandLab as a continuation of the former Cakewalk desktop DAW forum, that was acquired from Gibson after the Cakewalk company was shut down in 2017. The "how-to" and troubleshooting needs/concerns are probably quite different. I would contact support@bandlab.com with any issues. Or download Cakewalk by BandLab and jump in here! Lots of resources and experienced users are available in this forum if you wish to learn about using a DAW! https://www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk

I've always has success with copying the direct link to the image from Imgur, as shown in the image below!

Philharmonik 2 (and CE) has recently received an update from IK. Check your user area.

I disabled sleep on my DAW. I just shutdown when not using it. Booting up Windows from SSD is almost as fast as resuming from sleep, so why bother with sleep issues? There is also a known issue with Windows sleep and FireWire. Sleep is not fully supported with FireWire, so anyone using a FW audio interface, best to disable sleep.

I picked it up on sale years ago, and it works with Cakewalk. Initial setup in any DAW is a bit fiddly. The main points to getting it to work are: 1. VocalizerPro is an audio effect. The audio input is processed by the effect. In order to hear any audio output, it needs to have notes triggered by a MIDI track. As you play MIDI notes, they open up the signal flow to the audio output. If you are processing a recorded audio clip with the VocalizerPro, you will need to have the DAW transport playing back the clip to generate the audio input. 2. You will need a MIDI track (for live playing also with your controller assigned) routed to VocalizerPro. So to summarize, one audio track and one MIDI track are required (this is not an instrument track). VocalizerPro goes into the FX bin of the audio track. The MIDI track output goes to VocalizerPro (be sure "Enable MIDI input" is enabled on the plugin). An audio clip or other audio source needs to be available on the audio track. A MIDI controller or MIDI clip is needed with the MIDI track to trigger notes on VocalizerPro. So audio must be present and MIDI notes trigger the effect. But it will be silent until some MIDI notes are triggered. It is possible to create some interesting and unique effects with this plugin.

Well duh! Cakewalk went out of business in November 2017. Those products are no longer for sale. https://help.cakewalk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021858293-What-happened-to-Cakewalk-SONAR-What-happens-to-everything-I-paid-for-