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Although this won't help with Cakewalk, it's still an interesting development... Google has announced that future Chromebooks will be able to run Linux applications on the ChromeOS. Don't know how much performance this will yield for DAW apps, as Chromebooks are generally low spec machines, but there are a few DAWs that can run on Linux. https://www.wired.com/story/run-linux-apps-any-chromebook/

That's strange. I upgraded to 1809 a few months ago, and have not seen this issue. If you go to "Utilities > Cakewalk Plug-in Manager > VST Instruments (VSTi) > Addictive Drums 2" and click on "Plug-in Properties", do you see the option "Configure as synth" checked? Also I find it necessary to run the XLN installer after EVERY Windows upgrade. The license need to be refreshed as it thinks the computer ID has been changed (it has).

I tried the Cubase Elements 9 trial a couple years ago. I seem to recall that most of the MIDI tools like chord track and chord assistant were intact in Elements, but the Pro version has more features for audio editing and mixing. So just for MIDI, Elements is probably OK. Check out the trial, no dongle required for Elements.

LOL! Reminds me of a quote that I heard ... “There's a sucker born every minute.” -- P. T. Barnum

Yep, that's a good solution!

I have a full copy of Adobe Photoshop that is almost 20 years old. I also have the last version of Adobe Lightroom that was sold with a perpetual license. I have never subscribed to the Adobe Creative Cloud thingy. Although I suppose that if I was a professional graphic designer I might consider doing so. But even if I did, then I would always feel a weird unease that if I ever stopped subscribing I would lose all access to my software and the ability to edit my creative works. So that's a non-starter for me!

Yes, that is true. Even the Studio One Artist version that is bundled with some hardware will not allow 3rd party VST support. But there is an add-on package available for purchase to add 3rd party plugin support to Artist, for $79.99. https://shop.presonus.com/studio-one-add-ons/Software-Category--VST-Support https://www.presonus.com/products/Studio-One/compare-versions

Nope! Still all good here, and Kompletely free!!!

Just download the free NI Komplete Start, and you will get the new Blocks Base and also the instruments included for Reaktor Player 6: Mikro Prism, Lazerbass, & Carbon 2, plus more instruments as available presets for Komplete Kontrol (also included for free) and Kontakt 6 Player! Your Reaktor Blocks Wired will still be available in your Native Access account. https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/bundles/komplete-start/included-products/

The best way to get along is for everyone to come together.

USB is a shared bandwidth bus. It would be recommended to plug high bandwidth USB devices directly into a dedicated USB port on the computer. Hubs should be fine for low speed peripherals and controllers. Some folks my have good luck with hubs, but if there are any issues, that is one of the first things that should be ruled out. https://smallbusiness.chron.com/difference-between-shared-independent-usb-ports-64634.html

That's where AAF import/export would be a nice feature to have! What is the difference between the OMF and AAF formats? Why do I want to use one vs. the other? http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/FAQ/en331113

The Sound Library Update 1.3 was the last one released in March. So this isn't a new one.

I wasn't complaining. I actually PREFER the slower pace of releases. I hope they keep it up. I would rather that they get released when they are fully baked.

Unsubstantiated opinions without facts and references always tickle me!

It seems to me that Cakewalk development has stepped into the slower lane. I am showing my installed version as current at 2019-03, and it is already May. So that was only the 2nd one this year, following 2019.01. Cakewalk by BandLab Release Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aFOe_zJrd3x2EnaZ_Jc3iSbZPG2WANiCD4_RP83OjlA/edit

My last comment was made post edit, regarding said edit. It'a translation to Norwegian.

Ok.

I guess only Norwegians would be offended...

I'm still waiting for them to give me a compelling reason to upgrade from Acid 6.

That's a novel approach to a credit card rewards program! ?

Right. Maybe you should actually read that lawsuit info for yourself, Mr Google Expert. "Update on 8/17/17: Here’s a statement provided to PetaPixel by B&H, which emphasizes that this was a “consent decree” settlement that did not result from any finding or admission of guilt" https://petapixel.com/2017/08/16/bh-pay-3-22m-settle-lawsuit-filed-dept-labor/

I'm sorry, but I'm going with the "hacked" theory. ? I have done business over many years with B&H, and this just doesn't sound like them, or something that they would attempt to do. They are a legit, up and up, outstanding company!

No apologies needed, it's all good! I use several DAWs, and even have Reaper installed. Although it's far from my favorite, I'm always interested in learning more about it. But for DAW comparisons, I usually head over to the KVR forum for those fun and games! ?

Soon it will be $15 at Humble Bundle ...