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So what was the fix?

I tried a demo of FL Studio. Not the same at all.

I picked up Waveform 8 for the new MIDI pattern generator, which was a clever feature, and a quick and easy way to generate chords, arpeggios, and basslines from a chord progression. Then they added a project level chord track for the MIDI pattern generator in Waveform 9, so I had to have that. But I'm holding off on upgrades for now, because they haven't added any new MIDI tools this time around. That's pretty much all I intended to use Waveform for, to generate MIDI patterns and export them. It is a fun tool for that!

Try copying the image link from the Imgur multiple choice list that is called "direct link", & post that here using the url selector in this forum. That direct link typically ends with a ".png", "jpg", etc.

Actually, AIR and SONiVOX are each owned separately by the parent company that bought them both, InMusic Brands. InMusic Brands also owns Akai, Alesis, M-Audio, and others. https://www.inmusicbrands.com/ I like their plugins, but they really need to show a bit more love to their virtual instruments, instead of just continuing to recycle the same old thing. They had been promising a UI update for the AIR instruments with a new scalable interface for several years. That was according to their marketing rep Simon over at the KVR forum, but nothing has materialized yet. AIR even issued the newer Loom II with the same small UI. I began to lose hope at at that point that updates to the existing instruments were in the works.

Perpetual license plans for the bundles will still be available for $400 to $700. Yeah, right!!! Glad I already got mine for $70.

The latest PDF is the best option for offline use. No context help (F1) is the only drawback, but if you use a decent PDF reader with a powerful search function, is almost as good!

In addition to the setting, the plugin developer needs to have set the appropriate flags in the plugin for that feature to work. Some older plugins are not in compliance with that standard and will need to be manually hidden.

As far as I can tell, Computer Music/Music Radar is not affiliated with Music Tech/BandLab.

I do like that Tracktion does eventually release their older versions for free!

Is MTV still a thing??? Disclaimer: I don't have cable TV.

Try importing "FluidR3 GM2-2.SF2" into sforzando. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Psp5O5pxlLV2RoajBYLXM5SWs/view Works for me.

I have observed that pattern as each (annual) paid upgrade introduces some new features (as well as a few bugs). They issue a few patches before the next paid upgrade, but then they stop maintaining and bug fixing the previous version. So each version remains in a perpetual "unfinished" state, where you will need the next paid upgrade to keep getting fixes. In all fairness, the showstopper issues are generally fixed, but there may be some minor niggles that remain for some folks. I understand that Tracktion are a small team (only 3 developers), and they seem like very nice, helpful and friendly guys. I like the work that they do! But apparenly they only have the resources to fully support the current version.

Yes, if you don't have anything else. Takes up a bit of space on your drive.

I just loaded Rapture v1.22 (full version) into CbB 2019.05, and it plays Rapture .prog presets just fine. Also tried with a couple other DAWs that I own, and it's all good there too! No Rapture compatibility issues as far as I can see, scanning or playing, or otherwise. It still just works! And I am not sure what you meant by getting SF2 files to work? As far as I know, Rapture is not a SF2 player, but it is sfz file compatible, if that is what you meant. But those file types are two completely different things. In SF2 format, the samples are embedded in the file. While sfz is just a txt file that describes samples in another folder container.

I went to a Metallica concert once, and they did an acoustic set. F'n brilliant!!!

I would say DimPro and Rapture classic may be out of date, and time to move on to something new. Not to misunderstand, I love them and they are classic Cakewalk synths! But for new projects and moving forward with supported products for a sample player, you could not lose with Kontakt! Full disclosure, I only have the free Kontakt Player, which is compatible with all of the NI libraries for sale on the NI website. All KONTAKT instruments from NI run in the free KONTAKT PLAYER. https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6-player/ https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6/kontakt-ecosystem/

Buy a custom built audio PC. Yes, that's actually a real thing. The guys that do that for a living know what components are compatible with real-time audio. The guys at Best Buy or otherwise retail haven't a clue.

Wtf?

There is a lot going on in that track. It is difficult to discern what sound you are looking for at the times described.

You need to select the MIDI output port for the Yamaha MIDI, if you want the Yamaha keyboard to play its onboard sounds.

I had the 45rpm. LOL!

Well hopefully BandLab will re-release Rapture Pro, as Rapture classic was at end of life years ago. I would expect that Rapture Pro should be supported on the latest Windows versions, and any bugs from the original would have been handled. I assume BandLab has been focused on the core DAW to date, but hopefully eventually they will move in the direction of supporting the last Cakewalk supported instruments, Rapture Pro and Z3TA+2.

Was this happening with any particular Rapture preset, or with any one?

I would probably opt for something that has a 64-bit OS, at least 8GB of RAM, and at least a 3.0GHz dual core CPU. SSD drive wouldn't hurt, either! Surely there are some inexpensive refurbs for sale with these specs...